What sounds like a sequel to Marvel’s “Avengers: Endgame” is in fact DigitalFoto’s take on Arri’s Trinity stabilizer system. Let’s have a closer look at s the Chinese company’s newly released system. A few years back Arri combined the principles of a Steadycam with those of a brushless-motor gimbal. The results that can be achieved with the stabilizer (and a skilled operator of course) are stunning. Check out Sam Mendes’ “1917” to see the system used to perfection. But at more than $50.000 Arri Trinity might not be within the budget for most filmmakers out there. Now DigitalFoto released their THANOS PROII. Combined with a 3rd party gimbal (like the DJI Ronin S, Zhiyun Crane, Moza air, or similar devices) — it can be used to get Arri Trinity-like camera freedom on a budget. THANOS-PROII’s TRINIPOD is compatible /w other arms. Image Credit: DigitalFoto The TRINIPOD The TRINIPOD is a carbon fiber monopod sled base, includes two 0.95kg counterweights, two 0.5kg counterweights, one IRONMAN 11” magic arm, the yoke and collar, and a carbon-fiber monopod that can be adjusted from 45.8cm to ~81cm. Instead of a camera-base you would mount the gimbal on top of the TRINIPOD and thus be able to operate it in a manner similar to the aforementioned Arri Trinity system. The TRINIPOD is part of the THANOS-PROII system, but it’s compatible, if your Tiffen, Steadycam, Movcam or Flycam as a 16mm pin. The TRINIPOD is available separately as an upgrade for users that already own DigitalFoto’s...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 23 November, 2020