Any Jimmy Jib "lite" users? at DVinfo.net

Steven Wills · May 20th, 2004, 07:47 AM

Are you considering purchasing a Jimmy Jib Lite? Are there any other users out here using the lite?

James Emory · May 20th, 2004, 10:08 AM

Howdy Steven. Do you not remember posting on this thread just last week and then 3 times prior?

www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?threadid=3055

Mel Williams · April 28th, 2005, 07:29 PM

Hi Steve,
Yes, I'm thinking about purchasing a Jimmy Jib Lite (w/ cable).

Is this difficult to operate?

Thanks,
Mel

John Plunkett · April 28th, 2005, 07:59 PM

The company I work for recently purchased a jib from EZFX. It's really well built, easy to transport and a pleasure to use. It doesn't have the cable controlled pan/tilt option like the Jimmy Jib, but depending on the height you wish to reach, there are options.

Pricewise, compared to the 9' Triangle jib that Jimmy Jib offers, you can get the same length jib PLUS a Varizoom motorized pan & tilt head for much less. Granted if you are looking for a jib that goes beyond 9' then Jimmy Jib is your perfect. 40 feet! Man, that's high!

Ed Liew · April 29th, 2005, 09:37 AM

hi steven,
are you selling your jib?

ed

Mel Williams · April 29th, 2005, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Plunkett

The company I work for recently purchased a jib from EZFX. It's really well built, easy to transport and a pleasure to use. It doesn't have the cable controlled pan/tilt option like the Jimmy Jib, but depending on the height you wish to reach, there are options.

Pricewise, compared to the 9' Triangle jib that Jimmy Jib offers, you can get the same length jib PLUS a Varizoom motorized pan & tilt head for much less. Granted if you are looking for a jib that goes beyond 9' then Jimmy Jib is your perfect. 40 feet! Man, that's high!

I was thinking about the Jimmy Jib Lite (with cables). It goes for $2,775 + 650 tripod + 755 6ft extension + 608 addn'l 6ft extension. I'm thinking about getting the main unit + tripod for the time being and then adding the extension arms when I get some more money. $2,775 + 650 is close to the Varizom MC100. Man...those Jimmy Jibs look solid.

Boy...wish I can get a used Jimmy Jib Lite :)

Tim Clark · April 29th, 2005, 10:30 AM

Hey, Mel

If you're thinking about a Jimmy Jib or EZFX, you should check out the MICRODOLLY Jib. Comparable price range, lighter, easy to use, and expandable. Not to mention we've got a system where you don't have to carry around all the gym weights -- you can use our folding weight cage to hold just about anything as counter weight.

Mel Williams · April 29th, 2005, 02:09 PM

Hi Tim,
Can I pan with your jib? Or do I need to get the Varizoom MC100?
thanks,
Mel

Tim Clark · April 29th, 2005, 04:57 PM

Well, the Jib itself pans on the tripod. If you want to pan/tilt from the camera plate, we've also got our Power Head that mounts to our Jib (or anyone's Jib) and allows you to control movement through a weatherproof, cable-driven pan/tilt head.

May 20th, 2004, 07:47 AM	#1
Steven Wills Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 57	Any Jimmy Jib "lite" users? Are you considering purchasing a Jimmy Jib Lite? Are there any other users out here using the lite? __________________ Steve Wills Jib Op http://www.kyvideoservices.com

May 20th, 2004, 10:08 AM	#2
James Emory Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,892	Jib Lite Howdy Steven. Do you not remember posting on this thread just last week and then 3 times prior? www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?threadid=3055

April 28th, 2005, 07:29 PM	#3
Mel Williams Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 34	Jimmy Jib Lite Hi Steve, Yes, I'm thinking about purchasing a Jimmy Jib Lite (w/ cable). Is this difficult to operate? Thanks, Mel __________________ Mel Williams

April 29th, 2005, 10:30 AM	#7
Tim Clark MicroDolly Hollywood Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 22	Hey, Mel If you're thinking about a Jimmy Jib or EZFX, you should check out the MICRODOLLY Jib. Comparable price range, lighter, easy to use, and expandable. Not to mention we've got a system where you don't have to carry around all the gym weights -- you can use our folding weight cage to hold just about anything as counter weight. __________________ www.microdolly.com Jibs, Dollies, Camera Mounts

April 29th, 2005, 02:09 PM	#8
Mel Williams Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 34	pan and tilt Hi Tim, Can I pan with your jib? Or do I need to get the Varizoom MC100? thanks, Mel __________________ Mel Williams

April 28th, 2005, 07:59 PM	#4
John Plunkett Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 31	The company I work for recently purchased a jib from EZFX. It's really well built, easy to transport and a pleasure to use. It doesn't have the cable controlled pan/tilt option like the Jimmy Jib, but depending on the height you wish to reach, there are options. Pricewise, compared to the 9' Triangle jib that Jimmy Jib offers, you can get the same length jib PLUS a Varizoom motorized pan & tilt head for much less. Granted if you are looking for a jib that goes beyond 9' then Jimmy Jib is your perfect. 40 feet! Man, that's high!

April 29th, 2005, 09:37 AM	#5
Ed Liew Major Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Malaysia Posts: 226	hi steven, are you selling your jib? ed

April 29th, 2005, 04:57 PM	#9
Tim Clark MicroDolly Hollywood Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 22	Well, the Jib itself pans on the tripod. If you want to pan/tilt from the camera plate, we've also got our Power Head that mounts to our Jib (or anyone's Jib) and allows you to control movement through a weatherproof, cable-driven pan/tilt head. __________________ www.microdolly.com Jibs, Dollies, Camera Mounts