Cineskates Lightning Review: What Happens When You Mount Your Camera on Skateboard Wheels?

Dolly shots are a quintessential signifier of high-pitched production time value ; they remind us we are watching something cinematic . Cineskates is probably one of the simplest and cheapest off - the - shelf alternative for recreating this effect . But it has its limits .

What Is It

An articulating tripod — Gorillapodto be accurate — with rack . It ’s that simpleton .

Using It

A bit of fiddling and you are quick to roll , so to speak . Smooth motion is relatively easy at moderate speeds , but the dim you go , the hard it becomes to keep clean . And it ’s kind of hard to slow to a full stop without subtle screaming meemies .

Like

Super portable , light - exercising weight , and fun to use . And bum ! you’re able to get some really gracious shots for not a destiny of money ( relatively speaking ) .

Tragic Flaw

The surfaces you’re able to use it on are passing modified . Hardwood level , refined concrete , or smooth counter / tabletop will work . Not much else .

Test Notes

Having a knowledge of skateboarding , I was glad to see that these compact a lot of Bones Reds — a high timber comportment .

Tested with a Canon 7D with 17 - 55 mm f/2.8 EF lens .

support up to 5 lb .

you may also purchase an iPhone mount or a GoPro mountain from theCinetics Store .

You ’re limited to extremely gloomy - to - the - ground shots

Should You Buy This

What do you want to scud ? If the limitation fit with your personal oeuvre , then go for it . If you are looking for something more versatile , there are more cumbersome DIY result . Otherwise , get ready to drop about a thou on a yellow-bellied terrapin organization , such as theKessler Stealth .

Tripod : Gorillapod Focus

nous : Joby Ballhead X

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