Freeing your creativity Perfect Balance for effortless camera operation Camera Support Systems 2013/2014
Vinten’s wide range of studio and OB camera support equipment gives camera operators effortless support that frees them to maximise creativity and focus on that perfect moment.
Contents Every year thousands of iconic television productions across the globe are filmed using cameras supported by Vinten pan and tilt heads, pedestals and tripods. Contents The Vinten Difference Broadcast Performance Perfect Balance Technology Lubricated Friction Drag Technology Tripod Rigidity Thin Film Drag Technology Service and Support Vinten Online Parts Store Free Warranty Extension System Guides Vision blue Systems Payload 1.5kg to 12kg / 3.
Introducing the award winning Vision blue family 04 Vinten Camera Support Systems 2013/2014
Vision blue family The Vision blue range Combining perfect balance with precisely adjustable drag to match your style. Freeing your creativity. Award winning The award winning Vision blue head and tripod systems deliver effortless support, freeing you to focus on your creative edge. With the widest payload capacity in each class, the perfect balance and drag control can be adapted for cameras from just 1.5kg with the new blueBridge, up to 12kg/26.5lb, for heavier combinations.
Perfect Balance for Unrivalled, Effortless Camera Operation Vinten’s unique infinitely adjustable Perfect Balance system makes heavy broadcast cameras appear weightless in the hands of the operator. It has made Vinten the de facto studio and OB camera support.
Perfect Balance LF Drag Technology Vinten’s Lubricated Friction (LF) Drag Technology Precisely matches the way you work Each Vinten pan and tilt head is effortless to use, providing perfect balance and precisely adjustable drag to exactly match your style. “The big advantage of this technology is that I could capture perfect shots with minimal effort and have easy and consistent movement of the camera throughout the tilting range.
Vision blue Freedom rewarded Bridging the gap The new Vision blueBridge accessory extends the lower range of payloads for each Vision blue system. Quickly and simply attaching to the underside of the camera, it raises the camera above the platform allowing lower weight cameras to be used that would otherwise be too light for the counterbalance system to balance perfectly.
Vision blue family Product specifications Vision blue Vision blue3 Vision blue5 Capacity Range 2.1 to 5.0kg / 4.6 to 11.0lbs @ approx. 55mm CofG 3.0 to 6.6kg / 6.6 to14.6lbs @ approx. 55mm CofG 5.5 to 12kg / 12 to 26lbs @ approx. 100mm CofG Capacity Range with Vision blueBridge 1.5 to 5.0kg / 3.3 to 11.0lbs @ approx. 55mm CofG 2.1 to 6.6kg / 4.6 to14.6lbs @ approx. 55mm CofG 4.2 to 12kg/ 9.2 to 26lbs @ approx.
Vision Lightweight Heads and Systems 10 Vinten Camera Support Systems 2013/2014
Vision Lightweight Heads & Systems Vision Head Range Quick Reference Chart Specification Vision 8AS Vision 10AS Vision 100 Vision 250 Part No V4045-0001 5.5 to 14kg @ 100mm 12.1 to 30.9lbs V4046-0001 6.5 to 17kg @ 100mm 14.3 to 37.5lbs 3466-3 7 to 20kg @ 100mm 15.4 to 44.1lbs 3465-3S / 3465-3F 5 to 30kg @ 100mm 11 to 66lbs 3.1kg / 6.8lbs 3.2kg / 7lbs 3.2kg / 7.1lbs 6.1kg / 13.
Vision 8AS & 10AS Vision 8AS & 10AS are perfect for all professional broadcast productions where larger batteries, small viewfinders and small LCD prompters are constantly swapped.
