The RigWheels PTZ camera vibration isolator is designed to improve image quality for fixed installations in theaters, concert venues, houses of worship, classrooms, factories with machine vibration and other similar locations. This new mount reduces unwanted vibrations that can negatively impact a camera’s performance, allowing users to capture clearer and more stable images.
RigWheels PTZ camera vibration isolator is designed to reduce vibrations from various sources, including loudspeakers, machinery, foot traffic and other problematic sources. “This results in exceptionally improved image stability, ensuring that your footage remains clear, even in challenging environments,” the announcement states.
This concept was originally designed for the Cloud Mount Slingshot, a vehicle mounting solution for three-axis camera gimbals. Since the Cloud Mount Slingshot was released, many customers have modified/adapted the original Slingshot setup and found that this method works for vibration isolation for installations and RigWheels now provides tailored systems for these applications,
“For a PTZ or fixed camera installation, this system provides excellent isolation because ALL of the load can be placed directly on the elastic vibration isolating components. For vehicle mounting the cables in the system provide structure so the mount doesn’t bounce around erratically,” the announcement continues.
For installations, the cables used are designed for two purposes. One is security in the event that the elastic tubes fail over time. The second is to prevent “pancaking.”
When larger cameras pan left/right quickly, there needs to be some structure in the mount so the inertia doesn’t create a lateral/twisting swinging effect. Every installation is different so there are several options for mounting a PTZ camera with this solution however, there are two primary methods.
1- From above. Installed directly to a ceiling or to a pipe/tube/truss using Universal Pipe Clamps as pictured at the top of the page.
2- From the side. Installed directly to a wall or to a pipe/tube/truss using Universal Pipe Clamps.
Both overhead and wall mounted positions can also be used with RigMount Magnets for applications such as mounting to an overhead I-Beam or warehouse speed-racks.
The PTZ camera vibration isolator is made in the USA and constructed machined 6061 aluminum mounting plates and high-quality elastic dampening elements. It is designed to be easy to install, allowing users to quickly set up and start using.
The PTZ camera vibration isolator can accommodate a wide range of cameras. The elastic isolation components are cut-to-length corresponding to the weight of the camera being attached to the mount to provide the best isolation.
Click here for a sample of the results of a camera hard-mounted to a loudspeaker with and without the vibration isolator. Lens was at 90mm. https://youtu.be/EetlqiZ9RFk