HipJib Turns Your Tripod Into A Jib Arm

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The hipjib is essentially just a polymer tube that’s worn at the front of the cameraperson’s waist, via a length of webbing and a buckle – it can also be worn higher, using shoulder straps. Two holes in the tube accommodate two of the tripod’s three feet.
Once the tripod is in place, the user just eases it up and down, tilting the tripod head as they do so to keep the subject centered. A wireless monitor can be attached to the hipjib via an included clip, so users can monitor the shot without having to strain to see the camera’s viewfinder.
 
And you can achieve the same thing by only having two legs extended...

Seriously, people should stop making this crap!
 
oh dear... that really does look silly. I don't think my dubious looks can stand more scrutiny..... let alone the involuntary thrusts I would be performing with that setup :S
 
Hmmm. I'd just say one thing: SteddiePod.http://barbertvp.com/products-steddiepod.html

The SteddiePod is a product that does the same thing, only it's actually designed from the ground up to do it, it's lightweight, and it works really well. It's also a GlideCam type of device, it's also a monopod, and it's also somewhat of a tripod. I've got one, it does what it says on the box, it's not the best tripod or the best jib or the best monopod or the best GlideCam in the world, but it's serviceable in all those roles, it's very small, it's very light, and it works.
 
Seems like it could be useful for someone who needs to make those kinds of moves but doesn't want to carry the extra equipment.

But only having the belt strap does seem pretty ridiculous and unsafe. Not just for the camera but also all the torque that would put on the operator's body. I can't imagine using this for very long before my lower back starts to feel it.
 
I gave up on the pageload after about 3 minutes so haven't seen it - but from what it sounds like, it's just moving the camera in an arc - a real jib keeps the lens pointed in the same direction as the jib moves up & down...
 
I think it is pretty neat, though it needs a failsafe strap of somekind where you would hold the tripod to prevent accidental dropping/destruction of your camera and lens. The demo is nice, but for my money, I'd like the tripod they are using, not so much the device. To Prendi's point, you can do a pretty good job with by just leaning your tripod over...carefully.

Still, the hipjib seems to be a good idea if additional camera safety means were included, though it is on the pricey side. It seems so many small manufacturers want us to pay for their building lease deposit, tooling, and initial inventory in the first month, via a very high price tag.
 
the problem with the hipjib is that it's "over manufactured" for the functionality it brings. the same basic functionality can be had with a couple of pieces of pvc a large spade bit and a nylon strap for about 1/10 the price.
yeah, the hipjib is sexy-er-ish and may work a bit better than a diy option. but not enough to justify its price... at least IMO.
 
I jusrt saw this hipjib demo and tried using my monopod with manfrotto head on it and secured in a fanny pack. Seemed about the same as the demo but I had never thought about using the monopod like that so I 'm pretty stoked. Don't need the hipjib but I did learn something new.

Barry, Is there any difference between that Steddiepod ( which looked quite cool) and the Manfotto 682B monopod that you can screw 3 feet onto with say a Manfrotto head on it?
 
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