Bill Kerrigan Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 I looked at many slider dollies similar to the Dana Dolly at NAB 14... is there a universal standard for the distance between rails or does each manufacture just arbitrary choose a size? Thanks, Bill Kerrigan - DP Montreal, QC Canada http://www.kerrigan.ca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Barber Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I have the Rig Wheels slider, and I know the rails are closer together than the Dana, but those are the only 2 I've used so I can't speak for anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sustaining Member Mark Kenfield Posted April 28, 2014 Sustaining Member Share Posted April 28, 2014 I've never seen or heard of a standard, it seems to be a case of anything goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onno Perdijk Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Hi All, As far as I know there is not a standard. Most sliders use RollOn or Igus profile while others just designed and pick a gauge which is mostly suiting their design. I have designed my TwinDolly and TwinTube based on regular stage/rigging truss with adjustable wheel to accommodate the use of the dolly on truss of most 29 cm (or 1 foot). Hopefully this answers your question. Regards, Onno Perdijk Amsterdam, keygrip/ manufacturer www.solidgripsystems.eu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Hingsberg Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I don't think there is really a standard distance but having said that, the wider the distance the more stability you can get and less chance for it to topple over which has happened with many users of the Dana Dolly or similar designs. I noticed you are in Montreal and saw the F55 on your website? Do you shoot with one? I am in the Toronto area and have had my F55 for about a year now... great camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kerrigan Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 No standard! Thank you everyone, very helpful. Dennis, I don't own a F55 yet... I'm wait for a project to support the investment. I shoot mostly documentaries and unfortunately producers keep requesting the C300. Bill Kerrigan - DP Montreal, QC Canada http://www.kerrigan.ca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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