31Aug NEW – Pico Flex Table Dolly
Since the inception of the SpiderTrax dolly, there have been quite a few iterations from a number of different companies. Those units on the market were either still pretty large, or built with poor quality. This time around, I wanted to focus on flexibility and portability. I tried to achieve the highest quality possible, in the smallest footprint, and still make it the most affordable for the community. So today i’m showing you guys the Pico Flex Table dolly. It’s still based on the 4 wheel two axle design which I showed a few years ago on the SpiderTrax. The reason for this is because it is much more time consuming to properly align any three wheel design (in case you were considering one). There’s no need to look into any other table dolly system as this one still performs as good, and traveling with it is even easier. You’ll also be quite happy with the initial price.
Although you can spin your dolly around like a madman, when used slowly they can create some interesting footage. Here’s a two year old video I shot when experimenting with my first dolly. Just slight rotation moving slowly on a table.
It’s as small as you can go, while still being able to mount a regular sized Fluid head and support a normal sized Canon DSLR. The main purpose of this product is to just have fun and get creative shots. There are three threaded mounting points to attach friction arms which allow for the lowest possible angle in a camera, as well as adding a number of accessories. Of course if you want to sling a DSLR upside down (as shown in the video), you can counterbalance the weight with another accessory (notice the LED light in the video used with the upside down DSLR).
Pico Dolly w/ Zacuto EVF as Monitor. Also 240 LED Video Light.
The Pico is complete fun for iPhones, GoPro cameras, Small Point and shoot HD Video cameras (like my HX9V), and Micro Four Thirds. Perfect for that new Sony NEX-5n, NEX-7, or even Olympus EP-3. You can purchase the Pico alone, which is a great price. There’s a bundle with a friction arm which brings the price up slightly. The Pico Flex Skater Table Dolly and Accessories are available now. (click here for Pico Flex Skater Dolly)
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August 31st, 2011 at 5:55 pm
Lookin’ sweet. Any idea when you’ll be taking Canadian orders??
August 31st, 2011 at 5:57 pm
@Jordan – The whole ‘outside of US’ is always problematic for many companies, but Canada might not be too difficult. Let me check if that’s something they want to tackle, but expect shipping prices to be much higher (i would think).
August 31st, 2011 at 6:05 pm
I waited like you said! Just ordered! Thanks for the heads up! cant wait to get it!!
August 31st, 2011 at 6:25 pm
Wow, @Emm! This is fantastic. A brilliant and much cheaper (and versatile!) solution to those rather expensive Konova sliders. And the price is right! Just put my order in. Thank you!
August 31st, 2011 at 7:00 pm
I’d also be interested in a Canadian order. Looking good!
August 31st, 2011 at 7:15 pm
Hey Emm,
Sweet lil guy. Thought I would ask too, any chance for a Canadian Shipment?
August 31st, 2011 at 7:56 pm
I have the Konova Skater too but this will be great for traveling!! Thanks, Emm!!
August 31st, 2011 at 8:24 pm
Just ordered, looks great!
August 31st, 2011 at 8:30 pm
Emm, that slow-mo video was tight!
This is definitely going on my wish list.
August 31st, 2011 at 9:25 pm
Just ordered one! Will test it on wedding day
August 31st, 2011 at 9:35 pm
So after looking around for an affordable, portable, well made dolly, I found exactly what I was looking for in the Pico Flex dolly! Not only that, but you can get a friction arm along with it, all for less than $100! Score!
Or so I thought. Shipping to Alaska isn’t even an option. Ridiculous.
Fail. I hope they reconsider.
August 31st, 2011 at 10:00 pm
@Mike Hannigan – Yeah sorry about that. Most small companies have a hard time shipping out. Having said that, as of now there’s a limited amount that will set out soon just in the USA.
August 31st, 2011 at 10:28 pm
I would like one in Canada also. Or the UK.
Simon
August 31st, 2011 at 10:44 pm
Hi! Your product looks great! It will work with a Sony nex vg10 and a stock lens?
August 31st, 2011 at 10:47 pm
@Daniel Martinez – You can find ways to balance the VG10 or add a counterweight to it.
