Kessler CAMERA SLIDERS: Cineslider - Manual

CineSlider referenCe Guide
flat Mount adapter
The flat mount adapter provides a 3/8”
male thread for mounting tripod heads
and other accessories.
1. Remove any existing mounts from the
CineSlider carriage.
2. Thread the flat mount adapter into
the 3/8” female threaded hole of the
dolly carriage.
3. Mount your tripod head or other ac-
cessory to the flat mount adapter.
The Kessler CineSlider is a heavy duty, portable, mini-dolly slider system
for camera rigs weighing up to 80 pounds (30 lbs center mounted on Her-
cules 2.0 Head or Ball Mount). The CineSlider has an adjustable arc diam-
ter handle, drag control, and is our most robust and durable slider system
with the rail protected on the inside of the channel. There are two lengths
available, 3’ and 5’.
100MM HiGH Hat adapter
The high hat adapter allows you to
mount a 100mm or 75mm (with adapter)
bowl mount tripod head to the CineSlid-
er.
1. Locate the high hat and four (4) 3/4”
long thumb screws
2. Mount the high hat to the CineSlider
carriage and secure with thumb
screws with the corresponding thread
holes.
3. Locate your 100mm (or 75mm) ball
mount tripod head, ball mount wash-
er, and 3/8” threaded knob.
4. Install the bowl mount head as you
would on a typical tripod. We recom-
mend using the included 3/8” knob
for ease of use. If your tripod’s in-
cluded knob fits, feel free to use it
instead.
CineSlider to HerCuleS Head
The CineSlider can be easily mounted
to the Kessler Hercules Head. We rec-
ommend this head as it is designed for
heavy duty applications such as this.
1. The CineSlider mounts to the Hercu-
les via two 1/4”-20 thread points.
2. Locate the two (2) flat head screws
and allen wrench included with your
CineSlider.
3. Place the CineSlider on top of the
Hercules head and align screw holes.
4. Thread flat head screws through cor-
responding holes and fasten securely.
NOTE: We only recommend center
mounting like this if using a camera
system weighing 35 pounds or less. If
you are using a heavier rig, support the
CineSlider on each end instead.
outriGGer feet
The included outrigger feet add greater
stability and allow for easy leveling ad-
justments on the Pocket Dolly.
1. Locate two (2) outrigger feet and turn
the CineSlider over so you can ac-
cess the bottom.
2. There are several 1/4”-20 mount-
ing holes along the bottom of the
CineSlider. We recommend mounting
the outrigger feet on holes furthest
from the center for stability.
3. Attach one outrigger assembly to
each end of the CineSlider and tight-
en the silver thumb screw on each
so the feet are perpendicular to the
slider track.
4. Each of the four (4) individual feet
on the outriggers can be adjusted
in height by threading them up and
down. Adjust as needed to level the
slider on uneven surfaces.
OPTIONAL: If you need more versatil-
ity and leveling ability, the All-Terrain
Outrigger feet are a great accessory for
the CineSlider. Use these in place of the
regular Outrigger Feet when more than
2” of adjustment is needed.
draG Control
The CineSlider drag control can be used
to adjust resistance of the carriage mo-
tion.
1. The CineSlider drag is adjusted by
turning the knob at the end of the
slider.
2. Turn the adjustment knob clockwise
to increase resistance and counter
clockwise to reduce resistance.
3. Adjust tension as necessary to
achieve desired amount of drag on
the slider carriage.
inStallinG elektradrive
The CineSlider is compatible with our
elektraDRIVE system. Drive motors can
be mounted for motion control work for
a broad range of applications.
1. Remove the plastic knob from the
drag control and set aside.
2. Remove the aluminum plate be-
ing careful not to loose the plastic
washer in the top. Store this in a safe
place. You will not need it for the mo-
tion control setup. Leave the spring
on the drive shaft.
3. Slide the aluminum motor mount over
the drive shaft hub and tighten the
black ratchet screw on the side.
4. Slide the elektraDRIVE belt wheel
over the drive shaft and replace the
plastic knob removed in Step 1.
5. Loosely insert the two (2) black
thumb screws into the bottom of the
elektraDRIVE motor of choice.
6. Slide the motor assembly onto the
motor mount and pull the belt over
the belt wheel.
7. Apply tension to the elektraDRIVE
motor so the drive belt does not have
any slack. Tighten the two (2) thumb-
screws to secure the motor.
8. Connect your motion control unit
such as the Basic Controller or
ORACLE.
optional
adjuStable Hand Crank
The CineSlider features a hand crank
with an adjustable arc diameter for the
ultimate in movement control.
1. To fine tune control with the hand
crank, loosen the silver knob on the
crank and slide the crank in or out to
adjust the arc diameter.
2. The closer the end of the crank is to
the center of the crank, the more dra-
matic your moves will be.
3. Move the end of the crank out for
finer control of movement.
100MM ball reloCator
The optional ball relocator allows you to
mount a 100mm or 75mm (with adapter)
bowl mount tripod head to the CineSlid-
er offsetting it over the side for a lower
center of gravity. This works well when
mounting the CineSlider on top of a Her-
cules head.
1. Locate the ball relocator, four (4) 3/4”
long bolts, four (4) steel washers, and
four (4) nylon washers.
2. Slide steel washer then nylon washer
on to a bolt. Hold the bolt against the
carriage and ball relocator and con-
firm it is short enough that it will not
hit the CineSlider track when insert-
ed. These should 3/4” long bolts.
3. Insert the four (4) bolt and washer
assemblies aligning with the cor-
responding holes in the CineSlider
carriage. Tighten snuggly but do not
over-torque.
4. Install your 100mm bowl mount head
and fasten as your normally would to
a tripd.
5. Using the Ball Relocator, you now
have a lower center of gravity and
clearance for the bottom of the tripod
head.