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Video Cranes and Jibs

 

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In the past those special shots that really made the movie were only done with large, heavy, expensive dolly and crane systems with teams of people to operate them. Now you can make the same moves, provide the same dramatic shots and for a mere fraction of the cost. Cobra Crane provides you with the freedom to radically express yourself, without blowing your whole budget.

Rugged, Durable and Reliable; providing years of worry free service. With no electronic parts to break and no heavy batteries to lug around Cobra Crane allows you to get shots that no one else can obtain. Cobra Cranes allow you to get shots from ground level to up to 12 feet in the air.

Lightweight and easy to carry. As a matter of fact the whole kit can fit in an optional padded carry bag. They are also very easy and quick to setup. The whole kit can be removed and set up by one person in under 5 minutes, allowing you to get the most dramatic inspiring shots without having to spend hours setting up your equipment.

With Cobra Crane you have the freedom to concentrate on the creative aspect of movie making. Leave the long setup times, heavy lugging and expensive crews to your competitors.

Touch controls for remote zoom and focus, Cobra Cranes can easily be operated by just one person, yet provide the dramatic, sweeping camera shots formerly required by a team of professionals. Your customers will be amazed at the steady, dramatic shots you can get at the costs that only you can provide.

Cobra Cranes are flexible. They can work with cameras ranging from small, single chip camcorders all the way up to shoulder mount Beta, Digibeta and HD camcorders. Cobra Cranes are in use worldwide with a wide variety of cameras. They mount directly to your existing heavy duty tripod in minutes for steady, professional looking jib moves.

Cobra Crane Functionality

Cobra Cranes have three inherent functions. They can elevate your camera from the ground up to the maximum height of your crane tripod combinations. Cobra Cranes can smoothly swing the camera from the pan function of your tripod’s fluid head and they can tilt the camera from any position within their swing or height arc. By taking advantage of any combination of those moves Cobra Cranes can significantly enhance the quality of your work, and exponentially raise the value of your presentation, thus creating greater earning potential. You will be able to create sweeping, captivating Hollywood moves without breaking the bank. When you check out our videos you will instantly see the benefits of having a Cobra Crane.

Booming
The most basic move of the Cobra Crane is the elevate. Elevation height is a function of the Cobra Crane’s over pivot length + the height of your fluid head when your tripod is at full extension.

Total height = over pivot length + Tripod maximum height

Swinging
Swinging the Cobra Crane offers sweeping panoramic shots. Perfect sweeps of landscape, wide shots, mountain ranges, stage shots and a wide variety of other epic shots, limited only by your imagination. 360 degrees of swing allow you 100% total flexibility. Shots from the sidelines of the ball field, from the back of the concert hall, and from a variety of other placements can yield amazing sweeps and panoramic moves that can significantly enhance your productions.

Tilting
When tilting, your crane takes on a third new dimension. From over the top looking down at sporting events, worship services, or marketing videos tilting offers a beautiful opportunity to enrich your video presentations. When the crane is boomed low and tilted up the shot can provide a super smooth perception shot making the subject look very, very tall.

Maintain framing
As an added feature the Cobra Crane can continuously keep the subject in frame while booming up and down.

Safety:
Cobra Crane camera cranes have been in use for more than 20 years with Zero safety issues.

Ease of Use:
Cobra Crane camera cranes are simple to use.  With only minutes of practice, those hard to get shots are now available to you.

Simplicity:
Cobra Crane camera cranes are adjustable and are built to work without tools, and very little effort.

Quick Setup:
Cobra Cranes camera jibs set up in minutes.  They conveniently slide onto your existing tripod.  Universal mounting is included which allows you to plug onto almost any slide or hex plate.

Lightweight:
Carrying a Cobra Crane is easy.  Aside from the weights, they are built from lightweight aluminum and do not require a staff to carry.  An optional padded carry bag is available for both the Cobra Crane I and the Cobra Crane II.

Flexible:
Cobra Crane camera cranes have extensions, allowing you to have both a smaller crane and longer crane that extends 3 feet when needed.  Extensions attach and detach in the field within minutes, giving you the flexibility to meet whatever your shoot requires.  Cobra Cranes camera jibs work with a wide variety of cameras and tripods allowing you to preserve the investment you have in your current equipment.

Affordable:
All the best equipment in the world won’t help if you can’t afford it. Cobra Crane video cranes are truly affordable and provide the most efficient return on your production equipment dollar.

