The Konova K2 slider - What you can do with it

The Konova sliders are well built and easy to use. Different length make them ideal for travelling or for studio work. The bearings are moving smooth and reliable.
The sled has a friction screw that prevents any moving.
All in all I'm very satisfied with it. It is an affordable and well built slider.
Please watch also the video from Nitsan Simantov, where he shows how you can use the crank handle with dumbbell weights to add a momentum to the slider. That makes the movement even smoother.
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Ethics statement:
I was not payed for the review from Konova itself or others.

[@kidcochiese]

Stephan thanks for taking the time to put this together, I'm sold !

[@StefanKlinge]

Mark Garry Great that is was from any help . Thx for watching. :-)

[@Postproductioneditor]

Thanks for putting this video together. As others have said, the music isn't necessary. I had hoped you would show the POV of the final shot when you're manually cranking the handle. I'm curious just how smooth the movement is with the handle. You went to black and kept me hangin'.

[@kasturiranganp]

its such a well made video. Superb! I had a question can this mounted on a bar in a jeep. What would be needed to do that?

[@scottvanderbilt1279]

Is it possible to mount the crank kit upside down? This way the crank would be beneath the slider rail, and thus able to turn without colliding with the camera or the head.

[@Hari-Photo-Videos]

what is the camera you used for this demo. the result is very fantastic.can you say?. thanks.Hari from India.

[@JBtheExplorer]

That equipment combines to make some really great footage! I'd kill for something like that, but I can't complain with my homemade slider!

[@Nijoto]

Very informative. Well done, mate. Thanks!

[@BourgeoisPhotography]

really well done. I enjoyed it and learned a LOT. thanks for creating this. Im looking at buying this slider. Only thing i wish you had done was to show the video that you shot using that crank handle... id like to see how it compares to the video of you pushing the unit down the rail... seems the slider would be smoother. if you make that video please do let me know! :) thanks again!

[@StefanKlinge]

Yes.. I missed that....too bad. But I can do this. Thanks

[@jesserivas7305]

when u used that second fluid head what was that called? the other unit? like to mske the 2nd fluod head even taller?

[@BillyMangino]

I actually didn't see any bending when it was on the ends. If you look closely its the tripod mount that the slider is on that has some "give" to it and cause a slight bend.

[@AndyRosebrook]

Yeah, agreed.

[@MaxMustermann-px6me]

nice video and cool soundtrack, where i can find this soundtrack?

[@accidefire]

Hallo Stefan. Cooles Video, danke dafür. Welchen Stativkopf benutzt du in dem Video? Lg Daniel

[@AntonioToscanoflorenzano]

Excellent, only your video answer every my questions... congrs. and thank you

[@FlosLightAndSono]

Verry nive vidéo, What is the reference of the camera?

[@BBWinner48]

You may want to complain to KZbin about their ads interrupting your youtube videos , ( An ad for edelkron plays just before your videos) I saw the ad and now ive decided on an edelkron slider..

[@sixthday132]

Thank you Stefan, great video.

[@satwatchers]

Hey, great video. Thanks for the time and effort. I think I know which one I want now.

[@StefanKlinge]

Hey David... I can't answer your question directly... maybe you haven't linked your google+ account with youtube already? But to answer your question. I really have not any issue with it. Instead I buyed a Motor from Konova recently. I will do a video soon where I compare the Motions, only with hand, with crank handle and with the motor. Thank you for watching

[@dreamplaces365]

Can you tell me what was the device called which you put above your slider and below the camera which had the arm to push the camera? Do you know are there any remote operated sliders as well for even smoother camera operation?

[@artist91fb]

+saral gupta it's fluid video head, a Manfrotto by the look of it

[@Darksagan]

Excellent video!

[@HeinzHoff]

Vom Gewicht her biste wieder in den 80zigern. Besser schwere Potsbarbeitung bei der Blackmagic pocketcam, als schwer zu tragen, oder ?

[@Takethestagenc]

Thanks for creating and posting this video. I was a little worried about ordering this slider because it was designed for DSLR. How does it handle with the weight of your Camera.

