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Review: 7 Jib from Long Valley Equipment...

I've used a porta jib for a few years and I must say the Seven Job is great, small packs well and easily setup. I just feel that the porta jib can handle more weight better.
Its a great jib for the price but when you put a fuly built red on there I find it gets a little scary.
 
What about issues I heard about not stopping smoothly and having to hold it in place at any point other then the middle position? I think that happens to all of them?
 
Just some additional info. I just bought a seven jib and a dolly from Doug at Long Valley last week. He was great to work with. The jib is great. I just did a music video last week which will air on CMT in the fall. I used to own a Kessler Crane. In my opinion, the seven jib is extremely well built, smooth, and very portable. Honestly the portability was the primary reason I bought it. I travel a lot, and I could actually take this one with me. It is also great because it is quick to setup, tool-less, and it has no small parts to lose. This is the one for me to own and then I can rent a larger one when jobs call for it. But even this smaller jib adds so much motion to shots.

I bought the dolly kit as well. For the price it was a no brainer. It works great for basic shots. I used it with the seven jib on it and it was a great match. Once again, there are better dollies out there for more money, but this is the one to own for smaller jobs.

Adam
 
I own a seven jib which is clearly a rugged little jib and I very much like it. I also have a JonnyJib2 with is very light weight and for price per foot of elevation is a very nice, easy to set up rig - though you can't load it up like the seven.
 
Evin, for a typical setup, how much weight are do do you need on the back for counterweight for a lightweight Red setup? Do you recommend the extension bar?

And when you got it set up in 7 minutes, was that on your own, or with the help of a bunch of people?

Thanks man!

Bruce Allen
www.boacinema.com
 
Bruce,

So much depends on what you have on your rig. We have the 7Jib and with a fully loaded Red, Cook zoom, Arri MB15, FF etc you NEED the extension bar W/ 100lbs on the end to neutralize the lift. You also need a very strong tripod.

Going with a light rig IE S4 prime, CF card etc, you could get away without the extension bar. But you will still need the 100, maybe 75 lbs on the end. I can set the jib up by my self in under 7 min no problem.

Get the rolling case with the jib. Doug is a very good man to deal with.

Cheers
G
 
Bruce Allen said:
Do you recommend the extension bar?
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Bruce, I ordered the jib with the extension bar, but I would not recommend it. The system with the extension bar is not robust enough and as a result the counterweight starts to oscillate in the end of the extension rod when you move the camera. Without the extension rod it's just fine.
 
Evin Grant said:
The Vance Jib is nice but can only hold 35Lbs, the 7 can hold 60, that means Oconnor head, 25-250 and Red no problem.
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Not anymore:

SPECIFICATIONS:
Reach: 32" (81cm) to 68" (173cm).
Vertical Travel: 78" (2.3m) at full extension.
Weight: 22.5 pounds (10.2kg).
Payload Capacity: 55 pounds (25kg).

VanceJibDan.jpg
 
that bar seems to be flexing....

I have a 7jib and dolly from doug as well and I'd agree that it's quite well made and well thought out and doug is a pleasure to deal with. There's a new crop of engineers like doug, richard andrewski at cool lights, curt at viewfactor, jacek and the element guys that are all bringing fantastic value to the market for the new school of indie film. My hats off to all the innovators.
 
Thought I would resurrect this old thread and ask....what kind of stands are you using for your Seven Jib XL? I have the speaker stand sold by Long Valley Equip with the jib, and it works pretty good...but I find it a bit wobbly when I have the stand set high. I'd love to see something a bit more sturdy...or possibly with wheels that is working out in the field for Redusers. Let me know!
 
Thanks Bob, that Cambo looks pretty great. Originally I tried to use an old set of O'Connor sticks, but they were not strong enough. Looks like I may have to search around for a Mitchell base tripod. That Cambo looks great as it can take a whole lot of weight...but at that price I may just continue to shore up the speaker mount with clamps and a c-stand arm to minimize the flex.

Wish there was some sort of wheeled Matthews stand that would work.
 
RobMNeilson said:
Thanks Bob, that Cambo looks pretty great. Originally I tried to use an old set of O'Connor sticks, but they were not strong enough. Looks like I may have to search around for a Mitchell base tripod. That Cambo looks great as it can take a whole lot of weight...but at that price I may just continue to shore up the speaker mount with clamps and a c-stand arm to minimize the flex.

Wish there was some sort of wheeled Matthews stand that would work.
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Hey Rob. Check out the Kessler K-Pod. Its pretty solid too. http://store.kesslercrane.com/k-pod-tripod-th1004.html
You can also attach wheels to it too. I use the Orbit dolly for wheels which you can see in this review I did for the Axis Jib. https://vimeo.com/118034933
 
I have the K-Pod which I use with an EZ FX -Jib. It's very stable and the wheels they have for it are good quality and lock well. I'd recommend it as a base.
 
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