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CobraCrane Certified Tripod w/2-Way Fluid Head
- Price: $315.00
- Free Shipping (USA)
- In Stock
- B&H # COCCT
- Mfr# 5591
Product Highlights
- For CobraCrane I/BackPacker/FotoCranes
- Die-cast Alloy Head
- 3-way Action
- Dual Pan & Tilt Handles
- Bubble Level
- Quick Release Plate
The CobraCrane Certified Tripod w/2-Way Fluid Head has been designed for CobraCrane I, BackPacker and FotoCrane UltraLite and Xtreme from CobraCrane. Providing a sturdy foundation to your most elaborate crane shots, this heavy-duty 2-way fluid head and 2-stage tripod combo is the perfect complement to CobraCrane's rugged and affordable jib kits. While you raise and lower the camera, you can pan in a full circle or tilt up and down 90°, confident that the base will remain firm. And when you're done jibbing, you'll still have a solid, dependable tripod for shots needing a little less flair.
For use only with CobraCrane I, BackPacker and FotoCrane UltraLite and Xtreme. This product is not compatible with CobraCrane I with extension, CobraCrane II, CobraCrane II with extension, CobraCrane I PLUS, CobraCrane II PLUS, CobraCrane I HD, or CobraCrane II HD.
| Head | |
|---|---|
| Load Capacity | 30 lb (13.6 kg) |
| Diameter/Thread | 3/8"-16 female (with 1/4"-20 adapter) |
| Quick Release/Wedge Plate | Yes |
| Balance Plate | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Tilt Drag | Fixed |
| Tilt Range | -90/+90° |
| Tilt Lock | Yes |
| Spring Loaded Counter Balance | Fixed |
| Pan Range | 360° |
| Pan Lock | Yes |
| Leveling Bubble/Illuminated | Yes / No |
| Temperature Range | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Legs | |
|---|---|
| Material | Aluminum |
| Maximum Height | 70" (178 cm) |
| Minimum Height | 33" (84 cm) |
| Folded Length | 37" (94 cm) |
| Leg Stages/Sections | 2/3 |
| Leg Lock Type | Twist |
| Independent Leg Spread | No |
| Weight | 8.5 lb (3.9 kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 7 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
57%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (5)
- Highly compatible (4)
- Professional quality (4)
- Improves performance (3)
Cons
- Poor design (3)
Best Uses
- In the studio (6)
- Complex projects (5)
- Home movies (4)
- Independent films (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (7)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 7 customers
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Displaying reviews 1-7
Pros
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
- Poor Design
- Too Many Loose Parts
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Home Movies
- In The Studio
Comments about CobraCrane Certified Tripod w/2-Way Fluid Head:
As soon as I received this tripod, I threw my CobraCrane jib on it and took it for a test drive. It is a nice tripod, and very big, but I had a few issues with maneuvering various adjustment nobs to allow/disallow movements (when the crane was attached, many of the nobs couldn't turn all the way and allow me to secure the tripod head, requiring me to set up the nobs prior to attaching the jib). Another problem was when I places my pocket dolly on the tripod legs; everytime I hit a bump, even just delicately against a small bump, the fastener on the tripod leg (whichever was faced forward at the time of use) would give out and the leg would collapse a few inches. It was frustrating, but honestly worth the investment if you are careful to watch for the small things that it does like that and you prepare for them in the future.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Poor Design
- Poor Performance
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about CobraCrane Certified Tripod w/2-Way Fluid Head:
I used this tripods chiefly for video work, though one has recently been pressed into service to support a CobraCrane crane.
If you do not double check and double tighten the friction locks, you are apt to find the tripod leaning and in danger of tipping over.
The fluid head has a small "hitch" where when you start a pan, there's no resistance and then the resistance sets in. I have tried innumerable tightenings and loosenings and have not been able to correct the problem.
Despite the level bubble being clearly centered, shots still appear to be about 1 degree off.
I have two of these and both have the same problems, so I don't think it is a individual tripod's defect.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Home Movies
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about CobraCrane Certified Tripod w/2-Way Fluid Head:
Great to use with my Camera Crane!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Poor Design
- Poor Performance
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- In The Studio
Comments about CobraCrane Certified Tripod w/2-Way Fluid Head:
I use this product with the cobra crane HD II for high, overhead shots that look streight down. Upon receiving the tripod, the legs seemed sturdy enough for the job, but the screw-on junction between the fluid head and legs, is less sturdy. Even with light cameras on the crane, it is very easy to loosen the head from the legs of the tripod when the friction lock is in use. With any degree of loosening, there is a shifting of the head on the legs which is bothersome for sturdy locked-down shots. We are contemplating using loc-tight to help with the head coming loose.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Spike feet
Cons
- Knobs not solid
- Not fluid without Crane
- Overpriced
Best Uses
- Video hobbist
Comments about CobraCrane Certified Tripod w/2-Way Fluid Head:
The tripod is decent. The main advantage is that it can handle the extra weight of the crane. It did not out perform $100 dollar tripods as far as being fluid. (Provista's cheap $100 tripods can compete with it as far as being fluid but not with weight requirements.) It has some nice features like the retractable spike feet, and its ability to be raised to a decent height.