August 31st, 2011 at 10:54 pm
Add me onto the list for wanting shipping to Canada
August 31st, 2011 at 11:08 pm
@ Emm – Product looks great! I ordered it! You sound excited about this, and any time you sound excited about a product I know its worth it. Thats why I ordered! Thanks again!
August 31st, 2011 at 11:10 pm
Got one, cant wait to play with this. Have been waiting for a long time on buying something to make my shots more dynamic because prices were always so high, I even tried a couple failed DIY’s. The price on this is great, hope the quality proves to be great as well.
Will there be any way of knowing if you got reordered in time to get one from the initial shipment
August 31st, 2011 at 11:15 pm
@omar – Thanks. The DSLR mounted just shows it can work, but it will really perform for all the small cameras. I use my HX9V for many B-Roll shots since it can shoot in full 1080/60p and I have friends who will be using this in many of those wedding beauty shots. Slow movements and variable angles will really up production value with just a small point and shoot. LOL.
September 1st, 2011 at 1:15 am
no international shipping is always such a let down
September 1st, 2011 at 1:45 am
I’m just saying this to be one of the “cool kids” but… Add me to the Canada list too. Please! Pretty please?
I can never be a cool kid without my Pico Dolly. I must have one. Now.
September 1st, 2011 at 2:13 am
Mr Emm. ithink there is a sad news for me. The Shipping is not available to Sri Lanka Right?
September 1st, 2011 at 3:27 am
This is amazing! Exactly what I need. Any chance of dispatch to the UK???
September 1st, 2011 at 4:04 am
Darn. I have been looking for something just like this, well made, at a fair price, but I live in the UK… We always draw the short straw, haha. Nice product though Emm!
September 1st, 2011 at 4:20 am
This price just knocked my socks off. Amazing work here Emm. Too bad about the shipping.
September 1st, 2011 at 5:19 am
Pre-ordered! Can’t wait to try this bad boy out!!
September 1st, 2011 at 5:55 am
Ok, I have a shipito.com address in US, but I can’t pay by non-US PayPal! Please tell them to change that.
September 1st, 2011 at 6:14 am
@Amila C Kumarasinghe – Sorry, international shipping is always difficult and sometimes the shipping ends up more than the unit itself.
September 1st, 2011 at 6:17 am
@James – International is tough for many companies. Maybe I could find a US seller that would be willing to do all the shipping.
September 1st, 2011 at 6:19 am
@Nikita Pavlov – I’m not sure they can accept anything other than Paypal. It could sell out just on US orders alone.
September 1st, 2011 at 7:10 am
Those wheel bearings look really smooth. This looks like it could double as the perfect base for a motorized slider.
September 1st, 2011 at 7:20 am
I’m fine to pay with PayPal, but may PayPal account is not american one.
September 1st, 2011 at 7:53 am
I live in Hong Kong Shit
ii want one
September 1st, 2011 at 8:23 am
this would be awesome with my nex pointing forward and hx9 pointing backwards.
September 1st, 2011 at 8:24 am
any idea of the maximum/minimum diameter(circumference?) of the movement ?
thanks!
ss
September 1st, 2011 at 8:34 am
Mark me down for the Canadian waiting list. I have a feeling there will be a lot of interest from Canada with the value of the dollar!
September 1st, 2011 at 9:26 am
Fun! I made a DIY version some time back.
The portability with these kinds of rigs is nice. They are great for circle type shots.
The big downside is that they really need a super firm and totally smooth surface to glide on. You always see footage produced with these things shot on a smooth marble kitchen counter etc. But try using these rigs on a wooden floor, concrete, carpet, etc and you get all kinds of bumps and jiggles in your footage…
September 1st, 2011 at 9:34 am
@Lensdude – That’s one reason I made it as small as possible. In the video, I used some cheap hobby board (like balsa type wood) outdoors which was only 4″ wide. Being incredibly small makes it easy to bring any type of smooth material to lay on a variety of surfaces. I have a small piece of foam board which works perfectly and is extremely lightweight. It also doesn’t require much space for the circular circumference, unlike larger dollies.
