[header] How to use a camera slider [title] Purchase a slider that's compatible with your camera. [step] Not all tripod-mounted tracking systems are alike. Before dropping money on a top-of-the-line slider, make sure it's got the right connections for both the camera and tripod you'll be using. 
Otherwise, it may not fit your equipment. [substeps] You can find a list of the exact camera specifications a certain slider is compatible with on the packaging or product information.