Bringing the BOOM! This is the tool that changed my Photoshoots!
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- čas přidán 23. 03. 2020
- Check out one of the major tools I use for my photoshoots!
Cambo Boom Arm:
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Mathews Rolling Stand - I went back and looked at the exact stand I ordered:
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i never seen anyone use the c-stand the way you do. It seem very dangerous, glad you found different equipment that you feel comfortable with.
This is super helpful! Thank you. My C-boom arm snapped and fell to the ground during a photoshoot and I was told about this. I found the arm was cumbersome and hard to maneuver since I am so short.
Hello James, I was curious so I checked... the combo arm was $665 when you posted this.. it's now $933. and the wheeled stand was $391 and now they're $499. Wow. Makes me wish I bought them when I first saw this video. Ha.
If you use the links in the description you can find it for $770 without the lead weights included. Regardless it's still worth it!
Hello" Black Friday sale"... the $770 one is down to $616! lol. @@QuantzPhoto
Thank you, you covered all the points I needed, great video.
Thanks, DT!
These videos are awesome! Keep em coming!
Micah Alexander thanks, Micah!
Fantastic review. Thank you so much for sharing this product and your experiences using it with us!
You are so welcome!
Thanks for your efforts... really appreciate both your work and providing these tutorial!!!! Cheers from down under!!!
Much appreciated!
Really enjoy your work! Thanks for sharing
Thanks David, that means a lot!
James, glad you are back. I follow you on the Gram and really enjoy your work and videos. My camera equipment has been getting dusty and watching this video got the juices flowing again. Thanks again for sharing.
Thank you, Lance. Keep em flowing and your kind words are much appreciated!
Just found your channel the other day…holy moly I didn’t realize how little I knew! Thanks for making these…your producing amazing photos! Your Navy shoot was sick!
Thanks David! Learning never ends...
@@QuantzPhoto I’ve worked as a editor/slow motion operator in sports TV for ESPN, FOX, NBC, ABC…etc…for the last 30 years…I love taking pics of my daughter playing softball and mix videos and pics together to produce videos for the girls Over the years. She just started her Senior year and is a returning All State center fielder and I’d LOVE to make some sort of bad ass photos for her HS team this year…I’m more of a poke and hope operator so your videos are gold!
Here’s on of my vids I did before going to Nationals a few years ago.
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Love this content!! Keep it coming!!!
Thanks for the feedback...working on it!!
Defintely on my list now that I saw them. Thank you!
Life-changers! Haha
I worked with those old heavy booms for a long time before giving up on it. Seeing these I might need to start investing more into my studio again!
I dread working with those booms!
Another cool, informative video. Thank you.
Thanks, Barrie!
One of the big advantage's of the parallelogram design is the fact that you only have to counterweight it to the end of the parallelogram. You don't have to counterweight it all the way to where the unit is mounted that gives you a lot less weight in the air and a lot easier to counterbalance with less sandbags or counterweights.
Every video I see I want to ask about this and I made it back and saw this. Glad I didn't ask!! BTW, Aquarium stone and small river rock works well in bags, but is a bit lighter. Steel shot can be found at larger sporting good stores that sell ammo and shooting supplies. In some states I guess it might easier to get. (it's expensive though to fill 20 pounds at a pop)
Thanks, Mike I appreciate the tips!
Another awesome video! Thanks James for all the great stuff!!!
ps. How in the world does anyone not like this stuff 🤣🤣🤣
Good question! 🤣
That steel shot you're looking for you can pick up from any dive shop. Or pick up raw steel shot from a local steel company for a fraction of the cost
I do own the small size Cambo Redwin I got mine at calumet at list 20 years ago!!! good enough for head shot. I need to get the longer version I think this is by far better then Manfrotto superboom!
Appreciated your review thank you.
You bet!
Great video. Based largely on your video, I just purchased the Cambo standard size and love it. Just used it once so far with a beauty dish. I saw in your comments the largest box you use is 3x4'. Are you able to raise the risers on the light stand using only one person with the boom extended/loaded? Thinking about a light stand that has the wind-up crank with gears. The only part of the Cambo that I think could possibly be improved is the hexagonal post where you mount your monolight. It's the size of a 5/8" baby pin, but doesn't have any indentations or recessed area/collar that an industry standard baby pin has that would prevent the light from sliding off should the set-screw come loose. Just wondering how you fasten your lights and get comfortable with it, especially if your box is directly overhead and pointing downward such that gravity is also pulling on pin downward (if I'm thinking about it right...or maybe the Cambo pin is in the horizontal position?). I'm a hobbyist and want to be extra safe as I'm starting to do HS athletes.
