I MAY need to buy a dolly soon for a few jobs. I have been looking at dolly's to buy, but I wasn't planning on getting one so soon.
If I do end up needing to purchase a dolly soon, I would like to ask a few questions first.
I have been planning on purchasing a dolly as mentioned and I have narrowed it down to these three:
-5ft Cineslider
- Kessler Shuttle Pod (Possibly Mini)
-Dana Dolly
I would like to future proof myself for something with more weight capacity, and a minimum of 5ft. Extending the track would be great bonus. That's why I chose these three.
The Cineslider & the Shuttle Pod seem to be expensive options. That's why I am considering the Dana dolly if I need to make a purchase soon.
However, I would have some problems if I do get it.
The thing I like about the Shuttle Pod & Dana Dolly is that I can make it a very long track. Probably not as long as the Shuttle Pod as I can connect several track up to 100ft I believe. I cant really with the Dana as Id need 1 solid piece of pipe as it'll bump. But still better than the Cineselider as it can be longer or shorter.
However, the Cineslider has a motor and the others dont.
I dont want a motor for timelapse. I want a motor so it can move at a medium speed so I pan/tilt the tripod much easier when dollying.
But, is it necessary to have a motor if not doing timelapse, or would I be okay if just using my hands for the Dana or Shuttle Pod?
It just seems like it may not be as smooth since I may need to take sideways steps with the dolly, and that just doesnt seem like it would be smooth.
ALSO, with the Dana, I cant go vertical if I ever need to.
In the end, the Dana Dolly would cost me about $1600
Which is pretty much the same as a cineslider, with a motor I believe.
I didnt check the Shuttle Pod yet.
But lets assume all 3 sliders are exactly the same price. Which would be the better choice?
If I do end up needing to purchase a dolly soon, I would like to ask a few questions first.
I have been planning on purchasing a dolly as mentioned and I have narrowed it down to these three:
-5ft Cineslider
- Kessler Shuttle Pod (Possibly Mini)
-Dana Dolly
I would like to future proof myself for something with more weight capacity, and a minimum of 5ft. Extending the track would be great bonus. That's why I chose these three.
The Cineslider & the Shuttle Pod seem to be expensive options. That's why I am considering the Dana dolly if I need to make a purchase soon.
However, I would have some problems if I do get it.
The thing I like about the Shuttle Pod & Dana Dolly is that I can make it a very long track. Probably not as long as the Shuttle Pod as I can connect several track up to 100ft I believe. I cant really with the Dana as Id need 1 solid piece of pipe as it'll bump. But still better than the Cineselider as it can be longer or shorter.
However, the Cineslider has a motor and the others dont.
I dont want a motor for timelapse. I want a motor so it can move at a medium speed so I pan/tilt the tripod much easier when dollying.
But, is it necessary to have a motor if not doing timelapse, or would I be okay if just using my hands for the Dana or Shuttle Pod?
It just seems like it may not be as smooth since I may need to take sideways steps with the dolly, and that just doesnt seem like it would be smooth.
ALSO, with the Dana, I cant go vertical if I ever need to.
In the end, the Dana Dolly would cost me about $1600
Which is pretty much the same as a cineslider, with a motor I believe.
I didnt check the Shuttle Pod yet.
But lets assume all 3 sliders are exactly the same price. Which would be the better choice?
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