VariZoom SnapCrane9-100 9' Crane & Pan/Tilt System

VariZoom SnapCrane9-100 Features

• MC100 Pan/Tilt Head: Utilizing rugged and field tested electronics and controls, the MC100 head mounts to nearly any jib or tripod and gives you total remote operation of large video cameras weighing up to 30 lbs. Able to be integrated into permanent AV systems in studios or churches
• The VZ-TFT7 7" monitor can be used a variety of ways, most importantly as a large external video display that allows the shooter to step back from the camera rather than standing hunched over while looking through a typically inadequate viewfinder
• Micro-Adjust Counterweight: Custom stainless steel counterweight mechanism has over 20" of sliding adjustment for rapid fine-tuning of counterbalance, improving precision and eliminating the tedium of adding and removing smaller plates
• Tilting Camera Platform: Lightweight machined camera platform connects to the end of the crane with deluxe quick-release pins that insert through sealed radial ball bearings, resulting in silent, smooth motion. The camera platform also has a built-in spirit level for quick reference and adjustment
• Crane sections made from stiff, lightweight tubing are precision machined and powder coated before assembly and quality inspection. The upper extension section has a truss pattern cut into the sidewalls to retain strength while minimizing weight and reducing air resistance in light breezes
• Case and Sleeves: Each arm section stores in its own padded nylon protective sleeve that slides snugly into the heavy-duty, lightweight standard soft case, or the optional ultra-duty rolling hard case, protecting the SnapCrane's finish and creating a tight fit within either rugged case
• Ultra-smooth, high-capacity pan/tilt base is built to exacting standards oversize fasteners sealed bearings and beefy construction for a remarkably stable fulcrum point. Superior design proud craftsmanship and the finest components set this pan/tilt base apart from those used in other crane systems
• Machined Dovetail Joints: Dovetail joint assembly allows for quick, extremely secure no-tools connection with redundant safety locks. A hefty stainless steel latch (w/internal safety catch) clamps the joint from above while a secondary thumbscrew assures a tight and secure fit from below
• Locking stainless aircraft pins of the highest quality and strength are used at the pivot points and they are attached by lanyard to prevent them from ever being lost. These button-release, t-handle pins are simply the best available and they represent an upgrade over those used on the QuickJib
• Modular cable system boosts crane stability and rigidity while keeping overall weight down by allowing us to use a single line of compact, lightweight tubing for the main arm. The superior-quality cable tensioning system keeps the SnapCrane taut, rock solid and easy to control
• The SnapCrane comes standard with VariZoom's new lightweight, heavy-duty Soft Case. This case has three reinforced handles along with a hefty shoulder strap, thick padding and rubber feet. It can be used for other jibs, as well. Also available for purchase is the optional rolling hard case
• DCR100 Dolly: Heavy-duty dolly has an ample spread, rugged solid-rubber wheels, foot brakes and a positive leg-locking system that securely captures the TCR100 crane tripod. Includes padded carrying case