Manfrotto 127VS Variable Leg Spread Portable Dolly (Black)
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Some tweaking before you use it :)
Many have mentioned the stoppers being too close to the floor and difficulty on carpet. I too had this issue, and doing weddings, you're shifting from carpetted floors to dancefloors to sometimes even bumpy concrete, floorboards and tiles. My solution to my problem was to take the unit to a local panelbeater (car body shop), local key duplicator/cutter or local metal works factory or any other metal service provider.. Or if you know anyone who h... Show More
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Larger wheels a plus.
I have used the previous version for over 30 years and finally decided to upgrade to the new model. My old model has the smaller caster type wheels that I replace 3 times over 30 years. The new model has the larger type wheels and seems to be working out much better in regard to a smoother dolly track. Two things that I question, are the decision to change a few parts from metal to plastic. The clamp on the bottom to secure the dolly in the open ... Show More
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Great Addition to my Collection
I am a professional videographer and purchased this little addition about 2-3yrs ago. I cannot imagine how I lived without it. It is great. Like many other said, the only down side is the stopper is way too low. It get's stuck on anything that is not high enough off the ground. If they fix that issue, it will get a 5 star from me. I have not done so, but I plan on trying some weight and hope that helps. Apart from that, it is a great addition to my collection and I don't leave home without it..ever.
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Works really well
I agree with one of the reviewers that the brakes are too close to the ground so it will even get caught on very short carpet. That might not be big deal for a lot of people, but if you are using it on location (office location), not all clients will have cement or hardwood floors. But all in all it's portable and it's one of the better cheaper alternatives to professional movie dollies. Plus I love the fact that I can put a ball/fluid head right on it for very low shots.
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Stable,smooth on hard floor,fit any door
Secure tripod legs perfectly, adjustable locks are reliable and this dolly can go through any door easily. Center lock works great if adjusted correctly. Dolly does not roll well on carpet but I knew before getting it. To fix the break problem, I opened the wheels and add 2 washers ($3 total). I also added 12 skate dolly wheels and got dolly track ($100 total online). It makes perfect smooth cinematic motion, like Kessler dollies (from $700).
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So glad I ordered these
Having just set up a new studio, this inexpensive dolly was just what we needed to give us smooth moving shots in the studio. The width adjustment allowed us to fit a variety of tripods, and the ability to raise the dolly off the wheels for a lockdown shot is helpful; although, I wish the pegs we a little higher when rolling on carpet.
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Great only for very flat floors
Construction is great, and if used in a completele flat and polished floor, results are great. It doesn't fold that much, and as many said the brakes are too close to the floor. If you roll it on any surface where it gets vibration (obvious, recording would be completely useful) but watch for the nuts, and bolts as they fall down.
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Very sturdy. Like kicking the tires on a new car I did handle the dolly more ruggedly then I normally would. I like the idea the the wheels lift off the ground and the dolly stands on legs. I have the Bogen / Manfrotto 501HDV,055XBK Tripod System so it's a perfect fit. I trust my XHA1 on the dolly.
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versitale
for shooting in all types of moble condition The ease of assembly and the extention of the legs The stoppers for the floor are too long and catch on rugs when dollying,rubber straps that hold tripod legs to dolly,not strong enough for the long hall of use
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Variable legs make setup a snap
Great and easy to use. Like many have said, the locks hang on carpet. It does not look like a grinder will solve the problem. It works for me, but you must use care when rolling on any carpet into which the wheels will sink into.
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Perfect Dolly
Great product for the price. I purchased 127 before and exchange to 127VS, which offers more adjustments (level of stabilty and tripod legs spreading), takes less space, and can be packed for traveling.
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Absoloute Necessity for Telephoto Lenses
I use the dolly to prevent tripod movement and tipping within the house and for easy tripod movement with Telephoto Lenses, particularly heavy lenses outside.
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Bad design
Doesn't work on carpet! Have to cut breaks to make them shorter, better to use with weight.
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Perfect Dolly
Very well made, did exaxtly what I needed it for. Wheels rolled smoothly on inside floors.
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