Regardless of size: 29", 35", 45" or 70", Matthews Sliders deliver more than smooth camera movement to virtually any gearhead/fluidhead camera combination. They also add stability in otherwise challenging lock-off positions, like getting the camera over a ledge or windowsill without equipment damage or harming talent below. To extend reach, they provide offset mounting for the included rotating Mitchell swivel base that’s useful for tabletop, car interiors and other situations. Because you never know which way is up in a shot, the flexible Slider may be positioned standard upright or inverted for low-angles or when operating a Lambda head. It can even support more than one carriage (175-lbs/80kg) at a time for A and B camera shots.

To help accommodate weight offsets, Matthews introduces the Steady Rest. It is a double-riser telescoping pole featuring a rugged crutch tip on the bottom and Matthews 5/8” Baby Pin on the top for simple attachment. With a 90-lb/40 kg load capacity, it’s the ideal way to distribute the weight and prevent sag when supporting a hefty camera rig on the far end of the Slider. The Baby Ball Head adapter makes for easy rigging on the bottom of the Slider. Steady Rest is also useful for Steadicam and other stabilizers because it makes a handy back-saving support between shots.

The Slider package includes Mitchell swivel base, carriage, and 2" riser, in addition to leveling legs, extra 3/8-16" screws and hardware. The Slider and Steady Rest are available through the company’s worldwide dealer network.