With over 200 Cineflex V14 gimbals operating globally, the standards of aerial filming have been brought to a new level. Aeroptics aims higher!
UNIQUE FEATURES ON THE AEROPTICS LTD CINEFLEX CAMERA SYSTEMS
HIGH SPEC LENSES
Aeroptics camera lenses underwent extensive testing and modification for a wide temperature range to be suitable for an aerial gimbal. Multiple lenses and CCD block were trialled for the best combinations.
POLARISING FILTER
The Aeroptics gimbal delivers an enhanced image using a remote-controlled circular polarising filter. This has produced stunning results over water and in hazy conditions. Aerial filming often involves shooting very long distances and haze can impair the final image. When viewed alongside footage shot without the polariser, the colours and clarity of the polarised footage jump off the screen. The remote-operated polarising filter was designed and built by Peter Thompson and remains the only gimbal in the world with this capability.
GRADUATED FILTERS
The use of graduated filters expand the effective dynamic range of the camera.
LOOK DOWN MODE
The Aeroptics camera can be uniquely configured for vertical cinematography. This feature retains image stability and complete control in pan, tilt and roll when shooting vertically downwards. This feature is particularly useful in sporting events e.g. aerial filming of football games, car commercials and classic generic vertical aerial shots.
ENHANCED CAMERA FUNCTIONALITY
The Aeroptics camera has customised camera-operating firmware from Sony. Aeroptics identified improvements in the Sony camera operating system to allow to the camera to perform in the air the same way it does on the ground.
SHIPPING WEIGHTS
Customised components and shipping cases have successfully halved the delivered shipping weight (pdf). All pieces can be transported as excess luggage on commercial airlines flights.
GPS, IMU & GIMBAL POSITIONAL DATA RECORDING
This technology delivers an automated and seamless integration between camera and computer images.
CAMERA OPERATOR'S COLOUR HD VIEWFINDER
This option is a full resolution HD Operator's monitor with all the camera menu functionality and simplicity. It is the only practical option for real-time slow motion monitoring.
PROVEN COLD TEMPERATURE FOG-FREE OPERATION
Humid air, cold temperature & high altitude can make internal and external condensation of the lens elements inevitable. Aeroptics has a solution which eliminates this concern from aerial filming operations.
CAMERA MOUNTS
Aeroptics has mounts for a wide variety of helicopter, aircraft, boat and vehicle types. Custom-built mounts are all part of our on-going service to customers. We love a challenge.
Download Aeroptics Tech Spec (pdf) Stage 1