DV caddie dolly

[finchy]

just came across this and wondered if anyone has had an experience with one with an HVX and if they are any good... obviously not for anything major but you know....

http://www.dvcaddie.com/dolly.php

 

[Leo Versola]

Puredrifting likes using one with his HPX170... I may try one out if I don't end up making one as a DIY project.

http://dvxuser.com/V6/showpost.php?p=1472447&postcount=19

 

[puredrifting]

What Leo said. I bought one a couple of months ago. It's a nice little tool, not perfect but is capable of some pretty nice moves with smaller, lighter cameras.

Lot of bang for the buck, I used it on a shoot for Fox in December, I was working alone and still managed a few nice dolly shots. I still want a slider though.

Best,

Dan

 

[mcvideo]

while money is a factor for us all, and you get what you pay for.... i came across this site in other threads within DVX. My eyes have been on this product for some time now. Promo video is on the front page.

Cheers

 

[finchy]

thanks for that link! that thing looks great!

 

[puredrifting]

while money is a factor for us all, and you get what you pay for.... i came across this site in other threads within DVX. My eyes have been on this product for some time now. Promo video is on the front page.

Cheers

Yes, I saw this site a few months back. Their product looks very nice and the prices are pretty cheap. The DV Caddie is more a tabletop dolly, the Eazy is more of a traditional rideable dolly for live action.

I agree, you usually get what you pay for with dollies.

Dan

 

[mrbrycel]

Looks alright, I'd suggest building your own. 8 skateboard wheels diagonally spinning on PVC. I'll post a pic of mine when I get a chance.

Edit: Heres a bad iPhone photo of my DIY dolly:

I haven't built anything on top for a fluid head on top yet because.. well, I haven't been able to afford a fluid head yet haha. But so far I've just had the camera flat and screwed from the bottom.

Here is a quick test I did with it: http://vimeo.com/2736153