Tilta Unveils Hydra x Dan Ming Speed-Pan System
The solution enables the capture of high-speed pans through the precise control of a wireless follow-focus motor.
The Tilta Hydra x Dan Ming Speed Pan System allows users to capture high-speed pans through the precise control of a wireless follow-focus motor.
The foundation of the system is a rotatable base with geared teeth for a focus motor to rotate. Cameras with a small form factor like action cameras or DSLRs can then be mounted via a quick-release plate. The base also features an adjustable tilt axis, which helps with framing and creating unique angles. At the bottom of the base are three NATO rails that can be used to attach articulating arms and suction cups, as well as other custom support systems.
The Speed Pan System is designed to help capture the high-speed action typically found with car to car filming, but can be used in other shooting scenarios via the multiple mounting points on the unit itself.
The Base Kit lists for $199. The Pro Kit lists for $499 and includes three heavy-duty articulating arms and three electronic suction cups. The wireless follow-focus motor is not included.
Ming served as both first camera assistant and systems engineer on F1: The Movie; he helped to develop Sony’s compact “Sensor on a Stick” prototype system and co-engineered the Pana-Pan with Panavision.
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