Tilta, recognized for its help tools and equipment for cameras of every kind and sizes, introduced the Hydra Alien Mini, a brand new compact stabilizing arm designed for motion cameras and smartphones.
The Hydra Alien Mini system, constructed for creators in search of portability, includes the Hydra Alien Mini stabilization arm itself, a automobile mounting system, and a handheld deal with for the arm.
The Hydra Alien Mini is way from Tilta’s first product designed for on-the-go creators. Earlier this 12 months, Tilta introduced new tabletop and travel video tripods and the Khronos ecosystem of equipment for iPhone-based filmmakers. The corporate’s equipment transcend compact cameras, although, as the corporate additionally just lately unveiled a sophisticated camera rig system for the new Canon EOS C400 professional cinema camera, becoming a member of Tilta’s different choices for skilled cinema cameras.
The Hydra Alien Mini isn’t even Tilta’s first automobile mounting resolution. The corporate additionally presents a “regular” Hydra Alien series constructed to mount giant, heavy cameras on fast-moving autos. Sturdy automobile mounting techniques can turn into fairly complicated and costly, as proven by not solely the Hydra Alien however the RigWheels Kraken released last year.
Whereas these large stabilizing arms are expensive, the Hydra Alien Mini is comparatively inexpensive. Since it’s constructed for motion cameras and smartphones, which weigh a lot lower than full-scale cinema rigs, the stabilizing arm itself is far smaller and lighter. It additionally requires a single suction cup to safe a digicam to a automobile, somewhat than the standard litany of elements and attachments.
Tilta’s new compact stabilizing arm has low-drag damping due to its aluminum alloy shock-absorbing arm, guaranteeing stability at speeds as much as 100 kilometers per hour (60 miles per hour). Your entire equipment with the automobile mounting attachment weighs simply 983 grams (2.2 kilos) and might help digicam masses as much as 600 grams (1.32 kilos), lots for the standard motion digicam. Tilta particularly calls out the DJI Motion 3 and 4, DJI Pocket 3, and Insta360 X3 and X4, though the stabilizer is appropriate with further cameras, together with an iPhone utilizing the aforementioned Tilta Khronos system equipment. And because the Tilta Hydra Alien Mini is light-weight, additionally it is simple to make use of handheld, and the shock-absorbing arm guarantees to maintain footage steady even when operating or taking pictures on uneven terrain.
Pricing and Availability
The Tilta Hydra Alien Mini begins at $139 for the hand-held equipment — the deal with can be out there individually for $26. The automobile mounting system ranges from $149 to $189, relying on non-compulsory add-ons. The $189 model comes with an digital suction mount, which makes use of a motor to attain quick, robust attachment to a automobile. Lastly, the Hydra Alien Mini Final Package, which incorporates every part within the Hydra Alien Mini household, is out there for $209. Full buying data is available on Tilta’s website.
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