Mo-Sys eliminates gimbal lock

“In our conversations with the production community, we know that there is a real need for excellent stabilisation and precision camera positioning without the expense and limitations of device-specific and proprietary mounts,” explains Michael Geissler, CEO, speaking about Mo-Sys’ latest gyro-stabilized remote head. “Whether it is on a vehicle, a remote mount or a crane, producers and directors want to be unrestricted creatively, with a device that is quick to set up and balance, and will accept whatever camera and accessories they need.”

The G30 has a 45-degree frame and rigidity for rigs of up to 30kg. The design is said to eliminate a serious limitation with some existing gyro head designs: the issue of gimbal lock, where pan axis movement – including stabilisation – are impossible when the camera is pointing directly down. The G30 has “impressive pan and tilt movement ranges”, along with ±45-degree roll. Axis encoders are built into each motor assembly for direct input into virtual production systems.