Small Single Bar Jib arm for cameras weighing less than 6.5 lbs.
Our standard single bar crane. With the ability to boom a camera weighing up to 6.5lbs, the CobraCrane I can reach up to 8 feet above the ground (on a 5 foot Tripod) and can go as low as ground level, offering incredible performance at a very competitive price.
Built for modern single and three chip camcorders weighing up to 6.5lbs, the CobraCrane I is a single bar crane able to provide shots from an ant’s point of view up to 8 feet high. Sweeping vista shots of landscapes, panoramas and sporting events have never been easier, or more dramatic. Tripod and counter weights are not included.
CobraCrane I
Small Single Bar Jib arm for cameras weighing less than 6.5 lbs.
Availability
Model
MSRP: $299.00 ON SALE:
CobraCrane I
$284.00
Specifications:
Actual Length 5 feet
Length from Pivot 3 feet
Carry Weight 13 Lbs.
Carry Load up to 6.5 Lbs.
Whats Included: CobraCrane I Single Arm Crane
Tripod Quick Release Plate
Tripod Mounting Bracket and locking screw
Wrist weight for counter balance fine tuning
Camcorder Mounting Bracket
Weight Mounting Bracket
CobraCrane handle
Camera Tilt Cable and Pulley assembly
Installation Guide
Want to make your films come alive?
Add the dramatic moves of the CobraCrane I to your small single or three chip camera and catch shots from up to eight feet high, then get all the way down and shoot parallel to the ground only inches from the floor. Need to get an awesome panoramic opening for your film. Nothing compares to the sweeping vista shots obtainable with the CobraCrane I.
From the ground level the camera can be tilted up over 90 degrees, allowing you to obtain a great perspective shot. In particular shooting from the ground up gives you incredible perspective especially when shooting trees, or buildings or showing just how tall that basketball player really is. From over the top, the CobraCrane I offers a wonderful tilt down perspective capturing the feeling of being taller than everyone else, larger than life. The over the top shot is also ideal for cooking videos, food marketing videos, and variety of higher perspective shots. CobraCrane I also offers a framing mode where the subject stays framed while the camera is boomed up and down.
CobraCrane I can also work with our Extension Kit 1 offering an additional three foot addition to your five foot crane. When used in conjunction with the extension, CobraCrane I can reach up to 11 feet high, offering an incredible perspective. With the Extension kit you have both a 5 foot crane and an 8 foot crane available within minutes. The flexibility of the CobraCrane I and the extension kit will make this system one of the most popular tools in your tool box.
Combined with one of our dollies, the CobraCrane I offers the users a combination of swings, booms, tilts, rolls and dolly moves. Incredible shots are simple to create and master in minutes.
Quick Setup: CobraCranes set up in minutes - no additional tools required .
Ease of Use: With only minutes of practice, get those hard to get shots.
Flexible: Works with a wide variety of cameras and tripods
Proper tool for the job: Optional Extension kit, offers two lengths for a variety of shot requirements
Affordable: Most dramatic difference for the least amount of money
Reliable: Solid construction and built to last, CobraCranes are rock solid.
A Closer Look
CobraCrane camera cranes and jibs are built with performance in mind and for more than 12 years still follow a proven design that delivers professional results.
Perfect Balance
Adding the correct counter weights to a CobraCrane avoids the need for any additional "brake" hardware. Take your hand off the crane and it will remain where you left it. No floating or travel in any direction until it's redirected once again by the operator.
Built In Tilt Mechanism
Each CobraCrane comes with a Tilt Mechanism Design allowing the operator to tilt the camera to any angle.
Included Quick Release
All CobraCranes include a industry standard quick release plate that fits most Manfrotto 501/503/504 tripod heads allowing you to use your tripod for crane shots or camera/tripod only recording.
Remove two bolts and switch to your existing release plate.
Optional Panning Kit
Simple, inexpensive, lightweight Panning Kit provides you with the ability to pan your camera 180 degrees left or right. Motorized pan/tilts are also supported on all CobraCranes.
No Additional Bearings to Buy Designed with the total camera weight in mind, There is no need to buy additional expensive bearing kits for your CobraCrane. The CobraCrane I series support up to 6.5 Lbs. CobraCrane II series support up to 20 Lbs. and both will work with cameras as lite as 1 Lb.
Completeness
All CobraCranes are complete. whether you purchase a standalone CobraCrane or one of our popular Filmmaker Kits everything you need is included to match your CobraCrane purchase.
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