Ryan Patch
Member
Hey, guys! First of all, I know that this looks sketchy as I just joined DVXuser, but I've been surfing this site for years and I've got a rep over at reduser.net. I'm making the jump to the RED camera, so I don't need my homemade DV equipment anymore, but thought that I could pass it onto someone else who would get good use out of it.
I'm selling my homemade crane/jib. It's made of 3 different sizes of 8' aluminum (1 1/2", 1 1/4", and 1" I think) so it telescopes inside itself. There is a ball bearing swivel mount that can turn 360 degrees that mounts the jib on the base. All other pivot points are high-quality bushings. I don't know the exact names because a friend supplied them from his engineering firm.
All of the joints are professionally welded and are very high quality.
The distance from the pivot point to the user/weight end is 4', and the minimum length on the camera end is 9'. The top 2 peices of aluminum can be extended to make a total length from the pivot to the camera of just a little under 18'.
It is built to support a Sony Z1U of about 5lbs. Weights are not included, but it takes 10-30lbs to operate at the different lengths.
The camera platform has a 1/4" hole on it so you can attach any tripod head you would like. I have an older head that's on the job right now, which you can have (I have lost the tripod plate, though).
So, as you probably know, a 20' jib made of aluminum can't support 5lbs of weight without sagging a little. The crane is a home-built device that works well, although it is not without it's limitations. You will NOT get professional-looking results at medium to high speeds with the jib extended 20'. Low speeds, yes. High speeds can be used with it at its shortest length.
Footage taken from the jib can be seen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9aVg8sQPo0
It's rather bulky and really would be impossible to ship. I am located in Boulder, CO. Unfortunately, this really only applies to people who can come and pick it up.
Asking price is $250, but I'll take the best offer that comes (above or below.) It's possible everyone will want it and it'll be $700. It's also possible that no one will want it and I'll give it to you for a Chipotle Burritto. PM me.
The Crane all the way collapsed
The jib all the way extended.
The head. The head will stay parallel with the ground.
Where the aluminum telescopes. Simply remove the screws and nuts to extend.
The pivot point. Notice aluminum welding.
The user end. Unscrew nuts to fasten weights between washers.
I'm selling my homemade crane/jib. It's made of 3 different sizes of 8' aluminum (1 1/2", 1 1/4", and 1" I think) so it telescopes inside itself. There is a ball bearing swivel mount that can turn 360 degrees that mounts the jib on the base. All other pivot points are high-quality bushings. I don't know the exact names because a friend supplied them from his engineering firm.
All of the joints are professionally welded and are very high quality.
The distance from the pivot point to the user/weight end is 4', and the minimum length on the camera end is 9'. The top 2 peices of aluminum can be extended to make a total length from the pivot to the camera of just a little under 18'.
It is built to support a Sony Z1U of about 5lbs. Weights are not included, but it takes 10-30lbs to operate at the different lengths.
The camera platform has a 1/4" hole on it so you can attach any tripod head you would like. I have an older head that's on the job right now, which you can have (I have lost the tripod plate, though).
So, as you probably know, a 20' jib made of aluminum can't support 5lbs of weight without sagging a little. The crane is a home-built device that works well, although it is not without it's limitations. You will NOT get professional-looking results at medium to high speeds with the jib extended 20'. Low speeds, yes. High speeds can be used with it at its shortest length.
Footage taken from the jib can be seen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9aVg8sQPo0
It's rather bulky and really would be impossible to ship. I am located in Boulder, CO. Unfortunately, this really only applies to people who can come and pick it up.
Asking price is $250, but I'll take the best offer that comes (above or below.) It's possible everyone will want it and it'll be $700. It's also possible that no one will want it and I'll give it to you for a Chipotle Burritto. PM me.
The Crane all the way collapsed
The jib all the way extended.
The head. The head will stay parallel with the ground.
Where the aluminum telescopes. Simply remove the screws and nuts to extend.
The pivot point. Notice aluminum welding.
The user end. Unscrew nuts to fasten weights between washers.