[@StefanKlinge]

Take The Stage NC Entertainment Hello. It was no problem, because my camera is a Canon XF100 and it is almost as lightweight as a DSLR. For bigger Cameras like the Sony FX7 or the Blackmagic Ursa it is not recommended. But with the Ursa Mini it could work You also have to consider the weight of your videohead. I had a Manfrotto 502AH and it was OK.

[@ronaldwolf2599]

Very well done demo. I'm looking at the K-2 with the Nitsan flywheel. Mistake with the flywheel?? Ron

[@StefanKlinge]

I think Konova has developed such a flywheel based on the idea from Nitsan.

[@johnsteaveers3434]

where did you buy your camera stand?

[@ImmersionImagery]

I have not had a good experience with the Konova K2. Very low friction to the extent that you have to use a finger on the rail as you slide to get friction + I have play in the bearings that mean you have to also put extra weight on head as you slide to minimise bumps. I would give it a 4-10

[@mundummedia2680]

thanks for excellent video. What length of the slider is most useful for small documentary and music video project?? thanks.

[@StefanKlinge]

+E-Media Hub Hi... thanks for watching. It depends on your needs and the transportation limits. For a fast documentation I would say 100cm is a little long, but for music videos 100cm is very useful.

[@happyleo12]

Hi, what's your tripod model? Thanks.

[@ajmedia1274]

Whatever you shot this video with has better quality than the camera on the slider

[@PaulMitroi]

Very nice video

[@weaponizedconfusion]

Did you shoot in 720 with the camera on the slider? The footage of you using it looks way better than the first from the camera on the slider

[@StefanKlinge]

Hmmm... no just Full HD. Maybe YT changed it :-)

[@gabrieljiabana7350]

This is fantastic tutorial. Please where can I buy the slider and tripod, and for how much?Gaby

[@the-same-lines-with-you]

You can get the wonderful slider from Korean corporation in Seoul and Daejeon city, main office by order! I live in Seoul now. Its qualify product is the most popular among Video image maniacs in Korea.

[@MasteringHow-To]

I use a ball head on the bottom so I didn't need two fluid heads since they're very expensive. I did a review on the ball head. Would mean a lot if you check it out !

[@StefanKlinge]

Feel free to post the link

[@ChileThailandtravel]

Thanks for sharing

[@sathsivong8116]

How much is it now?

[@riccardovalente3260]

what's camera is this?

[@MasteringHow-To]

Where did you get that washer? I have the same tripod but diff slider. I have the Rhino Carbon

[@MasteringHow-To]

And the same camera!! Haha. So cool

[@StefanKlinge]

www.amazon.de/Dolly-Aufs%C3%A4tze-tlg-f%C3%BCr-Kamerawagen/dp/B00B4BCWTQ?ie=UTF8&keywords=dolly%20aufsatz%20f%C3%BCr%20kamerawagen&qid=1463739600&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

[@VLOGEO]

what length is the slider on this video ? im thinking of getting 80cm or 100cm but i want it on a single tripod any recommendation ?

[@StefanKlinge]

This is a 100cm slider. I think the difference between 80cm and 100 cm is not so big, regarding transportability and handling. If you want to travel a lot with it I would buy a shorter one. Hope it helps.

[@EaglesVideosNamibia]

great video thank you

[@davelutch]

very good review... how to fix the slider on the tripod? what did u use thank you

[@StefanKlinge]

The slider has prefabricated screw holes, with 1/4" and 3/8". So you can crew it on to your tripod.

[@davelutch]

ok thanks i will definitely buy it...

[@Pierwszysortvideos]

What did you use between the head and the camera?

[@StefanKlinge]

I used a quick release plate from Manfrotto. The head is a 502HD.

[@yoga_cinemato]

Ur tripod name ?

[@claudiociseria]

Hi. Can you tell me what's the piece at 4:07? I have a benro KH-25 and I would like to mount his head on the konova. Thanks a lot.

[@StefanKlinge]

+Claudio Ciseria www.amazon.de/Dolly-Aufs%C3%A4tze-tlg-f%C3%BCr-Kamerawagen/dp/B00B4BCWTQ?ie=UTF8&keywords=dolly%20aufsatz%20f%C3%BCr%20kamerawagen&qid=1463739600&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

[@claudiociseria]

+Stefan Klinge thank you very much really appreciated.

