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2020-11-26T16:01:48
My first crane, but I have a lot of other photo/video gear. You know it's great when equipment just works, and this does. Easy to setup, adjust, and smooth to operate. I chose this one because of the additional adjustments that can be made to the camera angle from the mount. Highly recommended.
ROY P.
2020-11-26T15:42:06
This is my first crane, but I have a lot of other photo/video gear. This is a quality piece of equipment. It's easy to setup, easy to adjust, it just works well. I chose this specifically because of the additional adjustments available for camera angle during filming. I did add a monitor bracket to one of the several mounting holes and that helps with exact placement. Soft case is nice, although it's not a lot of protection if you are hard on your gear.
ROY P.
2019-03-10T08:30:16
I pushed this thing beyond its limits, adding 20 lbs of counter weight and with a rig of 16-17 lbs. On a tripod not really made for this amount of weight. And the Crane surprisingly held the rig solid and travelled smooth with just the right amount of tension. I was worried I may have to return the unit, but after trying it, I'm definitely keeping it and using it on future productions. Solid!
THOMAS P.
2018-02-07T13:10:20
Yes, it is expensive. Am I regret? Absolutely not. I love the quality and usability. I used to spend money on cheaper alternatives for tripod and fluid head,, then ended up buying Manfrotto later. This time I went straight for the best. I use it for kids soccer game and works great!!
Shigenori T.
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20-layer carbon-fiber anodized aluminum
43 x 40mm / 1.69 x 1.57"
1200mm / 47.24"
2100mm / 82.68"
2170 +/- 20mm / 85.43 +/- 0.79"
970 +/- 20mm / 38.19 +/- 0.79"
15kg / 33.07lbs
10kg / 22.05lbs
3.8kg / 8.38lbs
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Great quality. No headaches, it just works!
By ROY P.
My first crane, but I have a lot of other photo/video gear. You know it's great when equipment just works, and this does. Easy to setup, adjust, and smooth to operate. I chose this one because of the additional adjustments that can be made to the camera angle from the mount. Highly recommended.
Very well made. Easy to balance and smooth operation. A winner.
By ROY P.
This is my first crane, but I have a lot of other photo/video gear. This is a quality piece of equipment. It's easy to setup, easy to adjust, it just works well. I chose this specifically because of the additional adjustments available for camera angle during filming. I did add a monitor bracket to one of the several mounting holes and that helps with exact placement. Soft case is nice, although it's not a lot of protection if you are hard on your gear.
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