Vision Lightweight Heads & Systems Vision 8AS Systems Aluminium MAX V8AS-AP1F V8AS-AP1M Capacity Range Single Stage (V3823-0001) Weight 57.4 - 172.5cm / 22.6 - 67.9” 100cm / 40.4” Floor (3363-3) Soft Case 86.6cm / 34.1” Mid-Level (3781-3) Floor (3363-3) (3334-3) Mid-Level (3781-3) (3358-3) V8AS-CP1F V8AS-CP1M Capacity Range V8AS-CP2F V8AS-CP2M 5.5 to 14kg / 12.1 to 30.9lbs Tripod Part No (1 or 2 stage) Single Stage (3773-3) Weight Two Stage (3772-3) 7.
Vision 100 The Vision 100 allows total control and consistent performance in the toughest conditions.
Vision Lightweight Heads & Systems Vision 100 Specification MAX VB100-AP2 VB100-AP2M Capacity Range Pozi-Loc Two Stage Material Choice Aluminium (3821-3) Weight Carbon Fibre (3772-3) 10.6kg / 23.4lbs 10.1kg / 22.2lbs System Height 56.7 - 171.8cm / 22.3 - 67.6“ Transport Length 85.9cm / 33.8“ Floor (3363-3) Mid-Level (3781-3) Soft Case Key to Diagrams 1. 3/8“ screws 2. Pan bar rosette 3. Digital display 4. Illuminated level bubble 5. Ball base and clamp 6. Pan brake lever 7.
Vision 250 The Vision 250 is the standard in new studio production as well as OB/EFP applications.
Vision Lightweight Heads & Systems Vision 250 Head Specification (also see page 11) 250 with Dual 100 mm / 150 mm Ball Base Part No Ball Base 250 with Quickfix / 4-Bolt Flat Base 3465-3S 3465-3F Dual 100 / 150mm The Ball Base and Quickfix / 4-Bolt Flat Base can be purchased as an accessory to make your system totally flexible: 3525-900SP Ball Base 3525-901SP 4-bolt flat base / Quickfix Vision 250 Systems Specification MAX VB250-AP2 VB250-AP2M Capacity Range Pozi-Loc Two Stage Aluminium (V4086-0
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Pozi-Loc Tripods The Vinten Difference Pozi-Loc Tripods Picture quality relies as much upon the rigidity of the camera support as it does on the smoothness of the pan and tilt head and accuracy of the counterbalance.
Pozi-Loc tripods are designed to achieve optimum picture quality for those shooting with lightweight camera configurations.
Pozi-Loc Tripods The Pozi-Loc clamping system provides a positive indication that the tripod is securely locked. Pozi-Loc Tripod Reference Chart Minimum Height with Floor Spreader Maximum Height with Floor Spreader Weight Recommended Maximum Load Transport Length Carrying Strap 3819-3 Two-stage Aluminium ENG 41.6cm / 16.4“ 156.2cm / 61.5“ 3.2kg / 7lbs 25kg / 55lbs 71cm / 28“ Optional V3822-0001 Single-stage Aluminium ENG 64.7cm / 25.5“ 145.5cm / 57.3“ 2.8kg / 6.2lbs 25kg / 55lbs 86.
Heavy Duty Tripods Vinten’s Heavy Duty Tripods provide maximum control and dependability wherever the next location may be.
Heavy Duty Tripods HDT-1 and HDT-2 Offering the most extensive height range available from heavy duty tripods, the HDT-1 single-stage and HDT-2 two-stage models also feature increased torsional rigidity and robustness – ideal for large camera and lens combinations in any studio or OB application. The pinned and glued telescopic leg design provides a wide range of height adjustment whilst offering superior strength and reliability.
Floor Spreaders Vinten spreaders provide stability and camera control in any situation. Vinten floor spreaders offer maximum stability on flat ground. All floor spreaders feature telescopic legs ensuring a generous height range and are available for all Pozi-Loc and Heavy Duty tripods. Specification: Part No: 3363-3 Black lightweight floor spreader 0.7kg / 1.5lbs Part No: 3367-3 Heavy duty flexible floor spreader 1.1kg / 2.4lbs Part No: 3379-3 Baby legs spreader 0.5kg / 1.
