I have enough cash to afford a Jib or a crane from Hague Cameragrip (Kessler is way out of budget due to delivery)

Can anyone summarise the benefit of one over the other as they seem almost like the same tool, i know there not but if jib movements can be obtained by the crane then the cash save is worth it where as if the jib can kind of get away as being a crane then that's a wise investment.

Any help greatly appreciated.

http://www.cameragrip.co.uk/acatalog/Jibs.html

Depends on what cameras and crane rig you are using. If you are using a EX1 or the like then you will experience a lot of 'bounce' when the crane is at its full extent (5 metres I think).

Using the crane/jib is fine with the arm at 3 metres or so.

Do not bother with the Hague under slung power head unit - its terrible. No, I'm serious, it's terrible.

I'm using the Panasonic AF101 and the GH2, I guess from what I have read that the Jib gives me a few more moves, such as the Pivot as well as crane style shots but they don't usually go anywhere near the height that a crane can give you, quite good with dynamic interviews too, add a dolly and track and a lot is achievable.

I'm still stuck I what to sink my cash into first though, Jib or Crane??

Go DSLR-Devices - great piece of kit for a low budget.
I'm not anything to do with them; just a fan.

http://www.dslr-devices.com

Thanks for the recommendation Mike, I'm in the market for a budget jib also. Looks like they'll be bringing out a slider soon too.

Looks like a handy tool but I don't think it would handle the AF100 fully loaded. I went for the Hague K14 Pro Jib which can support upto 14 kilos. With all the AF and a 70-200 lens, rail support, microphone etc I'm looking at around 6 Kilos which is the heaviest I should ever be unless I purchase a remote head later down the line.

Would recommend this Job to anyone, very smooth a no wobble even at the 400mm without IS!