With the best camera sliders, you can add professional-looking movement to your video without spending a fortune. Tracking shots and other types of camera movement are some of the most effective ways to add production value to your video, and the best way to achieve them is with a smooth, well-balanced slider.
Whether you're using a mirrorless camera, DSLR, smartphone or action camera, the 12 sliders on this list will give you a range of options – at all different price points – for adding movement to your videos.
While a good solid video tripod with a great fluid head is an essential for filmmakers and aspiring video pros, if you want to add real depth and range to your videography, a good camera slider is a must.
This is especially true if you want to create product videos. You can track towards an object to illustrate the way that light hits a textured surface, or mount the slider vertically to capture height and depth simultaneously. You can use a slider as a sleight-of-hand trick, slowly panning back from an object in the foreground to reveal something unseen in the background. A slider is a really effective way of making your videos stand out from the rest – and many of them are small and light enough to throw in a kit bag and take with you wherever you're going.
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Best budget slider
This carbon fiber slider is extremely lightweight despite its long length, and can support camera rigs up to 17 lb. This is the best bang for your buck camera slider out there.
Best for phones
Best slider for smartphones
A miniature slider designed for the smartphone filmmaker, the JOBY Swing doesn't give you a very long tracking range, or particularly fast camera movement.
Best motorized
Best motorized slider on a budget
This 23" motorized slider by GVM is constructed of Aluminum Alloy is lightweight and designed for video and time-lapse photography.
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1. Neewer Carbon Fiber Track Slider
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This carbon fiber slider offers great value - offering an impressive 80cm of camera movement along its rail. But despite this, it is extremely lightweight for its size, only weighing 3.5lb/1.6kg, and can support camera rigs up to 17.6lb/8kg when used horizontally. This is the best bang for your buck camera slider out there; that's lightweight and suitable for both prosumer cameras and smartphone users and has the added benefit of not needing any tripod support for its operation, thanks to its ball feet.
The large carriage accommodates fluid heads and tripods of various sizes and glides smoothly along the rails thanks to four aluminum bearings, it has a maximum camera travel distance of 80cm and the carriage features 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 tripod mounting threads on the bottom, and features a 1/4"-20 camera/head mounting screw, while a 1/4"-20 to 3/8"-16 screw adapter is also included.
At each end of the slider are height-adjustable rubber feet for leveling on uneven terrain. On each end, 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 threads can be used to mount additional accessories or to mount the slider vertically onto a tripod if you wish, but be careful, there a more motors here so any movement you make will have to be done manually the old fashioned way. A carry case is also included to store and transport the slider conveniently, and a smartphone holder is also included to mount your smartphone onto your camera or rig.
For the price, this is an absolute steal.
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A miniature slider designed for the smartphone filmmaker, the JOBY Swing doesn't give you a very long tracking range, or particularly fast camera movement. But what it does give you is a portable and easy-to-use slider system that comes with everything you need to be packaged in the box. It's relatively affordable, and the JOBY Motion app makes it incredibly easy for even total novices to get to grips with.
Using the JOBY Motion app, you can precisely choose the start and end points of your motion, meaning your compositions can get very precise indeed. You can easily set the Swing up to run through a timelapse sequence, and the supplied GripTight ONE phone mount keeps your phone snug and secure on the slider.
Folding down to 17cm and expanding to a length of 42cm, the JOBY Swing is an ideal slider to throw in a kit bag and take out on a day's filming. It doesn't give you a great deal of versatility, but that's a pretty unavoidable trade-off for such a small slider. It always tracks at the same speed, which restricts your options but does make it very easy to produce multiple shots with a consistent look and feel.
Read our full JOBY Swing Complete Kit review for more details
3. Rhino ROV Everyday
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Rhino’s ROV Everyday is a beautifully crafted motorized slider that is the perfect fit if you’re after a more premium option than the Andoer L4 Pro for your mobile or action cam. With its unibody CNC milled rail and 24-hour of battery life, lightweight body, and clocking in at under 1kg, its specs read like a slider dream perfect for travel or just having in your bag, just in case it's needed.
The ROV accepts DSLRs and mirrorless cameras, but also ships with a handy phone mount. Specifically, phones that feature three optical zoom ranges (such as the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max),can take the limited sliding range of 20cm and work wonders with it. Alternatively, even if you’re on rough terrain, the Rhino ROV Everyday is a motorized slider rather than a dolly, which means you’ll still get smooth footage – something the L4 Pro wouldn’t be able to do.
