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GVM Professional Video Aluminum Alloy Motorized Camera Slider (48")

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GVM Professional Video Aluminum Alloy Motorized Camera Slider (48")
Key Features
  • 46" Quiet Motorized Sliding Range
  • Supports Cameras up to 11 Pounds
  • Programmable Shooting Modes
  • Straight, Parallax, or 120° Panning
The 48" GVM Professional Video Aluminum Alloy Motorized Camera Slider features an 11-pound horizontal load capacity as well as a 46" slider range, but that is just the tip of its capabilities. It has an attached controller that enables you to select and control the start/stop positions of the slider along the track, as well as selecting between video and still photo mode. The aluminum rail bed features an adjustable channel that allows you to shoot straight (perpendicular to the track rails) in a parabola to keep a subject centered as the camera tracks from side to side, or it can create a 120° panoramic camera move.
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GVM GT Motorized Camera Slider Overview

The 48" GVM Professional Video Aluminum Alloy Motorized Camera Slider features an 11-pound horizontal load capacity as well as a 46" slider range, but that is just the tip of its capabilities. It has an attached controller that enables you to select and control the start/stop positions of the slider along the track, as well as selecting between video and still photo mode. The aluminum rail bed features an adjustable channel that allows you to shoot straight (perpendicular to the track rails) in a parabola to keep a subject centered as the camera tracks from side to side, or it can create a 120° panoramic camera move.

The height-adjustable feet are individually adjustable up to 0.79", allowing you to set up the slider on slightly uneven or non-level terrain, while three 1/4"-20 and three 3/8"-16 threaded mounting holes enable tripod mounting. The slider is powered via a removable 4400mAh NP-F-type battery that will run the slider for about eight hours. Six different camera control cables are included allowing the slider controller to interface with most cameras.

Programmable Modes
Automatic: Allows you to set the sliding range along the slider as it cycles between the end points of the range.
Video capture: Suitable for interviews as the motor is silent.
Delay shooting: Single-frame shooting (time-lapse) with a selectable delay between 1 and 1000.
Orientation
Adjusting the channel between the support rails allows you to adjust the position of your head on the slider as it moves between the ends of the slider track. The channel can be positioned so there is no movement during the slide. You can also set it so the camera shoots in a parabola to keep the subject centered during the move, or it pans the camera up to 120° to create a panoramic shot.
Camera Compatibility
The slider includes six cables that enable the controller to interface with a variety of cameras from Canon, Sony, Nikon, Pentax, GoPro, Fuji, Panasonic, Lycra, Olympus, Samsung, and others.
UPC: 772629979547

GVM GT Motorized Camera Slider Specs

Key Specs
Sliding System
Motorized Slider
Load Capacity
11 lb / 5 kg
Travel Distance
46" / 116.8 cm
Motor Sliding Speed
0.23 to 1.78 in/s / 0.89 to 4.06 cm/s
Wireless
No
Head Mount Type
1/4"-20 Male
Weight
6.6 lb / 3 kg
Sliding System
Motorized Slider
Load Capacity
11 lb / 5 kg
Built-In Stand/Feet
Adjustable: 4 to 5" / 10.16 to 12.16 cm
Travel Distance
46" / 116.8 cm
Bubble Level
Yes
Control
Remote
Corded
Motor Sliding Speed
0.23 to 1.78 in/s / 0.89 to 4.06 cm/s
Wireless
No
Inputs/Outputs
No
Power Source
External Battery: 1Sony L-Series / NP-F
Battery Runtime
8 Hours
Mounting
Head Mount Type
1/4"-20 Male
Tripod Leg / Stand Mounting
3x 1/4"-20 Female Thread
3x 3/8"-16 Female Thread
Accessory Mounting
No
Physical
Dimensions
L: 48H: 4" / 121.92H: 10.16 cm
Display
Yes: Color
Material
Aluminum Body with Aluminum Rail
Weight
6.6 lb / 3 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
13.3 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
51 x 12 x 4.5"

GVM GT Motorized Camera Slider Reviews

Light, well built, travel friendly, easy to use.

