2004Forum Cases/Carts/Stands and Transport
Empfehlungen für steadicam Transportwagen und Andocklösungen
22 Jahre alt. Geräte und Preise können sich seitdem geändert haben.
UmstrittenDie Beteiligten waren sich nicht einig. Lies die Befunde als Positionen, nicht als Antwort.
Was die Diskussion ergab
- Ein Magliner-Wagen mit Modifikationen kann als effektive steadicam-Transportplattform dienen, mit Optionen wie modernisierten Rädern, erweiterten Griffpaketen und einer Baby-Spud-Halterung zum Andocken von Hardware.
- Das Magliner Senior-Modell bietet volle Ladekapazität mit einem oberen Regal, das für Arm- und Fokusausrüstung geeignet ist, obwohl sich der griffmontierte Docking-Spud unter schweren Kameralasten biegen kann und Verstärkung erfordert.
- A Magliner Junior can be modified with a custom bracket mounted to the handle bar loop to allow docking a fully built sled between the hands while pushing, with pneumatic casters added for rough terrain travel.
- The Murphy Cart works well for single-location multi-day jobs due to its small footprint, allowing operators to build packages on the cart and park it safely between shots.
- A modified Magliner handles situations requiring travel to multiple locations in one day better than a dedicated docking cart.
- The standard docking pin on Magliner handles has inherent play that can cause the rig to lean away from the cart, and upgrading to a reinforced steel nose piece may improve stability.
- Larger diameter wheels reduce vibration and improve performance when traversing obstacles compared to standard Magliner wheels.
- The Magliner braking system may fail after limited use and requires modification or replacement to function reliably.
- Combining a rolling stand for dynamic balancing with a Magliner for transport allows operators to optimize different aspects of their workflow.
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- Some modifications described were still in progress or untested at the time of posting.
- Magliner stability with heavy rigs mounted on the nose is a concern, particularly regarding potential tipping when cases are removed from the cart.
- The Magliner handle-mounted docking solution may not be suitable for all camera weights or configurations.
- One user reported brake system failure within one week of use.
- Single cart solutions may not accommodate all shooting scenarios equally well.