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CineRover camera mounting vehicle for film production
19 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- The CineRover is a modular chair-style camera mount that disassembles to fit in small vehicles and reassembles quickly on set.
- The device features swivel wheel options in the back, either dual wheels or a single center swivel, and includes chest padding with slide-in back rests to keep the operator centered.
- Extended camera shots over 1000 feet have been successfully captured while mounted to the CineRover.
- The CineRover can be configured in different versions, including setups with communication systems and rear-mounted monitors for dolly operators.
- A structural failure occurred when a welded bolt on the vertical post broke, causing the post to collapse after camera equipment was removed.
- The vertical post is hinged at the base and held erect with a single bolt, which represents a potential safety weakness.
- The CineRover was observed being developed over multiple years at a studio equipment facility before becoming available for rental.
- The device proved stable for sand-based filming operations.
Depends on
- The device was still under development at the time of these discussions, with modifications being actively evaluated.
- One documented structural failure involved a welded bolt, but it is unclear if this was an isolated incident or a design flaw.
- Most user feedback describes rental experiences rather than long-term ownership performance.
- The design of the single-bolt vertical post mounting system may have reliability concerns.