Chris Ballinger
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2019
I overall like the the jib. Just at 4 feet you don’t have a long range of movement.
Wade S.
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2014
Just arrived yesterday. It is basically assembled right out of the box. It is SOLID metal construction... No plastic any where. Can't believe I only paid 175.00 for this great piece of equipment. I think ProAM should throw in a carry bag to keep it protected.... but other that that... I can't conceive of a complaint regarding this nifty piece of machinery. I know it will add TREMENDOUS production value to my wedding video documentaries I produce here in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. I'll test it out and post some videos for you to look at.Thanks Pro AM! Thanks, Amazon for providing this afffordable, beautiful piece of production equipment!WADE / Abracadabra Wedding Videos/Albuquerque, New Mexico
EddiePug
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2014
What an absolute piece of junk. I wouldn't give this thing one star if it was possible. I bought this based on so many good reviews. When you buy something you expect it to work, and not have to fix, modify, tighten, and bend it to the the way it's supposed to originally be. No matter what you do with this thing it wobbles back and forth, and the the motion up and down is jerky unless used to with extremely light touch. I balanced it with an equal amount of weight, and it still shakes in every direction. I cannot believe this product is released to the public. Don't tell me that you get what you pay for, either. I paid for a product that is supposed to work like it claims. I can't believe these good reviews; don't believe them. I've used high-end jibs and I would take a home-made one over this. I'm sending it back and saving and buying a real jib.
J. R. Clark
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2013
This 4' crane is a great inexpensive starting point that adds professionalism to your production and gives you a wider array of dynamic and smooth, sweeping shots. It's 4' from the pivot to the camera head and is great for indoor or outdoor shots.The Camera mounting bracket is perfect for wider DSLR's or cinema cameras, or even your small handheld P&S. I have a rail system mounted on mine with a matte box which adds to the look and functionality of the rig.The top arm is a little flimsy and has a bit of a wiggle problem from side-to-side, but doesn't seem to affect much of anything. It's not a wear-part so I'm not worried about it.The wing nuts makes for easy dis-assembly and maintenance. There's enough clearance for cabling on the arm, which is great for the optional video monitor I purchased for it.Lastly, I wish this had a horizontal control arm, that I was disappointed it did not come with. I'll fabricate something later if I need to, but it works just fine for now. 5/5, for the price and quality.
Joseph Reddy
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2013
It is pretty smooth and long enough for some cool shots and for a great price. But why only 4 stars Joe? Because the L shaped bracket at the end is not level, it isn't a perfect 90 degrees. I guess I am going to have to figure out a way to bend it or something. I see that another reviewer mentioned that same thing.
Benjamin
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2012
The ProAm DVC50 Jib seemed perfect for myself, an amateur filmmaker. I have been making films for the past five years and have been resorting to a fig rig for all of my stable shots. However, I just wasn't getting the smooth, cinematic feel that I wanted. After searching the web for cheep jibs and not finding anything rated above three stars, I finally stumbled upon this Jib. I ordered the ProAm DVC50 two days ago, and with amazon prime shipping, I received it today. I immediately took it out of the bag and set it up with the stand which I had bought with it. The jib itself requires about 7.5 pounds of counterweight to balance out without a camera, however, when I added my camera, the counterbalance weight increased to ten pounds. The first thing I noticed when trying out the jib was it's amazingly smooth flow. With the proper balance, the jib performed without a hitch right out of the box. The rig was quiet, efficient, and relatively light yet sturdy. The only flaw that I could detect was that the bolt used for securing the counter weights (dumbbell weights) was a little small. However, the tightening bolt that came with the rig was able to tighten enough so as to secure the weights in place without rattling. After I set the rig up, I went outside and took some practice video and was delighted by the ease of use and performance of the jib. The footage, even for a first time jib user was phenomenal, I could not have asked for better.I WOULD RECOMMEND BUYING THIS JIB FROM AMAZON, IT IS CHEEPER AND THE SHIPPING IS ALOT FASTER!!!