Floor Spreaders, Skids & Dollies Skids/Dollies Designed to be lightweight and compact Vinten dollies fold and include an integral carry handle for easy transportation. Vinten provides a range of dollies with varying capacities and each model is available in both Studio and OB configurations. All have fast action foot operated brakes and in addition the ENG and Heavy Duty Studio dollies are fitted with track locks to allow the use of tricycle steer mode.
Studio/OB Pan and Tilt Heads “I have not seen another piece of equipment perform as flawlessly as the Vinten Vectors.
Studio/OB Pan and Tilt Heads TF Drag Technology Vinten’s Thin Film (TF) Drag Technology • Continuous, infinite drag adjustment control allows you work without compromise delivering smooth movement in any situation • An extensive range of drag from exceptionally light to exceptionally heavy allowing the camera to work in tune with you • A wide operating temperature range from -40°C to +60°C means you can use the pan and tilt heads in a wide range of environments with uncompromising performance guaranteed
Vector 430 & 430S The Vector 430 head offers a single choice when previously two heads were required.
Studio/OB Pan and Tilt Heads Vector 75 Standard prompter bar mountings in the wedge adaptor Functionality and durability incorporated into one versatile product. Replaceable pan bar serration disks Retractable “T” bar slide plate positioner Infinitely adjustable counterbalance and LF drag Above: High contrast blue LED level bubble illumination Specification: Vector 75 combines the original Vector 70 LF fluid drag system, with operational enhancements from the class-leading Vector 750.
Vector 750 Functionality and durability incorporated into one versatile product. Optional side mounted monitor bracket Extensive operating temperature range from -40° to +60°C Wide centre of gravity range Below: 75kg maximum payload Higher output drag modules provide excellent control for heavier payloads Specification: Building on the legacy of the legendary Vector 700, the Vector 750 offers enhanced durability and increased payload.
Studio/OB Pan and Tilt Heads Vector 950 Illuminated controls for low-light situations Infinitely adjustable Perfect Balance system Balance Chart 250 TF Drag offers extensive operational temperature range and enhanced control ±900 ±800 200 ±700 Centre of Gravity Height (mm) Counterbalance readout for repeatable camera set-up The compact and durable Vector 950 head uses TF drag for enhanced control.
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Studio/OB Pedestals The Vinten range of pedestals suit a wide variety of applications and budgets, and will provide superior camera control and freedom of movement in any situation. Above: Precise tracking “I’ve always found that my operators prefer Vinten because of the precise tracking of the pedestal in the four-camera environment. It’s more than the durability and lack of down time.
Vision Ped Plus The Vision Ped Plus is ideal for applications where simplicity of operation, portability and reliability are key requirements. Portable and reliable Integral pressure gauge for easy set-up Detachable skid for easy storage and transportation The Vision Ped Plus is ideal where simplicity of operation, portability and reliability are key. The pedestal has an integral manual pump as well as an inlet valve for use with an external supply.
Studio/OB Pedestals Pro-Ped Pedestal Perfect Balance and on-shot movement for payloads up to 55kg / 121lbs. Built in pump for easy counterbalance Specification: Easy to transport Part No: V3983-3C Studio MAX Lightweight two-stage pedestals 55kg / 121lbs [max. capacity includes trim weights] 66.6 to 148.5cm / 26.2 to 58.4“ 28.5kg / 62.
Osprey Light The Osprey Light is ideal for studios that require a lightweight pedestal which does not compromise functionality. Lightweight Crabbing base capability Steerable wheels The Osprey Light is designed for the growing number of small studios that require the quality of on shot movement synonymous with Vinten pedestals. The Osprey Light is a 40kg / 88.2lbs capacity pedestal, with crabbing base capability. This single stage pedestal also has an on-shot stroke of 54cm / 21.