September 1st, 2011 at 11:14 am
I was excited until I saw you won’t ship to CANADA.
There is a lot of love you up here in Canada, hope you can figure out a way for us to buy your very cool dolly!
September 1st, 2011 at 11:21 am
I ordered one but the Paypal link oddly would not allow me to do a bank transfer. Only echecks. It’s great that it comes with a little carrying case. Would be kind of cool if it had wheel options, too. A soft inflatable tire might allow it to work on carpet or a surface like tile that has seams.
September 1st, 2011 at 11:57 am
I just ordered me one.. EMM got me again with ordering, this is what a 2011 purchases alone.. Yikes!!
1. LCD Viewfinder (knock off)
2. ALZO Transformer DSLR Rig and Arm
3. Zoom H1 with attachments
4. Z96 LED Light
5. Cullmann Magnesit 550 Aluminum Monopod
6. 4ft crane jib
7. Opteka 23″ slider
8. Konova 31.5″ slider
9. Pico Flex Table Dolly
You should get some serious commision..
Oh, and not to mention all the other stuff I got to use for video..
Lens: Sigma 17-50mm 2.8 (nikon mount)
Laptop: Macbook Pro 2011 quad core, 8gig 15″
Odds and ends: straps, connectors, etc
Rode videomic
Rode Stero mic
More toys is better then no toys at all I guess haha.
September 1st, 2011 at 1:00 pm
We need international shipping! There would be many interested buyers I think. Not easy for us in EU countries…
September 1st, 2011 at 1:43 pm
@Teemu – i’m sure there is plenty of interest, but I could no find a company that deals with international shipping.
September 1st, 2011 at 1:57 pm
As a goofy aside, this is a great time to recollect that those opportunistic assholes at P+S Technik are still pricing the Skater Mini (referred to in this CheesyCam.com post) at almost $7,000. They try to bury that price through a reseller/rentals network, but that’s what you pay. If you’re stupid.
Thanks for letting me know about this product, I bought one immediately.
September 1st, 2011 at 2:18 pm
Just make a non-US accounts PayPal paying. Smart people order through shipito.com or similar.
September 1st, 2011 at 2:30 pm
I got the impression from one of your comments that this will work but not great for DSLR but will get good results with only a compact point and shoot?
September 1st, 2011 at 2:38 pm
@Nikita Pavlov – It still has to be a verified Paypal address. They will only ship to verified addresses that are listed within Paypal.
September 1st, 2011 at 2:41 pm
@y2j – As shown in the video it works great with heavy DSLR cameras, but I wouldn’t go crazy whipping it around too quickly. Once you have the tool, it’s all about practicing with it and finding your mojo. Slow steady movements.
September 1st, 2011 at 2:50 pm
thanks for the clarification.
September 1st, 2011 at 4:58 pm
This looks spot on and one of the reasons i love DSLR film making the big fun factor and little toys you can use.
Any chance of some getting put up on ebay for us over in the u.k.
I know shipping is a killer but shouldn’t be to much more then shipping a flycam or other dslr kit.
Looks amazing hope it goes international soon, already got some ideas for this.
Thanks
Alex
September 1st, 2011 at 5:57 pm
So P&C is your own outfit? That pico dolly seems very interesting and I’m also interested in those painter pole adapters. What’s the price on those and when are they coming out?
September 1st, 2011 at 6:13 pm
@Apostolos – Because I’m not good at packing, shipping, receiving, tracking, taking emails, etc. I send the product to P&C to handle all the distribution.
September 1st, 2011 at 6:13 pm
Maybe try Amazon Marketplace and have them fulfill the order. So they’d keep the stock and ship overseas. You’d probably have to bump the price to makeup for the fee they charge, though.
September 1st, 2011 at 6:18 pm
Looks great! I was holding off on getting a dolly like this and now I’m glad I waited. Just ordered!
September 1st, 2011 at 6:20 pm
I see that your dolly will run down a smooth surface. Have you tried it on tracks like a slider so you can repeat the movement over and over again? Looks good!
September 1st, 2011 at 7:00 pm
@Emm – thanks, and yea I really want to buy that hx9v. Its a powerful camera for a point and shoot.
