Glidetrack Blog
Introducing the mobislyder bag
by Clare on Apr.24, 2012, under News
mobislyder by Glidetrack are proud to announce the arrival of the mobislyder bag – a high quality neoprene bag for your mobislyder with drawstring top.
The mobislyder bag is available in two sizes; normal or large, to suit both the regular and longer rail. Each bag has a handy pouch to store the various mounts in. Handy for keeping your mobislyder safe when you are on the go.
As a special introductory offer mobislyder are offering a FREE mobislyder bag when you buy a mobislyder.
mobislyder is the world’s first portable camera slider designed specifically for a broad range of small video-enabled devices such as iPhones, smart phones, compact cameras and small D-SLR cameras. Stylish and compact, mobislyder adds controlled flowing movements to your production, letting you create a variety of shots in an effortless and elegantly simple way. mobislyder comes with five different mounts so there are numerous ways to attach it to your device, and now a hand neorprene bag to keep everything in.
Already own a mobislyder? Then treat yourself to this handy bag to keep everything safe.
Buy a mobislyder and receive the bag FREE with your purchase.
Glidetrack HD user review
by Clare on Apr.18, 2012, under Reviews
Adventure photographer Kamil Tamiola reviews the Glidetrack HD (1.0m)
Inspired by the awesome videos available on the web featuring very dramatic camera slider cuts, I have decided to buy a glide rail for my DSLR/HD camera rig. Obviously, as any equipment geek, I spent a considerable time browsing the web for user reviews and opinions on camera glide systems. There is a vast number of solutions available, however most of them far beyond my budget. After extensive reviews of video material – mainly from YouTube – I stumbled upon the Glidetrack HD.
As an outdoor photographer, leaning towards DSLR cinematography, I need to travel light. On the other hand, countless hours spent on shooting material in extreme environments have taught me a lesson: there is no cutting corners when it comes to quality of the gear that I use.
What is the most important selling point of Glidetrack?
For me the most important selling point of Glidetrack is the price/quality ratio, which in my opinion can’t be beaten.
What do I like about the Glidetrack HD?
First of all, it is very well build. A truly sturdy and solid piece of hardware. More importantly, simple in its design, without excessive moving parts; a feature that is fundamentally important in alpine environment with its ever-present elements.
The assembly of the stabilizing arms is simple and can be achieved with a standard multi-tool, which I always have at hand. Another important detail, which camera operators shooting footage in winter in a thick glove will find very handy: the mounting is very straightforward.
In my case I attach the rail of the Glidetrack to a Manfrotto 055CX3 carbon fiber tripod. In my video rig I use the Nikon D3S with Nikkor 24-70 f2.8 and Nikkor 70-200 f2.8 lenses along with Canon XF100 camcorder and Canon 5d MkII with a Canon 17-40 f4.0 lens, all operated via Manfrotto HDV 701 fluid head.
The sliding action of the Glidetrack is very smooth, both in horizontal and vertical orientation. I had a chance to test the rig in sub zero temperatures and can conclude the operation is smooth and effortless.
But the most important thing comes at the end of the day, when I sit in front of my video workstation and start processing the footage: super smooth, tracked shots that give an amazing cinematic touch to your motion picture, a feature which was exclusively for high-budget studios now available for an individual outdoor photographer/cinematographer.
I am very satisfied with the Gidetrack HD 1.0m and strongly recommend it to any aspiring cinematographer on a budget!
Kamil Tamiola bio
Born in Poland, but living and working in the Netherlands, Kamil Tamiola is a commercial adventure photographer specializing in photography and storytelling from remote locations. His main area of interest include alpine climbing and extreme outdoor sports. Aside from photography, Kamil works as a doctoral researcher at University of Groningen.
His photographic works are widely published in major outdoor magazines including National Geographic, National Geographic Traveler, Climber Magazine, Everest Magazine, Urban Climber, Digital Camera and others.
Kamil’s multimedia work is represented by America’s leading outdoor photo agency Aurora Photos. At present Kamil is working on the first Dutch bouldering movie.
View Kamil’s work at www.alpine-photography.com




