Tiffen Steadicam AXIS - Page 3

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The Steadicam
®
Axis
™
Thank you for adding a Steadicam Axis system to your toolkit! In a world with hundreds of camera
stabilizers,onlySteadicamhasover50yearsofexperiencecreatingthenest,mostinnovativestabilizers
used around the globe. No other type of stabilizer maintains that important direct connection between
operator and camera, allowing unmatched artistry, nuance and feeling with every camera move.
Axis offers our third generation of Volt
™
electronics with its new pan assist motor to complete all three
axes of movement! This is a fully mechanical stabilizer, but with electric motors added to simulate any rig
behavior you desire; from slow and inert to quick and whippy. Better yet, you can mix and match the levels
ofassistoneachaxisandchangethemonthey.
The Axis is a high-performance, lightweight, affordable rig optimized for modern mid-size cinema cameras.
Like all Steadicam models before it, Axis is designed to be user-friendly, tool-free and versatile, so the
operatorcanquicklyandeasilycongurethesystemforeachshot.
And like every other production skill set you’ve built, operating a Steadicam takes training, technique
and practice. It doesn’t automatically make great shots. But if you put in the time (and better yet take a
workshop) the Steadicam Axis will allow you to achieve a new level of cinema quality shots!
Technical specications:
• Sled weight 10lbs (4.5 kg)
• Total payload* 20lbs (9 kg)
• 3-axis Volt electronic stabilization built in
• 2 discrete HD-SDI video lines top to bottom
• Multiple P-tap and 3-pin 12V power ports
Kit includes:
• Axis sled with Volt gimbal
• High bright (1200nit) SDI/HDMI monitor
• Choice of Gold-mount or V-lock battery mount
• Steadicam A-30 Arm
• Steadicam A-30 Vest
• Axis docking bracket
• Cables** Volt gimbal, BNC video (2), monitor power
• 1/4”-20 threaded balance weights (6)
• Metric Allen wrenches and fasteners
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* Total payload includes camera, battery, monitor, balance weights and
additional accessories. Based on Steadicam A30 arm and vest.
** Camera power cables not included, see page 38 for optional accessories.
Introduction