Anyone purchased from b-hague.co.uk? (jibs and dollys) at DVinfo.net

Ben Vallack · June 2nd, 2003, 03:45 PM

We will soon be purchasing a new manfrotto tripod, tracking dolly and a jib, and maybe a car mount, and the best priced units (we are on a small budget at the moment) I can find in the UK are from b-hague.co.uk, so I would be grateful if anyone could give an insight into the quality of their jibs and dollys. The models I am looking at are the K14 Pro-Jib and the D5 tracking dolly.

I would also be interested to hear about any other places to buy such equipment in the UK and/or any alternative manufacturers of the products themselves.

Thanks.

Rob Lohman · June 4th, 2003, 12:50 PM

I have never purchased from them but it does seem they are
around a while. If possible perhaps you could visit their store
if they have one? See if it "looks" okay.

Michael De Florio · June 12th, 2003, 06:47 AM

Hi Ben, l have purchased the double suction mount from them. Basically it's with manfrotto suction cups and there own engineering pieces to fit. Very well put together and a very well organised group. The shipping was sent the next business day and was here via air mail in about 7 days...here being in Australia.
l did alot of research here and found that for the same product, l was paying mega dollars. l am going to buy alot more things from these guys...very impressed...very impressed indeed..regards Michael

Keith Loh · June 12th, 2003, 11:00 AM

What a charming terrible website. This is one of those company websites that has been so obviously put together by the secretary that you know they must put all their resources into the actual product. Hopefully. :)

Christopher Hughes · June 12th, 2003, 02:30 PM

I have never purchased from them BUT I have seen their gear up close and handled it. They seem as Michael says well put together and seem very nice. The long arm jib was really nice, I felt great playing with it at a camera exhibition. If I had the money I would have bought one.

I dont know where you live at in relation to their company, but many companies here in the UK if you give them a call let you go and visit and play with gear, even if they don't have a shop on site.

They did have a bit where you could buy the Jib parts separate either to replace parts, or if you have the Manfrotto legs, then you can just buy the rest so cheaper still. So I would give them a call and chat with them, most blokes in this kind of industry love to chat and discuss about their gear!

June 2nd, 2003, 03:45 PM	#1
Ben Vallack New Boot Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Devon, UK Posts: 18	Anyone purchased from b-hague.co.uk? (jibs and dollys) We will soon be purchasing a new manfrotto tripod, tracking dolly and a jib, and maybe a car mount, and the best priced units (we are on a small budget at the moment) I can find in the UK are from b-hague.co.uk, so I would be grateful if anyone could give an insight into the quality of their jibs and dollys. The models I am looking at are the K14 Pro-Jib and the D5 tracking dolly. I would also be interested to hear about any other places to buy such equipment in the UK and/or any alternative manufacturers of the products themselves. Thanks. __________________ Ben Vallack Filmmaking - Web Design

June 4th, 2003, 12:50 PM	#2
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	I have never purchased from them but it does seem they are around a while. If possible perhaps you could visit their store if they have one? See if it "looks" okay. __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

June 12th, 2003, 11:00 AM	#4
Keith Loh Air China Pilot Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 2,389	What a charming terrible website. This is one of those company websites that has been so obviously put together by the secretary that you know they must put all their resources into the actual product. Hopefully. :) __________________ -- Visit http://www.KeithLoh.com \| stuff about living in Vancouver \| My Flickr photo gallery

June 12th, 2003, 06:47 AM	#3
Michael De Florio Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Melbourne Posts: 30	Hi Ben, l have purchased the double suction mount from them. Basically it's with manfrotto suction cups and there own engineering pieces to fit. Very well put together and a very well organised group. The shipping was sent the next business day and was here via air mail in about 7 days...here being in Australia. l did alot of research here and found that for the same product, l was paying mega dollars. l am going to buy alot more things from these guys...very impressed...very impressed indeed..regards Michael

June 12th, 2003, 02:30 PM	#5
Christopher Hughes Major Player Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sunderland, England (y Merida, Mexico) Posts: 269	I have never purchased from them BUT I have seen their gear up close and handled it. They seem as Michael says well put together and seem very nice. The long arm jib was really nice, I felt great playing with it at a camera exhibition. If I had the money I would have bought one. I dont know where you live at in relation to their company, but many companies here in the UK if you give them a call let you go and visit and play with gear, even if they don't have a shop on site. They did have a bit where you could buy the Jib parts separate either to replace parts, or if you have the Manfrotto legs, then you can just buy the rest so cheaper still. So I would give them a call and chat with them, most blokes in this kind of industry love to chat and discuss about their gear!