GearContact Mini Crane

[16bits]

Heard a lot about this company lately, any reviews on their crane guys?
[video=vimeo;47002128]https://vimeo.com/47002128[/video]

 

[RyanKhoo]

Cool. But where to buy & how much ?

What is the max weight of camera it can carry ?

 

[16bits]

Just looking at their website, buy through them directly. (via Payal)

 

[Bamboopictures]

I bought the original version of this design from DSLR Devices.dslr-devices Filmsy. Dangerous to both user and equipment.

 

[16bits]

Saw the dslr-device crane before, yes looks pretty filmsy, M1 seems a bit more solid, Carbon fiber tubing. Not sure but will test it out. haaaa
Placed my order last night :bsmilie:

 

[Bamboopictures]

You'll be fine as long as you don't tilt the panhead forward. The weight of the jib may tip the head over. When it does, DON"T stick your hand into the parrallelogram, I learnt the hard way-OUCH!

 

[XsenseX]

All single rail crane incl dslr devices and aviator, etc are more flimsy compared to dual arm systems. But if u dun have a crew of 3, it's incredible tiring and frustrating to use those big cranes incl the kesslar pocket jib cause it's really heavy.

Each has it's usage.

 

[daniyal]

Need to ask whether the mini-crane can support your set-up. My FotoCrane UltraLite cannot support my set-up. Canon 60D with Samyang 14mm lens will cause my crane tilted to the left downwards a little and I cannot do a full 180deg sweep. I need to compensate by adjusting my tripod legs height OR by shortening the arm length.

Based on the GearContact MiniCrane, that tilting issue won't be problem but I am questioning whether your setup will cause the arm to bend slightly.

Hope it helps in you making the decision to purchase.

 

[AsiaImagesGroup]

Hey, thanks for posting this! i just ordered one and will post what I think of it when I get it soon. Looks better than the other mini cranes that are out there. - Alex

 

[daniyal]

Alex>>> Do share your reviews. In my opinion, ProAm 4ft Crane will be the rival to TS's subject.