Kessler Crane quite simply makes badass video accessories. Products like the Cineslider, K-Pod, K-flex, Pocket Dolly, Pocket Jib and others have made them an innovative leader in the industry. As with all things, you get what you pay for, but if excellent engineering and quality at a reasonable price sounds good to you, do yourself a favor and check out Kessler Crane.
KC-12/8 crane, V3 Mounting plate / base section, capatible with 16' Upgrade. 360 rotation,invertible camera platform, internal sleeve bearings, high grade 6061-T6 aluminum, precision made and held to +/- .005” tolerances.
Revolutionary tripod system designed to support camera cranes/jibs. The K-Pod™ was designed to be the best tripod system for your camera crane / jib, but it is also an excellent tripod to shoot from, when not using your crane.
The Kessler Pocket Jib™ is the ultimate compact, portable jib. Not only is this jib fully collapsable for easy transport, but you can also mount the Kessler Pocket Dolly™ to it, turning it into a virtual "all-in-one" production tool.
The Kessler Pocket Jib™ is the ultimate compact, portable jib. Not only is this jib fully collapsable for easy transport, but you can also mount the Kessler Pocket Dolly™ to it, turning it into a virtual "all-in-one" production tool.
The Philip Bloom Signature Series Pocket Dolly™ is a hybrid slider that combines the lightweight portable rail & carriage system of our standard Pocket Dolly™ with the adjustable arc diameter handle and drag control of our CineSlider™ and is smoother than other linear sliders due to our ball bearing wheel design.
The Philip Bloom Signature Series Pocket Dolly™ is a hybrid slider that combines the lightweight portable rail & carriage system of our standard Pocket Dolly™ with the adjustable arc diameter handle and drag control of our CineSlider™ and is smoother than other linear sliders due to our ball bearing wheel design.
The Stealth is a hybrid camera slider that combines the lightweight portable rail & carriage system of our standard Pocket Dolly™ with the drag control of our CineSlider™. Features include drag control, measuring tape, smooth rolling precision stainless steel ball bearing wheels and multiple mounting options.
The Stealth is a hybrid camera slider that combines the lightweight portable rail & carriage system of our standard Pocket Dolly™ with the drag control of our CineSlider™. Features include drag control, measuring tape, smooth rolling precision stainless steel ball bearing wheels and multiple mounting options.
The Stealth is a hybrid camera slider that combines the lightweight portable rail & carriage system of our standard Pocket Dolly™ with the drag control of our CineSlider™. Features include drag control, measuring tape, smooth rolling precision stainless steel ball bearing wheels and multiple mounting options.
V3 Mounting plate, 360 rotation, maximum stability and minimum wobble, constructed of high grade 6061-T6 aluminum, manual and automatic camera tilt control.
Want to get smooth, consistent, short-run dolly shots, without having to carry around a dolly system and track? The Pocket Dolly™ is the solution for those shots!
Hardshell case with custom waterjet cut foam insert will hold Revolution Pan/Tilt Head, ORACLE Controller, 3 elektraDRIVE motor pods, 2 elektraDRIVE mounts, battery pack, cables and small accessories.
The Kessler Shuttle Pod™ is a unique camera dolly system that can utilize your existing standard Kessler Crane (11.5" width) as the rail / track system for the dolly.
The Kessler Shuttle Pod™ is a unique camera dolly system that can utilize your existing standard Kessler Crane (11.5" width) as the rail / track system for the dolly.
The Kessler Shuttle Pod™ is a unique camera dolly system that can utilize your existing standard Kessler Crane (11.5" width) as the rail / track system for the dolly.
The 100 Series motor is the suggested normal use motor for the Pocket Dolly or very fast motor for the CineSlider. This motor has less torque than the 200 or 500 Series motors.
The 500 Series motor is the suggested Time Lapse (slow) motor for the CineSlider and would be the very slow Time Lapse motor for the Pocket Dolly and has the most torque of the 3 main motors.
The Kessler Shuttle Pod™ is a unique camera dolly system that can utilize your existing standard Kessler Crane (11.5" width) as the rail / track system for the dolly.
The Kwik Release System is a unique, patent pending mounting system featuring solid billet aluminum and stainless steel construction. With a one hand drop-in instant latching and push button drop-gate release, this mounting system is strong, secure, fast and easy to use.
The Shuttle Pod Outrigger Foot Kit is an adjustable foot support system that can be attached to the Shuttle Pod rail for our Kessler Crane when using as the rail system for your Shuttle Pod.
No longer struggle to see your LCD display or reach your zoom/focus controls while operating your crane. With the Kessler Rear Control Center, you can easily mount your display‡, as well as zoom/focus.
Kessler 100mm High Hat (includes knob for fluid heads with 3/8" threaded stud). NOTE: Optional M10 Knob. For fluid heads with metric M10 threaded stem/stud like Sachtler, Cartoni, etc.
Use the Ball Relocator to attach your 100mm ball to the end of your rig. The Relocator mounts to the camera basket using four wing bolts to allow leveling independent from the crane.
For the ultimate shot enthusiast, Kessler Crane® provides a 12 foot upgrade. Combine this extension kit with your 5 1/2 foot crane and the long tip or your 8 foot crane to convert your Kessler Crane® to its maximum height.
The ElektraDRIVE BASIC Controller is for use with the ElektraDRIVE motor configurations for the Pocket Dolly or CineSlider, when the advanced features of our ORACLE Controller are not needed.
