Do you have any issues with too much play on the slider head? I bought the 48" and it's super shaky.
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You need to use the mount with a tripod head dude. I get nothing but ultra smooth shots.
1649907
Yeah, too much play. Mine shifts a lot front and back producing bumpy footage.
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I would suggest getting the 40 to 70, to be in the center of its design range. I have a 50" on the 32 to 60 model though, and it supports it with room to spare!
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TanyaC has it right. The retraction spring or tension is not all that strong, just enough to be sure that when you push the two sides together the screen rolls up properly. You can try using a couple of books on the table inside each foot and hope they are heavy enough to keep it from creeping together, or lay out a string of books between the feet. If you're always going to be using the thing on a 48" table, you might just make and keep a spacer board to put between the feet. None of these are very effective solutions to a serious design flaw.
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I PLACED MINE ON THE SMALL SLIDERS. I wanted to be able to move it slightly for obvious reasons and since it is very heavy I couldn't do that easily. The sliders work great and they are just a tad larger than the feet, so they are not noticeable.
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Lyn, I also wanted to let you know the head rest holders for the DVD players are less than desirable. They are not a good design and to get mine to stay in place, I had to add a couple of velcro straps. The player itself is great though.
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mine is 50mm, therefore when i put my oly plates on them there is a little bit of slide space. not so much that it will jingle jangle but enough that it is not a tough resistance to slide my plates on
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Joseph Question when the blades are fully locked onto the shaft, the blades still rattle?? Sounds like there's a gap most likely due to the head not fully screwed onto the shaft, did you receive the blade tool with your package use it to apply the broad head. If no examine the clip make sure it is in place between the head and shaft, Mine do not slip nor raddle Keep me posted I'm interested in what is creating the bouncing blades. TY
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The head is very stiff and if it's cold out, it's virtually impossible to get any smooth action because of the stiffness. There is a post in cheesycam on how to change the fluid; I did that BUT: a: it was only applicable to the tilt operation as the site did not cover panning. In any case, even that did not fully solve the problem. Cannot really recommend this head unless you're at the equator!!
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Mine worked well for over a year. I like it and use it a lot but the squeak is starting to become unbearable. I've been using WD40 and it will help for a while. Also, it doesn't squeak immediately most times but only after I've been on it for a while. I'll try tighten the screws again and possibly try silicone as well.
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Manfrotto with a Manfrotto 502HD head. The rig is not stable because the Manfrotto head does not hold the slider steady. The sloider slopes from end to end as the camera traverses the slider. It is not a slider problem. Tempe camera checked my rig and concurs that the Manfrotto with a 502 head does not support any slider. If you attach this slider with one end on the tripod and then attach a light stand to the other end it will be stable. Hard to move quickly for run and gun but it is the only stable solution i have found. i am disappointed that the Manfrotto 502 head is not steady and does not support the slider. Manfrotto with a Manfrotto 502HD head. The rig is not stable because the Manfrotto head does not hold the slider steady. The sloider slopes from end to end as the camera traverses the slider. It is not a slider problem. Tempe camera checked my rig and concurs that the Manfrotto with a 502 head does not support any slider. If you attach this slider with one end on the tripod and then attach a light stand to the other end it will be stable. Hard to move quickly for run and gun but it is the only stable solution i have found. i am disappointed that the Manfrotto 502 head is not steady and does... » Read More Manfrotto with a Manfrotto 502HD head. The rig is not stable because the Manfrotto head does not hold the slider steady. The sloider slopes from end to end as the camera traverses the slider. It is not a slider problem. Tempe camera checked my rig and concurs that the Manfrotto with a 502 head does not support any slider. If you attach this slider with one end on the tripod and then attach a light stand to the other end it will be stable. Hard to move quickly for run and gun but it is the only stable solution i have found. i am disappointed that the Manfrotto 502 head is not steady and does not support the slider. « Show Less
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That is the frustrating thing about this set up if you're just starting out building your gear kit. Its great together but taking that head off is pointless- however, you have options. While I reccomend buckling down, saving your cash, and buying the 502HD ($200) or 500ah ($170) to use on a tripod or slider, there are pan bases you can attach to the bottom of the 500 head like the feisol Pb-70. It has a 70 mm base which I believe will work with the 500 head you've got. However, it's clumsy and unreliable. Trust me. Appreciate that you have a great monopod setup, the best in fact. And that if you're considering a separate pan head for other video rigging, you'll want the 502HD, or the 500AH if you really must save $30.
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I've noticed that it starts to sag with larger TVs. With my 48 I didn't have any issues and you could get around 45 degrees +- 10. But with my 60 inch the weight makes the mount slant, so I tend to keep it stationary now. Hope that helps.
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Slide has always been smooth for me. The sawdust can cake up on the joints so I suppose I can see the possibility....but not if it's (a) aligned properly at the outset and (b) cleaned occasionally.
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Take the slide out and make sure that it aligns properly. This has happened to us.
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Mine is loaded and fantastic. No sway at all. I actually saw a JC Penny clerk pushing one through the store today and smiled to myself thinking "I own one of those!".
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mine wobbles a bit too. I believe the grinding mechanism is soft mounted to reduce stress on the parts, and that means a bit of movement when working. I don't believe either of us has anything to worry about.
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Yea man it all depends on how u want to use it. It'll wobble if your not gentle. But if you take your time with it, and in my situation use the base of my camera to move the slider, it'll work out. But if what you're looking for is a slider that will almost always generate clean slides get something better.