The main thing that puts me off jibs is the weight and size so much so that my £1200 jib lies dormant in my garden shed.
I was sent an Aviator to review recently and was very surprised by the size of the box it came in, not to mention the weight….
I am still reviewing the Aviator alongside a DSLR and a Sony HXR-NX30 camcorder so look back later this week for a full review, not to mention turning a garage into a permanent studio for both video and photography.
I’m over jibs. You’re right – they’re too heavy. Recently got myself a Phantom and a GoPro and getting great results. With lots of practice this is what is possible-
You can’t beat a decent jib though.
My MultiJib was the best £700 I ever spent, a great feature is that it has three workable lengths so you can use it in confined spaces and travel lighter if you need to.
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