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Dana Dolly Portable Dolly System with Original Track Ends

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Dana Dolly
Dana Dolly Portable Dolly System with Original Track Ends
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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$699.99
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Track Size
1.25" Speed Rail (1.66" O.D.)
1.5 to 1.9" O.D. Pipe

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Dana Dolly DDOK1 Overview

  • 1Description
  • 2Custom Machined Track Wheels
  • 3Wheel Trucks
  • 4Mitchell Mount
  • 5Track Supports

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.

The dolly platform is machined from aluminum and features a standard Mitchell mount including a 2.75" center hole with a machined key way. The included 75mm and 100mm bowl adapters allow you to mount fluid heads with standard 75mm or 100mm leveling balls. The platform incorporates one 3/8" through hole, one 1/4"-20 threaded hole, and one 3/8"-16 threaded hole on each side of the dolly platform for a total of 6 accessory mounting holes. The Dana dolly is designed and manufactured in the USA.

Custom Machined Track Wheels

The key to the Dana dolly's smooth ride are the 16 custom machined track wheels.
  • The wheels are custom made soft, then turned down to be round within 1/1000 of an inch to eliminate the bounce that normal skateboard wheels suffer from.
  • You can park the dolly with 100 pounds of camera and accessories on the track at 100° F for an hour without the wheels flat spotting.
  • Another benefit from the machining the wheels is reduced squeak during use.
  • The wheels are custom modified 16 at a time on a special machine, providing uniformity.

 

Wheel Trucks

  • The wheel trucks can swivel on the dolly, which allows it to ride on straight and curved track.
  • A felt washer separates the dolly platform from the wheel trucks, helping to reduce noise.
  • The included T-Tool features a 1/2, 9/16, and 3/8" ends.
  • It allows you to tighten the wheel trucks using the 9/16th end to suit your taste.

Mitchell Mount

The Mitchell mount features an elongated key way, allowing you to use non standard adapters.

Track Supports

Track supports fit into available standard Junior stand receivers.
UPC: 851093003009

Dana Dolly DDOK1 Specs

Material of ConstructionDolly Platform
Machined 6061 Aluminum

Track Wheels
16 x Soft Polyurethane

Bearings
ABEC-7 rated precision bearings
Load Capacity100 lb (45.4 kg)
Head FittingIncorporated: Mitchell Mount
With Included Adapters: 75/100mm
Available Adpaters: 150mm
Accessory Mounting2 x 3/8" Through Hole
2 x 1/4"-20 Threaded
2 x 3/8"-16 Threaded
Track FormatOuter Diameter: 1.66" (4.2 cm)
Truck Distance: Just under 12" (30.5 cm) on center
TemperatureMax: 100°F (37.8°C)
Dimensions14 x 10" (35.6 x 25.4 cm)
Weight13 lb (5.9 kg)
Packaging Info
Package Weight24.3 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)21 x 20 x 9"

Dana Dolly DDOK1 Reviews

Very happy

By Steven
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-03-01

Very happy with the Dana dolly purchase. Only took 3 days to get to Toronto. Fast service, great price. I recommend this product to any cinematographer. Almost went with the Dutti Dolly. Felt this was a better deal B&H rocks!

Add some life to your film!

By Mike
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-12-25

The dana dolly works great! Setup was quick and easy. The dolly glides easily, making for a smooth shot.

Amazing!!! Verified Buyer.

By Ahmad
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-08-23

Smooth moves evry single time. I'm definitely recommending it to everyone from beginners to advanced professionals.

Amazing!!!

By Ahmad
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-07-07

Everything I ever wanted in a Dolly and more. And B&H shipping time was also Amazing. Excellence at both ends.

Pretty sweet

By Jon
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-06-07

I bought the standard Dana dolly kit and the portable track. Extremely smooth with absolutely no bumps. Wheels are soft and gummy.

Jordan A.

By Jordan
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2019-09-26

A little beast, does the job perfectly. Thank you to the creator and to you guys at BH.

Great Dana dolly

By Peter
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-12-06

Movement is ultra smooth Was vey easy to set up.

Best there is.

By Lee
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-06-30

I've tried all the new fangled gadget sliders, tracks and other dolly's and the Dana Dolly still rules them all. Simple, Classic, and works every time with no charging necessary.

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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?
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Will a manfrotto 501 fluid head fit on here?
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If I get pipe at the local hardware store am I looking for steel? Galvanized? Does it matter?
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Asked by: Brenda S.
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Asked by: David G.
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Date published: 2018-08-25

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What is the difference between this package and the more expensive one with universal track ends? Is it merely the diameter of track each is capable of accommodating?
Asked by: Anonymous
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