Dan Vance Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Wanted to let anyone know who may be looking to get a camera crane, my new ZoomCrane goes live on Kickstarter on April 3rd. Really great deals on the cranes when you contribute to the project. This design features the fastest setup and most compact size of any of the professional cranes. See basic info/specs at zoomcrane.com (admin has ok'd this announcement) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Vance Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 ZoomCrane is now live on Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1855966634/zoomcrane-the-fastest-most-compact-pro-camera-cran?ref=discovery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Phil Rhodes Posted April 4, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted April 4, 2017 So - does this extend and retract, allowing us to do straight technocrane-style moves? I know, bit much to ask! I like the weight bag approach. And "rock topper" is a great name. We don't have rocks in the UK, but "semi-liquid mud slurry topper" isn't such a good name. What's the situation with getting one over to the UK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack OGara Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Looks cool and good price for it. Though like someone told me here a few months ago. That is a jib not a crane :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Vance Posted April 5, 2017 Author Share Posted April 5, 2017 So - does this extend and retract, allowing us to do straight technocrane-style moves? I know, bit much to ask! I like the weight bag approach. And "rock topper" is a great name. We don't have rocks in the UK, but "semi-liquid mud slurry topper" isn't such a good name. What's the situation with getting one over to the UK? It's a fixed-length crane when extended, though it's available in 3 different lengths. The RockTopper is good on tree stumps too, but "StumpTopper" got vetoed... We can ship to the UK. It adds about $90 to $200 USD to the cost, depending on which crane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD Hartman Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 How does it perform outdoors in a crosswind? All those flat members that make up that scissor frame must be subjected to quite a lot of bending forces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Phil Rhodes Posted April 5, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted April 5, 2017 I think it's box section, isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD Hartman Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 (edited) Take another look Phil. In the manner it's constructed, it doubles the surface presented to the wind. Edited April 6, 2017 by JD Hartman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Phil Rhodes Posted April 6, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted April 6, 2017 Well, yes, but double not much, given the general layout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Vance Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 Take another look Phil. In the manner it's constructed, it doubles the surface presented to the wind. Not really doubled, as there's a lot of open area. It's actually very close to the area of a rigid tube that would be of a size that would give the same strength. So wind should not be a factor any more than 'usual' for a crane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Vance Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 I think it's box section, isn't it? Yes, the tubes are all box section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Vance Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 Looks cool and good price for it. Though like someone told me here a few months ago. That is a jib not a crane :P Thanks, Jack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now