Jimmy Jib/Mini Crane with hot head for rental?

[Tom Lowe]

I'm looking to rent a simple 4-5" jib/crane for a test shoot. I need it to have a remote head and to be able to nearly touch the ground, in terms of length. What is a cheap solution for this? I remember working on one show where we had something like this. It was a stand-alone jib arm with a remote head that was fairly easy to set up and use. Price is also a factor, since this is just for a test. It would be a one-day rental.

Maybe something along the lines of this... though it doesn't need to be this large... Even one half this size would be ok.

http://www.productproductions.com/images/cam_%20support/Jimmyj.gif

Also, how would focus work? Would I need a remote?

[ChrisLyon]

That looks like it's only a 6' jib. That's the smallest you'd probably want to go. :)

[Tom Lowe]

heh... I think you're right now that I look at it again. Ok, 6" :)

[Martin Ludwig]

does anybody know about a Straight Shoot´R system?
there website is offline - and some people here are asking for that !

[RedHarry]

Hey Tom, We have a Jimmy Jib Light that goes 6', 12' and 18' with remote head, focus and zoom control depends on your camera and the lens you are using, we have controls for Canon lenses and LANC control for HVX200 or Sony cameras. Send me a IM for a quote.

Harry
www.digital2pop.com

[Tom Lowe]

Harry this would be for Red #400 :)

Can I see a picture of that badboy?

[RedHarry]

You could see some thumbnail photos on my website www.digital2pop.com also you can check it out on www.jimmyjib.com. also you can use my studio for the test. I don't have a solution for remote focus and zoom on RED, I've read in forums that there is a solution but I can't find it now, maybe you know.

Thanks
Harry

[Tom Lowe]

you got mail! do you think you might have a red focus solution by Dec or Jan?

[RedHarry]

It all depends what kind of lens will you be using, then I have to do a search and ask the forum see what we will come up with.

Thanks

Harry

[Tom Lowe]

I will know the lens info pretty soon, and will let you know.