Michael Hammond Share Posted February 23 Hi there, I want to buy a jib to upscale my productions. I'm in that spot where I don't want to spend thousands, but I also don't need a top line, ultra-professional piece of gear that I'm going to go into debt for. If I ever need something like that I'll rent. For now, I want something I can set up as a solo shooter or maybe with an assistant. My main "asks" are these: Under $1000 Something I can set up as a solo shooter or maybe with an assistant Doesn't shake or shimmy as it moves (a lot of review videos I watch leave me a little underwhelmed in the stabilization of the shots) Weight capacity of 12lbs or less Does anyone have any experience with a brand that they've use to good effect? I'm looking at CobraCrane for now because it gets good ratings on B&H. Maybe the right jib doesn't exist in my price point? Any input would be very appreciated. Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyler Purcell Sustaining Member Share Posted February 24 (edited) I personally have never used an inexpensive jib that works well. The best "low end" jib I've used is an intel-a-jib. It flat-out works. Easy to assemble by yourself. Easy to balance and can take a pretty heavy load. I've used it on many shoots (rental is cheap on it) and you should be able to find one used somewhere. You can also hang a pan tilt head to it, which is very nice and important for real jib shots. The cobra looks pretty lame, for sure not of the quality intel-a-jib. I wish their pictures were better, but the website looks old. Edited February 24 by Tyler Purcell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robert Houllahan Sustaining Member Share Posted February 24 I have a Seven-Jib and it is really nice and well thought out especially for the price, I have done some mods to it but overall happy with this. https://www.longvalleyequip.com/sevenjib.php Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyler Purcell Sustaining Member Share Posted February 24 2 hours ago, Robert Houllahan said: I have a Seven-Jib and it is really nice and well thought out especially for the price, I have done some mods to it but overall happy with this. Ohh very nice! Bit short, but I dig! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robert Houllahan Sustaining Member Share Posted February 24 It is very good piece of kit for the money and he is in New Jersey so Michael could probably go check it out in person. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Hammond Author Share Posted February 24 (edited) Thanks everyone for the suggestions! That intel-a-jib is pretty far out of my budget zone but I make take a closer look at the Seven. I do wish all these companies had better video examples of shots taken with their gear. I find the available examples pretty lacking in professionalism and info. But I've ordered a couple of lower cost jibs to try out...and most likely return. My gut and brain is telling me the ones I've ordered are just not anywhere near good enough. If and when I send them both back I'll dive into the Seven and see about that. Edited February 24 by Michael Hammond Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Max Field Share Posted February 24 4 hours ago, Robert Houllahan said: It is very good piece of kit for the money and he is in New Jersey so Michael could probably go check it out in person. I looked them up and it turns out I've driven right by this place a dozen times lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Leanne Summers Share Posted February 24 On 2/23/2021 at 9:03 AM, Michael Hammond said: Does anyone have any experience with a brand that they've use to good effect? I'm looking at CobraCrane for now because it gets good ratings on B&H. Pro Am also has some around the same price as the Cobra Crane. I don't have any experience with them to tell you about, but could be one to look into. I'm sure there's some videos on youtube covering it. https://www.proamusa.com/collections/camera-cranes-jibs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sines Share Posted yesterday at 01:57 PM I've had this for 12 years, it does the job. It's a clone of a Libec JB-30. Can handle an O'Connor 50D or Manfrotto 502HD head loaded with a Moviecam SL MKI and a 400' mag. Got it for $300 off eBay. https://kitsplit.com/rent/fancier-ft9115-6-portable-aluminum-jib-like-libec-jb30-includes-manfrotto-502hd-fluid-head-supports-35-lbs-15-kg-brooklyn-ny Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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