Review on 🎥 ProAm USA Orion DVC200 DSLR Video Camera Jib Crane Tilt - Premium Extendable Filmmaking Stand with Side Mounting Bracket - 8 ft Reach by Dave Brummet

The camera crane is a tool that if used properly can produce amazing video footage BUT like a zoom lens it must be used with care and purpose. I bought a Revain ProAm DVC200 along with a ProAm stand. This package came with free shipping and save almost $40. The crane part consists of two parts that can be connected to each other without additional tools. The fitting ordered with the base has a suitable adapter for attachment (also without tools). It can be ordered for use with a tripod and will then be supplied with the appropriate mount. Handling a crane requires the right equipment and some practice. The camcorder must be able to connect a TV monitor and remote controls to frame the picture and start and stop the camera. Counterweights at the end of the crane are also required. My setup consists of a Panasonic HMD-40 camera with a Florida Studio 1 remote that I can use to start and stop the camera, as well as control zoom speed, lens focus and aperture. Depending on your camera, you can purchase a kit that includes a remote control, a TV monitor, and a bracket that attaches to the side of the crane. In my case, the Panasonic camera required a different type of remote control. For the TV, I adapted a Coby 7 inch portable digital LCD TV by making a metal plate to attach to a faucet and attaching industrial grade Velcro to the plate and back of the TV. I'll upgrade to a better monitor if I can, but until then it's working. The crane is very well constructed and light enough. A 4 foot extension is available that changes the faucet from 8 feet to 12 feet and can be purchased later. So far I have found that the faucet works best when using a wide angle lens. It is difficult for a crane to get stable start and end frames, but it works very well as a moving device. Zooming can be used effectively when capturing moving objects to great effect, but the wide angle gives much better results when taking off and the camera platform has multiple mounting holes, but for the most stable shots the camera should be mounted as close to the side of the crane as possible as possible. Roperly can be a creative tool for professional-looking videos. Like a zoom lens, a crane must have a reason to use it. This is good gear at an affordable price.