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Laser Auto Focus System (LAFS):
Ensures precise and
instantaneous focusing while on the move.
Auto/Manual
Roll
SpaceCam is the only
system in which a horizon mode can be selected. The camera platform
is immune to all G forces. The maximum roll angle is +/- 30 degrees
normally or +/- 120 degrees with SpaceCam's R.A.M.S.
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Normal Mode:
In normal mode, the horizon stays absolutely level. The motion of
the vehicle or the aircraft that the camera system is mounted on
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Auto Mode:
In auto mode, the horizon rolls with the vehicle or the aircraft
that the system is mounted on. The camera motion is similar to a
Tyler nose mount but with SpaceCam's image stability and versatility.
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Manual Mode: In
manual mode, the camera operator or assistant controls the
horizon. This allows you to have the horizon roll at will. You can
also maintain a constant or variable "Dutch" on the camera.
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Pan
& Tilt Speeds:
up to 120 degrees per second,
360 degrees continuous pan, +40/-90 tilt.
Speed
Aperture Computer:
integrated into the SpaceCam so that the camera speed can be varied
during a shot. This technique is often used to compress the time
required to approach a subject. Speed changes may be done "in shot"
over entire camera range.
Radio
Control: SpaceCam
camera operator and camera console can be up to a distance of ½ mile
away from the camera system, depending on antennas. This can be used
for boat, camera car, crane and cable rig applications and if
needed, even with helicopters.
Motion
Record Capability:
SpaceCam camera motions may be recorded during shooting to
facilitate the marriage of optical CGI elements with filmed
background. SpaceCam camera position and motion may be recorded
during shooting to facilitate full "by the numbers" compositing
capability for visual effects. All of the following parameters can
be output in ASCII files on computer disks:
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Time codes for each
frame of film
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Roll of camera position
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Yaw angle in degrees of
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Zoom/focal length in mm
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Pitch of camera position
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Information to 16,000
frames
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Cold
Weather Operation:
far surpasses that of any competitor. Successful filming in excess
of -50 degrees F. SpaceCam filmed in Antarctica in 1999 with perfect
results.
Windowless
Enclosure:
enables high speed flight and eliminates reflection problems.
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