Motorized Slider + Parallax for $250! Konova P1 and S2 Review

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[@konova2321]

Thanks a lot for this review. Many customer come and ask about the wobble issue. so let me answer here, too. we settled the wobble issue already. A few units in the initial stage used to have that faulty part. we recognized it before this review published. we already fixed it. there is no wobble issue any more. again, Thank you so much for this review. Sincerely yours.

[@jokerownz]

Hi! I am from an EU country. If i order this slider from your website can you ship it to Europe? Will be shipped from Europe? I am asking because i will have to pay custom tax if it's outside Europe.

[@NadavBagim]

Hi, I have the same problem, is there a solution/fix for those who have one of those initial units? Other then that, I love the slider :)

[@konova2321]

@@NadavBagim Hi, Nadav. Of course, there is a solution to fix. you can replace the bearing block part. you and I have talked together from 21th Oct. through emails. let me reply to your email with the instruction video of replacing the bearing block. Sincerely yours. (Other customers, please feel free to contact us at [e-mail])

[@konova2321]

@@jokerownz Hi, Jokerownz. Yes, we can ship to Europe, of course. it will be shipped from South Korea. If you want to prevent the import customs duty and tax, please buy in Amazon UK or ES or IT. the price could be a little bit high but we cover the customer's duty and tax for the Amazon orders. Sincerely yours.

[@NadavBagim]

@@konova2321 Thank you very much, you have great customer support!

[@markforrest881]

Two reason why I will purchase this slider. 1. Your review of the product was clear and concise. Thank You! 2. Konova’s immediate response to the issue in the comment section. A company that not only recognizes the problem, but addresses it and communicates to it’s customers is extremely rare. You have earned a “Sub” and Konovo has gained a customer!

[@ZakEdwardsOfficial]

I just bought and received this, January 20 2021. Not only was it easy to put together, the motor makes ZERO noise. Can't hear it at all. Even with the camera mounted. Maybe there's been an upgrade since this review, but if you're worried about a loud motor, this slider has the absolute quietest motor, I've heard. Mine is nothing like in this review or any other I've heard. No, I'm not getting paid to say that. I find this to be an incredible motorized slider & I have you to thank for your review, to get me to pull the trigger on it. Thank you!

[@MrPilcher1]

Thanks just purchased the 48 inch version based on a couple of reviews your included

[@MobiusTripMOB]

@ZYProductions Thanks for a dope review i've definitely decided the Konova motorised slider is the way to go, i'm looking forward to adding it to my setup. @KONOVA Thanks for taking the time to respond to this review , this has also helped in my decision making process. To The Future!

[@fangshizhu9383]

The parallax system is geniusly designed.

[@urdone4]

You've earned yourself a subscriber after I watched 2 videos! Love the quick and simple reviews!

[@AlpacoFilms]

Thanks for doing this! Most concise video about this slider I’ve seen!

[@jomartinkelly1]

Spent so long looking for a place that sold Rhinos. Might just go for this. Great video.

[@brettthemonster]

I've got a very similar slider made by GVM. Incredible value. I can't believe how cheap these are now.

[@jiggyb21]

Brett Putman Me too. I think I paid $300+ for it.

[@dominic-ryan]

I was about to pull the trigger on the GVM. If the wobble issue is indeed fixed on this one, it honestly is hard to beat. Any issues (such as the parallax wobble) with the GVM units?

[@jiggyb21]

Dominic Ryan Not on my unit

[@MerryTech]

Good stuff ZY! You really get to the point, AND it's the most important points tat you touch on. Well done!

[@Glen.Danielsen]

ZY, your vids are supremely helpful, informative, entertaining, coolness! I am now sold on this slider. God bless, brother. Xièxiè.

[@SCAerialsSteveCarpenter]

Dang, looks to be a good deal with it's $250USD pricing and packed with many features too, thank you!

[@victormunoz7210]

this is very similar to the GVm slider that I own. with small changes. the carbon fiber it is a Nice addition. cool

[@evanbutler9813]

This one is way better the other one needs an app to use but the app doesnt work

[@Conceptcreator]

mmm jitters are there for sure

[@adams.555]

If I buy this I will try to reduce the noise from the motor by building some kind of cage consisting of some sound absorbing materials of course with giving the motor sufficient amount of air to breathe

[@aaronramly1705]

I'am really curious about the wobble at 5:10 . Do you know what actually makes it wobble ? I'am suspecting the groove wheel does not "hugging" the parallax rail perfectly. I'am noticing my 3d printer also using almost similar rail, except it uses 2020 v-slot rail & v-wheel. My point is you can actually tighten/adjust the wheel gap between the wheel & rail using an "essentric nut" if you understand how it works. Great review by the way

[@jatm2011]

Thanks for this Review. Regards from Chile.

[@johnnovotny5074]

This slider looks good for interviews. I couldn't hear the slider during your review.