September 1st, 2011 at 8:33 pm
Super excited to try this out. Are you able to freely steer the wheels, or do they always have to be locked and in place?
September 1st, 2011 at 8:38 pm
@Jun B – I guess it’s possible to steer the wheels, but you have to be careful not to introduce vibration into your camera. This is a larger version of the dolly http://vimeo.com/12932450
September 1st, 2011 at 9:07 pm
pretty dope em, pretty effin’ dope..I really want one..Although I have no immediate applications for it at the moment…i still want it!
September 1st, 2011 at 9:21 pm
ok wow…after posting that 10 amazing ideas and counting just hit me for using that thing for my current client! BAM! em, gold, pure gold.
September 1st, 2011 at 10:45 pm
@Jason – It’s just one of those tools that takes practice with. You’ll learn to find ways to get creative with it.
September 2nd, 2011 at 1:24 am
Emm, very very dissappointed this is not shipping out of the US.
Having been a regular lurker here plus learning and making all the DIY stuff that you have ‘preached’ so far, I guess I’ll have to be content on DIYing this one too:). In fact I already have one similar to Jarrod’s but can’t resist the size and look of the Pico.
Anyway, thanks for everything and hope you can find a way to ship out International.
September 2nd, 2011 at 2:43 am
Yeah Emm, when ya gonna ship to Canada? (Sorry couldn’t resist, I would even buy one at that price!)
Just FYI: USPS has flat rate Priority Mail® International Flat Rate Boxes
http://ircalc.usps.gov/?country=10054
This would EASILY fit in a USPS-Produced Medium Box:
13-5/8″ x 11-7/8″ x 3-3/8″ or 11″ x 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″.
Maximum weight 20 pounds
Expected Delivery 6 – 10 business days
for ONLY $27.95 USD (Yes… we are already used to these prices Emm)
http://ircalc.usps.gov/MailServices.aspx?country=10054&m=13&p=0&o=1&mt=12
Tracking included, insurance for a few bucks more…
Anyways, for all you Canadians waiting for an inexpensive option, I got around to building the DIY SpiderTrax Video Dolly found here:
http://cheesycam.com/diy-spidertrax-video-dolly/
Used a $20 skateboard from Canadian tire with nice aluminum trucks, black smooth wheels, and ABEC 7 bearings… then I even sold the wooden deck to some kid locally for $10 so it’s a no brainer…
You WILL need a cheeseplate base though, and it so happens I have 5 extra ones from Glidecam that I don’t need so they’re for sale on eBay… just wanna get rid of them so I’ll just charge a minimal fee and actual shipping:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/friendly_sniper/m.html?_nkw=Glidecam&_sacat=0&_odkw=&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3911.c0.m270.l1313
The whole build is like $35-$40 including the plate and the dolly is VERY solid and runs super smooth!
Great option until Emm can hook us up with this one!
P.S. In case you care to see photos of my build using these options, here they are:
http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z402/HD-tography/DIY%20Skater%20Dolly/DIYSkaterDolly001.jpg
http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z402/HD-tography/DIY%20Skater%20Dolly/DIYSkaterDolly002.jpg
http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z402/HD-tography/DIY%20Skater%20Dolly/DIYSkaterDolly003.jpg
http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z402/HD-tography/DIY%20Skater%20Dolly/DIYSkaterDolly004.jpg
http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z402/HD-tography/DIY%20Skater%20Dolly/DIYSkaterDolly005.jpg
http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z402/HD-tography/DIY%20Skater%20Dolly/DIYSkaterDolly006.jpg
http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z402/HD-tography/DIY%20Skater%20Dolly/DIYSkaterDolly007.jpg
http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z402/HD-tography/DIY%20Skater%20Dolly/DIYSkaterDolly008.jpg
September 2nd, 2011 at 3:17 am
International shipping P L E A S E!
or at least a foreign pay pal account.
September 2nd, 2011 at 6:25 am
@Jayhas – Sorry, it’s very difficult to find companies that will take on that task. I’m not the only one. There’s literally hundreds of large companies that won’t ship over seas due to the nature of it. Regardless of what people say, it really is quite cumbersome. Hoping that I could find someone in the next few weeks to start dealing with International.
