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Key Features
- 16 Custom Dolly Track Wheels
- Soft Polyurethane Track Wheels
- ABEC-7-Rated Precision Bearings
- Wheel Trucks Swivel for Curved Track
The Dana Dolly Portable Dolly System with original style track ends is a heavy duty camera dolly platform that rides on 16 custom modified soft polyurethane wheels that resist flat spotting and use ABEC-7-rated precision bearings providing you with extremely smooth dolly shots. The wheel trucks swivel, allowing the dolly to ride on available straight or curved track, which you must source separately. The manufacturer recommends using standard speed rail or Schedule 80 aluminum pipe of compatible size. The dolly includes two original style track ends, which accept inch and a quarter pipe (standard speed rail) that has an outer diameter of 1.66", and fit into available standard Junior stand receivers. A center support is included for long track runs or when using heavy cameras.
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Do I need a special tie-down to use with the ...
Do I need a special tie-down to use with the Sachtler ACE XL 75mm fluid head?
No, while on a elevated track simply connect the 75mm bowl adapter to the Dana Dolly Portable Dolly System. Then remove the tie down from the bottom of the fluid head base and gently insert the base into the bowl adapter and tie it down. For best results on the ground use a short tiedown.
Date published: 2024-07-22
how well would 6ft-10ft of PVC Schedule 40 Pipes ...
how well would 6ft-10ft of PVC Schedule 40 Pipes hold up?
That depends on how much weight you are putting on the Pipes and how you intend to use them.
If you plan to lay your dolly track on the floor for instance 6-10 feet probably isn't going to be a problem, however, if you plan to elevate the dolly then 6-10 feet will become very problematic. PVC Pipes are known to flex and break therefore you'd have to be extremely cautious about how and where you apply your supports. In addition to that, the heavier the payload the more cautious you have to be about how and where the supports are located.
It is safest to use metal tracks if available at that distance.
Date published: 2021-02-25
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Has anybody found a way to use a 100mm bowl adapter on a tripod instead of stands with the original track ends?
We see what you are trying to do. No manufacturer, however, has made such adapters. You can DIY and take 3/9 threaded rod, two pieces of bar stock, drill straight holes, bolt the rod and bars to the 100mm bowl. Then add this Manfrotto 186 Female Threaded 3/8 to Male 5/8 Stud Adapter - 50mm Long B&H # MA186. That is the type of solution I have seen a good grip come up with a million times. However, this is something done on set when you have to get the shot. It is not something B&H can be responsible for. Therefore, in the interests of your long time welfare, we highly recommend spending the money and getting the proper stands. You will see this is much better for you since you will be able to go instantly between your Dana Dolly and your tripod. You will save your back and a lot of time on set. And time is something you never have enough of on set.
Date published: 2018-08-25
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Will a manfrotto 501 fluid head fit on here?
The Manfrotto 501HDV head has a 3/8 -16 thread. This system uses 75mm, 100mm and 150mm Ball Base Heads. You could however use a 501HDV on it, you'd just need 75mm ball adapter like B&H # MA520BSH.https://bhpho.to/2xdormd
Date published: 2018-08-25
What case is it in ?
What case is it in ?
Unit comes in a custom SKB case. Made in the USA which makes them GOV compliant
Date published: 2022-09-29
What kind of stands do I need for the both ends ...
What kind of stands do I need for the both ends and the center support?
When using the Dana Dolly Portable Dolly System we would recommend working with the Impact Slider Stand and a Impact CA-106 Junior to Baby Pin Adapter.
Impact Slider Stand
BH #IMSLISTAND
Impact CA-106 Junior to Baby Pin Adapter
BH #IMCA106
Date published: 2024-01-11
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If I get pipe at the local hardware store am I looking for steel? Galvanized? Does it matter?
While Dana Dolly always recommends schedule 80 aluminum, you can sometimes find schedule 40, and it really depends on the length of the track and the weight of the camera. I have used EMT pipe with a RED Dragon on an O'Connor 50 head with good results as long as we kept the length down to about 6'. Longer and heavier will translate to sagging. Some big box places like Home Depot sell galvanized, which is much heavier and would probably work up to 10'
Date published: 2018-08-25
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will the ends fit over an avenger c stand 5/8 baby pin?
Yes it will fit any 750 or 1k stand.....are you using a baby c? Are you looking for height? 40 C stands will get very wobbly.. its best to use a beefy baby which has a 2k and 1k adapter and/or a stand with substance.
Date published: 2018-08-25