GFM proudly presents Toni Tundo's latest dolly designs, culminating a lifetime of experience in mechanical engineering and demonstrating his over 20 years of direct involvement with electromechanical dollies.As the deluxe model, the GF-Primo Base has a central "one touch" selector allowing for immediate, one handed, switch over to crab, front or rear wheel steering. Its telescopic and inclining steering rod perfects the GF-Primo'smanoeuvrability and puts it in a league of its own.
The more economical GF-Secondo Base Dolly can also switch from crab, front or rear wheel steering but to do so, each wheel must be adjusted individually. Its standard steering
rod is telescopic but not inclining.The GF-Primo Dolly is equipped with wireless radio control as well as secondary cable control as a standard feature for vertical column movement.
The GF-Secondo Dolly is equipped with cable control as the standard operational mode (wireless control is available as an extra).
GF-Primo Features
* "one touch" central gearbox for selecting front, rear and crab steering.
* Four steering positions plus fifth, central steering position on gearbox.
* The telescopic and inclining steering rod provides increased manoeuvrability and control of dolly moves.
* Wireless radio control as well as secondary cable control for vertical column movement.
* Ergonomic hand control unit with full control display.
* Electromechanical column with 48Volt digital electronic
* Starting position on the column is a low 70cm / 27", with a lift range of 70cm / 27" extending to a maximum height of 140cm / 54" in a fast, 2.5 seconds.
* Column is rotatable and can be separated from the base dolly.
* The battery connection is a "drop and go" system where the batteries are simply slotted into position, secured and ready to go.
* The multifunctional turnstile mount accepts four adapters to provide a wider range of seating and camera positions e.g. two persons, two cameras.
* The stable, multifunctional platform set is machined to give a selection of threaded and non-threaded holes for mounting various adapters such as lighting stands, monitor holders, seat arm extensions etc. as well as providing a solid base for the operators to stand on.
* Constructed of the highest quality CNC machined parts with Hard Coated ® finish.
The "one touch" selector allows for an immediate, one handed, switchover to crab, front or rear wheel steering. The maintenance free gear box also functions as a fifth, central steering position in addition to the steering positions found on each of the 4 wheel arms.This system, among central post dollies unique to the GF-Primo, improves its mobility and maneuverability. By steering from the central position it is easier to make a straight dolly shot because the usual dolly drift, common to central post dollies, is eliminated. By pushing on centre, the dolly is easier to direct. Surface unevenness can be counteracted in either the front or rear wheel steering modes.
With a choice of 5 steering positions working on tight sets and fast dolly direction changes become a lot more manageable.
Individual Movement Control
The telescopic and inclining steering rod perfects the GF-Primo's maneuverability and puts it in a league of its own. It's stability as a push or pull bar is second to none. The tilt angle can be locked off at set positions or kept in stepless, quick adjustment mode for immediate in-move position changes.In stepless mode, even the drag can be set to individual preferences. The steering rods unique telescopic adjustment helps make the GF-Primo Dolly more user-friendly as it allows each Dolly Grip to set their own preferred individual working height.
The hand control unit fits snuggly into the steering handle to enable a comfortable and user friendly operation of the GF-Primo.
To perfect the operational comfort, the Dolly Grip can adjust the hand control unit's position to suit his own individual needs and in doing so, can be positioned at just the right angle to provide clear visibility of the informative display.GF-Primo camera dolly telescopic and inclining steering rod in action
Wireless Operation
During the dolly's development stage major consideration was given to the design and functionality of the hand control unit. Coupled with cmotion's experience with their own lens control systems and GFMs knowledge and feed-back from dolly grips, the decision was made to go for a state of the art, wireless radio controll. The result is an ergonomic wireless hand control unit that rests comfortably in the user's hand, providing reliable, interference free control. Cable operation is also incorporated.
The familiar rocker switch was selected as the drive mechanism and is set at a level to give the operator ultimate control of the column. The display is clear and easy to understand, giving even first time operators confidence and guidance.
All functions can be activated from the hand control and the status of each mode is shown on the LCD display.
Functions:
* On / off
* Speed selection
* Drive ramp selection
* Setting of markers and limits
* Selection of 4 individual user modes
Information on display:
* Columns lift range and position in metric, imperial percentage.
* Shows limit settings
* Shows marker positions
* Indicates direction of next marker
* Battery voltage
* Hand control unit battery status
* Motor temperature
Wireless Module:
* Frequency 2,4 GHz - FHSS
* Typical indoor range 30m
* Typical outdoor range 200m
* Selectable radio channels 9
Multifunctional Turnstile Mount
The GF-Primo Dolly's multifunctional turnstile mount accepts four adapters to provide more seating and camera positions than other central column dolly e.g. two persons, two cameras.
By attaching standard GFM accessories such as the Combi-rig, high/low rigs, off-set brackets etc directly onto the turnstile mount, changing the camera position in relationship to the camera operator is a simple matter.This function combined with the rotatable column enables position adjustments of the camera or operator to be made without any great effort, creating a flexible and comfortable working situation. The turnstile bracket is machined from solid, high grade aluminium and provides a selection of threaded (12mm & 3/8”) and non-threaded holes (12, 25 & 28mm). The perfect tool for mounting various adapters such as low shot plates, lighting stands, monitor holders, seat arm extensions, counter weight rods etc.
The Ultimate Platform System
The GF-Primo’s stable and multifunctional platform set is machined from solid, high grade aluminium and provides a selection of threaded (12mm & 3/8”) and non-threaded holes (12, 25 & 28mm).
The perfect tool for mounting various adapters such as low shot plates, lighting stands, monitor holders, seat arm
extensions, counter weight rods etc. Special adapters are available for attaching scaffold tubes directly to the platforms, providing even more rigging options.As well as providing a solid base for the operators to stand and walk on, when used in conjunction with seat arm extensions, steps or low platforms can be built allowing alternative standing positions.
The GF-Platforms are easy to handle and with an integrated carry grip and can be silently attached to the dolly base. The unique locking system utilizes the bases carry handles, ensuring a fast and no-play connection.
The GF-Low Platform System
GFM's Low Platform System compliments the standard platform system by offering variable heights plus an expansion of the standing room on the dolly base.
The platform can carry 100kg and comes in 2 versions:The multifunctional platform set is machined from solid, high grade aluminium and provides a selection of threaded (12mm & 3/8") and non-threaded holes (12, 25 & 28mm) as well as elongated slots.It's an ideal base for mounting various adapters such as low shot plates, lighting stands, monitor holders, seat arm extensions, counter weight rods etc. Special adapters are available for attaching scaffold tubes directly to the platforms, providing even more rigging options.
Track or skateboard wheels can be attached and provide an additional option for use on straight track.It is a 2 part construction, allowing the main section of the platform to be combined with the standard 4 piece platform set providing a larger standing area.
Pneumatic "BIG" wheels
The all terrain, quick release, pneumatic "BIG" wheels are a unique feature only available with GFM dollies. They attach to the standard studio wheels without the use of tools and are clamped to them in seconds with a special claw design.The standard wheel brake is used to secure the base on slopes etc. Due to the stability of the "BIG" wheels and the extra ground clearance, the dolly can not only be transported over rough terrains but also used for shooting on rougher surfaces than with normal pneumatics.
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