September 2nd, 2011 at 9:08 am
No problem Emm, I’ll keep on waiting on this one.
@HD-tography – Nice, much better looking then the one I made. Could never get my hands on those cheeseplates, so had to make do with regular ms bars and drilled them myself.
On another note, I hope to show my 4′ RC motorized bearing slider built based on those skateboard carriages here soon. Full DIY, through know-how gained courtesy of CheesyCam community.
September 2nd, 2011 at 9:17 am
As others have mentioned, the seller does not accept paypal from NON USA paypal accounts. This is crazy. It has NOTHING to do with shipping.
I live in Canada and can have it shipped to my US address and go pick it up, no problem. So why won’t the seller (pncsalesinfo@photographyandcinema.com) accept non US paypal accounts?
I have a verified Canadian account. The payment goes right into their account as $65 USD. Please ask them to simply tick the box that allows non US Paypal payments.
September 2nd, 2011 at 9:37 am
Emm, sent an email earlier. Yes I used a similar service like what Nikita mentioned, e.g Shipito. But in my case, to Singapore we use Vpost or Borderlinx. Items get sent to these local offices and then we pay them to ship it to our homes.
Can you or your agent send a Paypal invoice or make it available for non-US Paypal account and then we give you the address to send it to?
Otherwise it’s such a shame really :/
September 2nd, 2011 at 9:45 am
So, if I’m understanding you correctly you build the dolly and the painter pole adapter and you have that outfit P&C handle distribution and shipping?
I’m interested in both products actually.
September 2nd, 2011 at 10:17 am
@Apostolos – You are correct. The adapter will be available again soon (hopefully) and i’ll usually blog when it is.
September 2nd, 2011 at 11:30 am
I find it amazing how companies find it too cumbersome to ship internationally, or even to Alaska. The age of globalization is upon us, and the only economic growth in the world is coming from emerging markets like Brazil, India, China, etc.
This is nothing against Emm, please keep preaching the word!
September 2nd, 2011 at 3:11 pm
I think everyone is being too harsh on Emm…
He has stated that he is not involved in the distribution of the product.
I think a lot of the reason people don’t ship internationally is because there is a lot more risk involved for scams.
A friend of mine sold his lens on ebay and a guy in hong kong bought it. He shipped it there, just for the guy to open some bull-**** ebay claim that it was not as described, and demanding a partial refund. So he could either be forced to pay $65 in return shipping for the guy to send it back, or give the guy a $50 refund.
There are a lot of international scams out there, so I think that’s the reason a lot of US companies choose to avoid it.
September 2nd, 2011 at 7:30 pm
@videoguy2009 – Not harsh on Emm at all. We enjoy his blog and tips and we have benefitted heaps from his contribution. Now that he came up with a neat and useful gadget, we simply want to show our support. Perhaps too eagerly lol.
September 3rd, 2011 at 1:46 pm
So, I went ahead and ordered a Pico dolly. I even got cheeseplates from Rob, the Canadian guy above, to try to make one based on the Glidecam cheeseplate. I think it is feasible even for a guy like me, who cannot build anything by hand. But now, I need a couple of those painter’s pole adapters, Emm, come on make some!
September 3rd, 2011 at 1:47 pm
I just received notice that my Pico Dolly and arm has shipped. Very nice! can’t wait to work with it.
September 4th, 2011 at 12:36 pm
Hey Emm:
I’d like to try to use the pico dolly in a similar configuration as this.
http://cheesycam.com/im-late-but-should-be-worth-it/
What are these railings called?
September 4th, 2011 at 12:42 pm
@Apostolos – Those are strut rails, but the wheels are no different. You would have to find a set of rails to meet the width of these new wheels.
September 4th, 2011 at 2:40 pm
You’re saying that the wheels on the pico dolly are different from that dolly on the video. Would it be easier to get a set of the wheels you used in that video and slap those on, when I want to use it with those strut rails? You got the rails from Home Depot?
