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Kessler Crane CineSlider (40.5")

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Kessler Crane CineSlider (40.5")
Key Features
  • Belt-Driven Heavy-Duty Sliding System
  • 35.5" Travel Distance
  • 80 lb Load Capacity, Weighs 9.1 lb
  • Adjustable Drag Control, Friction Brake
The CineSlider from Kessler Crane is a belt-driven, heavy-duty camera slider supporting up to 80 lb, and this model measures a total length of 40.5", it has a total weight of 9.1 lb, and a travel distance of 35.5". The slider is made of reinforced aluminum, and the slide rails are on the inside, where they're better protected.
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Kessler Crane CineSlider Overview

The CineSlider from Kessler Crane is a belt-driven, heavy-duty camera slider supporting up to 80 lb, and this model measures a total length of 40.5", it has a total weight of 9.1 lb, and a travel distance of 35.5". The slider is made of reinforced aluminum, and the slide rails are on the inside, where they're better protected.

This CineSlider supports 80 lb when placed on a surface or mounted on two tripods and 35 lb when positioned with a center mount. It is designed with adjustable drag control, which allows you to add resistance to the movement of the slider carriage, allowing for more consistency on slower slides. The drag control knob also works as a friction brake when fully locked down. It does not come with a crank handle, but you can add an optional Kessler Crank Handle at any time.

The CineSlider is capable of being motorized with one of several optional Kessler Crane motorized systems, such as the elektraDRIVE, CineDrive, or Second Shooter motion control systems. It can also be enhanced with the optional Kessler Parallax, which will add a panning axis, allowing for inward and outward panning shots.

Heavy Duty
With an 80 lb weight capacity, the CineSlider holds more weight than other Kessler sliders yet remains extremely portable at a starting weight of 9.1 lb. Add cameras, monitors, matte boxes, large lenses, and more and still have weight to spare.
Adjustable Drag Control
Fluid drag controls are as important for sliders as for tripod heads, so now you can have that same ultrasmooth resistance to control your motion ensuring a perfect shot.
Motion Control Ready
The CineSlider is compatible for use with elektraDrive, CineDrive, and/or Second Shooter motion control systems. Adding a motion control system to your slider will increase precision in movement and provide a platform to capture professional time-lapse, stop-motion, and live camera movement.
Optional Accessories
With the addition of a Parallax bar, you can easily add a panning axis to the slider. A removable crank handle can be added to the CineSlider to provide options for manual operation.

Kessler Crane CineSlider Specs

Key Specs
Sliding System
Friction-Based Sliding System
Load Capacity
80 lb / 36.3 kg (Horizontal Surface-Mounted)
35 lb / 15.9 kg (Horizontal Tripod-Mounted)
Travel Distance
35.5" / 90.2 cm
Weight
9.1 lb / 4.1 kg
Sliding System
Friction-Based Sliding System
Load Capacity
80 lb / 36.3 kg (Horizontal Surface-Mounted)
35 lb / 15.9 kg (Horizontal Tripod-Mounted)
Built-In Stand/Feet
Fixed /
Travel Distance
35.5" / 90.2 cm
Curved
No
Bubble Level
No
Mounting
Head Mount Type
3/8"-16 Male
Tripod Leg / Stand Mounting
3/8"-16 Female Thread
1/4"-20 Female Thread
Physical
Dimensions
L: 40.5 x W: 5 x H: 5" / L: 102.9 x W: 12.7 x H: 12.7 cm
Weight
9.1 lb / 4.1 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
11.56 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
44.25 x 8.13 x 5.63"

Kessler Crane CineSlider Reviews

Sturdy. Buttery smooth. Reliable. Your new Best Buddy.

By Vaughan
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2018-10-15

If you're reading about Kessler Cinesliders, then you've got an interest in Pro Gear. This product fits the bill. I've had this filming timelapse sequences in the dead of Winter in the garden and I've dragged it through deserts in Australia. It still gives me as beautifully smooth footage as the day I bought it. If you buy the 5ft version (this product), then you'll need tripod support at both ends for stability. One tripod in the middle will not cut it. The ideal solution is two Kessler slider kwik release adaptor plates, two Kessler quick release receivers and two very heavy duty tripods (I use Manfrotto 536 sticks with 504HD heads). Think about transporting this as well. There is a soft case made for these which is well made and will offer decent protection. If you want to fly with the unit or otherwise professionally protect the unit, I thoroughly recommend the Sportube Series 1 case - made for transporting skis. It's a beast - I store in this case and transport it everywhere. Note that you'll still need the soft case inside the hard case - otherwise it will slide around. There's definitely cheaper options than Kessler on the market, but I'm yet to see a system that matches this quality.

My go to slider system

By Anonymous
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2016-08-15

The Kessler Cineslider is my go to slider for 90% of the interviews i shoot and a core of my time-lapse shooting. The system is built like a tank and takes a beating. I have used mine at the ocean, in the forrest, on top of mountains, etc. I do not keep mine in a case and it gets banged around quite a bit so I am not sure if that other reviewer is using a chainsaw on his or if he just straight up is not an owner and user of the product. If you are looking for a well built slider, this is best out there. Worth every penny.

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Does this come with a travel case?

Does this come with a travel case?
Asked by: Scott
A travel case is not included with the Kessler Crane CineSlider (40.5"). The PortaBrace SLD-41XT DSLR Camera Slider Case (BH #POSLD41XT) would be a nice travel case to get for the slider.
Answered by: Paige K
Date published: 2025-09-25

What holes does it have to mount it on stands, ...

What holes does it have to mount it on stands, 5/8" 3/8" or 14-20"?
Asked by: Jason
The unit offers 5/8" 3/8" or 14-20" openings.
Answered by: hectorm
Date published: 2021-11-16

Has anyone used this center-mounted on a tripod? ...

Has anyone used this center-mounted on a tripod? Was there much bowing at the ends of the slider track?
Asked by: Jeff
No, We have not been able to test the Kessler Crane CineSlider for bowing. Much of this depends on you payload weight on the slider and we suggest using support like the following. https://bhpho.to/3Jb6shE
Answered by: Chris H
Date published: 2022-02-08
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