Jib/Crane for R1 and Epic X?

[Tom Lowe]

I need an inexpensive jib arm or crane with about 10 feet of reach. It will be used mostly for sweeping across the ground (sand dunes, lake shores, etc) in very remote places.

It needs pan & tilt capability, whether that is motorized or by cable, I don't care, as long as it's smooth. I tried out the Micro Dolly Jib (http://www.microdolly.com/micro_3.html) and really liked it, but the 9-foot setup is almost $9,000. Are there any cheaper solutions?

 

[Nick Gardner]

You may want to look into the jimmy jib light.

Nick

 

[Dylan Macleod CSC]

Hey Tom
Not sure if this suits your needs or how much it costs...
http://www.djwoods.ca/rentals.php?category=crane&id=5
Obviously there is no head.
I have travelled the world with this jib arm.
Easy to use and gave us solid moves.

 

[Jamie Havill]

You'll find most jibs with a reach of over 6 feet are quite expensive. I've used cheaper ones (Glidecrane springs to mind), but they just don't cut it in terms of smooth movement, and ease of weighting.

I second Nick's suggestion of the Jimmy Jib lite. Absolutely fantastic jib.

 

[christopher witzke]

I'm really happy with my Seven Jib XL by Doug Underdahl.... I load it up with a RED and all the fix'ns no problem.


http://www.longvalleyequip.com/sevenjib.php

 

[Nick Gardner]

http://jimmyjib.com/otherjibs.html#Anchor-Jimmy-23240

Nick

 

[Tom Lowe]

Thanks. Is there anywhere in LA I can rent any of these, to try them out?

 

[Lewis-M Soucy]

Try this and ask about the upgrade to support 15lbs...

2000$ ++ depending on your desired height reach... Really cool system!

http://www.advantajib.com/

 

[David Battistella]

I'm really happy with my Seven Jib XL by Doug Underdahl.... I load it up with a RED and all the fix'ns no problem.


http://www.longvalleyequip.com/sevenjib.php

I have this jib and I find it very bouncy.

I like this jib.

http://www.ezfx.com/


David

 

[Kirby Hamilton]

Bought my latest jib here.
http://www.cinegrip.com/camera_mounts.html

I love it. Quality Product. And I've owned Jimmy Jibs (OK) and CamMate (avoid).



Kirby Hamilton
Florida

 

[christopher witzke]

I have this jib and I find it very bouncy.

I like this jib.

http://www.ezfx.com/


David

hmmm.... mines pretty stable. but I tend to do some pretty slow movements and most of the time just static.

 

[Peter Arnold]

I use a Miller Projib for almost 15 years now. No complaints so far.

Peter

 

[Brad Webb]

Tom,

You can rent the 7jib at AbelCine http://www.abelcine.com/store/home.php?cat=645

 

[Tom Lowe]

Thanks, guys. It's gotta have that pan and tilt, though. That's key.

 

[Andrew Walker]

I've been thinking about getting something like a small jib for some future shots. Either that or build an arm out of wood and have it attached to a dolly for some moco timelapse shots. I just need something that is light and sturdy.

 

[Constantine Tyrintzis]

Hello. As a Jimmy jib operartor and other remote heads operator like Egripment scaner, and also have build quite a few cranes with remote heads, I will tell you that you will need to learn how to operate first to actually tell if the remote head and jib is ok and smooth. I find the price if the triangle and remote head in the basic configuration to be very nice and smooth and fully upgradable to longer sizes. It can easily handle the red one and it very smooth.The ffocus also does work ok.
I have found that the electronic controls and gear motors are very silent and smooth..
Just some usefull input here.

 

[Tom Lowe]

Would this Porta Jib do the job for Red One?

http://www.porta-jib.com/standard.htm

I think I am going to have access to one of these PT24 remote heads...

http://www.cameraturret.com/pt24.htm

I assume I could mount that remote head onto the Porta Jib, for example?

 

[Dylan Macleod CSC]

Hey Tom
I am assuming you saw this?
http://reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?t=39457

 

[Tom Lowe]

Hehe, as soon as I posted that one of my friends texted me saying that Porta Jib is a POS. True?

Now I am thinking EZ Jib with at least 1 extension. Any thoughts on EZ Jib?

 

[T. Glen Phelps]

Hi Tom, my Port-a-Jib set-up is available again and certainly is not a POS.

See this thread:http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?t=33761