The motorized head cost me aprox 2'200 $ ( it's a cameraturret PT20 ) with shipping and taxes , the tripod ( Cartoni ) - 700 $ and the rest of materials aprox 700 $ .

Hope this help you decide what you what to build :) !

I will post soon another video with the creane on a music concert .

Hi Sergiu, that is one nice looking crane. I have a few questions that I hope u can help me with :)

1. How are the bearings done for the pivot point? Are they fitted onto the bracket?
2. I noticed a rotating interface between the tripod and the braket that holds the crane itself. Did u machine that with some kinda bearings below as well?

I m having headaces with the bearings now.. dun know how to complete that part of the design.. hopw u can give me some photos if possible. Thanks!

Link updated and working again.

What can you tell me about the performance of the head? would you be comfortable using that is a profesional envirment.
I have been lokking at the Jimmy jib lite, but I don't have that kind of cash. I need that over the crowd concert shot.

The head perform very well. No problems until now. You need to practice a little bit to become comfortable with the joystick. I usually operate this crane alone and using in professional environment ( tv and film work, events and stage concerts ).

how much camera can that thing hold?

about 10-11 kg