Kessler Crane K-pod Dolly System Thingy

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Jackson Miller

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I am shooting a low budget feature this summer. I have always wanted a Kessler Crane and always wanted a dolly as well. I am thinking I want to invest in the full "Complete System HD" ( http://www.kesslercrane.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=184&Itemid=97 ). On top of that, I wanted to order all of the dolly accessories. For those of you that don't know, the K-pod tripod that comes with the crane kit has a 500 lbs weight capacity. Dolly wheels are attached to the three legs and run on a rubber track. A seat is actually attached to one of the legs and the operator can sit on this seat while he/she is pushed by the attached pushing handle. It is shown here in this video:

So, this seems to be a bit unconventional and have a different "form factor" than most dolly systems.

1) What do you think of it?

2) Has anyone here used it and if so how do you like it. Is there anything I should know before buying it?

3) Do you feel cramped or abnormally close to the camera?

4) How does it compare to other dollies?

5) I was also wondering if this dolly and others with similar tracks and wheels can be used on various terrains. Do they do fine on grass or in the dirt? Gravel? Pebbles? I think thats about the worst of what I would need it on.

Thanks so much guys. I think this seems like an awesome product. Is it overpriced? Either way, I will already have a lot of the stuff I need to use it as a dolly from the Crane Kit.
 
Just wanted to clarify about the K-Pod dolly configuration. The K-Pod and Track Dolly Trucks can be configured and used with various dolly track systems. The flexible K-Flex Track is not a requirement to use the K-Pod in a dolly configuration.

If you have any questions for me, just let me know. Otherwise, I'll stay out of this discussion, so you can get feedback from folks that have used the system. Thanks
 
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