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Overview
The base Shadow™stabilizer system starts with a sturdy, 2 section,
telescoping carbon ber post coupled to the Ultra2stage – with our
patented +/– 20º tilt head – and terminates in a new solid base. It comes
standard with the Ultra2Gimbal, SD LCD Color 700 nit monitor, dual
monitor mounts, frameline generator, on-screen articial horizon, and a
dual battery mount for 12 and 24 volts (either V-Lock orAnton Bauer).
Included in the base package is the G-70 Iso-Elastic Stabilizer Arm,
Ultra2Vest, Docking and Balancing bracket.
Options for the Shadow™stabilizer include our patented “go-to”
motorized stage (plug and play) and a variety of monitor choices, plus
batteries, chargers, cases, cables, vehicle mounts, and other professional
accessories. Visit www.steadicam.com for more details.
The two section, carbon ber Telescoping Post extends the sled from
29 to 49in (74-125mm), for short to long mode shooting. Inside the
post is the patented curly-cable system – with discrete, 14 and 28 volt
lines for sustained high-amp capacity (14 gauge wires!), plus separate,
dedicated and un-interrupted HDSDI and HD component coax cables,
plus composite video in and out.
On the stage, the Wide Dovetail Lock has a broad grip on the dovetail
plate, and the handle has a safety stop to prevent accidental release.
The Integral Tilt Head preserves dynamic balance with the lens
angled +/– 20º – perfect for long mode or whip pans. The tilt head also
maintains high or low lens heights, and helps with clearance, reach, or
viewing problems.
The heart of the system is the Ultra2Gimbal - the smoothest, most
precise gimbal ever made, with heavy duty, high precision bearings
and an ergonomic yoke. Operators can use “The Blue Whale” tool to
precisely center the gimbal in the eld, even after years of hard knocks.
The post, monitor, and gimbal’s Low-Prole Clamps are either open
and free for easy adjustment, or positively locked, with a snap-over-
centers clamping action. The clamp lever is ergonomically recessed into
the clamp bodies, so nothing sticks out to snag on a cable or interfere
with your grip.
The Shadow™stabilizer’s smaller electronics box continues our
exclusive narrow sled base design and adds a user-freindly front
connector panel, a one button articial horizon, and electronic frame
line generator.
