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SpaceCam 3D Rig

Following a very successful flight test, SpaceCam is proud to announce the introduction of an advanced 3D imaging system for incorporation into their SpaceCam gyro stabilized systems. // Read More

SpaceCam Expands its wide range capabilities with the new Sony F35 HD Cinealta Camera. The F35 offers state-of-the-art HD digital technology with film-like sensibilities. The F35 is equipped with a PL lens mount, which enables you to use a wide range of prime and zoom lenses. // Read More

Only SpaceCam’s stability can provide the most beautiful images captured from the air with the RED ONE Camera. // Read More

Los Angeles, CA – SpaceCam Systems, Inc., the world leader in high-end gyro-stabilized cinematography, has created an unprecedented periscope lens system called SnakeHead, which represents a unique new level of capability in aviation cinematography.  SnakeHead, a horizontally-oriented, fully-articulated, computer controlled, gyroscopically-stabilized periscope that protrudes from the nose and tail of fixed wing aircraft provides unparalleled visual flexibility // Read More

SpaceCam DX 65

April 2nd, 2006

SpaceCam Systems Inc. has now formally introduced the DCAM 65-15, its new 65mm 15perf film camera specifically designed for installation on the SpaceCam Large Format Gyro Stabilized System.  The system recently completed filming on MacGillivray Freeman Film’s “Hurricane on the Bayou”, “The Alps-Giants of Nature” and “Water Planet”.  It has also contributed special effect images for the Hollywood feature, “Stranger than Fiction”, and presently engaged on another major Hollywood project. // Read More

HD Aerial Stability

April 1st, 2006

SpaceCam Systems, Inc. has joined the arena of high definition television by modifying its gyro-stabilized camera platforms to accommodate HDTV cameras. Working closely with Plus 8 Video, SpaceCam President and System Designer Ron Goodman and his engineering staff have successfully adapted Plus 8′s Sony HDW-700 HDCAM to the SpaceCam system.  Since its inception in 1989, SpaceCam has provided a wide variety of applications and specialized camera options for film, but not video. // Read More

Panavision, VistaVision

May 5th, 2005

After extensive testing SpaceCam has equipped its 35-8 perf VistaVision camera with a Panavision lens mount to accept a wide variety of Primo and other Panavision lenses that cover the 8 perf format. The testing was carried out in conjunction with the visual effects unit on the recent Rob Cohen film “Stealth”. This ability further accentuates the value of the SpaceCam VistaVision equipment. The SpaceCam unit has been non-stop recently with “Stealth”, “The Aviator”, “Constantine” and the latest “Batman” installment. // Read More

SpaceCam R.A.M.S

January 5th, 2002

A revolutionary new design approach for SpaceCam’s helicopter nose mount application has received STC approval from the Federal Aviation Administration for use in the United States and STC approval from Transport Canada for use in Canada. The R.A.M.S., a “roll augmented mounting system,” provides for the first time, complete maneuvering freedom for the camera helicopter. // Read More

Helicopter Omni Mounting System

November 17th, 2001

SpaceCam Systems, Inc. has, since its inception in 1989, set the pace for design of helicopter mounting bracketry for gyro-stabilized camera systems. SpaceCam was the first gyro-stabilized system to provide helicopter nose mount bracktery which allows for many creative options in aerial filming. With the newly developed SpaceCam Helicopter Omni Mounting System, SpaceCam has once again taken the lead in creativity, versatility and innovation. // Read More

Laser Auto Focus System

July 15th, 2001

The SpaceCam Laser Auto Focus System is a fully automatic laser focusing system incorporated directly into the SpaceCam Gyro-Stabilized Camera System. It is the first automatic focus system in the film industry to successfully utilize laser technology for airborne and specialized gyro-stabilized applications. // Read More