September 4th, 2011 at 8:31 pm
Emm-
Canadian too, and I’d love one. Just throw it up on ebay on a buyitnow auction. Put a few available, and we’d be able to pick one up. Let me know if you do!
September 4th, 2011 at 10:02 pm
@Apostolos – They are of different width. You would have to modify the mount a little.
September 5th, 2011 at 10:28 am
Can’t wait to be able to order!
I’m in Switzerland (or France)…
You may add like a 10-20 USD for H&S… and I’ll order ASAP!
pleaaaaase!
Anyway, all the best with this product.
Guillaume
September 7th, 2011 at 6:59 pm
Well, I ordered one of these last night & have already received a shipping notice with tracking number. Pleasant surprise. Excited to try out some small circular DSLR shots and maybe build a portable dolly for higher, outdoor work.
Anyone have any suggestions for an inexpensive, sturdy, portable dolly other than throwing a smooth board onto sawhorses or a keyboard stand?
September 7th, 2011 at 8:41 pm
Hey i ordered mine on August 31st and only received a confirmation via paypal. Do you have any idea if im in the 1st or 2nd batch?
September 12th, 2011 at 11:35 am
I’m going to keep checking EVERY DAY until I get this!
I want soo badly!
September 12th, 2011 at 3:03 pm
so excited, got my pico dolly in the mail today. made a short demo of it carrying a z96. i still need to get the hang of it with my gh2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSP4KApiT48
September 12th, 2011 at 3:10 pm
@hank lepstein – Take it slow, nice and easy. LOL.
September 12th, 2011 at 4:21 pm
haha good tip
September 14th, 2011 at 1:10 am
Hi Emm,
I’ve placed orders and gotten the shipping info. But havn’t received the product yet. Any word where they are shipping from? which state? i’m in CA
September 14th, 2011 at 7:16 am
@dim3m – The shipping information in Paypal just means that the label was printed. It does not mean it actually went out the door on that day. It was meant to ship on the 12th, so it should be in a few days later.
September 18th, 2011 at 11:21 pm
Hai, im from Jakarta indonesia. i want to order this pixo flex table dolly. where can i found this pixo? thanks Brother
September 19th, 2011 at 7:34 am
@abel – It will be available again soon. Check out PhotographyandCinema.com
September 20th, 2011 at 9:10 am
Just received my Pico Dolly today and tried it out with my GL2 and right out of the box it performed like a champ. After being a bit burned-out by the stress of commercial production this little gem is getting me excited again with all its creative possibilities. Thanks for helping me get my mojo rising again, and sooner than the expected Sept 29th delivery, too! Thanks so much!
September 20th, 2011 at 9:12 am
@Bob Underwood – Wow, that’s quite a camera you put on there. Glad you like it.
September 21st, 2011 at 3:04 pm
Hi Emm,
I’ve received the first shipment of my Pico Dolly and really happy with it. I am still waiting on 2 more shipments. I have already received the tracking number on 9/6 and 9/7. Any updates on these?
Thanks
September 21st, 2011 at 3:30 pm
@dim3m – I don’t ship these items, but as i’ve mentioned to other before the tracking number is generated when the label is printed from Paypal. This does not mean the item has shipped. If you ordered anything after Sept 6th, that was for the second pre-order batch. Just keep an eye on the tracking info, as soon as the post office has it, they would have updated the tracking info.
September 25th, 2011 at 9:33 pm
I received mine the other day and like it so far.
However I find the friction arm can barely support a canon 60d with no battery grip and tokina 11-16.
I’d like to mount my ball head to the unit but the thread coming out of it is too skinny for my standar ball head. What type of adapter do I need to fit this onto a normal ball head?
September 25th, 2011 at 10:14 pm
@Ross – You can step up a 1/4 to a standard 3/8″ with this:: Tripod Reducer Bushing 2-Pack
September 27th, 2011 at 3:53 am
Hi Emm,
I’ve received all my orders. Thanks for all your help. I post a short sample video how I used my Pico Dolly. You can view it on my blog dim3m.com
Thanks Emm
September 28th, 2011 at 5:08 pm
Why can’t I buy one yet? Where do I pre order? want one so bad!!