I have been looking for bulk shot for a while. My mistake is that I was looking for lead shot and I should have been looking for steel shot. Only realized when a Cambo shot bag developed a small break on a seam and some shot spilled out. In Australia, it costs about AUD3 per kg.
You can get lead weights from car tyre dealers. They use lead to balance tyres and usually just discard the lead when they change the tyre.
Great video James and looking at the standard 1200 from Cambo but noticed there is a Chimera Standard Light Boom that looks to be along the same mechanics. Did you consider Chimera?
Hey Mike, yeah that Chimera looks pretty similar!
Thanks for this. Just got the cambo version. It came with its own bags with the shot already in it and sealed in.
Two differences: the knobs. There isn’t a knob for fixing the position of the extension arm nor is there a knob for fixing the boom position.
Yeah I don't think they come with those anymore...
Did you look at the Chimera option similar to this but cheaper in cost?
James when you go on location , how do you transfer the larger cambo? I’m using a hard plastic case that’s made for snowboards.
I don't fly with it. When I'm driving I just break it down and put it in the car - no case.
Thanks for being so thorough. I hope you get a promo fee for endorsing.
You’re welcome. Ha an endorsement would be great! 🤷♂️😂
I built one of these years ago.
I learned to put weight disks on mine. They're a clean solution and you know how exactly how much weight you got on them bags.
Please do another video or time lapse showing how to assemble/ disassemble them. Time taken, weight, etc, how much room required for transport. But only if they sponsor you!!!!
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Thanks
Great vid, thanks. What car do you have for all that stuff? :)
How much time do you plan to set up the basic setup before each shoot?
Timo
I've got a Jeep and can surprisingly squeeze everything in - takes about an hour to setup everything.
Can we just focus on the fact that this thing is heavy??? LOL!!! I finally received my crane today and oh my! The crazy thing is, I photographed highschool sports today at 1pm and it arrived at 12noon.. LOL. So no i did not use it. No time to open, assemble and play before using. I need to just start my youtube page too. Thanks for being a great inspiration!
I'm assuming you're referring to the roller stand. The weight and build is really important once you get it setup. I had some lighter stands before and they always made me nervous about the potential of falling.
@@QuantzPhoto I’m referring to the crane. That thing is heavy!
@@QuantzPhoto OMG! Ok so when i sent this message i had not opened my package yet but i just opened it and the Crane is not heavy at all! What was heavy was the sand bags that came with it filled with sand! talk about thankful... Boy oh Boy! I love it. I did noticed that i can only put a small softbox on it though. I have my AD600 (Godox AD-H600B 600W Bowens Mount Flash Extension Head Protable Off-Camera Light Lamp for Godox Witstro AD600B AD600BM (AD-H600B)) on it started off with the 38 parabolic and it was a no go. so i switched it to my 25" softbox and it holds up perfect.. Thanks again for the inspiration. I truly appreciate it. I may even do a review on it. No one but yourself and maybe another did one. My IG: ILE_Photography.
@@MsSpokenvoice That's great! For larger modifiers you just have to adjust with more counterweight. I go as big as a 3'x4' profoto box and head.
Great video. Who is Bill? What happened to Ashley? Stay safe my friend.
Is there any additional attachments not in the final sequence of the video? Clamps, or handles that don't come with the two links in the description?
Don't think so
I would think any large reloading supply company would have steel shot. Weights for deep sea fishing might fit in those bags, also.
Hey James!
How do you fix this boom arm to the stand?
With a pin or receiver and what size?
Many thanks!
The roller stands have a receiver end on top and the boom has a "pin" type insert.
Awesome!!! Do you have an extra room? Wifey is going to put me out once this comes in... I told her you made me order it.
Hahahaha, please don't get ME in trouble! #BoomLife
Try putting cat litter in Glad storage bags to use as weight in those sandbags.
Question.. Does the extension of the boom , parallelogram area shorten or does the whole length shorten down or when set-up does it stay extended such as yours? How do you take it apart for travel? Also, does the compact boom rotate such as the longer one?
Hey Sly, the "parallelogram area" doesn't shorten but the other end on the other side of the stand mount does come off and that's how I break it down. Not sure about the compact boom...
How short does it make it on the 1201?
