Varavon TiltJib Available for Pre-Order – Camera Jib with Pulley System Tiltable Head
Right now, to kick off the launch of the brand new Varavon TiltJib Video Jib Crane, Varavon is offering the TiltJib for only $299!
The TiltJib mounts on a tripod and the head of the jib is tiltable via a wire pulley system.
By using your tripod’s pan bar, you can tilt your camera’s angle on the head of the jib up or down.
You can also mount the TiltJib on a slider for sliding movement with jib style shots.
The TiltJib is pretty straight forward with only a few pieces included with the kit.
Varavon’s $299 TiltJib offer is only good through February 15th, 2013. If you’re looking to purchase the TiltJib at the discounted price, now might be the best time to pull the trigger.
TiltJib comes in four different lengths: T1, T2, T3, T4. There are also optional extension kits and arms for the TiltJib can be purchased separately. Accessories like wire sets, knobs & weight poles are also available on Varavon’s Website. (click here for a full product list)
NEW Varavon TiltJib Video Jib Crane T1, T2, T3, T4
For our example shots, I ended up using the equipment below with the fully built TiltJib, Camera + Lens and Weights.
Manfrotto 502A Fluid Head and MVT502AM Tripod System
Manfrotto 127 Basic Video Dolly
Sup Olivia,
is this an adjustable size jib? planning to purchase the 9ft. wondering if it can adjust downsize.
Alex
I’ve been searching for a tilting jib. Cool find!
@Alex The 9′ crane cannot be downsized to a smaller size. Any particular reason on why you want to get the 9 footer?
Thanks for interested in Varavon product.
It is possible to adjust the size of the TiltJib.
We have T1, T2,T3, and T4, they could change from one to each other, which is just need to use different wires. It is very easy, and you could find more informati on http://www.vifocam.com/crane-1/.
Please email us on varavon@naver.com if you have any other questions.
Thanks again
Interested about that tripod. How has it held up so far? Not a fan of the feet. Do the legs go any higher than what they were in the video?
@Steven The Manfrotto 502A fluid head and 502AM tripod i’m using in this video has its pros and cons. The legs are really sturdy, you can get the height specs in the link. The fluid head is very large and the ergonomics are tricky. I don’t like that the lock for tilting is on the right. I prefer it on the left with the pan bar to the right. But this is just my own preference. The 501AM tripod is really great for heavier payloads.
Olivia, thank you for sharing this information with us. I have been searching for a jib for a little while now. I am debating between a portable jib (Aviator, Trapezist, iFootage Carbon Crane) vs a more sturdy full size crane with tilt function (Cobra Crane). I understand a lighter jib would give you a lighter load when traveling. However, some of the fellow readers have relfected the lighter jibs tend to wooble or flex. Does this happen for you when use the Trapezist or the Varavon when paired with a Canon 7D with a heavier lens like a 70-200mm F2.8 when fully extended? As for a sturdier jib, are there any other bad points other than the sheer weight and size? Thank you!
@Garry I understand what other readers are speaking about. Lighter and more portable jibs and cranes can be a bit wobbly at times or flex under a heavy load. If you can live with the not-so-portable nature of a heavier, sturdier crane, I’d say get one. Especially if your shots seriously depend on it in respect to deadline constraints. A larger camera with a heavy lens does require a jib that can sustain the weight plus counter weights- as does your tripod and fluid head.