The Dana Dolly Portable Dolly System Rental Kitwith original style track ends is a heavy-duty camera dolly platform that rides on 16 custom-modified soft polyurethane wheels that resist flat spotting and use ABEC-7-rated precision bearings providing you with extremely smooth dolly shots. This kit is complete with 75, 100, and 150mm bowl adapters, and comes in a custom flight case. The wheel trucks swivel, allowing the dolly to ride on available straight or curved tracks, which you must source separately. The manufacturer recommends using standard-speed rail or Schedule 80 aluminum pipe of compatible size. The dolly includes two original style track ends, which accept inch and a quarter pipe (standard speed rail), and fit into available standard junior stand receivers. A center support is included for long track runs or when using heavy cameras.

The dolly platform is machined from aluminum and features a standard Mitchell mount including a 2.75" center hole with a machined key way. The platform incorporates one 3/8" through hole, one 1/4"-20 threaded hole, and one 3/8"-16 threaded hole on each side of the dolly platform for a total of 6 accessory mounting holes. The rental kit includes a monitor mount with a ball head adapter. The Dana dolly is designed and manufactured in the USA.

16 Custom Dolly Track Wheels    Soft Polyurethane Track Wheels    ABEC-7 Rated Precision Bearings    Wheel Trucks Swivel for Curved Track    For Standard Speed Rail (1.66" O.D.)    Supports 100 lb of Camera & Accessories    Center Support    1/4"-20 & 3/8"16 Accessory Holes    Includes 75, 100 & 150mm Bowl Adapters    Includes Custom Flight Case

The key to the Dana dolly's smooth ride is the 16 custom machined track wheels.

• The wheels are custom-made soft, then turned down to be round within 1/1000 of an inch to eliminate the "bounce" that normal skateboard wheels suffer from.
• You can park the dolly with 100 pounds of camera and accessories on the track at 100° F for an hour without the wheels flat spotting.
• Another benefit from the machining the wheels is reduced squeak during use.
• The wheels are custom modified 16 at a time on a special machine, providing uniformity.

• The wheel trucks can swivel on the dolly, which allows it to ride on straight and round track.
• A felt washer separates the dolly platform from the wheel trucks, helping to reduce noise.
• The included T-Tool features 1/2, 9/16, and 3/8" ends.
• It allows you to tighten the wheel trucks using the 9/16th end to suit your taste.

The Mitchell mount features an elongated key way, allowing you to use nonstandard adapters.

Track supports fit into available standard junior stand receivers.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What are the dimensions of the platform?

A: The dimensions of the Dana Dolly Portable Dolly System with Universal Track Ends platform are 14 x 10" (35.6 x 25.4 cm).

Q: 2. Does this come with rails?

A: This system does not come with rails....you can buy 1-1/4 T6 Aluminum rails in various sizes...

Q: 3. I want to mount it to two regular Matthews C-stands. Do I need an adapter?

A: The Dana Dolly Portable Dolly System with Universal Track Ends (B&H# DADDUK1) comes with two Universal Track Ends and a Center Support which may be installed on 5/8" male spigots (A.K.A. baby pins) or into 1 1/8" receivers (A.K.A. junior receivers), both being common connectors on the tops of many light stands. For example, the Matthews Century C Stand with Mini Base, Black - 5.25' (1.6m) (B&H# MALSC20MBB) or Matthews Mini Slider Stand (38") (B&H# MALSMS) may be used for that purpose. Please keep the weight limits of any stand used in mind, and use a sandbag with the stand whenever appropriate.

Q: 4. Does this package include a case?

A: This package does not.

Q: 5. What kind of stands do I need for the both ends and the center support?

A: When using the Dana Dolly Portable Dolly System we would recommend working with the Impact Slider Stand and a Impact CA-106 Junior to Baby Pin Adapter. Impact Slider Stand BH #IMSLISTAND Impact CA-106 Junior to Baby Pin Adapter BH #IMCA106

Q: 6. What head is recommended? Or considered the best?

A: The eMotimo Spectrum ST4 Pro Bundle + Dana Dolly Integration (V-Mount)(BH #EM417VMLCDDI) is a good kit to consider pariging with the Dana Dolly Portable Dolly System Rental Kit with Universal Track Ends for a motorized setup. See: https://bit.ly/3kTKJEc Or you could consider a more traditional fluid head like the Sachtler Ace XL Fluid Head (75mm Bowl)(B&H # SAS21500004), See: https://bit.ly/3WRVl3A

Q: 7. Do you know how this compares in performance to the Rigwheels dolly system?

A: I do not. I am unfamiliar with the Rigwheels system, but I love my Dana Dolly. Sorry for the very late reply.

Q: 8. Does this include Rails with it? if not what is the recommend one?

A: Does not include rails, but just go to your regular Home Depot and pick up your standard 1 1/4 metal pipe for a few dollars and that will do the trick.

Q: 9. Is it worth paying extra for the universal track ends instead of the original ?

A: As a long time movie professional, I can tell you Murphy's law applies to what happens on set. If you are in a controlled set up and you know for a fact what size of speed rail you always will be using, do save your money and get the original style.However, if you are working freelance, and someone else will be supplying the speed rail, save your self the grief of failure on set because the ends you have don't fit and you can't shoot. Get the universal. They are worth the piece of mind in that situation.

Q: 10. Recommended stands?

A: Depending upon how much weight you'll be applying on the unit, either the Lupo or the Matthews stands will work.