The Android app isn’t quite as capable as its iOS counterpart, and in fact, we’d recommend controlling it from an iPad if possible, as if you don't have access to a digital camera you’ll be shooting with your phone – naturally.
All said and done, if you’re after a great automated choice to elevate your cinematography with your mobile or digital camera, it’s definitely worth checking out the ROV Everyday, and if you need more range, the slightly pricier ROV Traveller offers a full 40cm of travel.
4. GVM Motorized Camera Slider (23")
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This 23" motorized slider by GVM is constructed of Aluminum Alloy is lightweight and designed for video and time-lapse photography. It supports loads up to 11 lb and features a 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 screw holes for use on the floor, on the table, or via a ball head connected to the camera.
it also supports vertical, horizontal, and 45° shooting, making this the perfect all-rounder for a motorized slider right out of the gate. it comes with an included controller, capable of programming many movements, so it can be setup and left, which is extremely handy if you are filming a two-camera interview for example and want a wide sliding shot of both presenters for example.
Included is a lithium-ion battery, battery charger, and carrying bag, making this a really good solution or anyone wanting to take their cinematography to the next level with sliding or dolly shots.
5. Edelkrone SliderPLUS v5 PRO Long
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The Edelkrone SliderPLUS v5 PRO Long is designed with movable rails that travel during a slide that gives you extra travel distance while keeping the slider compact, perfect for using in tight spaces or needing a compact solution while traveling.
When used on the ground or other surface, it has a travel length of 1.3 feet and supports up to 40 lb. Mounted on a tripod, it provides a travel length of 2.6 feet with up to 20 lb loads supported, meaning you can work with heavy camera rigs. The movable design also works for dolly shots, because since the rails move along with the carriage, they won't get in the shot when you dolly in and out.
The SliderPLUS v5 PRO Long is a manual ball-bearing slider however, it does support the optional Slide Module v3 attachment for motion control, and other edelkrone motorized add-ons can be incorporated for fully synchronized multi-axis motion control operated via a single iOS/Android app. Making this a perfect option for an upgrade path as your cinematography grows.
6. Andoer L4 PRO
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If portability coupled with affordability is what you are looking for, then the Andoer L4 Pro is a three-wheeled wonder. Folding up small enough to fit in a small bag or even a big jacket pocket. Unfurl it, and you can thread on a ball head and a smartphone grip for an excellent mobile dolly.
Smartphones like the Sony Xperia Pro 1 and action cams like the DJI Action 4 have excellent image stabilization, and this makes them perfectly suited to the L4 Pro, which is only as smooth as the surface it’s traveling across.
Thanks to its size and remote control functionality, you can get fantastic motion shots in extremely tight spaces, and what’s even better is that with its repositionable wheels, it also offers a lot of versatility.
While it’s definitely best suited to smaller cameras – it won’t take a C500 with a 400mm lens – you’ll still be able to get a mirrorless camera on it with a 50mm lens onboard if the need arises.
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Every now and then, we come across a category-bending product that shouldn’t work but absolutely does. Today, it’s the Moza Slypod, which treads the fine line between bonkers and genius all at the same time.
In isolation, this monopod is a handy stabilizer, keeping your shots steady when you’re grabbing photos and videos on the fly, and it won’t weigh you down at 750g, with its carbon fiber body.
Hook it up to a steady tripod though - yep, you heard right - and your monopod becomes a motorized, smartphone-controlled slider. Push a button and it’ll punch into action.
With two hours of battery life, it might not be the best choice for a day-long timelapse, but it does have a USB-C port for easy charging if you don’t mind being tethered during longer shoots.
Read our full Moza Slypod Pro review for more details
How to choose the best camera slider
This list contains a mix of styles of sliders, as there's a lot of variability in the category. Some of the products we've included aren't technically sliders, but are dollies – wheeled tools with repositionable elements that make them highly customizable for different shots. Some more sophisticated (read: expensive) sliders incorporate bearings, while the simpler and more affordable ones just slide against friction. Ultimately though, they're all out to achieve the same thing.
As with most things, the more you pay, you the more you get. Pricier sliders will offer functionality like remote control via a smartphone or tablet app. But still, if that's not necessary, a simple manual dolly can do the job just fine.
With so many options available, we’ve taken the stress out of the equation by picking a selection of the best camera sliders on the market today.
What's the best video slider?
If you're looking for a cheap and simple solution that you can throw in your kit bag and don't need to worry about motors or setup then the 31.5" Neewer Carbon Fibre Track Slider is possibly the best on the market, it's simple and does exactly what it's supposed to, with no fancy gizmos or gimmicks.