The Illusive Crane - Pneumatic Version
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This crane elevates from 16" off the ground to 11' in the air*,
with full lift, tilt and pan control,
only smoother pans and more durable.
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Detail of tilt and pan cylinders
Control arm, minus weights
Air Tool Oil used as hydraulic
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Control arm
detail on tilt lifter
Control arm with weights
Camera Arm at floor level
detail of tilter
detail of panner

* When mounted on a five foot platform or tripod.