I decided to write this guide in response to another one here about the ProAm DVC200 model for $299.  I bought this jib a year ago (2006) and I have three main problems with it -

1. It requires you to remove your tripod head for mounting.  Since it takes a heavy tripod, and one that is expensive, I can't justify buying a set of legs just for the jib, yet it takes too much time to remove the head and mount the job, so I rarely use it.  I do mostly weddings and events and there just isn't time to be removing and replacing tripod heads.

2. The automatic camera tilting does not have any way for adjustments.  Different cameras are different lengths and will tilt at different angles. My cameras - Sony VX2100 and Sony FX-1 do not work well with the automatic tilt, requiring manual adjustment which is just about impossible to keep framed while tilting, although pans are OK.

3. I can find no way to lock the job in any single position.  It requires constant holding which does not make for steady shots and ties up an operator.

I am going to sell this jib and buy a Kessler jib which I have heard does not have any of these problems.

- Hank Castello
WeddingVideoDoneRight dot com

Added 3/2008:  Pro-Am has addressed these concerns and I now happily use the Pro-Am 200-250 camera jib on most weddings and events.  I've just written a new review to be posted here and we're working on a video review to be posted at WeddingVideoDoneRight dot com