Continental Magnum MK II Side Mount with gyro stabilization for 16mm, 35mm & 435 Panavision, and Video Cameras.

 

The mount is based with HELI DUBAI, Dubai International Airport, United Arab Emirates.

 

Contact Heli Dubai directly for bookings:

Telephone: +971 4 2244033

FAX: +971 4 2244168

 

Or contact Heli Images:

Mobile: +353 86 8115873

 

Email General Information: info@helidubai.com

 

 

The Continental Magnum MK II Camera Mount is a versatile mount that has been designed to provide a stable platform for filming from Helicopters. It allows the operator and camera to be isolated from the vibrations and sudden movements of the helicopter.

 

 

 

When installed, the camera sits on a fully gimbaled arm that is counter balanced longitudinally and laterally so that there is no weight on the operator and thereby producing a floating effect. The arm can be adjusted in or out to place the camera in the most comfortable position for the cameraman.

 

Although the camera is sitting on the side of the Helicopter, the range of view is approximately 100 degrees pan with 80 degrees downward view with level flight. A straight-ahead view is possible by side slipping the helicopter but forward speed is limited to approximately 70 Kph.

 

The camera mount is fitted with two Kenyon KS-8 Gyro Stabilisation Units for clear, sharp pictures. The Gyros sense the vibrations and small angular deflections in pitch and dynamically resist displacement through gyroscopic precession.

 

 

 

Jan Richter-Friis, Director of Photography on a 35mm film, helicopter aerial shoot in Spain with GTV's, Kenyon Gyro Stabilizers

 

Key points of the Magnum MK II Mount

  • Ability to accept all Film and Video Cameras used today for Aerial Filming
  • Installation is easy and quick by Irish Helicopters
  • Precision zoom and focus controls for film with variable gain for fine control
  • Camera On/Off Switch
  • Fast mount Lock Off for changing film magazines in mid-air
  • Camera mounted on Arri Bridge plates
  • Film from left or right side of helicopter
  • Carries Camera package up to 80 Lbs (37 kg)
  • Your choice of lenses

 

GTV's - K8 Kenyon Gyro Stabilizers on a TFA Helicopter aerial filming in Spain

 

 

 

Pre flight balancing of a Continental Magnum Helicopter Camera Mount fitted with GTV's, Kenyon Gyro Stabilizers for a 35mm film shoot in Spain

 

 

 

Weight Box on GTV's Continental Magnum MK II Helicopter Camera Mount - Digi Beta Camera with GTV's - K8 Kenyon Gyro Stabilizers

 

 

 

GTV's Sony and Arri Helicopter Camera Mounting Plate with K8 Kenyon Gyro Stabilizers

 

 

 

 

One of the two Kenyon KS-8 Gyro Stabilisation Units

 

 

 

 

Continental Magnum MK II Side Mount – TV, Liffey Descent Canoe Race