Dependable:
Cobra Cranes camera jibs are built to last and they do.  They are rugged and can stand up to the kind of abuse you would expect from a Cobra Crane product.

Effective:
Cobra Crane camera cranes allow you to get the million dollar shot without spending the million dollars!

Swing, Tilt, Raise and Lower.  Do it better with Cobra Crane!

Cobra Crane Video Cranes:
Cobra Crane Backpacker
Single Bar Portable Jib Arm for cameras less than 6.5 lbs.
Breaks down to only 42" for easy transport.
Actual Length 5 feet - Length from Pivot 3 feet - Carry Weight 13 lbs.
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CobraCrane Backpacker
Cobra Crane Backpacker
 

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Cobra Crane I
Small Single Bar Jib arm for cameras weighing less than 6.5 lbs.
Actual Length 5 feet - Length from Pivot 3 feet - Carry Weight 13 lbs.
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CobraCrane I
Cobra Crane I

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Cobra Crane I w/Ext. Kit I
Small Single Bar Jib arm for cameras weighing less than 6.5 lbs.
Actual Length 8 feet - Length from Pivot 6 feet - Carry Weight 19 lbs.
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CobraCrane I w/Ext. Kit I
Cobra Crane I w/Ext. Kit I
 

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Cobra Crane I Plus
Heavy Duty 10’ Single Bar Jib arm for cameras weighing less than 6.5 lbs.
Actual Length 10 feet - Length from Pivot 7 feet - Carry Weight 15lbs.
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CobraCrane I Plus
Cobra Crane I Plus
 

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Cobra Crane II
Heavy Duty Dual Bar Jib arm for cameras weighing less than 20 lbs.
Actual Length 5 feet - Length from Pivot 3 feet - Carry Weight 24 lbs
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CobraCrane II
Cobra Crane II
 

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Cobra Crane II w/Ext. Kit II
Heavy Duty Dual Bar Jib arm for cameras weighing less than 20 lbs.
Actual Length 8 feet - Length from Pivot 6 feet - Carry Weight 33 lbs.
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CobraCrane II w/Ext. Kit II
Cobra Crane II w/Ext. Kit II
 

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Cobra Crane II Plus
Heavy Duty Dual Bar Jib arm for cameras weighing less than 20 lbs.
Actual Length 10 feet - Length from Pivot 7 feet - Carry Weight 32 lbs.
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CobraCrane II Plus
Cobra Crane II Plus
 

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Cobra Crane Padded Bag
For Cobra Crane I and II, Track and Dolly and Ext. Kit I and II Only
Actual Length 5 feet 9 in. - Empty Carry Weight 6 lbs.
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CobraCrane Padded Bag
Cobra Crane Padded Bag
 

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Cobra Crane Ext. Kit I
Extend your Cobra Crane I by 3ft.
Actual Length 3 feet, Length from Pivot 3 feet, Carry Weight 7 lbs.
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CobraCrane Ext. Kit I
Cobra Crane Ext. Kit I
 

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Cobra Crane Ext. Kit II
Extend your Cobra Crane II by 3ft.
Actual Length 3 feet, Length from Pivot 3 feet, Carry Weight 14 lbs.
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CobraCrane Ext. Kit II
Cobra Crane Ext. Kit II
 

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Mamba Crane - Handheld Portable Jib
Extends form 38 inches to 6 feet. Includes sliding adjustable lock.
Mamba Crane Carry Weight: 3 lbs.
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MambaCrane
Mamba Crane
 

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CobraCraneUSA caries a full List of camera accessories for your Cobra Crane or Steady Tracker:

  • Camera Cranes
  • Camcorder Cranes
  • Camera Booms
  • Camera Jibs
  • Video Cranes
  • Video Jibs
  • Camera Stabilizer
  • Camcorder Stabilizer
  • Camera Support
  • Steady Cam
  • Video Camera Support
  • Video Camera Stabilizer
  • Camera Lens Controllers
  • Mini LCD's
  • LCD Mounting Hardware
  • Camera Tripods
  • Camera Dollies with Track
  • Camera dolly
  • Camera track
  • Tripod video dolly
  • Track dolly
  • Camera tripods
  • Manfrotto Camera Dolly
  • Manfrotto Video Camera Tripods
  • Camera dolly track
  • Wide screen 7" Mini LCD Portable Monitors

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