New lightweight Jib from ABC designed specifically for HDDSLRDSLRnewsshooter.com contributor Michael Schmidt takes a look at the jib that might be light enough to work for solo shooters.
Photo by Sascha Plagge
The new ABC DSLR Light Jib seems like a nice tool for HDDSLR work. It was first shown at
Cinec 2010 show in Munich, Germany. So here are some facts about the jib to share with you.
- Its made of carbon tubes so it should be lightweight (around 3.9 kilos / 8,6 lb)
- Total max length of the jib arm is 1,52m (5 feet) that should be enough for some nice moves / shots
- Max payload is 4.5kg /9,9 lb (so you could even use XH-A1 or HVX 200 type camcorders)
- The jib should be easy and quick to mount
- The jib head can set at “infinite” positions and locked (will keepthe angle during movement) it can also set to tilt “automatically”during a move. (angle can be set)
- It has a horizontal and vertical brake as well as a bubble level
- There is a very handy is a LCD monitor bracket that can be mounted on the head (left or right) or the jib arm.
- The jib can be mounted on every 75 and 100mm tripods (and very handy as well as 1/4″ or 3/8″ stands via adapter)
- For “transportation” the jib can be “reduced” to a small packing size
- pricing is arround 1.190 EUR (without tripod or stand though)
- should be available December 2010
Overall it’s a nice little jib for nice moves. I hope to get one inmy hands to test it in real working conditions as soon as it comes out.My experience at the Cinec show with the jib was great. I was able toget the mounted 5DmkII in some nice angles / settings and managed tomake some real nice smooth moves. It’s very user-friendly, easy and“light” to operate. It has adjustable angles and head tilting. Themonitor arm was great too. I’m really looking forward to use it againsometime.
I was told there will be more info at the
ABC Website shortly.
Also check it out in this short video I made at the show.
