Comments on: See the Slider PLUS+, Edelkrone's Reinvented Slider, in Action

By: Edelkrone Introduces SliderPLUS XL, Capable of 3 Foot Dolly Moves with Half the Physical Length - NoFilmSchool

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 04:19:48 +0000

[...] only just begun shipping the SliderPLUS+, but edelkrone has now unveiled the SliderPLUS XL, which takes everything that was good about [...]

By: Martin Beebee

Martin Beebee — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 01:05:52 +0000

Interesting point — I don’t see any feet on it, so I wonder if you could put it on the ground/floor if you needed to? Actually, judging by the way it seems to work, I think the answer is an obvious “no” — you would almost certainly need to mount it on something. Hmmm . . . that would make it a little less versatile than I first thought.

By: markus

markus — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 17:38:11 +0000

this video is not available in germany.
great…=(

By: Bernard

Bernard — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 11:26:02 +0000

to me, the slider looks promising!
for run and gunners, the smaller form factor that can still slide a good length is WIN WIN!
only thing is, do you need a tripod all the time if you were to use it?
hhhmmm…

By: DIYFilmSchool

DIYFilmSchool — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 13:17:13 +0000

The factor that makes this far more versatile than other sliders is that it virtually removes the human element when doing the actual move.

It may be the techno-nerd in me, but aside from its motorization and lack of actual personal involvement, I would say use something else. I’ll probably end up buying it when the time is right. $500 is a bit of money to devote to this piece of gear, especially since my cinematic style rarely requires slides.

By: Ron Parida

Ron Parida — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 07:15:42 +0000

for me personally, i’ve found with all sliders, my hands really aren’t as steady as id like.. especially when you begin to put on heavier rigs so i’m really waiting to see how the motor works as an add on attachment :)

By: Rabi

Rabi — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 01:12:46 +0000

I was cautiously optimistic but unconvinced by the intro – but this footage is very impressive to me. Seems to work, and on a not-too-big tripod.

Edelkrone is definitely producing the most interestingly-engineered gear on the market right now. It’s good to see someone innovating.

By: Colum O'Dwyer

Colum O'Dwyer — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 00:52:40 +0000

Why do people keep saying this is expensive? Considering the only slider that works as it should (from my experience) are the Ronford heavy duty ones, for which the day-rate is close to the purchase price for this.

Of it works, it’s amazing value in my book.

By: Damon

Damon — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 18:02:40 +0000

Two Door Cinema Club – Something Good Can Work (The Twelves Remix)

You definitely want to listen to the remix version, as used in the video, as the original song sounds pretty awful (to me at least).

By: Matt

Matt — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 16:41:06 +0000

Anybody know what song that is in the video?

By: Lliam

Lliam — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 11:53:12 +0000

I like to see the stops and starts on slider reels. Cut in late and get out early and I feel like I’m not seeing the true performance. Especially on the outer limits of the extension with a model like this. But I think it’s a nifty piece of kit and really love of you can get confirmation on that weight limit Joe?

By: Joe Shaw

Joe Shaw — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 08:35:55 +0000

Love the design and their products look very good. Posted on the YT video as well – does anyone else see a ramp up in speed in every move? Speed looks fairly constant and about as smooth as other sliders, but then I see a kick in speed towards the end of the move. Might just be me…

By: David Konecny

David Konecny — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 06:36:16 +0000

I was on the lookout for a short slider I could attach to a tripod almost permanently, this is probably not it then.. I assume my rig is over 10 pounds and I definitely want a little reserve there..

By: InFrame

InFrame — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 06:15:16 +0000

I’m not concerned about weight as long term cameras are becoming lighter and smaller. A sturdy tripod like a Miller will be important. I agree it’s a great deal especially with free shipping if you order now. Edelkrone are producing awesome well made video equipment.

By: Blah

Blah — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 05:04:16 +0000

DSLR News Shooter reported a weight limit of 7.25 kg (15.9 lbs).
The product itself weighs 1.7 kg (3.7 lbs), the same as a Blackmagic Cinema Camera.

By: Damon

Damon — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 05:03:26 +0000

The slider seems pricy when compared to other sliders that are much longer. But it does have impressive engineering… I just received my FocusOne last week and I am really damned impressed by it. I took it with me on a shoot and the DP quickly tossed the Zacuto (that cost $1000 more) aside and said he preferred the Edelkrone by a lot.

I’m willing to give them the benefit of the doubt with this one.

By: Joe Marine

Joe Marine — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 04:33:59 +0000

Someone commented in the other post that the weight limit is 10 pounds, but I haven’t confirmed that myself.

By: David Konecny

David Konecny — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 02:58:47 +0000

Assuming a rock-steady tripod, I wonder how it will perform with anything more than a camera and tiny monitor on top of it — are there any weight limitations that the company is citing?

By: James Pemberton

James Pemberton — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 00:22:19 +0000

They do have the SHIP-MY-EDELKRONE christmas promotion code and you can knock of that shipping cost. I saved around $110.

By: animal_264

animal_264 — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 00:19:34 +0000

The CGI made it look bigger than it is. This latest video shows that it’s small and the entire unit slides, laterally extending beyond its physical limitations. Small is good, should be OK with the Three Legged Thing. Shipping and insurance brings the price up significantly. Looks like it comes directly from Turkey.