By Eduardo A.
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-02-07

Is light, travel friendly, can control direction and speed( can be changed as the camera is moving). Also is silent: the camera will not record any noise at all. It comes complete - except the ballhead to hold your camera and stud adapter if you need to use a tripod- , even comes with a very nice canvas bag. It uses a Sony type of battery, like NP-F550, F570, F770 or F9XX. I would recommend to buy an additional one, if you are going to spend some time in the field; away from home or studio. The languages available in the control menu are English and Chinese Es liviano, fácil de llevar en un viaje, puedes controlar la dirección y la velocidad (se puede modificar a medida que la cámara se mueve). Además es silencioso: la cámara no grabará ningún ruido. Viene completo, excepto la rótula fotográfica para sujetar la cámara y el adaptador de perno si necesitas usar un trípode; incluso viene con una bolsa de lona muy buena y útil. Utiliza una batería tipo Sony, como NP-F550, F570, F770 o F9XX. Recomendaría comprar una adicional, si vas a pasar algún tiempo en el campo; lejos de casa o estudio. Los lenguajes disponibles en el menú del control digital son inglés y chino.

Arrived Broken

By Tim
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2024-01-26

Item arrived with corner leg broken off so I never got to test its functionality. Hopefully exchanging it for a new one. I'm hoping this isn't just a weak point in the design. Something for buyers to keep an eye on.

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Can this slider just be used manually if you ...

Can this slider just be used manually if you wish? That is, no motor powering it and you can slide and vary speed manually if you wish? I assume so, but just to confirm. Along that line, can you "manually" use the remote to slow and speed during a pan?
Asked by: Grant
If you don't turn on the remote the slider behaves as a manual one, though with some resistance of the motor/belt. You can leave the motor unplugged from the remote. The "powered manual" way is to do constant speed (programmable) travel from A to B points (programmable). There is no way to add points or modify duration of the ramps (ease in/out).
Answered by: Irina
Date published: 2020-12-30

Does it make noise while in use?

Does it make noise while in use?
Asked by: Halima
In most instances, the noise level will be negligible. The only concern may arise when using the slider at full motor capacity and shooting a quiet dialogue scene, in which case, the level of noise from the motor may result in an undesirable soft buzz.
Answered by: Bruno
Date published: 2021-12-21

Will this slider work for black magic 6k and ...

Will this slider work for black magic 6k and Nikon d850?
Asked by: Josh
Yes, both cameras will work with the slider. The slider even includes camera control cables, one of them being directly compatible with Nikon's cameras.
Answered by: Raymond B
Date published: 2020-12-11

Has anyone used this slider with a RED? The specs ...

Has anyone used this slider with a RED? The specs say it has a 30lb. capacity. Really? Can the motor handle that much weight or is that slider's bending point?
Asked by: Frank
This slider does have a 30 pound load capacity. If you are not using it on the ground you will want to have at least 2, if not 3, pieces of support under it though.
Answered by: Joe P
Date published: 2021-01-12

Does this slider able to pull 23 pound when it ...

Does this slider able to pull 23 pound when it set to vertical bottom to top?
Asked by: puran
no this motorized slider will not pull 23 pounds when oriented vertically
Answered by: Sean
Date published: 2020-06-30

Can I control the slider through bluetooth and an ...

Can I control the slider through bluetooth and an app?
Asked by: David
No, the GVM Professional Video Aluminum Alloy Motorized Camera Slider (48") is only controllable using the included wired controller.
Answered by: Chris H
Date published: 2023-11-08

Can you adjust how much it pans one way or the ...

Can you adjust how much it pans one way or the other? And does the panning work with a wheel that runs along that center track? I love that it's mechanical, but would like to know if the amount of pan is adjustable. thanks!!
Asked by: Augusto F.
Yes, you can adjust how much it can pan one way. You can adjust the speed of the panning. Yes, the panning will work with the wheel that runs along the track.
Answered by: gracem
Date published: 2022-03-14

What is the max amount of time you can set for ...

What is the max amount of time you can set for the motor to move from one side to the other on a timelapse?
Asked by: Kyle
there is no time limit on the motors specified by the manufacturer
Answered by: Sean
Date published: 2020-06-23
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