Hey James,
I have a studio space that’s 11 ft wide 26 ft long.. and 11ft high at its highest point. Would the regular size boom arm be too big for that space? I just ordered it and noticed it’s 9 ft long … not sure if the compact would be a better fit as I haven’t seen any in person.
You can always work the angles!
@@QuantzPhoto hey James - I got the regular size boom and absolutely love it!!! Thanks for this video - can’t imagine not having it now that I’ve used it a month or so.
Hello, it’s not the same in your link B&h? Where I can find Limlite brand ? Tks Raya
They’re the same. Limelite brand isn’t around anymore.
@@QuantzPhoto ok thank you.Raya
Nice work, great video, Check your local gun range for lead shot...
Thanks, Carl!
IN lieu of steel shot, steel chain can work. Just about as compact and can get rather heavy. Plus, chain can some times be cheaper than shot.
For steel shot try contacting a seller or rental company that deals with cine gear. Shot bags are very common in videography
Thanks for the tip, Lucy!
What's it like for travel? Do they come with cases? Love your work BTW
I only travel with them when I'm driving to a local location.
Quick question - what bag or case do you recommend to carry them with? I bought both long and short and am looking for a case or bag to carry them to and from my car to the location. Thanks.
You have probably sourced your shot since you made this video, but if not, I go to Gander or any of the "hunting" stores and buy 50lb bags of shotgun lead shot. It's surprising how small of a bag that is, but it works better than sand.
Hey Tim, I actually haven’t so thanks for the idea. I’ll check that out!
@@QuantzPhoto Where is your office/studio? Surprised we haven't crossed paths. Would love to connect. 90% of business is with DI programs...contracts with App State, Davidson, Elon, etc., but shoot for a ton of DI schools.
Those sandbags need to be on the longer leg of the C-Stand ideally but I can see why it would be constantly in your way when you go to the moving or action shots.
What made you go for purchasing these VS say renting for each job? They must take some transporting to each job and storing.
Where I come from we use the longer leg under the extension arm and bag the other two. I'm located in an area where there isn't an option for renting that type of gear plus they actually pack down pretty nicely. If you've never used one you're missing out!
@@QuantzPhoto I use C-stand on a regular basis but never the boom arms you showed, they look like a great bit of kit.
The reason I place the bags on the front legs is if the stand does go over they just slide off the shorter legs and the bags often ground so are not actually holding the stand as well as they could weight wise.
Enjoying the videos and like the presenting style. Thank you for sharing.
Stay safe.
@@QuantzPhoto Hi James, could you please tell me something about the transportation size? What is the minimum size of the RD-1201 for transportation in a car and how long takes it to assemble on the set? I haven't found information, pictures, or videos on google about this topic. Thank you in advance.
I thought you put a sandbag on the tallest leg of the c-stand
Not necessarily. I use the tallest leg under the arm and weigh down the others.
When you showed me the price I was like " wholy moly they're pricy and somehow that's way cheaper than I thought they would be"
Worth it!
on Ebay shot - Lowing Light Stainless Steel Shot Bag 25lb Ballast Bag, Steel Shot, Film, Video
Thanks, Steve!
@@QuantzPhoto I have 2 of the smaller arms, I use a 15lb kettle ball, I would think you could find weights at the sports areas you work in. Interestingly, I sold one of the arms this week to a professional, he uses kitty litter in a reusable shopping bag. Sort of like your sandbags. So lots of ways to do it if the shot does not work out.
Anyone that has bought the Cambo version: what do you work them without having a tightening knob??
I use a ratchet to get it where I need it to be.
@@QuantzPhoto not a bad hack, I'll try it out. Spoke to Cambo directly and they said to just balance it properly with the sand bags, but when I have a strobe floating on top of a $10 million athlete, I don't wanna put all my trust in a little balancing act
check a tool or hardware store like Harbor Freight for steel shot used as tumbling media. might not be round, but do you care?
Thanks but I believe for efficiency of space the round shot would be best.
You spent a lot of money on their booms and equipment and you advertised them for free. So contact them and I am sure they will send you the shot for your bags for free. Even make a video about it. Also you could be a sponsor or collaborate with their company,
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Go to a store that sells shot for shot guns, and buy the shot that you need.
Maybe not steal shot for the bag but just fill them with pennies.
haha i totally use the old school way it is super hard to move
Not to mention top heavy! Haha
@@QuantzPhoto SO TRUE
Thank you! I sent you a DM on Instagram inquiring about mentorships. I am sure its in your requested folder!