Best Slider Dollys for the price

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stabsteer

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Hello,

I'm thinking of getting a slider dolly and was just wondering if anyone had any they recommended that they love or had any info or reviews comparing the different one and their respective prices.

Thanks for any info!
 
I have been looking around for a while and decided on the Cinemover. It is inexpensive and appears to be very versatile. I just sent in my order so I don't have it yet, but I am looking forward to it. I will be using it with a FS100 and a T2i. There are a few videos about in on the website.

http://moveyourcamera.ambitiousme.com/
 
Personally, the Kessler CineSlider/Pocket Dolly models are my favorites. For travel, it's hard to beat the ZaZa/Igus-style models.
 
I use a Dana Dolly and cannot recommend it highly enough. It's combination of performance, versatility and portability is really unmatched, IMHO. If the standard model is overkill for you, they recently began selling a "junior" model kit for cameras up to 25lbs.

http://danadolly.com/
 
cowpunk52 said:
I use a Dana Dolly and cannot recommend it highly enough. It's combination of performance, versatility and portability is really unmatched, IMHO. If the standard model is overkill for you, they recently began selling a "junior" model kit for cameras up to 25lbs.

http://danadolly.com/
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If I had my "Druthers", and the wallet for it, the Dana Dolly would be the one I would love to have. It looks very sweet.
 
David G. Smith said:
I have been looking around for a while and decided on the Cinemover. It is inexpensive and appears to be very versatile. I just sent in my order so I don't have it yet, but I am looking forward to it. I will be using it with a FS100 and a T2i. There are a few videos about in on the website.

http://moveyourcamera.ambitiousme.com/
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I'm sleeping with the wife of the guy who makes these.

One of the cool things about seeing the different designs is that they all have their niche, whether it be price, function, portability, etc. I think the questions you mainly need to answer is not just the camera you're going to move, but how much control you want the operator to have during the move. The new breed of track/tabletop dollies like mine and the Pico are low cost and extremely smooth, but provide only limited control over the shot aside from sliding. A good fluid head will allow you do do pans and tilts while you roll. For me the next level would be something capable of supporting an organic fluid head (more commonly known as a camera man). But now you're looking at a much more rugged piece of kit needing its own crew to manage.

But for the most part, the ones mentioned are all good choices (personally, I prefer mine, but that's just me.) What's REALLY awesome is that nearly all of these things come from independent builders who had a cool idea and ran with it. It's a very fun and supportive community to be a part of. I'm a sucker for the DIY spirit.

J.G. Pasterjak
MoveYourCamera.com
 
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