What's the best Jib

[James B]

While I wait for delivery of a scarlet, I am keeping busy getting all the gear together for it.
As I can not hire Jibs or dollys where I live, I am wondering what is the best Jib for a scarlet.
So far, my list looks something like this :-

1. http://www.kesslercrane.com/product-p/100016.htm ( about $500 ) which seems to be popular here.

2. http://www.porta-jib.com/explorer.html ( about $1,800 ) which looks strong and has a nice web site and videos.

3. http://www.varizoom.com/product.aspx...gory=QuickJibs ( about $1,200 ) and also seems strong from their pics.

4. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PROAIM-12...ht_8238wt_1156 for about $350, which is probably the cheapest.

Seems to me underslung is the most versatile on these Jobs, but I just wonder how smooth I can get the start and stop of any movement with such light weight jibs.
Of course I can always edit out the start and stop frames if they are bumpy, but I like the idea of being able to stay with the subject before or after a move.

Thanks for any good ideas on this.
James

[Robert L. Mickles]

While I wait for delivery of a scarlet, I am keeping busy getting all the gear together for it.
As I can not hire Jibs or dollys where I live, I am wondering what is the best Jib for a scarlet.
So far, my list looks something like this :-

1. http://www.kesslercrane.com/product-p/100016.htm ( about $500 ) which seems to be popular here.

2. http://www.porta-jib.com/explorer.html ( about $1,800 ) which looks strong and has a nice web site and videos.

3. http://www.varizoom.com/product.aspx...gory=QuickJibs ( about $1,200 ) and also seems strong from their pics.

4. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PROAIM-12...ht_8238wt_1156 for about $350, which is probably the cheapest.

Seems to me underslung is the most versatile on these Jobs, but I just wonder how smooth I can get the start and stop of any movement with such light weight jibs.
Of course I can always edit out the start and stop frames if they are bumpy, but I like the idea of being able to stay with the subject before or after a move.

Thanks for any good ideas on this.
James

I haven't really used any of them on any shoots, but I hear many good things about Kessler. I got to check them out at NAB and they seemed pretty solid, I think I'm going to look into buying one from Kessler in the next few months.

[Rob Macey]

I've used my Standard Porta-Jib for 10 years now. It works beautifully every time. I use my heavier R1 and F900/HDX-900 cameras on it. It's counterweighted design keeps it stable at any camera elevation. Can't say enough good things about the Standard version.

[Alan Carpenter]

Another one for the list: http://www.ezfx.com/

[Björn Benckert]

The more robust the better to shoot with, the lighter once are nice when not shooting like in the back of a truck...

We use the most solid one of them all... : http://www.syndicate.se/Default.aspx?Id=108

[Robert L. Mickles]

The more robust the better to shoot with, the lighter once are nice when not shooting like in the back of a truck...

We use the most solid one of them all... : http://www.syndicate.se/Default.aspx?Id=108

Lucky you! :)

[Michael Patterson]

I'm a huge fan of my Libec. Quick setup and super smooth.

[William Sorensen]

Another vote for the Standard Porta-Jib. Tough and easy to assemble and use!

[albert rudnicki]

seriously for Epic and Scarlet !
http://www.advantajib.com/home.html


The inventor/owner John is an amazing person to deal with.
I had mine customized so it can be a short and quick setup (minutes)
or original pan and tilt hydraulic 10 feet, one person operator setup.
Love that thing and it's price:)

Albert

[Robert L. Mickles]

seriously for Epic and Scarlet !
http://www.advantajib.com/home.html


The inventor/owner John is an amazing person to deal with.
I had mine customized so it can be a short and quick setup (minutes)
or original pan and tilt hydraulic 10 feet, one person operator setup.
Love that thing and it's price:)

Albert

They need to put higher quality videos hosted though Vimeo or at least YouTube on their site. Those tiny, low quality quicktimes are not cutting it.