Camera Cranes

[Dan Brockett]

Hi guys:

I too have been researching these smaller jib arms and have come down to buying either the EZFX or the PortaJib. The EZFX seems to be a little less expensive and not built quite as well as the PortaJib. I have rented a PortaJib and loved it, I have not had a chance to use an EZFX setup yet.

The PortaJib with everything I need (scissor attachment to the front, extension, monitor brackets, center post to mount and pan a tripod head) is about $4,500.00 total. The hard case for the PortaJib is almost $600.00 though.

Will report back if I buy one and live with it through a few different shoots.

Best,

Dan

http://www.biglittlefilms.com

[Steve Wargo]

The EZFX is about $2K with the 6 foot extension (total 10 feet). How long is the porta jib for twice the money?
You can add the electronic head from Prompter People and have an entire package with power head and ten foot reach for the same money.

Steve Wargo
Tempe, Arizona

It’s a dry heat!

[Frederick Iannone]

If it’s not overkill, and you have a bit of budget, would the Areocrane be overkill? It can handle that much weight and more. I put a Panaflex/Arricam with 4:1 zooms and 1000′ mags. You’ll need a decent grip to assemble it.