Tilta has just announced the Hydra Alien Pro, an upgraded version of their car mount stabilizing system that can now take payloads ranging from 4 up to 13kg/8.8 – 28.6 lbs. This Pro version now features a new electronic damping control system that allows you to adjust the damping arm force via a touchscreen or wirelessly. So, let’s get closer to it! In 2021, Tilta introduced the Hydra Alien car mounting system we reviewed here. This compact system lets you securely mount a gimbal on your car via a rail and suction cup system. More recently, the company introduced the Hydra Articulating Car Mounting System, an entry-level car mount that starts at only $449. During Cine Gear 2024, we met Nick Szubart at the Tilta booth to take a first look at their latest car mount system: the Hydra Alien Pro. Tilta Hydra Alien Pro mounted on a bike. Image credit: CineD Tilta Hydra Alien Pro – features The Tilta Hydra Alien Pro consists of three main components: electronic suction cups, mounting rails, and the stabilization arm. We recently wrote an entire post about the electronic cups, which you can read here. In a nutshell, this is a suction cup with a built-in 2000mAh battery. It monitors the air pressure up to a thousand times per second, so you don’t have to worry about a potential air leak, and it has a maximum vertical payload capacity of 20kg/44 lbs. Tilta Hydra Alien Pro mounted on a 50mm pipe. Image credit:...
Published By: CineD - Saturday, 8 June, 2024