I Finally Tried the SmallRig Camera Cart…

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There’s one piece of gear most filmmakers overlook… a camera cart.
For years, production carts were expensive and mostly reserved for larger productions. But recently the market has changed. Brands like Tilta, ProAim, Shape, and now SmallRig have started releasing affordable carts for owner-operators and small crews.

So when SmallRig sent over their new production cart, I wanted to see how it actually performs in the real world.

I used this cart on two different shoots — including a commercial shoot in Chicago — to see if it could handle real workflow, tight locations, and the everyday chaos of filmmaking.

In this video we’re breaking down:
• Setup and teardown speed
• Build quality and materials
• Cart size and portability
• Standout features
• Real production workflow
• And a few things SmallRig could improve

Because the truth is… something as simple as a cart can completely change how efficiently you work on set. And right now, we’re entering a new era where affordable production carts actually don’t suck.

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Cameras:
Adorama
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Moment:
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Cage and parts:
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Adorama
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Camera adapters:
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Audio:
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B&H
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0:00 – Intro: The Era of Affordable Camera Carts
0:30 – SmallRig Production Cart Overview
1:10 – Why I Needed a Smaller Cart
1:45 – Size Comparison With My Current Cart
2:20 – First Setup & Initial Impressions
3:10 – Quick-Release Wheels & Design
3:45 – Transporting the Cart
4:30 – Real Production Test (Chicago Shoot)
5:05 – Setup Speed & Maneuverability
5:17 – Casters & Wheel Configuration
6:00 – Fixing the Omni-Directional Wheel Issue
7:00 – How to Properly Lock the Casters
7:35 – Handle Mount Design Problem
9:00 – Mounting Points & Accessory Options
9:20 – Baby Pins & Monitor Mounting
9:30 – Cable Management for DIT Setup
9:50 – Safety & Edge Design
10:30 – Storage Capacity & Real Workflow
11:05 – Final Thoughts: Do Filmmakers Need a Cart?
11:40 – Outro & Viewer Question

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