Edelkrone HeadPLUS PRO v3
The HeadPLUS PRO v3 from edelkrone is a robust pan and tilt head crafted from durable aluminum and stainless steel, designed to deliver seamless automatic pan and tilt capabilities while supporting loads up to 20 lb. This versatile device can be mounted on a tripod using a 3/8"-16 screw or integrated with various edelkrone products like SliderPLUS and DollyPLUS for precise, fluid sliding shots.
Advanced Control Features
Control the HeadPLUS PRO effortlessly through the edelkrone smartphone app or manually. When paired with SliderPLUS or DollyPLUS, it enables automatic tracking of subjects, enhancing your motion shots. The unit excels in time-lapse photography and special effects, achieving a maximum rotation speed of 360° in just 10 seconds, while the automatic point tracking feature locks onto any point in 3D space.
Additional Functionality and Design
For enhanced tracking, a separate Laser Module can be utilized to monitor the distance and position of moving subjects. The integrated LANC port allows for easy camera shutter triggering with an optional cable. Its flat-folding design ensures convenient storage in production bags, while the included L-bracket supports up to 20 lb. Power options include an AC/DC adapter, NP-F battery plates, or optional V-mount and Gold mount configurations.
Sturdy Aluminum Design
Constructed from CNC-machined aluminum, the HeadPLUS PRO v3 is engineered to support equipment loads of up to 20 lb while maintaining a compact, foldable design for easy transport.
Easy Manual or Auto Operation
This head operates without the need for calibration, providing smooth and silent functionality. Users can choose between automated programming for motion or manual operation, ensuring flexibility in various shooting scenarios.
Automatic Point Tracking
Experience unparalleled precision with the edelkrone Point Tracking Feature, designed to maintain focus on any point in 3D space while your camera navigates through various edelkrone sliders, jibs, or dollies. The intuitive controls allow you to manage body and head movements independently, ensuring that the HeadPLUS PRO v3 automatically keeps your subject perfectly framed, resulting in stunning parallax effects.
Teach a Point Easily
Setting a tracking point is effortless; simply aim your camera at the desired target from two different angles and follow the app's step-by-step instructions. This quick setup process allows you to lock onto your subject in mere seconds, enhancing your shooting efficiency.
Head and Body Control Separated
The innovative Point Buttons feature enables you to lock onto a target point seamlessly. Once you initiate body movement using the position buttons, the system dynamically adjusts in real-time, ensuring that your frame remains focused on the selected point throughout the motion.
No Image Processing
The HeadPLUS PRO utilizes real-time inverse kinematic calculations for pan, tilt, and focus adjustments while your Slider, Jib, or Dolly is in motion. This unique approach, exclusive to edelkrone systems, eliminates the need for image processing, making it the most reliable and high-performing parallax video solution available today.
Keypose Motion Programming
Keypose mode serves as the foundational control system compatible with all edelkrone devices. This feature allows you to save the current device configuration to a button, enabling smooth transitions between multiple saved poses for enhanced creative flexibility.
Mounting
The HeadPLUS PRO v3 is designed for easy installation on a tripod with a 3/8"-16 mount and includes an L-bracket for added convenience, ensuring stability and versatility in various shooting environments.
Smartphone App Control
Enhance your shooting experience by connecting the edelkrone smartphone app via Bluetooth. This feature allows you to control motion speed and record or repeat actions for time-lapses, visual effects, and other intricate shots, streamlining your workflow.
Object Tracking
Enhance your shooting capabilities with the optional Laser Module, designed to accurately identify your subject, measure its distance, and maintain tracking during intricate pan-and-tilt movements.
Power
Stay powered up with the included AC/DC adapter, or utilize NP-F battery plates, along with optional V-mount, Gold mount, and LP-E6 battery plates for versatile energy solutions.
