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abyss_76
03-21-2007, 04:36 PM
Hello,

Has anyone worked with these cranes before (PROAM) or has anyone worked with this company before?

http://stores.ebay.com/Bargain-Camera_Camera-Cranes

I'd like to get some feedback before I buy it.

Thanks
Imran
skrott
03-21-2007, 04:46 PM
No
but I have had my Kessler for a short time and Man It is the Goods.
retaf99
03-21-2007, 07:41 PM
I just purchased a ProAm about two weeks ago. I love it. It is very well built. I am looking for a case to carry it in now.
John Scott
03-21-2007, 08:12 PM
Looks pretty sweet... I should pick one up...

What type of tripod would be good for this type of set up and for general use?
retaf99
03-21-2007, 09:56 PM
I ordered mine with the optional stand. I is very sturdy. With the stand all the way up and both extensions on the crane I can see well over our house. It's only a one story home but this thing is WELL over the roof. Even at that height I found it to be quite stable.
naeem
03-22-2007, 10:53 AM
How smooth is it?

Does anyone have any footage with the crane? Would love to see how smooth the shots are?
retaf99
03-22-2007, 05:40 PM
So far smoot as glass. I works really well with the stand. It would take a pretty beefy tripod to handle it. It also breaks down into to 4 foot sections nicely.
RokMartian
03-23-2007, 09:19 AM
I ordered mine with the optional stand. I is very sturdy. With the stand all the way up and both extensions on the crane I can see well over our house. It's only a one story home but this thing is WELL over the roof. Even at that height I found it to be quite stable.

How easy is it to setup and takedown? The Kessler seems to be pretty easy to do, just wondering how this compares.
naeem
03-25-2007, 08:28 PM
Retaf99;

Have you uploaded any videos - would love to see your test footage of it. Also, what monitor are you using with this?

And any remotes or what kind of controls are you using to control the camera?

-peace
skrott
03-26-2007, 07:24 PM
go to Kessler website and they have plenty of great Video, after seeing you will believe
NeedApple
05-29-2010, 10:21 AM
I just got a Proam 4' jib (DVC50) from Bargain Camera. Going to use it mostly inside. I was pretty surprised at the quality for the price... very smooth, easy to use. The seller/store is very responsive by the way and the thing came quickly and almost over-protected.