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TELESCOPIC CAMERA CRANES

FILMOTECHNIC F17 & F27 TELESCOPIC CAMERA CRANE RENTALS

Filmotechnic F27 Telescopic Camera Crane
Filmotechnic F17 Telescopic Camera Crane

F27 CRANE

F17 CRANE

F27 x REV

Unleash creative potential when pairing the F27 Telescopic with the REV Multi Platform Camera Vehicle. Silent Indoor / outdoor operation at speeds of up to 90km/hr while carrying a team of four on board.

Filmotechnic F27 Telescopic Camera Crane

F27  CRANES

The Filmotechnic F27 Telescopic Camera Crane has an ultra-lightweight Carbon Fiber Arm that weighs only 198lbs. Fully operational with base, the F27 weighs 560lbs including a remote head / camera package. The F27 has an incredible reach from 5ft to 27ft and features "Wall" Straight Line compensation. These cranes are easily shipped or broken down to fit into tight places such as elevators, boats, hallways, etc.

We have THREE F27 Cranes to serve productions around the world.

TELESCOPIC CAMERA CRANES

TELESCOPING

The Filmotechnic F27 crane's reach telescopes from 5' to 27' in a matter of seconds. 

Telescoping

COMPACT

Built to be mobile. The light and compact design allows for this crane to be packed and shipped around the world and to operate where others cannot - elevators, boats, hallways and more. 

LIGHTWEIGHT

The carbon fiber F27 crane arm weighs only 198lbs and the whole system weighs only 560lbs with a remote head and camera package. This lightweight crane is extremely versatile.

Lightweight

WALL COMPENSATION

Features "wall" straight line compensation. The F27 uses electronic arc compensation on the tilt and pan axis to maintain straight lines while moving - essentially replacing a dolly.

REMOTE HEAD OPTIONS

POWER REQUIREMENTS

  • F27 Telescopic Crane is powered by a 48V Battery (supplied by Filmotechnic Canada)

  • 110/240 AC option comes with the crane

SPECIFICATIONS

  • Extension 4’7″ – 26’10”

  • Max Lens Height – 24’7″

  • Max Payload – 60lbs

  • Base Weight – 308 lbs

  • Arm Weight – 198 lbs

  • Base Length – 48″

  • Base Width – 41″

  • Arm Back End – 5’8″

  • Base Column extension – 16″

  • Fits Regular Dolly Track

  • Mitchell Based Fulcrum

  • “Wall” Feature compensates the arc on Tilt and Pan axis

  • One Tech/Operator is required

“I recently had the opportunity to work with the FILMOTECHNIC F27 telescopic crane on “Clarice” for CBS. I was immediately impressed by its size and versatility. We carried it for the duration of our Season 1 Production Schedule and we took advantage of it whenever it was appropriate. It has a quick setup time and it can come apart quite easily so it can be transported into spots some heavier telescopic cranes are unable to go. A team of 8 was able to disassemble the arm from the base and bring it to a second story of a building and reassemble it in under 40 minutes. The arm also worked seamlessly with our gimbal, the RONIN 2 which we also carried full time on the show. I highly recommend the crane and I look forward to being able to use it again in the future."

Peter Sweeney
A Camera Operator
Season 1 “CLARICE” for CBS.

Clarice Season1

Introducing The F17 Crane

Telescoping

The Filmotechnic F17 crane's reach telescopes from 4'7" to 16'8"  in a matter of seconds. It can even be mounted to the nose of a dolly.

Lightweight

The carbon fiber F17 crane arm weighs only 150lbs. This lightweight crane is extremely versatile.

Compact

Built to be mobile. The light and compact design allows for this crane to be packed and shipped around the world and to operate where others cannot - elevators, boats, hallways and more. 

Wall Compensation

"Wall" straight line compensation uses electronic arc compensation on the tilt and pan axis to maintain straight lines while moving - essentially replacing a dolly.

  • Fits Regular Dolly Track

  • Mount to Nose of Dolly

  • Mitchell Based Fulcrum

  • “Wall” Feature compensates the arc on Tilt and Pan axis

  • Electronic Limits

  • Timelapse Feature (super slow speed at 1ft per minute)

  • Angle Read outs (real time)

  • One Tech/Operator is required

  • Extension 4’7″ – 16’8”

  • Max Payload – 60lbs

  • Base Weight – 200 lbs

  • Arm Weight – 150 lbs

  • Base Width With/Without Outriggers – 39″ / 31"

  • Base Length With/Without Outriggers – 39″ / 31"

  • Total Height (column in lowest position) – 66″

  • Arm Back End – 5’8″

  • Base Column extension – 16″

  • Fits Regular Dolly Track

  • Mitchell Based Fulcrum

  • “Wall” Feature compensates arc on Tilt and Pan axis

  • One Tech/Operator is required

  • Extension 4’7″ – 26’10”

  • Max Lens Height – 24’7″

  • Max Payload – 60lbs

  • Base Weight – 308 lbs

  • Arm Weight – 198 lbs

  • Base Length – 48″

  • Base Width – 41″

Meet The F27 Crane

Telescoping

The Filmotechnic F27 crane's reach telescopes from 5' to 27' in a matter of seconds. 

Lightweight

The carbon fiber F27 crane arm weighs only 198lbs and the whole system weighs only 560lbs with a remote head and camera package. This lightweight crane is extremely versatile.

Compact

Built to be mobile. The light and compact design allows for this crane to be packed and shipped around the world and to operate where others cannot - elevators, boats, hallways and more. 

Wall Compensation

"Wall" straight line compensation uses electronic arc compensation on the tilt and pan axis to maintain straight lines while moving - essentially replacing a dolly.

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