Photography trolley and Workstation research

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I am a Nottingham Trent University final year student who is carrying out a research and design project. The project is looking into trolleys which are used for transporting equipment as well as using the same product as a workstation. I am conducting my research phase and would appreciate if you could give me any information on the following points:

If you have experience using some form of trolley to move equipment or one which is also a workstation then please let me know some information about it (if possible please include an image, cost new, weight of product, max load, attachments/ adaptations you have made, why it meets your needs, how it could be improved in your opinion).

If you have not used a trolley previously then some information on why you have not? Would you be interested in buying one? If so, is there any features which are a necessity? How much would you be willing to spend?

Any additional information you can give would be useful too!

Thanks in Advance,
Alex

AMc

@PAGE26 Really struggling to visualise what you're talking about here?
That said I don't have any use for a trolley - my camera kit all fits in a small shoulder bag and I usually take out a smaller bag with only part of my gear at any one time.

There was a bit of discussion over at the Olympus E-Group Forums on a similar subject that might be of interest?
                                                                                                                                                                                                        A Trolley for Camera Bags at Outdooor Locations - Olympus UK E-System User Group                                                                                                        A Trolley for Camera Bags at Outdooor Locations General accessories                                                                                                                                                                                                        e-group.uk.net                                                                               
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Good luck with your studies.

newbie1

Not really sure of the need for a trolley workstation..... For photoshoots in the studio you have your desk for workstation of screen to preview the pictures, and all the stuff is there so don't really need a trolley.  Photoshoots on location possibily need a trolley if there is a lot of lighting stuff but hardly ever and, usually that's in a building with deskspace available.  On location outdoors I'd only take what I can carry.  For filming there is so much more gear; rigs, audio etc in addition then yes a trolley comes in handy for the peli cases.  The trolley I have folds flat for easy storage when not in use.

Hillskill

Magliner is what I would use. Hideously over priced so I hire when required.