Can you use different tripods with different dolly wheels? at DVinfo.net

Arif Syed · March 30th, 2010, 09:20 PM

I want to use a Manfrotto 190xdb with something like this:

Smith-Victor | Universal Tripod Dolly A | 701210 | B&H Photo

Is it possible, or are there some designs differences with the tripod legs and this dolly's attachment? I'm hoping this type of thing would be universal standards.

Chris Soucy · March 31st, 2010, 12:03 AM

Er, yes and no.

Depends on whether they are compatible, sometimes they are, sometimes, not.

In your case, as the 190 is a round leg design without spikes, I think you'll get it right with that dolly, as it appears to have screw type retainers for the tripod legs, which means as long as they go in the appropriate holes you're good to go.

There doesn't seem to be any such thing as a "universal standard" anything at that level of equipment, bar the head fixing.

CS

March 30th, 2010, 09:20 PM	#1
Arif Syed Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Elmont, New York Posts: 143	Can you use different tripods with different dolly wheels? I want to use a Manfrotto 190xdb with something like this: Smith-Victor \| Universal Tripod Dolly A \| 701210 \| B&H Photo Is it possible, or are there some designs differences with the tripod legs and this dolly's attachment? I'm hoping this type of thing would be universal standards.

March 31st, 2010, 12:03 AM	#2
Chris Soucy Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield, Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 3,682 Images: 18	Hi Arif (again)........... Er, yes and no. Depends on whether they are compatible, sometimes they are, sometimes, not. In your case, as the 190 is a round leg design without spikes, I think you'll get it right with that dolly, as it appears to have screw type retainers for the tripod legs, which means as long as they go in the appropriate holes you're good to go. There doesn't seem to be any such thing as a "universal standard" anything at that level of equipment, bar the head fixing. CS