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ProAm USA Orion DVC210 Camera Crane (16')

BH #PRDVC21016 • MFR #DVC210-16
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ProAm USA Orion DVC210 Camera Crane (16')
Key Features
  • 16, 12, and 8' Modes
  • 13' Range in 16' Mode / 5' Range in 8'
  • Independent Camera Tilt
  • Toolless Assembly
Add cinematic camera movement from majestic sweeping shots to dramatic camera moves with the 16' Orion DVC210 Camera Crane from ProAm. The crane can be assembled in 8, 12, and 16' lengths without tools, so it is fast to build and break down. Supporting up to 8 lb, this crane is ideal for DSLR, mirrorless, and action cameras.
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ProAm USA Orion Overview

Add cinematic camera movement from majestic sweeping shots to dramatic camera moves with the 16' Orion DVC210 Camera Crane from ProAm. The crane can be assembled in 8, 12, and 16' lengths without tools, so it is fast to build and break down. Supporting up to 8 lb, this crane is ideal for DSLR, mirrorless, and action cameras.

Weighing only 12 lb in 8' mode, the crane sets up on your choice of tripod head and legs. While the head provides the tilt movement for the crane, the camera tilt can be controlled independently of the crane's movement by your operator, or it can be locked in position so it won't change as the crane moves up or down. The crane, panning base, two 4' extensions, and stabilizing cables are included, while the counterweights and a tripod/stand are not and must be sourced separately.

  • Lightweight and sturdy 6061 aircraft aluminum construction
  • Gains 5' from the tripod or support in 8' mode
  • Gains 13' from the tripod or support in 16' mode
  • Convertible design allows the 4' extensions to be added or removed
  • Quickly mounts on heavy-duty tripod legs using 3/8"-16 threads
  • Camera can tilt independent of the crane
  • Operate with one hand using auto-tilt mode; the camera stays level
  • Crane breaks down into 4' sections in seconds
  • Get shots from below or overhead
  • Crane supports up to 8 lb
  • Smooth effortless motions on three axes
  • CD monitor can be easily added to view live footage
  • DVC210 crane weighs only 12 lb
  • Single 4' extension weighs 5 lb
  • 1/4"-20 threaded camera screw
  • Weights can be added for counterbalance (not included); 35 lb required to counterbalance the crane without a camera in 16' mode
UPC: 608011869236

ProAm USA Orion Specs

Construction
Powder-Coated Aluminum
Payload Capacity
8 lb / 3.6 kg
Counterbalance System
Weights (Not Included)
Height Range
8' / 2.4 m Mode: 5' / 1.5 m
16' / 4.8 m Mode: 13' / 3.9 m
Pan Range
360°
Weight
8' / 2.4 m Mode: 12 lb / 5.4 kg
4' / 1.2 m Extension: 5 lb / 2.3 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
34 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
53.38 x 11.88 x 8.38"

ProAm USA Orion Reviews

Great Package Deal

By Jared
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-08-25

Easy to set up and has everything you need to get started.

You Get What You Pay For...

By Phillip
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2016-04-12

Ok, so I bought this product to try to save money on purchasing some higher-end jib models. It's simple to put together by yourself, although there are a lot of tiny parts you need to keep track of (knobs, screws, etc. I suggest you keep a zip-lock baggy handy). It's fairly easy to pick up and move slightly once assembled, but not recommended. However, the metal finish gets dinged up easily and some of the parts aren't high-quality. For instance, the tripod stand, when first taken out and set up, the head got stuck when fully extended and was almost impossible to retract it (was told this had been a common issue lately with the stand from customer support). With a little bit of jiggling and force, I was able to get it back in without breaking anything, *I think*. Secondly, the build has some flaws that can be prevented. The U-shaped bracket I received that you mount on the stand and that the jib arm is attached to, it was slightly bent, causing the angle of tilt to be extreme by the time you got to the end of the arm, and was too significant to let it slide. The stand would be level, but the further you got down the arm, the more canted the angle would be, causing your camera to shoot totally crooked. Placing some spacers on either side of the arm that goes through the u-shaped bracket would add stability and prevent the bracket from becoming bent. Also, the mounting head to the stand, it started becoming difficult to screw on the tripod stand and I noticed there were bits of plastic being stripped from somewhere in the plate mechanism, which I know isn't a good sign and did not allow me to screw the head on easily. Now, I sent these items causing issues back to ProAm (they paid for shipping, just make sure you find a long box if you need to send it back), customer support was fantastic and they did replace the parts, however now I'm facing the same issue of the angle being tilted by another part of the jib; the base plate where you mount the camera. I'm waiting to see what their fix is for this issue, but already I've had these few minor issues make me rethink my purchase decision. You may have better luck than me. I just don't want to keep messing with these minor flaws when I could throw the money elsewhere.

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