david richards Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 I'd like to add a dolly to my equipment package. I have seen the Cameleon dolly, but have never worked with one. The boom feature is attractive because it puts it a step above a regular doorway dolly, but if it doesn't work well (or reliably) then I am probably better off simplifying things and going with a regular doorway dolly. Anyone have experience with the Cameleon? Likes? dislikes? I know a Cameleon is no Chapman, Fisher, Panther etc., but the market where I work will never support the investment that one of those dollies would require, so it's mainly a budget choice. I'd love to here any opinions on the Cameleon. Thanks, David Richards Director of Photography South Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert duke Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 I'd like to add a dolly to my equipment package. I have seen the Cameleon dolly, but have never worked with one. The boom feature is attractive because it puts it a step above a regular doorway dolly, but if it doesn't work well (or reliably) then I am probably better off simplifying things and going with a regular doorway dolly. Anyone have experience with the Cameleon? Likes? dislikes? I know a Cameleon is no Chapman, Fisher, Panther etc., but the market where I work will never support the investment that one of those dollies would require, so it's mainly a budget choice. I'd love to here any opinions on the Cameleon. Thanks, David Richards Director of Photography South Dakota The cameleon is no longer manufactured. It is a small step above doorway dollies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmet Cahill Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Don't do it david!!! I have used a Chameleon and if you want a nice feathered jib, Don't go anywhere near it, i used to help out at the local film school when i was Trainee Gripping they had a cha' cha'melon, an Elemack and a Fraser Dolly ., The Elemack first got rented on a Charlie Chaplin film and was in a mess, the Fraser was built like a World War 1 Tank (But worked great once you worked it out, but the Cha' Cha melon was like a Horny Rabbit on Acid. Stay away from it, buy a Ratchet strap and a Rabbit instead, You will get the same results. Emster I'd like to add a dolly to my equipment package. I have seen the Cameleon dolly, but have never worked with one. The boom feature is attractive because it puts it a step above a regular doorway dolly, but if it doesn't work well (or reliably) then I am probably better off simplifying things and going with a regular doorway dolly. Anyone have experience with the Cameleon? Likes? dislikes? I know a Cameleon is no Chapman, Fisher, Panther etc., but the market where I work will never support the investment that one of those dollies would require, so it's mainly a budget choice. I'd love to here any opinions on the Cameleon. Thanks, David Richards Director of Photography South Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhan mynhung Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Hi, please contact me and I'll help you find a reasonable dolly for your budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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