DIY Camera Dolly

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2dphotography.ca – in this video, we demonstrate how we used worth of equipment to build a fairly smooth and reliable dolly and track. The test footage turned out quite nice and shows how the dolly actually performs.
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24 responses to “DIY Camera Dolly”

  1. MrTume1 Avatar
    MrTume1

    That looks awesome, Im going to make this at school! I’ve been trying to find the best design for a DIY Dolly, and this looks just perfect! Thanks!

  2. JerrysFunhouse Avatar
    JerrysFunhouse

    Nice and simple. Thanks!

  3. JB4GOOD Avatar
    JB4GOOD

    But … unfortunately …some wheels don’t roll ….

  4. Bjarni Tristan Avatar
    Bjarni Tristan

    Why don´t you use canon for video?

  5. javier65084 Avatar
    javier65084

    thank you this video my like very good 

  6. tty12345 Avatar
    tty12345

    Would that top part work as a table dolly too? (just on the ground)

  7. Casey Dwyer Avatar
    Casey Dwyer

    Really well done video, guys! And a wonderful dolly to boot. Thanks so much!

  8. sutil1010 Avatar
    sutil1010

    i did it!!! It works! Thanks!

  9. DA Monster Avatar
    DA Monster

    nice
    

  10. Ariel Neamt Avatar
    Ariel Neamt

    Buy another Canon1D hammer 😛

  11. bugz000 Avatar
    bugz000

    i tried this and got a 1D stuck in my penis – your instructions suck

  12. 2dphotography Avatar
    2dphotography

    Pretty cheap head.  And it’s something we assume a videographer might already have. I think this head was $179..

  13. BryanConover Avatar
    BryanConover

    The head must have cost at least $1000

  14. 2dphotography Avatar
    2dphotography

    This whole video was shot on the Nikon D3s.

  15. Oliver Crannis Avatar
    Oliver Crannis

    what camera did you use

  16. Axtones Avatar
    Axtones

    its just whats on the top of a tripod and you dont need to do anything with it really

  17. Sherin Thomas Avatar
    Sherin Thomas

    wher can i tripod head???you did nt say anything how to do that???

  18. jomyjohnjohn Avatar
    jomyjohnjohn

    45deg?

  19. Deathway231 Avatar
    Deathway231

    what camera did you use for filming the test shots? and how much is it?..

  20. Feri Hardianto Avatar
    Feri Hardianto

    Mantapp..!!

  21. ShotTakeProductions Avatar
    ShotTakeProductions

    didnt realise you need a work shop for this! 🙁 lame

  22. guztavo33 Avatar
    guztavo33

    I just build my own like you teach, and It works prefectly! Thanxs!

  23. lvhuis Avatar
    lvhuis

    I made one today using this howto.. thanks guys!

  24. TriFF51 Avatar
    TriFF51

    Is there a specific angle or distance im supposed to drill the holes for the wheels?