Vinten Fh-155 Robotic Manual Head

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The Vinten FH-155 Robotic Manual Headis a fully functional robotic head that can be easily switched between robotic and manual modes. Suitable for studio or remote work, the head is nearly silent in either robotic or manual mode and supports up to 155 pounds. It has a cradle to adjust the center of gravity and balance of your camera on the head for best results. The head features accurate and highly repeatable motion control of the camera as well as compatible Canon and Fujinon servo-controlled lenses.

When switched to manual mode, the head features continuously adjustable servo tilt and pan drag to maintain the smooth function when being operated by a human operator. This head includes a pan handle rosette adapter and two telescoping pan handles. The head can tilt a total of 100° (50° down and 50° up), and can pan 359°. The built-in 3-port Ethernet switch simplifies integration with robotic pedestals and IP prompting equipment. Mounting the head on a tripod or pedestal requires an optional mounting adapter.

Near-Silent Robotic or Manual Operation Supports up to 155 Pounds Smooth Camera and Lens Motion Control Canon and Fujinon Servo Lens Control Accurate and Repeatable at All Speeds Servo Drag Adjustment in Manual Mode 2 x Pan Handles with Adapter Included ± 50° Tilt, 359° Pan 3-Port Ethernet Switch Mounting Adapter Required

Parameters
Payload	155 lb / 70.31 kg
Pan & Tilt Range	Pan: 359° Tilt: ±50°
Drag Control	Continuous Drag Adjustment, Servo Controlled
Angular Speed	Velocity: 0.05 to 60°/s Acceleration Typical: 60°/s² Acceleration Peak: 120°/s²
Lens Control	Canon Lenses: Full-Servo Fujinon Lenses: Full-Servo
Genlock	Black Burst / Tri-Level
Connectors	Power: powerCON Ethernet: 3 x RJ45 Genlock: 1 x Micro BNC Aux Port: 26-pin LANC Port
Shot Recall Repeatability	±60 Arcseconds (±0.016°)
System Resolution / Accuracy	22-bit, >0.01˚
Rated Load Inertia	16.53 lb ft² / 7.5 m² kg
Motor Noise	41dBA at Max Speed
Network	IP Ethernet
Power	Input: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Consumption: 175 W
Fuse Protection	250 VAC, 3.15 A
Temperature Range	41 to 104°F / 5 to 40°C
Dimensions	19.29 x 17.17 x 9.25" / 490 x 436 x 235 mm
Weight	49.6 lb / 22.5 kg

Designed for use with larger camera, lens, and prompter packages.

Combines sophisticated software and mechanical engineering to deliver accurate and smooth movement.

Designed to be near silent when moving, the head is well suited for use in environments with ultra-critical noise limits.

A manual mode of operation features continuously adjustable servo-controlled drag, offering smooth pan and tilt movement.

The servo-controlled drag system is powerful enough to manage payloads up to 155 pounds. Switching between robotic and manual mode can be done either at the head or controller.

A rosette adapter and two telescoping pan handles are included for use when the head is in manual mode.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How smooth are the pan and tilt movements? Do they ramp up and down, can they be used "on air"?

A: On page 34 of the user manual, the PTR 10 Remote Head is extremely smooth and is able to pan between 0.2–15° / sec and tilt between 0.1–10° / sec. There are 50 PAN/TILT preset positions and you will be able to adjust the pan and tilt acceleration, speed, and torque. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/640738.pdf

Q: 2. Can this PTZ head zoom following sony camcorders: - Sony HXR-NX5U - Sony HDR-FX1000

A: Yes, Both the SONY HDR-FX1000 and the NX5U support lanc control and would be supported on the Datavideo PTR-10 PTZ head. Page 20 has all the tested cameras listed. https://bit.ly/3BsM76D

Q: 3. Will I be able to use this head if i connect the Canon RC-V100 Remote Controller to a C300 Mk II? in other words is there any other option to connect this head to the camera?

A: The C300 Mark II only has a single LANC input. You should be able to have the C300 Mark II on the Vantage and also be connected to the RC-V100. However you will only be able to control the camera itself through one controller.

Q: 4. Is this compatible with LANC for the Sony PXW-Z90?

A: Datavideo does not list the Z90v as being compatible for LANC controller. The camera does have LANC, but they do not list it.

Q: 5. Can the PTR-10 be controlled with a Panasonic AW RP-50 Controller?

A: The Datavideo PTR-10 MK II Robotic Pan Tilt Head is designed to work with Datavideo controllers like the Datavideo RMC-180 PTZ Camera Control Unit https://bhpho.to/3t1W1Z1 We cannot guaranty it could be controlled by the Panasonic AW RP-50.

Q: 6. I have a PTR-10T Mk II, but am missing the 12V 5A power adapter. How can I purchase one?

A: While the manufacturer does not provide the adapter for sale separately, there are two ways to power the Datavideo PTR-10T Mark II Robotic Pan and Tilt Head (HDBaseT) (B&H# DAPTR10TMKII). The unit will accept a 12VDC barrel input of 3A, although 5A will be needed if power will be drawn from the D-Tap port on the head for the purpose of powering a camera. You may wish to contact the manufacturer regarding their preferred model of adapter: sales@datavideo.com Alternatively, the head will accept Power Over Ethernet (PoE) with the power being fed through the LAN port by a source of PoE such as the TP-Link TL-POE170S PoE++ Injector (Black) (B&H# TPTLPOE170S): https://bhpho.to/3POMj5c

Q: 7. How much weight can this head handle?

A: The Vision blue5 has a capacity of 12.1 - 26.5 lb at 100mm center of gravity.

Q: 8. What all would I need to mount a 100mm pan and tilt head to this Ped? Will I need to buy anything extra?

