We needed shots that reach the ground from 8 feet. The SteadiCam couldn't capture high and low mode images with the same setting, the vertical sliders weren't stable enough, and handheld shooting wasn't stable enough. Obviously he needs an operator crane, but our crane started at 15 feet. He couldn't fit into the small spaces. A lot of the smaller cranes couldn't handle the 10-18 pound camera rig we had. meet our needs. With liquid (not shown in the photo) the faucet barely met our needs. It supports the weight and has a smooth ride. It takes practice to operate any size crane, but this device gets the job done. It will be used on the set of our new series. He must be right. Very well built, portable, easy to set up. Also, it can be mounted on a SteadiCam for a moving crane. Just like the tango. I added a hanging mount for better balance and control. Yes. We recommend.