Hi what s the best choice for a crane with a z1?I need a remote head too with remoted controls....

I have used a Kessler. really liked the results. They have a 5.5 and 8ft... I used the 5.5 but wish we had the 8ft.

You can get a motorized head on ebay, they are ok but you really want a pro pan/tilt head.

I have the Kessler 8ft crane and love it. It is silky smooth and I believe it's double frame construction gives it the most stable shots in this price range.

I bought the ball extender that mounts on the end of the crane and my tripod head mounts to that for when I want to operate the crane from the front end.

I do advise you to spend the extra $50 and get the "brake" option for the crane so you can lock it in a position to simulate a tripod when needed.

I also have the K-Pod tripod and Hercules head that Kessler makes as I wanted a dedicated system.

I got the same setup as above.
The 8 ft is only $10 more then the 5.5.
I'm loving it.
http://www.kesslercrane.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=182&Itemid=95

Hi what s the best choice for a crane with a z1?I need a remote head too with remoted controls....


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