September 29th, 2011 at 1:41 pm
http://youtu.be/MZV6uteqqnc
My second attempt at trying out the Pico Flex Dolly.
September 29th, 2011 at 8:15 pm
Here is what I did with my pico dolly: http://webiocosm.blogspot.com/2011/09/diy-time-lapse-dolly.html
I love the pico dolly it is just as I had expected. It moves so smoothly and with such precision. I plan to upgrade my system with a motor with slower rpms and will convert to a sprocket and chain for more smooth motion.
October 1st, 2011 at 2:44 am
Ok so we have made it to Amazon. But at this stage it looks like it won’t ship international. I’m in Australia and it says NO! Hope it changes in the near future. Don’t need one, same as my steadicam but hell i want to play.
October 11th, 2011 at 5:47 pm
Man, these things just look so awesome! I really, really want one, but I live in Australia!
Any idea if you will be able to do orders outside the US soon?
October 11th, 2011 at 6:01 pm
@Jordan – We may have some distributors listing this Thursday or Friday on eBay for International orders. PNC was unable to take on the effort, so several units were sent to retailers. I’ll post more information as soon as that is confirmed.
October 18th, 2011 at 8:19 am
Emm, I placed my order 9/3…shouldn’t I have it by now? I tried using the contact form on http://photographyandcinema.com but never heard back.
October 18th, 2011 at 9:04 am
@Rob Benito – I’ll contact them, but make sure you have your Paypal information ready with transaction number and date.
October 25th, 2011 at 9:24 pm
Can this be used with the sony nex-vg10 camcorder?
October 25th, 2011 at 9:31 pm
@James – Yes it can, but I suggest using a ball head for fluid head to support the camera.
October 26th, 2011 at 8:39 am
@Emm – Sorry to ask this question but where do I get this ball head?
October 26th, 2011 at 8:54 am
@ Emm – For the Sony nex-vg10 camcorder do you recommend to by the Pico Flex Dolly Kit? what else do you recommend that I purchase for this kit? (like arms for lights or anything else)
October 26th, 2011 at 10:28 am
@James – A strong ball head or fluid head would be good to use on that larger camera. I’m going to post about a small ball head later today.
October 27th, 2011 at 5:32 am
@Emm – Love the site…been a fan since before you blew up…I’m really starting to lose my patience w/photographyandcinema.com. I’m going on 2 months now since I’ve placed my order and still no dolly or even a tracking number. I’ve given them the paypal details. They have not responded to my recent email regarding status…
October 27th, 2011 at 9:46 am
@Rob Benito – I just emailed you, hopefully you get it. Check my response. Have you checked the spam folder in your gmail account? I notice Gmail could flag things as spam, and it will appear you never get a response.
November 2nd, 2011 at 9:01 pm
@Emm
What type of arm do you recommend? I am using the sony nex-vg10
or with the size of the camera, really should I only buy the FT6691AH Pro camera tripod action fluid drag ball head?
Thanks
November 2nd, 2011 at 11:31 pm
@James – I would recommend the smaller ball head for that camera. http://cheesycam.com/fancier-small-camera-ball-head-mount/
November 7th, 2011 at 5:43 pm
I am from Romania. Is there any way to buy this from amazon ? You ship in Romania ? please answer i want this so bad
November 7th, 2011 at 5:51 pm
@Sorin Vestemean – There are other sellers on eBay that may ship international found here: Click here – Pico Flex Table Dolly – via eBay
November 8th, 2011 at 7:46 am
Got mine and it is sweet.
Here is a mini shootout between a HX9V,TM90,7D,Gopro 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cEhWYUI1XQ
November 8th, 2011 at 8:20 am
@Lucasberg – That’s quite a few cameras you got there, and some nice lenses too.
December 1st, 2011 at 7:55 am
Just ordered mine and I can’t wait! Emm, if you only knew how many products I’ve purchased (and knew NOT to…) over the last two years because of vids and reviews on CheesyCam you would/should have a signanature series! Philip Bloom is cool and all but that cat is NOT a DIY nor guerilla-indie filmmaker. You are MY Philip Bloom, bruh! Thank you.
