It really is amazing how much drama you can add to a scene with a little motion from the perfect camera on a good slider. The Shark Slider Mini—the latest from iFootage, a company that specializes in cranes, sliders, and monopods—offers filmmakers the smallest three-axis motion slider available. It runs on a lightweight, expandable beltless track, making it literally a snap to throw together wherever you might need a softer camera pass.
iFootage Shark Slider X2 Mini Motion System. Image courtesy of iFootage
Made of aluminum alloy and weighing in at just 3.3 lbs., you can easily throw it in a rucksack and take it out in even the harshest of elements. On a single track, the camera can travel nearly 2 feet – enough to expand your field of view exponentially. You can add a pan and tilt module, giving your camera a range of up to 35 degrees of tilt on both sides, with speed and focus controlled by an app on your phone.
This slider may be the smallest three-axis variety ever made, but it comes with a detachable mini flywheel, and plug-and-play motion system, as well as an adjustable base that allows you to work on unique and awkward angles. A base-unit costs about $450, and a version with more track, extra accessories, and the X2 mini pan and tilt head attachment can bring the total up near $1,300.
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