While DEFY already has a camera line system for larger cameras , they've released a cheaper version, the Dactylcam Lite , that handles payloads up to 10 pounds (and with the G2X attached, cameras up to 3.5 pounds):
Here's more on the Dactylcam Lite Kit mentioned in the video, which comes in at $5,000:
- DEFY G2X gimbal for handheld stabilization
- Dactylcam Lite line system for line system stabilization
- Up to 10 lbs of payload on the Dactylcam Lite line system
- Up to 3.5 lbs of payload on the G2X gimbal system
- One-piece solid construction packable aluminum sled
- Quick hook asymmetrical design
- Easy quick release and attachment to line
- Speeds up to 35+ mph
- Gimbal Quick Release Plate
- Self-leveling and Dampening Camera Swing
- Pelican Case with custom TrekPak
- Customer Service rep provided for initial set up and tutorials
- Technical support via phone, email and/or video chat
And what's included:
- Dactylcam Lite Rig
- DEFY G2X
- DX6 Radio Controller
- Battery - Dactylcam Lite (Quantity 2)
- Battery - G2X (Quantity 2)
- Battery Charging Station
- Gimbal Quick Release
- 600 ft of premium Samson Line
- Rigging Kit
- Hardware and Tool Kit
- IM2950 pelican with custom tray insert and base dividers
For an idea of what the system can do, here's a video showing off the results from their larger and more expensive Dactylcam, which starts at $8,000 and goes up to $12,000:
DEFY's less expensive barebones Dactylcam Lite includes just these items and costs $2,500:
- Dactylcam Lite Rig
- Dx4e Radio Controller
- 3 cell Battery
- Battery Charging Station
- Hardware and Tool Kit
If you're more interested in the G2X gimbal, it runs for $2,000. Here's more on that:
- Holds camera and lens combinations up to 3.5lbs
- Built in stand for ability to balance in 3 minutes
- Pre-selected auto tuned mode selections
- Dual IMU sensors for auto sensing camera orientation
- Extremely compact and lightweight at only 4.5lbs
- Takes cameras ranging from Blackmagic Pocket to Panasonic GH4 and Sony a7S
For more information on all of these products, check out the DEFY shop .
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Source: DEFY