A: Please add the Vinten 3330-16 100mm Leveling Bowl Adapter to use a 100mm head on the Vinten Osprey Plus OB Pedestal System. Vinten 3330-16 100mm Leveling Bowl Adapter to 4-Bolt Flat Base BH #VI333016 https://bhpho.to/3VvOCgx

Q: 9. Will the new Canon CN-E 70-200mm T4.4 Compact-Servo Cine Zoom Lens (EF Mount) With this head?

A: The Canon CN-E 70-200mm T4.4 Compact-Servo Cine Zoom Lens (EF Mount) B&H # CAE70200EF is not listed by Vinton as compatible. However the very similar Canon CN-E 18-80mm T4.4 COMPACT-SERVO Cinema Zoom Lens (EF Mount) B&H # CAE1880EF is. It is therefore our opinion that the 70-200mm will work. See here for the Vinten compatibility chart. a href= http://www.vinten.com/vantage/downloads/Vantage-Compatibility-Chart-New.pdf target= _blank http://www.vinten.com/vantage/downloads/Vantage-Compatibility-Chart-New.pdf/a

Q: 10. Aside from the price what is the difference between this one at $877.50 AND the Vinten Vision blue3 Head (Black) B&H # VIV41060001 MFR # V4106-0001 at $1228.50 ?

A: The difference between the two heads comes down to weight capacity. The the less expensive Vision Blue Pan and Tilt Head can handle 4.6 to 11 lb/2.1 to 5.0 kg while the Vision blue3 Head can handle 6.6 to 14.6 lb/3.0 to 6.6 kg. If you wish, you can extend the blue3's capacity by getting the Vinten bluebridge Small Camera Adapter which allows cameras starting at 4.63 lb/2.10 kg.

Sam	22/09/2024
[250 VAC, 3.15 A] I've owned this head and tripod for a few years now. It's very solid, and about as smooth as any fluid head could be. I've owned others that cost about half or 2/3 as much, but not as good. I've used it in all weather; desert sand and heat, rain, snow, temps down to -30f, wind chills as low as -45. It hasn't skipped a beat. One minor thing... for some reason the pan bar can slip back into the rosette clamp a bit at times. You just have to loosen the clamp, turn and push the bar back in, and re-clamp. Definitely does not affect the operation, so all 5 stars is what I give it. 5

TuxedoPhoto.com	12/09/2024
[IP Ethernet] This tripod is optimized to be light-weight and compact. It has only the most basic features. You may wish to purchase a leveling base head to ease configuration for level horizontal panning. The head has four screw knobs for adjustments: 1) Tighten and loosen the horizontal pan locking screw. A half tightened screw results in jerky camera pans, not increased and decreased smooth resistance. 2) Tighten and loosen the vertical pan locking screw. A half tightened screw results in jerky camera pans, , not increased and decreased smooth resistance. The act of un-screwing must be done gingerly to prevent camera shake. The vertical pan includes leveling springs (non-adjustable for camera and lens weight) to aid in smoothly returning to (roughly) level vertical position. 3) change the angle and rotation of the handle. 4) Tighten and loosen the Arca-Swiss plate. The tripod is made of aluminum with plastic flip locks. The legs are easy to extend, lock, then collapse. The tripod feet can change between using rubber or integrated spikes by screwing the rubber segment up or down on the foot to expose or cover the spike. The tripod comes with a carrying case that includes a shoulder strap. 5

anyonymous	08/09/2024
[IP Ethernet] Man am I blown away at how great this head is! Vinten's Perfet Balance system really does work as intended and is a real joy to use. It's super easy to rebalance after a lens change and takes no time at all. I've never used a properly counterbalanced head until now...what was I waiting for? Even with a roughly 600mm lens I'm able to attain perfectly smooth, controlled pans with minimal, if any backlash. I doubt tracking people or animals with a telephoto lens would be an issue at all. Just make sure you have a solid tripod! All and all I'm extremely happy with this head and it's sure to last me a very very long time. 5

Sam	07/09/2024
[250 VAC, 3.15 A] I've owned this head and tripod for a few years now. It's very solid, and about as smooth as any fluid head could be. I've owned others that cost about half or 2/3 as much, but not as good. I've used it in all weather; desert sand and heat, rain, snow, temps down to -30f, wind chills as low as -45. It hasn't skipped a beat. One minor thing... for some reason the pan bar can slip back into the rosette clamp a bit at times. You just have to loosen the clamp, turn andpush the bar back in, and re-clamp. Definitely does not affect the operation, so all 5 stars is what I give it. 5

Lizard FCB	02/09/2024
[IP Ethernet] fluid movements 5

Michael	24/08/2024
[IP Ethernet] I’m extremely satisfied with the quality of this fluid head. The movement is smooth and precise, making it perfect for capturing stable, professional shots. It’s built to last, and the design feels robust yet lightweight. Great value for the price! 5

SiriusDoggy	05/08/2024
[IP Ethernet] It sucks getting old but items like this make it a little easier. The built-in stand is very useful. 5

SiriusDoggy	05/08/2024
[IP Ethernet] It sucks getting old but items like this make it a little easier. The built-in stand is very useful. 5

David	21/07/2024
[250 VAC, 3.15 A] Use it for TV Recording at a Church. Great quality, Durable, Adjustable smooth resistance 5

Miami University	14/06/2024
[250 VAC, 3.15 A] I've always liked Vinten tripods and heads, and this new Vision Blue is one more to like. It's solidly built, pans and tilts smoothly and it is easy to achieve balance. This head is a perfect match for our Panasonic HMC 150 and HPX 170 camcorders - and I feel it would comfortably support a larger-form camera as well. And as a plus, there's the price: This head performs like a much more expensive one. 5