Best Crane for the Bogen 501 head (and a lighting question to!)

[PheelGoodInc]

Ok guys, I've stumbled on some cash after working 12 hours days for the last week. I'm looking into cranes right now. My First concern is my bogen 501 fluid head. The LAST thing I want to do is break or bust it. I want to know what is the most compatible for that with my 100B. Also I heard of a possible crane head or something that you use to keep you're head from busting or breaking. I'm willing to pay big bucks for anything that secures my 501 head.


I am also looking into lights. Right now I think this is the best deal I've found.

Bh Photo Lighting Kit


Help is greatly appreciated and I would like to know what you guys have had the best luck with. Thanks.

 

[escozooz]

The Kessler Crane is pretty good looking. If you have the extra cash you can get the fluid swivel head that will fit you existing sticks and won't hurt you head.

http://kesslercrane.com/:nads: :nads: :nads: :nads:

 

[PheelGoodInc]

Ok, id I get the 12 ft crane from here, and the swivel head. It will fit perfect and work fine with my 501 right?

And did anyone look at those lights? Thanks guys. I really appreciate it.

 

[maverickstunts]

No, the 501 is not heavy duty enough to handle Kessler crane. You want a dedicated head anyway. What would you use at the end of the crane?