Nick Royer
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My review of the Kessler Crane Pocket Jib Pro, from my blog at RoyerVisuals.com
https://vimeo.com/52861283
https://vimeo.com/52861283
KESSLER Pocket Jib Pro Review
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Patryk_Rebisz
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It would be nice if you included "why" you recommend it (at this moment i know that it's easy and quick to set-up...).
I would want to see the actual set-up so i can judge for myself the ease of set-up. Then i would want to hear why this jib is better then some other jibs. For instance most jobs (it seems this one including) suffers from wobbliness (though i suspect that this one is less wobbly then many other jibs) so it's a balancing act of finding a jib that is strong enough (so it doesn't wobble too much) but light enough.
Just a few ideas.
I would want to see the actual set-up so i can judge for myself the ease of set-up. Then i would want to hear why this jib is better then some other jibs. For instance most jobs (it seems this one including) suffers from wobbliness (though i suspect that this one is less wobbly then many other jibs) so it's a balancing act of finding a jib that is strong enough (so it doesn't wobble too much) but light enough.
Just a few ideas.
Mark Williams
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Nice piece of gear.
stefanhuberfilms
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seems a bit like that you haven't found or mentioned any issues or downsides on the jib... what did you not like about it?
John Andersson
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I have a Hague K12 myself and it cost about half with included tripod and dolly. The downside to most jibs are transportation weight and speed of setup/breakdown. As long as you have double bars the sway disappears and you'll get smooth jib motions.
My K12 can be assembled from scratch in 5-10 min in the standard lenght.
I would like to see how your jib mounts and what drawbacks you run into.
My K12 can be assembled from scratch in 5-10 min in the standard lenght.
I would like to see how your jib mounts and what drawbacks you run into.
Postmaster
Dark Side of the Camera
Only have the standard version of the PJ, but I use it on almost every set.
Sometimes I have the camera on it all day, since it is like a super fast "hovering" tripod - you can quickly change hight or position, or do some dolly/slider like movements,
all with zero setup time.
Wish I had the pro version though, my rig is to heavy to extend it at full length.
Frank
Sometimes I have the camera on it all day, since it is like a super fast "hovering" tripod - you can quickly change hight or position, or do some dolly/slider like movements,
all with zero setup time.
Wish I had the pro version though, my rig is to heavy to extend it at full length.
Frank
Can only talk about the original Kessler pocket jib.
I have used it in much the same fashion as Frank mentions.
One of the issues Ive had with jibs in the past on rentals is leg buckle and Im talking about heavy duty tripods here that just dont have the spreader to keep it all even. The Kpod system is heavy - but I can rig it up, balance it and literally unlock everything and spin it like a merry go round and its as solid as a rock. Getting balance with the Kpod system is also much easier as theres no chance of shift.
I have had some wobble in the past however, this in part is due to my own want of operating some shots from the front and finishing a shot with a rear operator so as I let go... Seriously looking into a motion control head.
I have used it in much the same fashion as Frank mentions.
One of the issues Ive had with jibs in the past on rentals is leg buckle and Im talking about heavy duty tripods here that just dont have the spreader to keep it all even. The Kpod system is heavy - but I can rig it up, balance it and literally unlock everything and spin it like a merry go round and its as solid as a rock. Getting balance with the Kpod system is also much easier as theres no chance of shift.
I have had some wobble in the past however, this in part is due to my own want of operating some shots from the front and finishing a shot with a rear operator so as I let go... Seriously looking into a motion control head.