The Dana Dolly Portable Dolly Rental Kitwith universal 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 universal track ends, which accept inch and a quarter pipe (standard speed rail) up to 1.9" O.D., and fit into available standard Junior stand receivers or 5/8" baby pins. 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 1.5 to 1.9" O.D. Pipe    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 or 5/8" baby pin, although Dana Dolly recommends the use of available beefy baby stands at a minimum and to avoid thin walled aluminum stands

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does it support a heavy duty Sachtler head with a RED on it?

A: Yes. Anything below 100lbs

Q: 2. 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: 3. What track do I need to go with this, and how does the track attach to stands?

A: This system uses piping with a outside diameter between 1.5 to 1.9 . The kit includes the track ends and middle support to connect the system to stands like B&H # MASSLIDER. For assistance locating the proper track for this system feel free to email us at ask@bandh.com.https://bhpho.to/2IXDfai

Q: 4. Recommended stands?

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

Q: 5. 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: 6. What is the width of the track from the center of each pole support?

A: You can order the pipe in any length you want...after 7' you will need support...go to the Dana dolly site they provide you supplier info.

Q: 7. 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: 8. Will the Dana Dolly fit in a Pelican 1510?

A: The Pelican 1510 Carry-On Case with Foam Set, B&H # PE1510FB, has interior dimensions of 19.8 x 11 x 7.6 inches. The Dana Dolly platform is listed as 14 x 10 inches, it is possible it can fit but there will not be much wiggle room. You may want to consider a larger case, like the Pelican 1560 Case with Foam Set (Black), B&H # PE1560FB, instead. https://bhpho.to/2rFkQrm

Q: 9. What would be a good hard case for this kit?

A: The Pelican 1560 Case with Foam Set (Black), B&H # PE1560FB would be a very viable hard case option for use with the Dana Dolly Portable Dolly System with Universal Track Ends.

Q: 10. Can I put a jib on this dolly system? Like a Kessler Crane Pocket Jib PRO?

A: There are options available for you to mount a small jib to the Dana dolly but you're going to run into some obstacles. The Dana dolly will support 100 pounds so you'll have to make sure your overall weight doesn't exceed that. Also, balance will be an issue so you'll have to make sure you have a person available to standby and support the rig. Personally, there are better options. But if you want to attach a small jib to the Dana dolly you can get a half-ball adapter to fit any 3/8 tripod or jib head to the dolly. I recommend Manfrotto's half-ball adapter with the short handle.