Kessler CAMERA SLIDERS: Philip Bloom Pocket Dolly - Manual

PhiliP Bloom Pocket Dolly RefeRence GuiDe
flat mount aDaPteR
The flat mount adapter provides a 3/8”
male thread for mounting tripod heads
and other accessories.
1. Remove any existing mounts from the
dolly carriage.
2. Thread the flat mount adapter into
the 3/8” female threaded hole of the
dolly carriage.
3. Mount your tripod head or other ac-
cessory to the flat mount adapter.
The Philip Bloom Signature Series Pocket Dolly is a lightweight slider for
cameras under 15 pounds. The Bloom Pocket Dolly is a hybrid system
that combines the rail and cart system from our Standard Pocket Dolly
and the adjust arc diameter handle and drag control of the CineSlider.
There are two lengths available, the Standard 3’ (41.5”) or Traveler 2’
(29.5”).
100mm hiGh hat aDaPteR
The high hat adapter allows you to
mount a 100mm or 75mm (with adapter)
bowl mount tripod head to the Pocket
Dolly.
1. Locate the high hat and four (4) 3/4”
long thumb screws
2. Mount the high hat to the dolly car-
riage and secure with thumb screws
with the corresponding thread holes.
3. Locate your 100mm (or 75mm) ball
mount tripod head, ball mount wash-
er, and 3/8” threaded knob.
4. Install the tripod head as you would
on a typical tripod. We recommend
using the included 3/8” knob for ease
of use. If your tripod’s included knob
fits, feel free to use it instead.
Dolly to heRcules heaD
The Pocket Dolly can be easily mounted
to the Kessler Hercules Head. We rec-
ommend this head as it is designed for
heavy duty applications such as this.
1. The Pocket Dolly mounts to the Her-
cules via two 1/4”-20 thread points.
2. Locate the two (2) flat head screws
and allen wrench included with your
Pocket Dolly.
3. Place the dolly on top of the Hercules
head and align screw holes.
4. Thread flat head screws through cor-
responding holes and fasten securely.
NOTE: We only recommend center
mounting like this if using a light cam-
era. Do not exceed 10 pounds of weight
on the Pocket Dolly carriage with this
kind of setup as the track may flex at the
outer extents of travel with heavy loads.
outRiGGeR feet
The included outrigger feet add greater
stability and allow for easy leveling ad-
justments on the Pocket Dolly.
1. Locate two (2) outrigger feet and turn
the Pocket Dolly over so you can ac-
cess the bottom.
2. There are several 1/4”-20 mounting
holes along the bottom of the Pocket
Dolly. We recommend mounting the
outrigger feet on holes furthest from
the center for stability.
3. Attach one outrigger assembly to
each end of the Pocket Dolly and
tighten the silver thumb screw on
each so the feet are perpendicular to
the dolly track.
4. Each of the four (4) individual feet
on the outriggers can be adjusted
in height by threading them up and
down. Adjust as needed to level the
Pocket Dolly on uneven surfaces.
DRaG contRol
The Pocket Dolly drag can be used to
adjust resistance of the carriage motion.
1. The Philip Bloom Pocket Dolly drag
control is adjusted by turning the
knob at the end of the dolly.
2. Turn the adjustment knob clockwise
to increase resistance and counter
clockwise to reduce resistance.
3. Adjust tension as necessary to
achieve desired amount of drag on
the dolly carriage.
installinG elektRaDRive
The Pocket Dolly is compatible with our
elektraDRIVE system. Drive motors can
be mounted for motion control work for
a broad range of applications.
1. Remove the plastic knob from the
tension control and set aside.
2. Remove the aluminum plate be-
ing careful not to loose the plastic
washer in the top. Store this in a safe
place. You will not need it for the mo-
tion control setup. Leave the spring
on the drive shaft.
3. Slide the aluminum motor mount over
the drive shaft hub and tighten the
black ratchet screw on the side.
4. Slide the elektraDRIVE belt wheel
over the drive shaft and replace the
plastic knob removed in Step 1.
5. Loosely insert the two (2) long, silver
thumb screws into the bottom of the
elektraDRIVE motor of choice.
6. Slide the motor assembly onto the
motor mount and pull the belt over
the belt wheel.
7. Apply tension to the elektraDRIVE
motor so the drive belt does not have
any slack. Tighten the two (2) thumb-
screws to secure the motor.
8. Connect your motion control unit
such as the Basic Controller or
ORACLE.
NOTE: Due to the similarities between the Philip Bloom Signature Series
Pocket Dolly and our standard V2 Pocket Dolly, this guide may reference
one or the other interchangeably.
aDjustaBle hanD cRank
The Philip Bloom Pocket Dolly features
a hand crank with an adjustable arc
diameter for the ultimate in movement
control.
1. To fine tune control with the hand
crank, loosen the silver knob on the
crank and slide the crank in or out to
adjust the arc diameter.
2. The closer the end of the crank is to
the center of the crank, the more dra-
matic your moves will be.
3. Move the end of the crank out for
finer control of movement.