[@dominiccole]

Ich hab mir Gedanken über die Traglast gemacht. Wie viel würden Sie auf den Slider packen? Ich würde gerne einen manfrotto 502 video head (1,6 kg), ein rail system mit follow focus (1kg) und eine BMCC (1,7 kg) mit Objektiv (600g) drauf packen. Also insgesamt ungefähr an die 5 kg. Meinen Sie, dass das mit diesem Slider möglich ist, oder wäre der K3 eine bessere Wahl? Danke für dieses hilfreiche Video!

[@StefanKlinge]

Ich denke, wenn man den Slider gut abstützt sollte das möglich sein. Ob das mit den mitgelieferten Füßen zum Anschrauben geht, kann ich nicht sagen. Tendenziell würde ich das nicht versuchen. Zwei stabile Tripods an beiden Enden könnte ich mir aber vorstellen. Ich würde versuchen immer ein Teil nach dem anderen aufzuladen und beobachten wie stark er sich durchbiegt. Sonst evtl. in der Mitte noch einen Monopod.

[@dominiccole]

Stefan Klinge Vielen Dank für die Antwort! Hat mir bei der Kaufentscheidung echt weitergeholfen. Den Slider habe ich schon, aber um ihn auf dem Staiv verwenden zu können, muss ich noch warten bis ein zweites Stativ ankommt. Sie hatten recht, eines reicht bei dem Gewicht nicht - zumindest nicht bei 1m länge.

[@StefanKlinge]

Hey....das freut mich. Dafür sind solche Anwendervideos echt nützlich.

[@Raymanrealaf]

hey sorry im late to this video but what tripod are you using?

[@StefanKlinge]

Hi... that was a Manfrotto 055xprob

[@taariq11400]

what tripod did you use on the first part of the video???

[@StefanKlinge]

Mugen Jacobs Hello. This was a Manfrotto 055xprob. Thanks for watching

[@continentalcuisine6628]

excuse me sir .. but what brand head do u have to hold ur camera??

[@megasutemeny]

it looks like Manfrotto 502, but is not compatible with the slider. (or he cut the center screw down, and use after only for slider.

[@StefanKlinge]

It is a Manfrotto 502AH with a flat base and a 3/8" thread. Witch matches the screw on the sled of the Konova slider K2 .

[@c0pyimitati0n]

Get a manfrotto friction arm and it will hold the ends of the slider up so that it won't flex.

[@StefanKlinge]

Yes...I have seen it in another video...looks interesting. Thank you

[@willmillerchip1434]

What is the length of the slider that you used in this video?

[@StefanKlinge]

100cm thx for watching

[@ruagod]

+Stefan Klinge Too bad you muffed the video and put "100 MM" on it. ;-) Otherwise, nice video.

[@maxsmith711]

Really good video man I'm considering getting one of these. Do you think the crank handle is worth the investment?

[@StefanKlinge]

Max Smith I made a second video whre I compare the differnt kinds of motion. If you have the time , please have look here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5a5YZukqZyYopY

[@maxsmith711]

Stefan Klinge Looks really good, thanks for the quick response and I've subscribed! For just basic KZbin videos and a few projects here and there which one would you recommend?! I'm on a budget of around £100 give or take a bit!

[@StefanKlinge]

Max Smith I've made some good shots only by hand. I would go first only for the slider. And then try it out . You can order a motor always later. Maybe you can find used slider one on ebay. There are often good offers. As for the length... I'm very satisfied with th 100cm slider. But sometimes it is a pain in the butt with transportation :-)

[@maxsmith711]

Stefan Klinge Thanks for the reply again. I'll probably get the 80 - 100cm slider. The slider is about £200 and it would be about another £200 for the motorised slider! What do you think! Just go for the normal and maybe get the motorised accessory later on if I want it!

[@StefanKlinge]

Max Smith Yes.. this is be the way I would go.

[@9825817480]

Nice one

[@choubetsu]

Great!

[@antonisdavis2288]

What brand and model is your tripod?

[@StefanKlinge]

ANTONIS DAVIS Hi... this is a Manfrotto 055xprob Thx for watching

[@mukmin01]

Can someone tell his tripod brand pls... or any1 can suggest a tripod that can hold the weight enough without bend. tq

[@donalm7874]

ファヒム M_ it looks jumpy and fridget.

