Last updated: 7 August 2026. Prices are in AUD and correct at the time of writing, check the linked product page for live pricing and stock. Specs below reflect Bagside's published details and hands-on coverage; confirm the current spec sheet for your exact configuration.
The Bagside Dolly Slider is a modular camera-movement system that works as both a slider and a dolly, built from threaded tubes you connect to the length the shot needs. Add tubes for a long, smooth move; break it down into a compact hard case to travel. Here's how it works and what's in the kit.
Slider and dolly in one
Most rigs make you choose between a slider (a fixed rail for short, precise moves) and a dolly (wheels for longer travel). The Dolly Slider does both: the camera platform rides on magnetic wheels with safety locks along a tube track, so short slides and longer dolly-style moves come from the same tool. It's described as very smooth in hands-on testing, and the platform can be inverted for low-angle shots close to the ground.
Modular track, build the length you need
The track is tube-based and expandable. The kit includes eight 40mm x59 cm tubes joined by threaded adapters, extending to roughly 2.36 to 2.4 m of track with no visible joins, so a move glides the full length without a bump. Run a short length for a tabletop reveal or connect the full set for a long tracking shot, you carry only the tubes the job needs.
What's in the kit
| Included | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 8 × 59 cm tubes | Modular track, up to ~2.4 m |
| Bowl plates 75 / 100 / 150 mm | Mount to any tripod bowl size |
| Native Mitchell plate | Mount to heavy/cine supports |
| Two stand/safety adapters | Support on light stands, secure the plate |
| Spirit levels (main & side plates) | Fast, accurate leveling |
| Rolling hard case | Protected transport |
With 75 mm, 100 mm and 150 mm bowl plates plus a Mitchell plate, the Dolly Slider mounts to virtually any Sachtler tripod or heavy support you already own, and the two stand adapters let you set it across light stands. Built-in spirit levels on the main and side plates make leveling quick.
Travel and transport
The complete kit weighs around 37 kg in its rolling hard case. For air travel, you can remove the joining connectors to bring the case under the 32 kg checked-baggage limit, a genuinely useful touch for a slider that's also a full dolly.
Room to grow: motorised control
Bagside has shown an upcoming motorised attachment for the Dolly Slider that adds programmable movement, control via a game controller or mobile app, with speed adjustment and A/B point programming for repeatable moves. If you shoot timelapse, product or motion-control work, it's a clear upgrade path. (Availability of the motor add-on may vary, ask us for the latest.)
Pairs with the Bagstation cart
The Dolly Slider is a natural companion to the Bagside Bagstation cart, transport it on the cart, then set it on your tripods or stands to shoot. Together they make a compact, modular movement-and-transport kit from one brand.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Bagside Dolly Slider a slider or a dolly?
Both. The camera platform rides on magnetic wheels along a tube track, so it works as a slider for short precise moves and as a dolly for longer travel, from the same system.
How long is the Bagside Dolly Slider track?
The kit includes eight 59 cm tubes that connect with threaded adapters, extending to roughly 2.36 to 2.4 m of track with no visible joins. You can run a shorter length by using fewer tubes.
What tripods does the Dolly Slider mount to?
It includes 75 mm, 100 mm and 150 mm bowl plates plus a native Mitchell plate, so it mounts to virtually any tripod bowl size or heavy/cine support. Two stand adapters also let you set it across light stands.
Can the Bagside Dolly Slider do low-angle shots?
Yes, the platform can be inverted to get the camera low to the ground, and Bagside has indicated a further adapter to go even lower.
Is it easy to travel with?
The kit is around 37 kg in a rolling hard case, and you can remove the joining connectors to bring it under the 32 kg air-travel checked-baggage limit.
Where to buy in Australia
Black Flag Distribution is the official Australian distributor of the professional film, television and production brands featured in this guide. We supply an Australia-wide network of authorised retailers and stockists rather than selling direct to the public, so there is a local dealer who can help wherever you are. To check pricing and availability and to buy, use the Black Flag Distribution store finder to find an authorised retailer or stockist near you. Search our store finder to locate your nearest Australian stockist and purchase from an authorised dealer.
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