December 1st, 2011 at 10:00 am
@CoolRoomEnt – Thanks! Gear is one simple thing that can improve the quality of footage you capture, but you still need the vision (or work with people who have the vision). Philip Bloom has great vision and creates excellent timeless stories.
December 15th, 2011 at 5:29 pm
Got mine today for my high school class, it rules!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chilebeans/6517379643
December 25th, 2011 at 7:19 pm
Also Is My Canon EOS 5 D Mark ii Too Big For The Pico Flex Table Dolly?
December 29th, 2011 at 6:00 am
Is there a fluid head you recommend to put on this. With my 7D on the friction arm I seem to get some shake and I think that a fluid head would help that. I just don’t know which one to use.
December 29th, 2011 at 6:44 am
@Andy – You can use up to a 701HDV sized fluid head on there, or you can try a small ball head like this http://cheesycam.com/fancier-small-camera-ball-head-mount/
January 13th, 2012 at 2:02 pm
Amazing ! Please make the shipping for Canada available. You’ll get more orders than you can handle, I promise!!
January 13th, 2012 at 2:04 pm
@Vicomte – They are already shipping to Canada through other retailers. Check out http://PhotographyandCinema.com for more information..
January 20th, 2012 at 9:09 pm
Just got mine through the mail today in France… Can’t wait to try it out!
January 23rd, 2012 at 1:09 am
Here is a video I shot today using the Pico dolly.. love the thing!! I made a track for it as well to be able to run it on uneven ground.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsmKxsLvlT8&hd=1
January 25th, 2012 at 2:47 pm
Got one-very cool and perfect… waiting for stepper motor drive!!!!
kind regards from munich-germany
March 5th, 2012 at 2:22 pm
The Pico Dolly looks very interesting, but you need to export it. I had to pay USD 10.99 plus Shipping for the Pico Shark Clip (that you sell for USD 6.95).
What is the productname of the clear plastic box shown to the right of the iPhone setup?
I am looking for a waterproof box to take time lapse pictures with my Samsung Galaxy S2 outdoor. Will this box do?
March 7th, 2012 at 11:36 am
would love a swedish retailer for that!
March 21st, 2012 at 1:39 am
Greetings from India,
Emm, can you please recommend a head to put on this dolly to be used with my T2i (550D) with a 16-35mm L Canon.
I was thinking of buying this:
http://www.linkdelight.com/PK002-WEIFENG-WF-717AH-Video-DSLR-Fluid-Tripod-Head-+-Handle.html
Is it a good deal?
Also, any ideas for a track? Got my Pico dolly set in Jan and still haven’t used it as much because I don’t have a head. Hope you reply.
March 21st, 2012 at 6:54 am
@Archie – Sorry no solid ideas for a track, and the 717 head will work, but it’s a tight squeeze. You can also your the Pico Flex Dolly upside down and put the head on that way for extra clearance. Here’s another one http://cheesycam.com/fancier-small-camera-ball-head-mount/
April 18th, 2012 at 10:06 am
Awaiting reply on previous mail for distribution rights in South Africa.
Thanks Mark
April 18th, 2012 at 10:56 pm
Interested in purchasing the dolly, do you have a distributor in Australia? or do you ship to Australia?
April 19th, 2012 at 9:14 am
@mark – I don’t handle these products, you’ll have to contact them at Photographyandcinema.com.
May 18th, 2012 at 7:48 am
Hello,
I just received mine and tried it and so far I’m a bit dissappointed with the result. I was trying to emulate the same effect from a slider by straighening the wheels and directing the dslr to a 90 degrees angle. The outcome was a bit shaky, I’m not sure if there’s a problem with the bearings or the wheels uneven surface. I used a soft surfaced wood. Or probably I’m using this for a different purpose? Can this pico dolly emulate the smooth panning from an slider?
By the way I used 50mm on t3i.
Thanks,
Chris
May 18th, 2012 at 7:50 am
@chrsanch – Use a fluid head or large ball head for your camera to a more solid connection. Yes the wood should be smooth that you run on.
June 27th, 2012 at 12:43 am
Just got my dolly..thanks Emm, will put it to good use.