Vinten Fhr-155 Robotic Head With Startracker System

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The Vinten FHR-155 Robotic Head with StarTracker Systemis a fully functional robotic head. Suitable for studio or remote work, the head is nearly silent 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. It also features a built-in floor movement tracking system, the StarTracker system, which provides information on the head's position in relation to the floor. The head is capable of accurate and highly repeatable motion control movement of your camera as well as compatible Canon and Fujinon servo-controlled lenses.

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 Operation Supports up to 155 Pounds Floor Movement Tracking System Smooth Camera and Lens Motion Control Canon and Fujinon Servo Lens Control Accurate and Repeatable at All Speeds ± 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

The optical StarTracker system provides information on the position of the head as it travels along the studio or location floor.

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 critical noise limits.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this compatible with the Proaim Heavy-Duty Mitchell Base Tripod Legs?

A: Yes. Both the tripod and the Vinten V3996-0001 Vector 950 Head will support the Mitchell flat base mount.

Q: 2. Is there a motorized slider this unit is compatible with?

A: Not at this time.

Q: 3. Is there a compatible dolly base for these sticks?

A: Sachtler Dolly for flowtech 75 Tripod BH #SAS20551: https://bhpho.to/3h8b5y6

Q: 4. Can this head be converted to a flat base?

A: Hi Jeffrey, Thank you for your enquiry. The Vision blue5 head can be converted to a flat base using Vinten's 75 to 100mm bowl adaptor and 100mm bowl to flat base adaptor, part numbers 3330-243 and 3330-16.

Q: 5. 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.

Q: 6. Have have this head and am ordering these legs. What bowl clamp knob are you using? It is not the one that comes with the Blue5 head. Can you give me the part number?

A: B&H # VIV41501902 is the Vinten Bowl Clamp for Flowtech 75 Tripod. https://bhpho.to/2FOOlAv

Q: 7. 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: 8. Is there a LANC cable included, or can someone list a product number?

A: The Datavideo PTR-10 MK II Robotic Pan Tilt Head (DVIP) comes with a lanc adapter cable that connects to the camera. It is listed as - 2.5mm Mini Jack to 8-Pin Mini Din Cable (Remote)

Q: 9. Looking for a replacement mid level spreader. From what I found online the spreader for this model is discontinued. Looking for a solution for replacement?

A: The Vinten 3781-3 Spread-Loc Mid-Level Spreader is compatible with this tripod. https://bhpho.to/2J7Eeaz

Q: 10. What are the key differences between this and the FH-145 S2?

A: The S1 has one drag level with settings, The S2 has a total of three levels with settings.

anyonymous	15/09/2024
[IP Ethernet] I run my own production company and was due for a tripod upgrade. After much research and debate I decided on the Vision Blue. ... I've used it on a few shoots now and it works very well. The Perfect Balance setup is a time saver when trying to grab shots at a moments notice. Doing pans, tilts, moving shots or any combination while zooming in or out are effortless. The legs are easy to set up and sturdy, I just wish they were carbon fiber. Overall a good buy, it won't let you down. 5

Michael	22/07/2024
[IP Ethernet] Having recently purchased a Panasonic HPX-250 I needed a better set of sticks for it. I had been using a Manfroto rig for a while but it just wasn't smooth enough. While the Manfroto is fine for our in-studio stuff with a teleprompter The Vision Blue has become our workhorse for EGN field recording. In the past I have spent a lot of time with a Sachtler and truly feel it is the best, but the Vision Blue is just a good for a small format camera, and at a much lower price point. The head is as smooth as silk and with Vinten's perfect balance system you can truly use the drag controls for what they were intended for. I would have no problem at all recommending the Vision Blue to any professional camera operator. 5

James	18/06/2024
[IP Ethernet] I am using two of these and may purchase another one. I prefer the PTR-10 Mk II model over the PTR-10T Mk II as the control commands can be sent through a network switch using the DVIP protocol. I control it with an RMC-300A. I also control several Canon XF-400s over the same network. The unit works very well and also provides power for the camera. To access the DVIP controls with a PTR-10T Mk II requires the addition of the HBT-12 receiver. 5

Matthew	15/06/2024
[IP Ethernet] I am extremely happy with this tripod system. I recently upgraded from Bogen Manfrotto systems (501, 503, 516) heads. I did a lot of research online as to what tripod would be the best for a budget of $1,300 or less and selected the VInten Blue. I recently received it, tested it out, and used it to shoot a wedding last Saturday, and I must say that I am very impressed. Everything about the system is well thought out and professional. The legs lock and unlock with a distinct mechanism so that you can adjust them confidently and quickly, there is a built-in mechanism that is a clever way to secure the tripod when it is collapsed, the ball head is much easier to adjust than other tripods I have used, the perfect balance system is extremely nice (allows you to tilt the head forward or back, and when you release the head it stays at that angle perfectly), the pant and tilt drag can be dialed in and there are numbers for the drag so that it's repeatable, I like that you can illuminate the level bubble so that you can make sure the head is level in dark environments, the bag works well, and the #1 feature is that the head is extremely smooth. I was shooting video with a Canon EF 70-200mm lens at the 200mm end, and I could easily make very smooth adjustments that were extremely fluid. So much better than my previous experience with tripod heads. It's not cheap, but you get what you pay for, and this is a high quality system. I wish that the sticks could get the head up a little higher (more than 6 feet or so), but I could have always bought a different set of sticks for that :) Also, the mid-level spreader was a little tricky for me to figure out at first (because I hadn't used one before and because there are instructions for the legs and head that came with it, but not the mid-level spreader), but it's easy to connect and disconnect, and I figured it out soon enough. Great tripod system. 5

Scott	04/06/2024
[IP Ethernet] THis tripod is unbelievably smooth. No drag-back, no jerky starts, even at the highest drag setting. If you want smooth pans, to the point of not even being noticed, then this is for you. However lighter camcorders like my Canon XF100 are too light for the balance settings; hopefully this will be addressed by Vinten with a heavier mounting plate or something. Other than that, and being a tad heavy, this tripod is perfect. 5