[@cirovideo1]

Super !!

[@gwvdebierpul1934]

I like that you show us the possibilities, but the music is annoying!

[@qcdads]

Great K2 vz K5

[@bababaghel4783]

best video

[@ArvindKumar-cm3og]

nice

[@slimyelow]

inverted handle would have fixed the issue.

[@alanwohler4404]

Omg That background music

[@svs_films_venkatpanjala7761]

super

[@jasimjani9636]

.

[@jasimjani9636]

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[@wayneread1534]

i use two tripods with my 120cm k2

[@fattymeltdownfitness433]

Hi, was ist das für ein Stativ? Sieht zimlich stabil aus

[@StefanKlinge]

Hallo, das ist ein Manfrotto 055xprob. Das ist ziemlich stabil. Maximal mit 7kg belastbar. Eine kleine Übersicht was es alles kann findest Du hier. Danke für's ansehen. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZDUnKKoptKShLs

[@fattymeltdownfitness433]

Stefan Klinge Danke für die schnelle Antwort Stefan. Ich werde mir das Video angucken

[@fattymeltdownfitness433]

Stefan Klinge Ach ich hätt noch eine Frage. Wie nennt man diesen Zwischenring der als Puffer dient damit Metal nicht am Metall reibt. (Du legst es bei 1:13 drauf) Vl hast du ein Amazon-Bestelllink??

[@StefanKlinge]

Hi... wie genau das heißt weiß ich gar nicht. Hab grad mal bei Konova nachgesehen. Gibt es aber nicht als Zubehör. Was man aber nehmen kann, muss man sich zurechtschneiden ist dies hier. www.peha-bestgliders.de/schuetzen/anti-rutsch/peha-schubladeneinlage-anti-rutschmatte-kuehlschrankeinlage-cool-fresh-196-x-50-cm-rutschfest-blau/a-2760/

[@hansjurgens6660]

Nicht schlecht :)

[@StefanKlinge]

Danke Hans

[@StefanKlinge]

*Ein schöner Kameraslider von Konova. Der Konova K2* Wie er funktioniert, was man damit tun kann .... danke für's Anschauen. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGiZnHuNhJlqqLs #Konova #Kamera #Slider #Video #Filmmaking

[@HugoMak]

The slider itself doesnt bend at all

[@danielolival6690]

...and all i can think about is..."what a horrible gnome u have!" haha nah thats awesome! =D

[@jdc2126]

Nice video. Bad annoying music. Better if you talk.

[@StefanKlinge]

Joel DC ok. next time . Thx for watching

[@OminusOmnibus]

Just mute the video

[@mikechajecki9827]

@@StefanKlinge Nah music is fine but a bit of dialog would help perhaps. It does bend a bit but doesn't look like it's effecting the shot much. Thanks for the video.

[@jttansin]

Smooth and reliable LOL!!! Here is a response from Konova after receiving 2 sliders that were terrible and could not be adjusted. Dear joe tansin I'm really sorry for the problem with out product. Yes, if we ship another one, it works properly. but, the friction and sound would be almost the same. when we manufacture, we inspect every slider, friction and sliding and sound. If you don't mind, could you please contact amazon for full refund? I'm really sorry. If you buy again, I'm afraid that you would experience the same dissatisfaction again. thank you for sharing your experience and let us try our best to improve our quality. Sincerely yours. Richard in KONOVA

[@sidhisankalp8101]

Dam nahi

[@FreedomRider223]

I had to shut the music off. it was like after funeral music. Made me really depressed.

[@slayerx36]

Waste of money. All you need is a steady hand and good footing

[@usachef100]

Sam Hill what you say is really stupid. why do you think that every type of slider or dolly shot used on your favorite tv shows or movies are done so professionaly? they look extra smooth. there is no way you can accomplish this by using as you say " a steady hand and good footing" yeah, you can still get the shot, but it will look amateurish.

[@reportersuper9636]

+usachef100 oh really? maybe you still need a lot of training to get Steady Hand and Good Footing. don't Fap too Often...

