What length for glidetrack??

Hi guys,

What length for glidetrack works best as slider as welll as shoulder support? 0.5m, 0.75m, or 1m? Thanks

...glider? long as possible. Shoulder rig? how long are your arms...

My arms are less than 2ft long..I guess 0.75m it is?? Here is the link
http://www.glidetrack.​com …s/standard-hd-bundle.html
Btw, what is the difference between Manfrotto 501HDV vs 701HDV?

0.65m rail I use is capable of sliding for 3-6 seconds, more than enough for one shot. However, the one I am using is ball bearing slider and it's completely smooth from start to finish.

.5m is best for shoulder but I do not recommend it for shoulder mounting.

501 vs 701. 701 is smaller.

i would also guess .75m but i don't think using a glidetrack as a shoulder rig is a good idea.

I shoot 70-200mm f/2.8 w/ 7D on 501hdv and 5D with 24mm, 50mm, or 85mm on 701hdv. The weight is well balanced on the 701hdv

ontopofm wrote in post #12109304
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Btw, what is the difference between Manfrotto 501HDV vs 701HDV?

Thank you for your inputs guys. I'm going with the ZazaSlider DIY to save $$$. Is it a good idea to get both Manfrotto 562B-1 Fluid Video Aluminum Monopod with Plate and Manfrotto 701hdv?
@Trey, Can the 701hdv handle the 70-200mm f/2.8?

anyone has ULTRAcompact Package? How is their follow focus compare to other in the same price range? thanks

http://indisystem.com/​products/ultracompact_​package

I have the .75mm glidetrack shooter. I find it sufficient for slides. Be warned though, when using it as a shoulder mount it's extremely front heavy since you don't have a way to balance the weight. I can only shoot with it shoulder mounted for 5-6 minutes before finding myself fatigued and I consider myself to be in pretty good shape.

thanks gibson..im making offer on gini rig