Used CobraCrane SteadyTracker UltraLite for Camcorder

Half the Weight of the CobraCrane BackPacker
The BackPacker UltraLite camera jib is easy to use, economical solution for upstart filmmakers, hobbyists and Professionals looking for small lightweight or second crane systems. The BackPacker UltraLite camera jib is an ideal solution for lighter cameras and since it works with lightweight low cost video tripods, it has a very low total cost of ownership.

The BackPacker UltraLite was created as a result of customer feedback requesting a super small, very lightweight, extremely affordable cinematography solution for weddings filmmaking, run-and-gun shooting and a wide variety of commercial applications. Many of these folks had tried some of the round tubular cranes for their smart phone and Go Pro shots and were not happy with quality of the product and the fact that when tilting the whole boom had to move. They appreciated the CobraCranes ability to tilt both manually or when locked with the tripod head, tilts as required to keep the subject in frame, but were asking for a much lighter, telescopic crane for use with considerably lighter cameras. One of the nicest features of the BackPacker UltraLite is by using the weight bag and the telescoping weight bar, the BackPacker UltraLite could be balanced without carrying any barbell weights at all. Just pack some oranges, apples and water bottles and you're good to go. - Jess, adventure shooter, in the Sierra mountains north of LA.

Telescopic Aluminum Tubes
The BackPacker UltraLite camera jib uses a telescoping aluminum rectangular tube system. The weight bar section telescopes in and out of the chassis section allowing variable lengths from 152cm (60 inches) to 100cm (3 feet) so it can meet a wide range of applications. The weight bar can be adjusted allowing for easy and quick balancing and setup.

Small and Easy to Transport
The BackPacker UltraLite weighs less than 2 kilos, making it easy to transport. With a retracted size of only 100 centimeters it's also easy to store and can fit behind almost anything, so it does not take up a lot of room when you are transporting or storing.

Multiple Camera Mounts
Cameras can be mounted directly on the camera bracket via a slot for quick release or via a wide variety of other mounts. A small tripod head can be mounted on the camera bracket and the camera mounted on the head. Small electric pan tilt heads are supported as well as their 501 release plate systems, allowing you to quick release using your 501 sliding plate. The BackPacker UltraLite camera crane also supports the Glif iPhone mount, allowing you to use your iPhone or iPad to shoot. A wide variety of additional solutions are available.

Manual or Static Tilting
You can lock the tilt in any position, so that it stays where you set it in relation to the movement of the boom or you can manually tilt the camera benefiting from the drag of your fluid head causing the camera to tilt forward or back. You can even tilt while booming and you can do it very smoothly because when you tilt the handle you actually tilt the tripod head, so if you like tilting with lots of drag or just a little, you can easily select the drag at your leisure, meeting any shooting requirement.

The crane can be mounted on virtually any medium or heavy-duty video tripod. They run them on small Benros, Davis and Sanford, CCUSA, E-Image and Manfrotto among others. Being able to work with these lightweight affordable tripod systems makes the whole system considerably more affordable than some of the other heavier units out there.