Shotover G1
Shotover stands for ultimate performance when it comes to stabilized camera systems and aerial photography. The G1 has been our Standard Gimbal since 2016.
Balance is everything - modern camera stabilization systems are absolutely fascinating and indispensable tools for remote camera operation.
In order to bring the perspectives we aim for to life with fluid movements, this interface between the operator and the camera is essential.
Broadcast Camera Systems
Whether it’s Sony, Grass Valley, Arri, or Canon: only high-end broadcast or cinema equipment is used on all Wingcam systems. This quality can be found throughout our entire portfolio, without exception.
Interfaces
Whether mechanical or electrical, we strive for the most universal and functional interfaces possible. Wingcam dollies, dampener systems, gimbal, camera, and lens: all these components can only deliver the best results if they are optimally coordinated.
Airtime RH4
In 2010 we developed the first 2-axis remote heads for use of the Sony HDC-P1. Since then, we have had a 4th generation stabilized gimbal in our portfolio that is used when the going gets tough: the RH4 is indestructible.
RH4 = Simply a gimbal
The development of the RH4 focused on the use of broadcast block cameras, such as the Sony HDC-P1 or similar. With its minimalist configuration, there is no gimbal that is easier and quicker to install.
RH4 Interfaces
All three axes have a 360° range of motion, thanks to slip rings with integrated HD-SDI. In addition to the camera power supply, the gimbal offers a transparent network interface for RCP data and an RS422 interface for digital lens control.
DJI Ronin 2
The R2 is a light, compact camera gimbal with an unmatched price-performance ratio. Combined with our broadcast interface, the performance is amazing and for some purposes just the right gimbal system.
R2 Broadcast Interface
The addition of the basic functionality of the Ronin 2 to a network interface for RCP camera control, RS 422 interface for digital lens control, and compatibility with the universal controller makes the system a professional tool.
Universal Controller Booster
In addition to supporting all broadcast-related basic functions, the combination of our universal controller with the gimbal is a real performance booster for the control quality and usability of the Ronin 2.
Our striving for optimization led us to combine the Wingcam systems with the Shotover G1. As one of the world’s first G1 customers, we were able to use the full functionality of HD-SDI slip rings in our first G1 as early as 2016.
Combined with the Universal Controller and RAIL, the Shotover G1 is currently the best gimbal system in terms of size, weight, manageability, and performance.
Technical Details
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Gimbal
Shotover G1, AU RH4, DJI Ronin 2 MOD
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Vibration isolation
Modular vibration dampener platform for different payloads combined with FlowCine Blackarm
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Power supply
Li-ion battery (8S2P - 35 A or 14S1P - 35 A) or 24 V (20 A) power supply
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Controller
Original and Airtime Universal Controller
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Data link
RAIL, 5 GHz Wi-Fi, COFDM mesh modems (Silvus Streamcaster 4200), or wired
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Interfaces
Network (UDP), CAN Bus, serial (USB, RS232, RS422, S.Bus, etc.)
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RAIL
The Redundant Airlink is our in-house, dual data radio system, which divides the transmission of control and status data into two separate communication channels in parallel. The advantages of the high bandwidth of a Wi-Fi or COFDM mesh network can therefore be combined with the robustness and range of classic UHF radios. In result the functional reliability is significantly improved.
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Cameras
GV LDX-C80 Compact, Grass Valley LDX-86N-4K, Sony HDC-P1, Sony HDC-P50, Alexa Mini, Phantom Flex 4K, etc.
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RCP
Sony RCP-1500, Sony RMB-750, Grass Valley OCP-400, etc.
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Lens
Canon HJ14ex4.3IASE, Canon CN7x17 KAS 17-120 mm or similar
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Compatibility
Many other gimbal-camera-lens combinations possible (please see Shotover G1 specifications)
Productions
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