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Joby Action Jib Kit
http://joby.com
By Dale Mears

The Action Job kit is the best accessory
I've found for your action camera. It
allows you to achieve a range of shots
with your Contour, GoPro, Sony or any
other action camera with ease. A jib kit
is used to gain a wide range of shots
from crane shots, low and high vantage
shots, ability to track a subject, get
shots from above your subject and
many more.
The product itself is two bolt on attachments
that can clamp onto any diameter pole or
monopod. I personally use mine on my
monopod as its is then easy to fold up and
expand when I want to use it. This makes it an
ideal companion on the river or in he boot of
your car. Once set up on a monopod it takes
no longer than 60 seconds to have set up
making it easy to get out at a drop and quickly
get the shot you want.
The mount for the camera has a GoPro mount
and a screw on 1/4 inch attachment making it
suitable for any camera or device. The rubber
strip keeps it secure so there is no slip. The
handle is plastic and rotates so as you move
your arm the camera rotates so that it is always

pointing at your subject. This allows for drone
like shots, super smooth panning and great
angles you previously couldn't achieve.
The jib kit is supplied in a drawstring bag with
both pole attachments and a variety of bungee
cord to suit a range of pole length. If you don't
own a monopod I recommend you buy one
but Joby also sell the jib kit with a pole pack.
It's super easy to use once you get the hang of
it and weighing only 320 grams it's light to
carry and move around.

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