The Kessler Studio Plate Upgrade attaches to the Hercules 2.0 head to give a secure quick release mount for heavier cameras, like the RED or 35mm adapter rigs. The Studio Plate Upgrade includes the quick release plate receiver attachment, long quick plate, & two long studio handles.
The Kwik Release System is a unique, patent pending mounting system featuring solid billet aluminum and stainless steel construction. With a one hand drop-in instant latching and push button drop-gate release, this mounting system is strong, secure, fast and easy to use.
The Kwik Release System is a unique, patent pending mounting system featuring solid billet aluminum and stainless steel construction. With a one hand drop-in instant latching and push button drop-gate release, this mounting system is strong, secure, fast and easy to use.
The Kwik Release System is a unique, patent pending mounting system featuring solid billet aluminum and stainless steel construction. With a one hand drop-in instant latching and push button drop-gate release, this mounting system is strong, secure, fast and easy to use.
Make your transportation easier with the newly redesigned Kessler Crane® Soft Case! This case is custom made for the Kessler Crane®. The new model has a rigid Masonite padded floor.
First, it is an adjustable custom made seat using the K-Pod™ as a dolly on our K-Flex Track. Secondly, give you a second, adjustable postion to mount a tripod head.
This case is custom made for the Kessler K-Pod™. The case has a rigid Masonite padded floor and the foam lined top and sides keep their soft shape and ensure the protection of your equipment.
If you have purchased our 8’ or 12’ crane model, using this tip will give you the 5.5 ft option. The short tip will give you a 3’ drop and equal lift for a total of six feet of camera travel.
The monitor is the lifeline to your image, and you can mount it anywhere with this video clamp. This fastener can attach to any round or square structure that is 1 ½” or less. The rubber-padded jaws keep your equipment scratch free. We recommend this for mounting your monitor to our cranes.
The K-Pod Low-Boy / Seat Mount Only is for use if you only need an extra mount, if you already have the K-Pod Seat or Ball Relocator. This is the Mount Only.
The K-Flex Case is the perfect way to transport your K-Flex Track to your shoots. The case has a rigid CORDURA® fabric wrapped shell, two side grab handles makes it easy to move one 50' roll of K-Flex Track.
Our new 7" Idler Arm Upgrade for our K-Pod™ Track Dolly Trucks allow for improved operation when using the trucks on track that is not perfectly straight or parallel.
Shuttle Pod Pedestal Feet are used to sit the Shuttle Pod on the ground when converting the Shuttle Pod to the winch system, or using as a low mount shooting platform.
Note: As of March 1, 2012 the new version (v2.0) of the Camera Control Module has been released. This update now allows for the control of your camera's exposure with the ORACLE, when your camera is set to Bulb Mode. All new orders will be shipped with v2.0
This package will still allow you to use the factory weight bar for fine tuning as well as provide extra surface area for other accessories such as zoom control or a monitor. Extremely useful for larger cameras.
Easily transport your KC-Lite camera crane with our new KC-Lite Soft Case for the KC-Lite 8.0 Camera Crane. Case will hold KC-Lite 8.0 crane, as well as KC-5.5 Short Tip upgrade.
Tool-less Package Not a glorified wing nut! Upgrade your crane and add time and convenience to your shoot. Eliminate the need for tools by using these hand knobs making setup and tear down more efficient.
Use this plate with the Kessler Kwik Release System for mounting Kessler sliders, the REVOLUTION Head, High Hats or even mount accessories like monitors, microphones, lights, etc. via the many 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 thread holes.
You can use the Kessler M-A Cheese Plate with the Kessler Multi-Angle Mount to attach various accessories, like monitor mounts, mics, lights, etc. You can even mount another Multi-Angle Mount for specialized camera configurations.
Keep those troublesome cables out of the way with the Kessler Wheel Skirts. The Wheel Skits are compatible with the Kessler Standard Caster Wheels only.
With our Quick Collar there is no need to keep track of an Allen wrench to be able to tighten or loosen your weight collar. Each Quick Collar has an indexable handle, for each adjustments.
When you want to rest the Kessler Crane® use this clamp mount with any standard lighting stand. In addition to protecting your crane from accidental motion, it also allows you to accomplish standard tripod shots using the steadied basket without tearing down the crane to access your base.
For those of you who are pushing the weight limits of the crane or just want to be equiped with premium accessories, the Ultra Duty Control Rod is for you. Replace your existing t-bar with this kit for optimal stability during operation of your crane especially under heavy weight load conditions. Ultra Duty Control Rod Upgrades - Short Tip CR Upgrade - Long Tip CR Upgrade - Base Section (includes coupler bar & 2 stainless thumb screws) - Mid Section (includes coupler bar & 2 stainless thumb screws).
Tool-less Package Not a glorified wing nut! Upgrade your crane and add time and convenience to your shoot. Eliminate the need for tools by using these hand knobs making setup and tear down more efficient. When tightened, the integrated threading system locates and centers the coupling bars and accurately pulls sections together for a more secure fit.
Use this plate with the Kessler Kwik Release System for cameras or even mount accessories like monitors, microphones, lights, etc. via the many 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 thread holes.
If you already have a KC 12/8 crane, you can use this 8ft Support Cable when your crane is configured for the 8 ft version. The cable support will give your crane greater support and stability.
For those of you who are pushing the weight limits of the crane or just want to be equiped with premium accessories, the Ultra Duty Control Rod is for you.