Traka
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TRAKA is the world's smallest full size dolly. Shipped in its
"Small Dolly" configuration TRAKA comes complete in its own
case including a Tiny Saddle and accessories that enable it to be
expanded into a full size dolly. |
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In its' small configuration TRAKA is intended to be used with cameras Mini DV size or smaller. For maximum portability track is purchased from any local hardware store and may be tubing, angle iron or aluminum, dowelling or rodding. Any size track from 3/4" to 2" diameter may be used. When you are finished with your shoot, simply discard the track.
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The camera is mounted on top of a Tiny Saddle (included)
which is positioned on the dolly. TRAKA is only 11"
x 7" x 4" and weighs 6 pounds.
TRAKA's small size lets your camera go into places impossible to reach
in any other way. The track can be positioned on the floor, across a
table, between two chairs, balanced by an assistant at one end and any
static surface on the other; or held by two people, each balancing one
end of the two tracks. |
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TRAKA goes anywhere. Through a car window, under a chair,
down a flight of stairs or up a wall. If you want your camera parallel
to the ground while dollying down a stairway, adjust the hinged
platform. When the hinges are locked at right angles TRAKA simulates a
crane. Gaffer tape the track vertically to the wall and the camera
operator lifts or lowers TRAKA to the required
height at the preferred speed. |
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Turning TRAKA into a full-size dolly is simple. Buy a 3/4-inch plywood board, a broom handle and PVC pipe from a local hardware store. Inside TRAKA's case you'll find full instructions and all the necessary hardware necessary to assemble your dolly. Once assembled as a full size dolly, TRAKA should be able to support you, your tripod, Beta size or film camera, jib arm, teleprompter, porta-pak and most of the other accessories you'll want at hand's reach. TRAKA as a full size dolly has a suggested weight limit of 300 lbs
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