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Cinema Mini 512EX

The redesigned Cinema Mini 512EX makes camera swapping easier than ever with a pristine inner landscape and secure connection in minutes.

Capable of handling monster payloads like the RED and Canon 50-1000 lens, the Cinema Mini 512EX is lightweight, nimble and boasts 6-axis look-down stabilization via VectorSteering™.

As with all GSS gimbals, the Cinema Mini 512EX is well-suited for a variety of applications including aerial, auto, marine mounted and more.

Full Operator Control

The Cinema laptop hand controller gives you precision control of pan, tilt, zoom, iris and operator ballistics controls.

GSS Cinema Laptop

SYSTEM FEATURES

  • Advanced fiber optic gyro-stabilization

  • VectorSteering™ 6-axes of movement in a 5-axis gimbal

    • Stabilized look down (no gimbal lock) in a smaller, lighter package

  • Interchangeable cameras/lenses/inner axis in less than 30 minutes

  • Fully upgradeable as gimbal, camera, and lens technologies evolve

  • Stabilized or steerable horizon with in-flight automatic calibration

  • High-speed fiber optic video data transfer

  • No auxiliary junction unit required

  • No ITAR or EAR export restrictions

  • Ships as excess baggage (<70lbs/32kg per case)

  • MIL-STD-810F power filters with reverse polarity protection

  • Engineered/Manufactured to DO-160G standards – not certified

  • Platform designed for both standard and inverted use

  • Wireless capability option

  • Metadata outputs (lens, camera, & GPS functions)

  • Electro-mechanical gimbal stow mechanism

  • Compatible with existing air and ground mounts

  • Standard 1-year warranty and 24/7/365 customer service

GEN 2 Upgrades

  • Interchangeable cameras/lenses in minutes with interior redesign removing boards from camera kit

  •  Dust-proof sensor with sealed Revolva 

  • Added encoder to Revolva for fast, accurate wheel turns 

  • Faster FIZ motors (prevents lag) 

Advanced Technology

  • Added tuning profiles compatible with various NHU mounts 

  • Rock-solid stability during heavy impacts with larger elevation motors from Cinema Pro 516 (optional)

  • Captive hardware on front and back covers 

  • Improved visibility on operator screen interface 

  • Rain deflector optional and compatible between all systems 

System Specs

Gimbal Performance
VectorSteering™ offers 6-axes of movement in a 5-axis gimbal – gyro-stabilized
Azimuth: 360° continuous
Elevation: 35° to -205° from horizontal
Roll: > +/- 90° (steerable/stabilized)
Gimbal slew rate: 0-130°/second (depending on gearbox)
Max operational airspeed: variable depending on gearbox

Interface
Control: RS-232, RS-422, or Ethernet

Electrical
VIN: 18-33 VDC
Power: 15 amps max draw at 28 VDC

Dimensions
Gimbal width: 13.8 inches (351 mm)
Gimbal height: 19.4 inches (493 mm)
Snout length: 0-6 inches (0-152 mm)
Cable set length: 20 feet (standard set)

Weight
Platform: 41 lbs (18.5 kg) + payload
Hand Controller Unit: 7 lbs (3.2 kg)
Auxiliary Junction Unit: payload specific
Cable Set: 8 lbs (3.6 kg)

Environmental
Operating temperature: -4° to +122°F (-20° to +50°C) Sealed system for airborne/ground/marine applications

Interchangeable Camera Options*
Arri Alexa Mini/LF
RED DSMC2 / RED DSMC3
RED Komodo
*Other cameras available upon request

Interchangeable Lens Options**
Angenieux Optimo 25-250 & Optimo wide zoom
Canon 25-250
Canon 50-1000mm
Fujinon Cabrio 20-120mm
Primes – Various
**Any lens 16.3” in length or shorter

Helicopter/Airplane Mount Availability
AS 350/355
Bell 206/206L/407 EC-120
Robinson R44/R66
Cessna 172/206
(Also compatible with various other aircraft.)

Vehicle/Marine Mount Configurations
Arm Mounts – Mitchell Mount
Various other mount types from many manufacturers

Specifications are subject to change.

Gyro-Stabilized Cinema Production Camera Platform

  • Travel at 200+ knots with a long zoom lens (max speed depends on multiple factors)

  • Aerial shooting via helicopter or fixed wing aircraft

  • Car mounts and jibs

  • Marine applications