Studio/OB Pedestals Osprey Elite Removable steering ring Extensive on-shot capability Designed to support the latest range of digital, portable and full facility cameras for both studio and OB productions. Specification: Part No: 3574-3C Studio Folds for easy transportation MAX Crab and steer facility 75kg / 165lbs [maximum capacity includes trim weights] 66 to 143cm / 26 to 56“ Removable kick ring 45.
Quartz One and Two Precise crab and steer control from a central steering ring, together with the ability to accelerate smoothly and rapidly; enables easy repositioning. Detachable steering ring Quartz One Single parking brake Quartz Two Specification: Part No: 3825-3 Quartz One MAX 71 to 122cm / 28 to 48“ Integral cable guard Vinten’s Quartz pedestals can accommodate a wide range of camera, lens and teleprompter combinations and are particularly suitable for studio productions. 89.5kg / 197.
Studio/OB Pedestals Quattro-L and Quattro-OBL A revolutionary pneumatic design ensures that the Quattro pedestals provide Perfect Balance throughout their fourstages of elevation. Perfect Balance throughout any vertical movement 100cm / 39.4“ on-shot stroke Low volume and low pressure pneumatics Triangular columns for maximum rigidity and minimal torsional twist Quattro-OBL Quattro-L Specification: Part No: V3852-0003 Quattro-L MAX 105kg / 231.5lbs [max. capacity includes trim weights] 46.
Quattro-SL The Quattro-SL easily tracks through confined spaces and can work in close proximity to other pedestals. Compact construction improves portability between studios without compromising stability Dimensions Easily tracks through any 76.2 cm / 30 “ set restriction Single point actuated cable guard adjustment The Quattro-SL, a compact pedestal designed for multicamera studio locations, is perfect for the increasing number of restricted sets and smaller studios around the world.
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Vector 430i The Vector 430i head is the ideal choice for EFP camera set-ups where virtual reality is required. Precise, real time digital electronic positioning of pan and tilt Specification: Small, lightweight and high capacity Part No: V4089-0001 22.7cm / 8.9“ 20.6cm / 8.1“ 28.5cm / 11.2“ without pan bar 12.6kg / 27.7lbs *including wedge adaptor & pan bar MAX Vector 430i delivers precise positional data for virtual and augmented reality applications in outside broadcast and studio environments.
Virtual/Augmented Reality Vector 750i The market leading Vector 750 with virtual reality capability Unique slide plate and balance mechanism position measurement for mid-broadcast camera adjustments Unprecedented positional accuracy for an encoded pantographic head The Vector 750i provides the perfect solution for virtual reality in both studio and outside broadcast applications. Specification: Part No: V4080-0001 26.2cm / 10.3“ 35.5cm / 14“ 35cm / 13.5“ without pan bar 19.7kg / 43.
Vector 950i The Vector 950i is fast becoming the pan and tilt head of choice for users of 3D stereo camera assemblies. Popular choice for users of 3D stereo assemblies Large capacity range Precise, real-time digital electronic positioning of pan and tilt Specification: Part No: V4056-0001 24.8cm / 9.8“ 22.5cm / 8.9“ Vector 950i offers virtual reality capability to the award winning Vector 950.
Virtual/Augmented Reality Virtual Reality Interface Box The VRI box enables the use of the Vector 430i, 750i and 950i pan and tilt heads in virtual reality applications. The box processes the positional data from the head encoders and also offers a direct interface to lenses with encoder outputs, (or bolt on lens encoders) to provide a single data stream to the graphics rendering system. Each VRI box is supplied with mounting brackets, GUI, and head interface cable.
Quattro-SE Full X Y Z tracking with the usability of a standard Vinten pedestal. Integrated cable management Rotary column brake Optical homing system High precision encoders The Quattro SE is a manually operated pedestal with built-in encoders, making it perfect for today’s virtual studios. Built on the Quattro, the SE maintains benefits of the Quattro range. High quality precision encoders have been integrated into the wheels and column.
