GF-Slider

Overview

The GF-Slider (full name: GF-Slider System) is a camera slider and tracking system from the Munich-based manufacturer Grip Factory Munich (GFM). It falls under camera support and grip equipment and is used to execute linear camera movements along a track – comparable to a compact, lighter alternative to a dolly and track.

Its characteristic feature is the very low profile: the slider can be operated directly on the floor, which facilitates low-angle movements and tight setups. The system is modular – the tracks are interchangeable and available in multiple lengths, and the camera or base mount can be chosen according to production requirements.

Construction and Mounting

The GF-Slider consists of a tracking carriage and the respective track. Various options are available for connecting the camera and support:

• Carriage Mount: for Mitchell, Bowl, or Euro adapter mounts
• Base Mount: optionally Euro adapter or Mitchell base
• Nose Mount Adapter: Scaffold/Gerüst mount, lighting stand mount, or levelling legs for alignment

The tracks are equipped with 3/8" threaded holes spaced 1 inch apart, allowing accessories to be attached along the entire length of the track.

Technical Specifications

The system is offered with interchangeable tracks in multiple lengths:

Specific details regarding weight, height, and load capacity are not consistently specified by the manufacturer on their product page and are therefore intentionally omitted here.

On-Set Use

Longer tracks offer more travel for extended tracking or reveal shots, while shorter ones are lighter and more portable. In the so-called Sliding-Offset Mode, the slider can be used for offset panning as well as for tabletop and tight tracking shots. Due to its low profile, modularity, and interchangeable tracks, the GF-Slider is frequently used by grips and cinematographers for low-angle movements and confined shooting locations.