Porta-JIB and Sachtler head dilemma!

[videomaniac]

....okay, two things I'm interested in for our HVX200 that is, hopefully, on its way:

1) Standard Porta-JIB
2) Sachtler DV-6

Problem: The Standard Porta-JIB can only connect to 100mm or 150mm fluid head. The Sachtler head is 75mm.

Does anyone know if Sachtler or 3rd party company makes an accessory so that this 75mm head can work on the Porta-JIB?

thanks in advance

 

[Illya Friedman]

You can try Transelvania in Burbank. But there's really no for sure way to know in less you try it out. Each manufacture is a little different in the 75mm ball size (particularly with key depth). Your best bet is to stay away from it. There are better heads than the DV6 in 100mm size for the same or less money. Look at Cartoni.

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[videomaniac]

...Hey thanks so much... I will take a look at Cartoni... I'm still shopping around

 

[Brian_Broz]

Here you go:

http://www.bogenimaging.us/product/templates/templates.php3?sectionid=4&itemid=2918

I've used em with Cartonis. They work!

Brian Broz
Nice choice with the Portajib. So many people cheap out with homemade type jibs with poor fittings and machining/welding. Portajib is worth every penny!