DitoGear™ OmniHead Bundle

Delivery time:

2-3 days

Price	2 177,01 €

The DitoGear™ OmniHead is a precise motorized pan and tilt head based on precise and power-efficient, digitally-controlled servo motors and has been designed for timelapse, stop motion animation and real time operation with DSLR, video and compact digital cinema cameras.

The OmniHead is a precisely machined unit consisting of highest quality hardware and electronics housed in a sealed enclosure. It is weather resistant meaning that it may work under standard conditions including light rain or light show and low temperatures. However, it is not fully water resistant and should not be used under extreme conditions.

The OmniHead is capable of unlimited rotation in each of axes which may be only limited by the type of controller used.

Manufacturer:

DitoGear™

Product Details

Features

360° rotation in each axes

With its innovative design, the DitoGear™ OmniHead allows for full 360° x 360° rotation in each of axes. No more limitations.

Compact build

We understand you usually have too much to carry around. With a compact and lightweight build, the DitoGear™ OmniHead will fit into your luggage easily.

High precision

Thanks to high precision double bearings on each of axes and power-efficient servo motors the DitoGear™ OmniHead is probably the most precise piece of gear in a sub-10K price range. Backlash-free operation contributes additionally to perfect motion repeatability for VFX.

High speed range

Thanks to servo motors and a proprietary technology by DitoGear™ to control them, the OmniHead delivers unmatched speed range on a single motors setup. With the speed ranging from 45°/s (360° in 8s) to 360° in 450 days, you don’t need to worry about swapping the motors when you switch from timelapse to realtime filming.

Full repeatability for VFX

DitoGear™ OmniSlider is a benchmark product in terms of motion repeatability in compact motion control systems range. Basing on our established tradition, the DitoGear™ OmniHead won’t disappoint you in this matter allowing for fully repeatable movement.

Realtime, timelapse
and stop-motion operation

Either use the Trito, a 3-axis ultra-precise controller for realtime movements or unleash the power of motion control thanks to DitoGear™ OmniControllers, DragonBridge and Dragonframe combo, or DitoGear™ Evolution integration.Be as creative as you like with realtime or timelapse operation. Record sophisticated sequences, play them back in real time or in timelapse to design most difficult speed matching shots combining time-lapse and real-time footage into one composite shot. Take an advantage of motion control for your stop-motion animations or motion-controlled macro shots.

Easy to balance

Thanks to a one-key design approach you’ll easily mount the head on the tripod or DitoGear™ OmniSlider and balance the camera.

Minimized cabling

DitoGear™ OmniHead comes with minimized cabling. Signal and power has been combined within a single RJ-type connector. No more hassle.

Weather proof enclosure

Continuing the tradition of great build of DitoGear™ products, the OmniHead comes with a high-end machined, sealed and weather-proof enclosure.

Upside down operation

Finally, if you’d like to hang it upside down – yes, that’s also possible.

DragonFrame compatibility

Unleash the power of motion control for stop motion work with DitoGear™ DragonBridge & Dragonframe motion control software integration. Now it is a pleasure to reveal complicated scene details by smoothly adjusting the focus or camera position. So many new possibilities!

Noiseless operation

Thanks to unique design and motor choice, the DitoGear™ OmniHead
performs with the lowest noise level possible to allow for use in most
demanding situations.

DitoGear™ Evolution software
With DitoGear™ Evolution – a multi-axis keyframe-based motion control software this unit will be another block contributing to enormous creative possibilities of your multi-axis DitoGear™ motion control rig.

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Specifications

DitoGear OmniHead Technical Specifications

Pan Axis Payload: 12 kg (26 lb) *	Current draw: 0.4A – 2A @ 12V
Tilt Axis Payload: 6 kg (13 lb) *	Dimensions: 350mm x 215mm x 75.5mm (13.7″ x 8.4″ x 3″)
Angular positioning precision: 0.0225°	Weight: 2750 g (6 lb)
Max real time operation speed: 45°/s (360°/8s)	Operating temperatures range: -25°C to 50°C

* Data for upgraded version available from March, 2013. Previous version’s payloads: Pan – 5kg (11lbs), Tilt – 1.5kg (2.2lbs). These payloads are considered safe, but you may get a bit more depending on configuration of your rig.

Maximum camera width and length


Picture 1 - maximum camera width	Picture 2 - maximum camera back length

Contents

There are four different bundles available for the DitoGear™ OmniHead Bundle. Please refer to the table below which describes the different bundles and all the items that are included with a bundle.

Bundles	Reference	Real time	Motion Control	Evo	Gold
DitoGear™ OmniHead unit	DGOH-BOD
DitoGear™ Trito (3-axis real-time opration controller)	DGTR
2x DitoGear™ OmniController	DGOC-RJ
DitoGear™ Evolution Interface	DGEVO-RJ
DitoGear™ Evolution Software	DGEVO-RJ
Tablet for running Evolution				Not included
Aluminum transport case	DGOHA-TC
2-axis cabling set¹	DGA-PC-2AX
Power Pack 7Ah²	DGA-PC-PP7-V2
15mm support rods adapter & support rods 15mm x 200mm	DGOHA-RAP
Tripod / OmniSlider Adapter plate
Allen keys	-

¹ Including: 2x RJ45 signal cable & DitoGear™ BreakoutBox
² Including: a 7Ah gel type lead acid battery, softcase, charger, AC/DC power adapter & power cable

Note:

Some of the image photographs on our website may show the OmniSlider, OmniHead and LensDrive with 3rd party accessories, such as camera, lenses, supports, quick release plates and similar, which are not supplied in the kit. Depending on your cameras and working style you may want to add a range of 3rd party accessories to get the most of the DitoGear™ motion control rig. Please refer to the table above to understand what’s supplied.