Working with a hi hat designed to quickly convert to a camera dolly is different than trying to mount a generic hi hat to a dolly, and Dana Dolly Hi Hat Universal Kit for Filmmakingtakes advantage of this with its flexible Hi Hat Universal Kit. The high hat and its base are made from machined 6061 aluminum so it is lightweight, yet strong and sturdy, with black type 3 anodizing for superior wear and corrosion resistance, and includes a Mitchell plate to 100mm bowl adapter. However, what makes this kit so flexible is that the hi hat base features three 1/4"-20 through holes that allow you to secure it to the slider adapter plate using three thumbscrews instead of using sand bags or drywall screws. The slider adapter plate is mounted on sixteen of Dana Dolly's machined urethane wheels, which allow the hi hat to ride on straight or curved track, support 100 pounds of weight and resist flat spotting.

You can remove the hi hat from the slider adapter and attach it to a variety of optional car mounts or other platforms using the 3/8"-16 through holes instead of using optional sand bags or drywall screws. The included anti-tip brackets attach to the hi hat/slider adapter and prevent it from tipping over and off the track, protecting your equipment. The kit includes universal track ends that mount on optional baby or junior stands and support standard inch and a quarter through inch and a half pipe, and a center support for long track runs. Dana Dolly equipment is designed and manufactured in the USA.

Removable Mitchell Plate Hi Hat    Mitchell Plate to 100mm Bowl Adapter    Anti-Tip Brackets    Soft Polyurethane Track Wheels    Universal Track Ends & Center Support    3/8"-16 Accessory Mounting Through Holes    Designed & Made in The USA

The key to the Dana dolly's smooth ride are 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 curved track.
• A felt washer separates the dolly platform from the wheel trucks, helping to reduce noise.

Track supports fit into available standard Junior stand receivers or 5/8" Baby studs, 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 B&H offer a case for this item? Doesn't have to be for flight/carry-on purposes.

A: Hi. Unfortunately at this time, we do not include a case with the kit.

Q: 2. Can you lay the tracks on the ground without using stands?

A: Yes, the dolly track holders can sit on the ground.

Q: 3. Does this come with a mounting accessory to be able to attach a tripod/fluid Benro Head?

A: The Dana Dolly Portable Dolly System Rental Kit with Universal Track Ends comes with bowl adapters for the following size tripod head bowls: 75mm, 100mm, 150mm. If your tripod head has a bowl with one of these sizes, it should mount appropriately. Otherwise, you may need a bowl for your head, such as the Benro 75mm Half Ball Adapter BH #BEBL75S https://bhpho.to/3JHWjMV

Q: 4. 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: 5. 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: 6. How do you under sling this Dana?

A: You can put the Dana Dolly Hi Hat Universal Kit in an underslung position by first removing the low hat by unscrewing the thumb screws from the sled, flipping the low hat, and then securing the low hat by screwing into the 4 countersunk mounting points.

Q: 7. Is there a version of this with a flight case?

A: We think you are thinking of these dollies. However, in order for them to fit in a reasonable case, they do not incorporate a high hat. https://bhpho.to/2kitBVS

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. 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.

Q: 10. What is the benefit of this over the standard tube track they offer?

A: The Dana Dolly track kit #DADDTRKKT1 offers track that bolts together, whereas the pipe kit screws together. The triangle track kit has a patented seam that is angled so that no wheel crosses the seam at the same time as any other wheel. The triangle is a little stronger; however, the kit weighs more because of the case. The triangle track kit weighs 54 pounds (24.49 kg) in the case, whereas the pipe kit in its bag weighs 25 pounds (11.34 kg). Dana Dolly Track Kit ( Triangle kit) BH #DADDTRKKT1 Dana Dolly Portable Aluminum Pipe Kit (6-Pack, 39") BH #DADDPPK1