Camera Panning Unit
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16×32 StabilEyes VR Image Stabilized Binocular $799.95 Nikon’s StabilEyes binocular provides the kind of stabilization needed for such high magnification. In benign conditions with 7 or 8x binoculars, it is relatively easy to get a large, steady image up close and personal. But as magnification increases, this becomes a more difficult task. Eventually the smaller field of view and more pronounced shake of a large optic can render big binoculars a very… |
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Bescor MP101 Video Motorized Pan Head $128.95 Unit features choice of either Auto Pan Mode or Remote Control. The Auto Pan mode allows continuous horizontal panning motion of +/- 30Y, +/- 60Y, or =/- 90Y set by selector switch. Remote operation is by a detachable remote control unit, included, with a 3 foot cord.The remote unit has a four way direction control button to activate right/left pan motion up to 90 degrees each way, as well as up/d… |
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Motorized Pan/Tilt Head for Camcorder w/Wireless Remote and Wall Mount $89.95 Motorized Pan & Tilt Base for COMPACT Camcorders gives your camera a powerful range of remote movement. Now you can easily control remotely what your camera is looking at. The Pan & Tilt Base has amazingly smooth, fluid movement and makes barely a sound. Plus, you’ll have complete control of the camera position with the remote control. All it takes is one touch to move your camera to one of 4 pre… |
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PROAIM Sr. Motorized Pan/Tilt Head with Joystick Control for Video Production $875.00 NOTE: Camera, Tripod, Jib, etc. not includedCreate amazing videos using this pan/tilt head, specially designed for DV, HDV, and broadcast cameras up to 16 pounds in weight. The 360-degree endless tilt and 360-degree panning movements are controlled by a precise, proportional joystick control, allowing you to remotely control your camera mounted on a crane arm, tripod, or in any other remote contro… |
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Garmin Rino 120 $267.80 The Garmin Rino 120 is state-of-the-art GPS navigation and two-way communications combined, with enough memory to download detailed mapping for driving, hiking, hunting, fishingor just about anything else you can dream up. Your phone has a camera, so why shouldn’t your handheld GPS unit have a two-way radio? The Rino series from Garmin revolutionizes backcountry adventure and safety with its uniqu… |
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Delorme Earthmate PN-60W GPS by Delorme $349.95 230783 Features: Determine direction and elevation with the 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass and sensitive barometric altimeter Extend the battery life with power management features; system will go to sleep if no movement detected for 60 seconds Generate road and trail routes on the Topo North America software and transfer to your GPS Send and receive text messages when you find places … |
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Nikon StabilEyes 12×32 VR Image Stabilization Marine Binocular $1,360.95 Nikon’s StabilEyes binocular provides the kind of stabilization needed for such high magnification. In benign conditions with 7 or 8x binoculars, it is relatively easy to get a large, steady image up close and personal. But as magnification increases, this becomes a more difficult task. Eventually the smaller field of view and more pronounced shake of a large optic can render big binoculars a very… |
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PANNING CAPABLE CAMERA Miniature Panning Day / Night Dome Camera One of the smallest panning cameras available, the IM-DND-70 features our hugely popular and stylish DND-60 camera unit mounted onto a compact motor housing which has been specially designed to allow installation in extremely tight areas such as head linings, radar arches or engine room ceilings. With continuous rotation servo motors, the DND-70 can be use… |
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PANNING CAPABLE CAMERA-IRIIMDND70 Miniature Panning Day / Night Dome Camera One of the smallest panning cameras available, the IM-DND-70 features our hugely popular and stylish DND-60 camera unit mounted onto a compact motor housing which has been specially designed to allow installation in extremely tight areas such as head linings, radar arches or engine room ceilings. With continuous rotation servo motors, the DND-70 can be use… |
Investigating Pan/Tilt mechanisms?
Looking into adding a remote control pan/tilt unit to use in conjunction with a tripod or on the end of a camera crane. The camcorders could be as light as a consumer Sony HDR-HC1 (almost 2 pounds) and perhaps a little heavier than a HDR-FX1 (about 5 pounds). If I add a mic and high capacity battery, the weights go us about a pound.
I found the Bescor MP101 unit for about $125 and the Jony and others for $1,400 and up (Sachter, Cambo, Vinten, Barber Tech and several others). The Bescor can easily deal with the HC1; but is right on the edge with the weight of the FX1. I can’t find anything in the $500-$1,000 range on which I would be comfortable with putting my FX1 (or other prosumer or pro camcorder of similar weight).
Suggestions?
I have a Bescor which does not have a model number, but must be the same one. It is rated for 6 pounds. I used it with a panasonic WV D5000 type video camera with no problems. I think that would be about the same size and weight class as the FX1. The camera weight is not as critical as balance and center of gravity. The Bescor was developed originally for cameras with a CG that is much higher than modern digital camera equivalents so i think the 6 pound rating is being very conservative.
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