Negatives:
*Pans are not as smooth without the crane attached.
*The tripod head slightly leans to the side when gear is mounted. (5lb camera, 13lb of weights, monitor, and camera remote.)
*Does not come with a tripod bag. Even $100 tripods have one.
*Over priced
*After locking the pan knob, if you forget, with a small amount of pressure to tripod head it will pan still.
*Some knobs can be rotated to the opposite side but can still be awkward to use when the crane is attached.
I bought the tripod for event videography, and internet videos. If you are willing to add a little more money and/or buy the tripod and head seperate you can get a better tripod. Not a professional one but a better one.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Home Movies
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about CobraCrane Certified Tripod w/2-Way Fluid Head:
I use this for video production with the cobra crane I bought
very heavy duty
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about CobraCrane Certified Tripod w/2-Way Fluid Head:
Sturdy, smooth, easy to use.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Displaying reviews 1-7
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 7 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
57%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (5)
- Highly compatible (4)
- Professional quality (4)
- Improves performance (3)
Cons
- Poor design (3)
Best Uses
- In the studio (6)
- Complex projects (5)
- Home movies (4)
- Independent films (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (7)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 7 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-7
Pros
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
- Poor Design
- Too Many Loose Parts
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Home Movies
- In The Studio
Comments about CobraCrane Certified Tripod w/2-Way Fluid Head:
As soon as I received this tripod, I threw my CobraCrane jib on it and took it for a test drive. It is a nice tripod, and very big, but I had a few issues with maneuvering various adjustment nobs to allow/disallow movements (when the crane was attached, many of the nobs couldn't turn all the way and allow me to secure the tripod head, requiring me to set up the nobs prior to attaching the jib). Another problem was when I places my pocket dolly on the tripod legs; everytime I hit a bump, even just delicately against a small bump, the fastener on the tripod leg (whichever was faced forward at the time of use) would give out and the leg would collapse a few inches. It was frustrating, but honestly worth the investment if you are careful to watch for the small things that it does like that and you prepare for them in the future.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Poor Design
- Poor Performance
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about CobraCrane Certified Tripod w/2-Way Fluid Head:
I used this tripods chiefly for video work, though one has recently been pressed into service to support a CobraCrane crane.
If you do not double check and double tighten the friction locks, you are apt to find the tripod leaning and in danger of tipping over.
The fluid head has a small "hitch" where when you start a pan, there's no resistance and then the resistance sets in. I have tried innumerable tightenings and loosenings and have not been able to correct the problem.
Despite the level bubble being clearly centered, shots still appear to be about 1 degree off.
I have two of these and both have the same problems, so I don't think it is a individual tripod's defect.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Home Movies
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about CobraCrane Certified Tripod w/2-Way Fluid Head:
Great to use with my Camera Crane!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Poor Design
- Poor Performance
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- In The Studio
Comments about CobraCrane Certified Tripod w/2-Way Fluid Head:
I use this product with the cobra crane HD II for high, overhead shots that look streight down. Upon receiving the tripod, the legs seemed sturdy enough for the job, but the screw-on junction between the fluid head and legs, is less sturdy. Even with light cameras on the crane, it is very easy to loosen the head from the legs of the tripod when the friction lock is in use. With any degree of loosening, there is a shifting of the head on the legs which is bothersome for sturdy locked-down shots. We are contemplating using loc-tight to help with the head coming loose.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Spike feet
Cons
- Knobs not solid
- Not fluid without Crane
- Overpriced
Best Uses
- Video hobbist
Comments about CobraCrane Certified Tripod w/2-Way Fluid Head:
The tripod is decent. The main advantage is that it can handle the extra weight of the crane. It did not out perform $100 dollar tripods as far as being fluid. (Provista's cheap $100 tripods can compete with it as far as being fluid but not with weight requirements.) It has some nice features like the retractable spike feet, and its ability to be raised to a decent height.
Negatives:
*Pans are not as smooth without the crane attached.
*The tripod head slightly leans to the side when gear is mounted. (5lb camera, 13lb of weights, monitor, and camera remote.)
*Does not come with a tripod bag. Even $100 tripods have one.
*Over priced
*After locking the pan knob, if you forget, with a small amount of pressure to tripod head it will pan still.
*Some knobs can be rotated to the opposite side but can still be awkward to use when the crane is attached.
I bought the tripod for event videography, and internet videos. If you are willing to add a little more money and/or buy the tripod and head seperate you can get a better tripod. Not a professional one but a better one.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Home Movies
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about CobraCrane Certified Tripod w/2-Way Fluid Head:
I use this for video production with the cobra crane I bought
very heavy duty
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about CobraCrane Certified Tripod w/2-Way Fluid Head:
Sturdy, smooth, easy to use.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Displaying reviews 1-7
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