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Adaptors and Accessories Nontelescopic Pan Bar and Clamp Telescopic Pan Bar and Clamp Extended Pan Bar Clamp Camera Extended Mounting Plate Camera and Screws Slide Plate complete with 2 x 3/8" screws ENG Quickfit ENG Quickfit Automatic Wedge Adaptor with 3763-11 wedge 3219-110 3219-101 3219-113 3219-91 3219-91 3219-91 3219-105 3219-105 3219-105 V4043-1901 V4045-1901 3364-900SP 3364-900SP 3330-33 3330-33 3330-33 3330-33 3471-3 3471-3 3471-3 3471-3 Rounded Soft Case Square Soft Case Hard Case T
Adapters and Accessories “Thank you for helping me keep your fine products in action!” Spare parts store user EFP Quickfit Wedge Side Monitor Bracket Ball base for Vision 250 Quickfix/4-bolt 75 mm ball flat base to 100mm for Vision 250 bowl adaptor Transit Case blueBridge small camera adapter Visit the Vinten spare parts store: 3330-243 3761-13 3525-21 Quickfix adaptor with 150mm ball base 45kg / 99.2lbs max.
Adaptors and Accessories continued Transit Case Extra Short Pan Bar and Clamp Short Pan Bar and Clamp Telescopic Pan Bar and Clamp Standard Wedge with Fixing Screws Short Wedge with Fixing Screws Intermediate Plate EFP Quickfit Automatic Adaptor 3219-116 3219-116 3219-94 3219-94 3219-115 3219-115 3219-82 3219-82 3384-11 3384-11 3384-11 3384-11 3761-3 3761-3 3053-3 3053-3 3391-3 3391-3 Document holder for Quattro pedestals (exc.
Adapters and Accessories EFP Quickfit Wedge Side Monitor Bracket Mitchell Centre Screw Scaffold Clamp Mitchell Base with Wingnut 3803-27 V4034-1010 3724-3 3724-3 3724-3 3407-1A 3407-1A 3407-1A 3750-3 3750-3 3750-3 3761-13 3761-13 100mm Levelling Bowl Adaptor 150mm Levelling Bowl Adaptor 200mm Hi-Hat 3330-16** 3330-16 3330-16 3330-16 3330-16 3330-16 3330-16 3330-16 3330-17 3330-17 3330-17 3330-17 3330-17 3330-17 3330-17 3155-3B 3155-3B 3155-3B 3155-3B 3155-3B 3155-3B 3155-3B Portable manual
System Guides Recommended guide only Please refer to individual specifications for the maximum weight-carrying capacity of each product. To match your camera and accessories visit our website www.vinten.com/en/what-camera-which-head Camcorders (From 2kg / 4.6lbs) Vision blue (V4092-0001) Page 9 DV Camera (From 3kg / 6.6lbs) Camcorders (From 5.5kg / 12lbs) Vision blue3 (V4106-0001) Vision blue5 (V4105-0001) Page 9 Page 9 Camcorders (From 5.5kg / 12lbs) Camcorders (From 6.5kg / 14.
System Guides Portable Cameras and Film/HD Cameras (Approx 30 kg) Vision 250 (3465-3S) Pages 15-16 Portable Cameras (Approx 45 kg) Vision 250 (3465-3F) Vector 430S (V4006-00002) Vector 430 (V4006-0001) Pages 15-16 Page 28 Page 28 Studio / OB Camera (Up to 75 kg) Studio / OB Camera (Up to 120 kg) Vector 75 (V4095-0001) Page 29 Vector 750 (V4034-0001) Page 30 Vector 950 (V3996-0001) Page 31 Pro-Ped (V3983-3C, V3983-3B) Page 35 Osprey Elite (3574-3B, 3574-3C) Page 37 Quattro-OBL (V4002-0002) Page 3
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