Rhino’s new slider aims to bring motorized tracking shots to the masses

Tracking shots are a cinematic hallmark, but pulling them off generally requires —

unsurprisingly — a track of some kind for smooth motion. And motorized tracks are pretty expensive, making them a tool that’s more limited to professional videographers than amateurs. Rhino has been making camera sliders since it was founded a few years ago, but its products have been focused on the pro end of things, costing in the $1,000 range. The company hopes to change that with latest product, the ROV Camera Slider, which starts at $229, and looks to bring motorized camera shots to the masses. The ROV comes in two models: the base ROV, which is primarily designed for use with an iPhone, and a pricier ROV Pro model that includes support for DSLRs and mirrorless cameras. Rhino is also offering two lengths for each model: an 8-inch “Everyday” version, and a 16-inch “Traveler” size.                                                                             https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/10/17/16485920/rhino-rov-camera-slider-motor-tracking-shot-kickstarter-iphone-dslr