This 4' long Flyking Precision Camera Slider with 100mm Bowl from Proaim provides you with the capability for smooth slides supporting up to 154 pounds of fluid head and camera gear. The slider has 3.3' of slider travel on 8 precision ball bearings, which are coated with a lubricant that bonds to the bearings for silent operation. This makes the slider suitable for use while recording audio in quiet scenes. The carriage incorporates spring-loaded shock absorbers to help prevent sudden stops when reaching the end of the track. The Flyking Slider features smooth 360° in-shot panning on the Mitchell legs, unlike most sliders, which require the slider to be mounted on a fluid head. The Flyking mounts directly to the Mitchell mounting plate on your tripod legs. Additionally, four adjustable height legs are included with the slider.

The slider's 154-pound load capacity is made possible by the precision-machined aluminum rails that the carriage travels along. The rails feature a Mitchell fitting that enables mounting the slider on a set of tripod legs with a Mitchell mount. The slider includes two crossbar track ends, which allow you to mount a quick release plate so you can support the slider on two tripods, one on each end. The track ends also feature 5/8" mounting holes for mounting the slider on two separately available C-stands. The side of the slider track incorporates imperial and metric markings, and the slider carriage features a pointer, which, in conjunction with the side markings, allows you to note where the carriage is on the track so you can make repeatable sliding moves.

Smooth Motion & Precise Starts/Stops    154 lb Payload/ 3.3' Slider Travel    Ball Bearings with Bonded Lubricant    360° Panning Aluminum-Machined Rails    100mm Bowl Head Platform    1/4"-20, 3/8"-16 Threaded Mounting Holes    Height-Adjustable Feet    Can Be Mounted on Mitchell Mount Tripods    Built-In End-Stop Shock Absorbers    Imperial and Metric Indexing on Rails

The Flyking Slider's bearings feature a bonded lubricant. This helps keep the slider rolling smoothly and quietly. The lubricant chemically bonds to the bearings, which means that it doesn't flow off the bearings due to gravity when the slider is not being used, allowing the slider to start smoothly from a standing position.

The CNC-machined precision rails support up to 154 pounds of tripod head and camera rig, easily accommodating most larger digital cinema cameras with lens, matte box, and accessories.

The slider features both a sliding lock and a pan lock

The slider carriage incorporates a 100mm bowl mount and comes with a 75mm conversion ring.

When using the included legs to support the rails, the slider has a minimum height of 8.27" and a maximum height of 14.37". This provides just over 6" of height adjustment, which you can use to level the slider on uneven terrain.

The rails feature 360° pan capability, allowing you to simultaneously pan and slide during the shot. The built-in collar breaks lock the slider into any position.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Do the wheels lock?

A: No, wheels do not lock.

Q: 2. Can you connect two curved sliders, to make a 360 degree slide ?

A: No, the Proaim Curve-180 Curved Circular Camera Slider (55.5") will not connect together to create a 360 loop. slider.

Q: 3. What is the length of the track? And the maximum weight it can hold?

A: This particular model is 3 feet long and has a load capacity of 33lb / 15kg.

Q: 4. Is there a 75mm bowl version available?

A: Proaim does not make a 75mm bowl version of the Proaim 4' Flyking Precision Camera Slider with 100mm Bowl Mount & Carrying Case. There is not an adapter specifically for the FlyKing, but you could use the E-Image 100mm to 75mm Bowl Adapter, BH #EIA17, to adapt to the 100mm bowl.

Q: 5. What provides the drive to move the camera?

A: The Proaim Widebase Autopan 2-Axis Slider motion is non-motorized. It uses gears to provide motion as you manually slide the platform. To get the required parallax or panoramic shots, the position is adjusted by guide bar which is connected with fine tuning knobs on each end with scale markings to adjust the position precisely.

Q: 6. I have a Sony FS5 Video camera. Is it necessary to mount it on a head first, or can I mount it directly on the platform (I have never used a slider before)?

A: You can mount your camera on the slider either way. Your camera can be mounted directly to the carriage using the supplied 1/4-20 Mounting screw or mount a head with the supplied 3/8-16 mounting screw. Your moves will be limited without the flexibility of the head but the slider will work the same.

Q: 7. Will a bowl adapter allow the use my 100mm bowl fluid head?

A: Yes however you will need an adapter Proaim Mitchell Base to 100mm Bowl Adapter BH #PRBP30200 • MFR #BP-302-00

Q: 8. How much does the slider itself weight? I assume the 40lbs listed is including the case.

A: The slider itself within the Proaim 2' Flyking Precision Camera Slider with 100mm Bowl Mount & Carrying Case weighs 20.94 lb (9.5kg).

Q: 9. Can I use the Step Genie II with this track?

A: Yes

Q: 10. What is included in this purchase?

A: according to the manufacturers web site this is what the package includes - Proaim Quad Plus Professional Dolly - Steering Push/Pull Bar - Proaim Telescopic Bazooka with Quick Lock Lever (BZ-286-00) - Proaim Euro Adapter Mount (EM-259-00)