Equipment


ECLIPSE XLHD Multicam Array

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Overview

Once again demonstrating it's extraordinary flexibility, the Eclipse MultiCam Array is a further adaptation of the award winning Eclipse and is a leap forward for VFX plate photography.

The Multicam Array utilizes six 8K Red Weapon Helium cameras in a toed in array with 3 across by 2 rows high. Stitching together all six images in post production provides an approximate seamless 120K (70 Megapixel) image with a 145 degrees horizontal, 120 degrees vertical view.
In addition to aerial use, the Eclipse Multicam Array can be used on the ground with small cranes via a Mitchell-mount adapter. Producers can use the same Eclipse system for normal single camera shooting and the Multicam Array for plate shots. The time to change between them is approximately 4 hours.

Compatible Cameras

  • 6 x Red Weapon Helium 8k cameras or 6 x Standard Red Epic 5k cameras for a 12K
  • Camera control is provided through the linked ethernet network

Lenses

  • Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM
  • 6 x Lenses can be supplied along with filter kits with the system upon request
  • Canon lens mounts for Weapons & Epics also provided upon request

Key Features

  • Unsurpassed stability
  • Unsurpassed reliability
  • Unmatched steering precision & response
  • Absolute level horizon
  • Vehicle slave mode
  • Manual roll steering capability
  • GPS targeting and steering
  • 90° Look down steering
  • VFX Data logging of GPS, Gimbal and camera telemetry
  • Widest choice of camera and lens combinations including 65mm Imax and 35mm film both with 1000’ film loads

General Information

  • Platform Weight: 90-125kgs (dependant on payload)
  • Maximum installation weight: 250kgs approximately
  • Shipping Details: 750kgs in 18 cases (dependant of configuration)

Included with the system

  • Video Assist includes
    • Operator’s monitor with waveform & vectorscope displays
    • Director’s monitor
    • Pilot’s monitor
    • Pix 240
  • Portable 1k Generator (cannot being shipped)
  • Unit box
  • 138mm & 4.5” round filter sets
    • 85 & 85 combination to ND 1.2
    • Straight ND’s to 1.2
    • Polar

Optional Equipment

  • AS355/355 aviation approved helicopter side & or nose mount brackets
  • Microwave downlink (HD or SD available)

Contact​ one of our team for more information

 

 

 
 

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