Jib Alternatives for the A1U? at DVinfo.net

Jeff Zimmerman · January 22nd, 2006, 02:05 AM

Recently bought one of those cheap $250 jib kits. Not very satisfied. Horizon is off - the jib is wobble.

Any alternatives with other rigs and what has your experience been with it in a shooting situation. Currently looking at a fig rig.... maybe a Hollywood Mini-track kit.

Will be shooting mostly furniture style features.

Thanks!

Evan C. King · January 22nd, 2006, 02:35 AM

I use the fig rig. I really like it, no hassle, go with that. If you want to get higher, try a step ladder, or ladder. Since I assue you're using it with your a1u you should have no problems keeping it steady for a while.

Evan C. King · January 22nd, 2006, 02:54 AM

My bad double post.

January 22nd, 2006, 02:05 AM	#1
Jeff Zimmerman Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton, Colorado Posts: 386	Jib Alternatives for the A1U? Recently bought one of those cheap $250 jib kits. Not very satisfied. Horizon is off - the jib is wobble. Any alternatives with other rigs and what has your experience been with it in a shooting situation. Currently looking at a fig rig.... maybe a Hollywood Mini-track kit. Will be shooting mostly furniture style features. Thanks! __________________ Jeff Zimmerman • Love what I do • Colorado + North America www.m3films.com

January 22nd, 2006, 02:54 AM	#3
Evan C. King Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 532	My bad double post. Last edited by Evan C. King; January 22nd, 2006 at 08:17 PM.

January 22nd, 2006, 02:35 AM	#2
Evan C. King Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 532	I use the fig rig. I really like it, no hassle, go with that. If you want to get higher, try a step ladder, or ladder. Since I assue you're using it with your a1u you should have no problems keeping it steady for a while.