[@usachef100]

+Reporter Super maybe you just have to much shit in your brain. all that shit in your brain does not let you think clearly. as i said before, all Hollywood movie productions use sliders to get a profesional look. if you want to use your fucking steady hand and good footing, go ahead and do so, it will look just like the shit that is in your brain. surely you are a dumbass cheapskate and do not want to waste money on a good thing...you prefer to be a sorry ass amateur.....go play with your PlayStation and leave the the cool toys to people who actually care about cinematography... oh, yeah...I don´t fap like you do...i actually fuck real girls. bye looser.

[@reportersuper9636]

+usachef100 hahaha calm your belly, don't put too much pressure on your heart, it might trigger heart attack

[@jttansin]

After my bad experience with my first 37" K2 breaking one of the legs the first day in use. I decided to send it back to Amazon, This time I bought the 47" K2 and it arrived today . This one does not slide smoothly at all. I spent over an hour trying to adjust the slider after reading your very poorly written instructions. But it was no use the slider is simply manufactured poorly and the bearings hang up in the center and there is so much friction you hear metal on metal when sliding across the entire surface of the rail. I very carefully tried to adjust the bearings they would either be loose and sloppy or too tight,I could not get a smooth motion at all. So far based on my experience with Konova you seem to make poorly manufactured products. I now will have send this one back to amazon and wait another 10 days for a refund just like I had to do the first time when I purchased the 37" K2. Dear joe tansin I'm really sorry for the problem with out product. Yes, if we ship another one, it works properly. but, the friction and sound would be almost the same. when we manufacture, we inspect every slider, friction and sliding and sound. If you don't mind, could you please contact amazon for full refund? I'm really sorry. If you buy again, I'm afraid that you would experience the same dissatisfaction again. thank you for sharing your experience and let us try our best to improve our quality. Sincerely yours. Richard in KONOVA

[@jttansin]

Ill tell you what you can do with it! After my bad experience with my first 37" K2 breaking one of the legs the first day in use. I decided to send it back to Amazon, This time I bought the 47" K2 and it arrived today . This one does not slide smoothly at all. I spent over an hour trying to adjust the slider after reading your very poorly written instructions. But it was no use the slider is simply manufactured poorly and the bearings hang up in the center and there is so much friction you hear metal on metal when sliding across the entire surface of the rail. I very carefully tried to adjust the bearings they would either be loose and sloppy or too tight,I could not get a smooth motion at all. So far based on my experience with Konova you seem to make poorly manufactured products. I now will have send this one back to amazon and wait another 10 days for a refund just like I had to do the first time when I purchased the 37" K2. Dear joe tansin I'm really sorry for the problem with out product. Yes, if we ship another one, it works properly. but, the friction and sound would be almost the same. when we manufacture, we inspect every slider, friction and sliding and sound. If you don't mind, could you please contact amazon for full refund? I'm really sorry. If you buy again, I'm afraid that you would experience the same dissatisfaction again. thank you for sharing your experience and let us try our best to improve our quality. Sincerely yours. Richard in KONOVA

[@jttansin]

This slider is a piece of junk!, I bought two of them and had to return both to amazon. The motion was not smooth you could hear metal on metal friction and the slider bound up in the middle of the slide. I attempted to adjust it according to Konovas poorly written instructions and that was no use at all. I contacted Konova and received a very arrogant response that showed no concern whatsoever about making a customer who had two bad experiences happy. I would not recommend this piece of junk to anyone!

[@StefanKlinge]

I'm sorry to hear that. I'm very satsified with it, and considering the price it is( at least for me) a good bang for the buck.

[@jttansin]

Well I'm sure they make a few that work the way they are suppose on a good day. But the truth is mine was terrible. Consistency is what makes a great company. And Konova is not consistent and they do not do right by their customers who have had bad experiences.

[@StefanKlinge]

It has its drawbacks... you have to re-adjust the bearings sometimes. But this is not a great deal. But compared with Kessler or Edelkrone.. so.. what shall I say? :-)

[@Alexsu1]

Why do you think the KONOVA K3, K5 and K7 exist? It all depends on your budget, you get what you pay for. The K2 has issues which are known throughout the web for years, but for its price it can be considered acceptable. It requires very careful handling and cleaning.

[@JamesMackayColorado]

I bought a used K2 slider. Cleaning the track mechanism and using wax on the track as well as where the adjustable drag knob engages the side of the slider did wonders for smoothness.