Motion Control manufacturer Edelkrone released their new generation FlexTILT Head v3, tripod head for compact cameras which folds down in a super small form factor. Edelkrone not only produces motion control equipment but also makes accessories and tools for it. One of them is the FlexTILT Head, a tiny foldable tripod head that can go on tripods or directly on a flat surface.This comes in handy when you want a lightweight and small setup or use motion control tech, where additional weight negatively impacts the performance. According to Edelkrone, you can extend Dolly shots by up to 17cm/6.7″, because many sliders are seen in the frame if you dolly in or out. Credit: Edelkrone It has no buttons or knobs, it uses friction to hold its weight. This means faster operation, but also heavily limits the payload capacity to 2.5kg/5.5lbs. For static shots, this is a fast and convenient tool to work with, but it is not meant for pan/tilt movement during recording. I would not consider this a worthy alternative to a fluid head, but if you need this small form factor or want to place your camera on a table, this is very helpful. Changes to the old FlexTILT Head v2 But it looks pretty much identical to the old FlexTILT Head v2, so what changed compared to the previous generation? The new generation is cheaper, now selling for €90/$99, instead of the previous €149/$149. The FlexTILT Head was copied by various other manufacturers, so I guess they...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 30 June, 2021