Balancing Tips
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1. 24.5' Jib
Weights required for balancing only Jib (without camera & Pan Tilt) is: 55Kg (121.5 lbs)
If the camera weight is 1kg, the jib is balanced with 55+5kg=60kg
If the camera weight is 2kg the jib is balanced with 55+10kg=65kg
2. 22.3' Jib
Weights required for balancing only Jib (without camera & Pan Tilt) is: 54Kg (119 lbs)
If the camera weight is 1kg, the jib is balanced with 54+4kg=58kg
If the camera weight is 2kg the jib is balanced with 54+8kg=62kg
3. 19' Jib
Weights required for balancing only Jib (without camera & Pan Tilt) is: 53Kg (116 lbs)
If the camera weight is 1kg, the jib is balanced with 53+3kg=56kg
If the camera weight is 2kg the jib is balanced with 53+6kg=59kg
4. 15.10' Jib
Weights required for balancing only Jib (without camera & Pan Tilt) is: 52 Kg (114 lbs)
If the camera weight is 1kg, the jib is balanced with 52+2kg=54kg
If the camera weight is 2kg the jib is balanced with 52+4kg=58kg
5. 12.8 ' Jib
Weights required for balancing only Jib (without camera & Pan Tilt) is: 51 Kg (112 lbs)
If the camera weight is 1kg, the jib is balanced with 51+1kg=52kg
If the camera weight is 2kg the jib is balanced with 51+2kg=53kg
For some interesting compound shots try:
Moving the pan & tilt control in the same direction as you move the rear of the jib. This keeps your
subject framed but changes the perspective of the camera.
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