Is anyone using a slider they can recommend?

[Colorado David]

I just looked at the Gepe 40" Heavy Duty Camera Slider on B&H and like it for the price.  It doesn't have a motor option, but that's okay.  I want a decent slider that will hold the weight of a Nikon D800/810 and vertical grip with a 70-200 mounted on a Manfrotto head with a leveling base.

[Colorado David]

TTT

[Ellis Vener]

look at http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/Video-Support/VS-288-Slider.html

about video heads, if you want smoother panning and tilts you might want to look at replacing your current Manfrotto with a Benro S8.

[Colorado David]

Thanks Ellis.  The RRS slider is quite a bit more expensive than the one I mentioned, but I know the RRS quality.  The Benro head looks nice.  Does it use the same size QR plate as the Manfrotto?  I have an O'Connor 50 that I haven't used in years and a really nice Vinton Vision 10 that is a little too heavy to carry around now that cameras have gotten smaller and lighter.

[K.C.]

I want a decent slider that will hold the weight of a Nikon D800/810 and vertical grip with a 70-200 mounted on a Manfrotto head with a leveling base.

Then you won't be happy with any $200 slider.

I'd suggest you do a little more research on some of the DV sites, dvinfo.net in particular is one with long time pros contributing useful information.

Kessler Crane is a great a company and a good reference for quality at a reasonable price.

I have all the RRS ball heads, pano gear and lot more but I don't think their slider is a good value.