Elevation Systems
It is important that you also understand the AutoPod/AutoPod+ and PanaPod.
An overview.
AutoPod is a very cost-effective portable turnkey (complete) system for elevating cameras, in particular PTZ domes.
There are 3 models in the family:
AutoPod - The first generation and a hardwired (no serial or ethernet) system with fixed speed for elevation and soft stop/start. The foot pedal (3pin XLR - max extension 100m) is for stop/start for up/down only. The desk controller does the same as the foot pedal but also has 3 preset memory positions (5-pin XLR - max extension 50m). The ACU (Autopod Control Unit) is AC powered and needs to be within 15m of the legs.
AutoPod+ - As above BUT with ethernet, serial data and varispeed foot pedals. Panasonic AW protocol allowing control through Panasonic PTZ control desks (RP-50/120/150 etc). Visca (Sony, Marshall, Bird Dog etc), coming very soon.
PanaPod - Similar to the AutoPod+ BUT bespoke for Panasonic and can only be bought and sold by Panasonic authorised dealers.
I hope all this makes sense? Any questions, please ask.
AutoPod+
Providing a “platform” which is a remotely operated programmable telescopic elevation unit for use with PTZ’s, Teleprompters, Gyro remotes, Cameras, Speakers and more.
AutoPod
The original AutoPod is the first generation of the AutoPod Family and is a hardwired (no serial or ethernet) system with fixed speed for elevation and soft stop/start.
Panapod
The Panapod is an elevation unit specifically designed for Panasonic PTZ cameras. The elevation unit can be used as a standalone system on a stage, in a studio, behind a goal, in a conference venue, or in a press conference, to provide an unobtrusive camera position that is great for the spectators whilst not interfering with the artists, players’ action, presenters or the sequence being shot.
The Ostrich
The Ostrich is the Industrial Inspection Polecam System. Currently available as a 6m telescopic carbon fibre pole (4 sections) that collapses to 1.7m in a soft bag.