Dolly alternative

[drameddie]

I just saw this today and I think this would make a good budget dolly. What do you think?

http://www.maxiaids.com/store/prodV...mage=1&product=Compact_Sit-Down_Shopping_Cart

 

[stinkpot]

Or better yet....

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=129180-52314-129180&lpage=none

... softer ride.

 

[drameddie]

Is that what you use? That's pretty good too, but not as compact. Does the wheels turn?

 

[stinkpot]

The wheels do turn. I don't use this yet but was checking it out at the store and it seems pretty stable and the big pneumatic wheels should provide a nice smooth ride.

True, it is kind of bulky and would be a pain in the butt to transport all over the place.

If I grab one I will make a post with my review of it.

 

[Eastside Parkway]

My favorite is still the classic wheelchair.

 

[FilmMakerr]

I've seen the craziest things turn into dollies, its not even funny. Honestly, anything with wheels can be turned into a dolly..ANYTHING!

 

[stinkpot]

I've seen the craziest things turn into dollies, its not even funny. Honestly, anything with wheels can be turned into a dolly..ANYTHING!

Absolutely.

 

[wabbit]

Nothing beats the wheelchair for a cheap solution. Their wheels are generally designed for a smoother, quieter ride then most other cheap solutions. They are design to collapse for easy transport and are a nice way to get around after a long day. :thumbsup:

They can easily be found on places like Craigslist for less the a hundred bucks.

I am waiting for someone to use the Segway as a dolly

Cheers

 

[mikkowilson]

I am waiting for someone to use the Segway as a dolly

http://www.handsfree-transporter.com/ -> Click on "camtransport"



- Mikko

 

[greeches]

^ Bad ass!

 

[Chris Messineo]

Or better yet....

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=129180-52314-129180&lpage=none

... softer ride.

I have that "Lowe's Dolly Cart". I actually use it for carrying all my equipment when I need to shoot off-road.

Chris

 

[wabbit]

http://www.handsfree-transporter.com/ -> Click on "camtransport"



- Mikko

OMFG, I was kidding. I guess dolly grips are going to have start looking for another line of work.

In all seriousness, although it won't replace the traditional dolly, it will make for some interesting steadi-cam shots. I already though of a couple of pretty cool shots we could do with this thing. Do you know if that thing has variable speed?

My mind has just been blown, thanks Mikko

 

[Cynic821]

i wouldnt trust that thing when no one is standing on it

 

[Kholi]

Nevermind, it's on the site. xD How much are those things?

 

[wabbit]

i wouldnt trust that thing when no one is standing on it

100 or so sandbags might keep it stable.

Actually the steadi-cam arm should detach easy enough that you should never have to leave it unattended (I am guessing).

Cheers

 

[stinkpot]

I have that "Lowe's Dolly Cart". I actually use it for carrying all my equipment when I need to shoot off-road.

Chris

How smoothly does it roll? Would a dude with a camera be enough weight to offset the knobliness of the tires?

I really like the prospect of hauling equipment.