[@oldfarmshow]

Thank you for the video and review

[@silencenhikes6692]

Does it do shoot-move-shoot for long exposures or is it constantly in motion? Which would cause blur in your long exposure.

[@zy_cheng]

It does the shoot-move-shoot

[@silencenhikes6692]

ZY Productions Thanks.

[@guitarcookbook]

nice video ! thanks for sharing !

[@RafickBottse]

Can you buy the motor separately to use with a ifootage shark slider?

[@ChrisMannphoto]

You can buy the S2 kit separately, which they say fits all other Konova sliders; you would probably have to modify it (or the iShark slider) to get it to work with a different brand. www.amazon.co.uk/KONOVA-Motorized-Timelapse-Compatible-Sliders/dp/B07KYC9Y7G

[@NoraphonKaedklung]

Great review, thanks.

[@MagnumDB]

Hm. The motor noise sounds unacceptable in your example but then for the rest of the video, as you talk it’s moving and I don’t hear it at all. What was the mic setup for the motor noise example vs all the other shots?

[@gcprost]

This was a great review.

[@Sal4Ro]

Nice info, but the GVM is a much better product for a little extra more. The GVM is quieter, easier to set up, and operate. Plus, the controller is more intuitive. Just my humble opinion.

[@itscreativechris]

Thanks for the review. I watched another video review for this product and the guy said the motor was quiet. From your experience do you feel the motor can used when shooting an interview? I feel that would be a big selling point for me in regards to buying this product. Thanks

[@NadavBagim]

I have it for nature videography and I think that the motor is noisy for an interview if the mic is near the camera, I would use a tele lens and distance the mic from the slider.

[@offguardllc7977]

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[@Melster246]

Had to send it back, nice idea but the wobble is much of a liability. I can't be there all the time to apply pressure to stop this.

[@snax_4820]

If any brand would sell the motor only I would buy it instantly.

[@hubyaprirodamariosvrcek8751]

soo do you recommend this slider? i would like to rec. some TL with my GoPro, what do you think

[@steffchannel3632]

Can you use this for live TV production with a camcorder like a Canon XA-40?

[@ZakEdwardsOfficial]

do you have it mounted on another tripod?

[@Theaaronchris]

I just purchased this slider in August 2020 and the motor is silent. They must’ve made some changes since this video.

[@Theaaronchris]

@Tomas Logue I got the 80cm. I don’t like having to have light stands on each end though. I wish it could just fit on a tripod but it tilt once the camera get to the end.

[@Theaaronchris]

@Tomas Logue Hey, I didn't even know those existed! That would definitely solve the problem. Thanks man.

[@philemotion8876]

Loved ! Thanks ! 😉

[@johnydecali]

On the time lapse, did you manually move the camera to let it pan to the left or did the slider do that? Thanks!

[@johnydecali]

Nevermind, not sure how i missed the whole parallax part of the video 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@ZakEdwardsOfficial]

Hey, does anyone have information on some sort of adaptor to put a ball head on the slider? It doesn't fit my normal size.

[@danielebigi5546]

Can I operate a Fluid head like a Manfrotto 502 while the motor is in function? Is the motor strong enough?

[@FredrickRockson]

Hi, do you think I can use syrp genie mini with this slider and sync them together for timelapses?

[@snax_4820]

I did not understand yet why a Chinese company does not make a motorized slider for 50USD. That is absolutely low tech.

[@chariesbergero9662]

I see that when the camera stops or reaches the end of the path, it has vibration, I do not see that the panning is stable, can it be?

[@_ac_7649]

Do you think it could hold a 6D mark 11 with a 24-70?

[@zy_cheng]

Yup

[@maxmaxmaxgoon5602]

Yes plz help I do very slow very very slow movements is it slow like 1mm per second

[@AStorybyMo]

So if your tripod only has a 3/8” thread on it, you wouldn’t be able to use this slider? lol sorry if obvious question.

[@zy_cheng]

I’m using mine with one of those 3/8” to 1/4” adapters

[@ChrisMannphoto]

The listing on Amazon.co.uk shows an included 1/4-20 to 3/8ths adapter, so it may be that was simply missing from the review kit. But adapters are very cheap.

[@AStorybyMo]

Chris Mann cool thanks for letting me know. Then this sounds like a great product:)

[@ChrisMannphoto]

You're welcome!

[@sunnyoutdooradventures]

can you use a counterweight to help with the wobble?

[@konova2321]

we settled the wobble issue already. A few units in the initial stage used to have that faulty part. we recognized it before this review published. we already fixed it. there is no wobble any more.

[@bender06160]

Great

[@brettturner5299]

Argh I was sold until the wobbly parallax

[@chariesbergero9662]

I purchased one of this and the motor is very noisy!!

[@NalinVyas]

Thanks a lot. That was really helpful!

[@MrPilcher1]

Mine is virtually silent either that or I'm going deaf

[@drknsss17]

Can you say "aluminum" a few more times please? Thanks bro!

[@Wijnfles]

its €300+ euros..