Kessler Crane CineShooter+ Macro Pan & Tilt Head

Kessler Crane CineShooter Overview

The upgraded Kessler Crane CineShooter+ Macro Pan & Tilt Head equips you with the same full-featured motorized pan and tilt head as its predecessor with a new Helical Gearbox, quieter motors, and OLED screen. This compact but highly versatile head is made from durable, impact-resistant aluminum weighing just 5.4 lb, and it supports macro or heavy camera rigs weighing up to 15 lb. It is recommended for use in non-sensitive noise environments The base pan/tilt head provides an L-bracket to mount your camera rig using an Arca-type mount, or you can utilize 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 threads. The CineShooter+ Macro can be powered via the included AC power adapter, an optional Kessler MagPack battery, or optional Gold mount/V-mount battery plates.

Control Options

• Onboard controls include a joystick and buttons with its status and configuration shown on the OLED screen.
• Control options include Wi-Fi or Bluetooth apps using the CineShooter app, or you can utilize macOS or Windows control apps. You can even control the pan and tilt operations using a PS4 DualShock 4 or Xbox One controller and create custom button layouts.
• When combined with the CineShooter app, the head can be programmed to perform a variety of preset motions and moves using Live Motion, Time-Lapse, Stop-Motion, FreeMotion, Facial Tracking, Emulation, Silent, and Fast modes.
• The CineShooter+ features third-party support for Alpha Wheels and Dragonframe. DMC protocol facilitates real-time modes through these services.
• True remote operation is achieved via a dedicated web server. Client mode allows for location-based Wi-Fi connectivity.

Onboard Hardware

• Nodal pan and tilt head
• Arca-Swiss base mount
• Fully adjustable Arca-Swiss mounting platform to achieve nodal center
• All-aluminum chassis
• Impact-resistant housing
• Up to five axes of control on board (two internal and three external)

Shooting Modes

• Live Motion mode for capturing cinematic, live-action movements.
• Time-Lapse mode with a built-in intervalometer for capturing programmed time-lapse moves.
• Stop-Motion mode to capture interval frames for stop-motion animation.
• FreeMotion mode "relaxes" the motors and allows the user to freely hand-position the camera to program keyframes.
• GigaPixel mode helps set up huge panoramic shots.
• Fast mode for specialty VFX shots, high frame rate, and fast camera motion.
• Multi-lapse can shoot up to three time-lapses at once.
• Event mode programs specific targets and moves transitions for live events.
• Facial Tracking mode (requires mobile phone and CineShooter Remote app).
• Emulation mode provides a "mimic" action utilizing the accelerometer of your phone to translate pan and tilt motion to the head.

Optional Accessories

• Smart Handle Module provides an additional handling point, as well as an integrated FreeMotion button.
• Heavy-Duty Support Module upgrades camera payload from 15 up to 50 lb.
• Wireless Slider Motor with additional onboard axis expansion.
• Wireless 2-Axis Expansion Module allows two additional axes of operation via wired or wireless connection.