Get smooth, easy, and accurate elevation and X/Y movement of your camera setup on the studio floor with the FP-188+ Robotic/Manual Pedestal with Absolute Positioning System from Vinten. Boasting a payload capacity of 188 lb, the FP-188+ supports the weight of an expanded camera/prompter package including the talent-facing vanity monitor often attached to the head during HD production. Differential wheel trucks maximize floor traction to enhance shot stability performance.

This pedestal comes with the APS (Absolute Positioning System) preinstalled and uses laser scanner technology to constantly reference its position with no need for manual retargeting. Using discreet small targets which can be color-matched to the backdrop, the FP-188+ with APS delivers exact movement to pre-set shots across the studio floor.

Engineered for use in multifunctional studios, the FP-188+ can be operated in robotic or manual mode. It provides fully continuous steering capability and uses the Perfect Balance system for infinite adjustment, enabling you to dial in precisely the right amount of torque necessary to counterbalance your camera setup throughout the head's tilt range.

The FP-188+ pedestal's on-shot characteristics include maximum height and floor speeds of 6 and 12" per second respectively. The electronics are housed in easy-to-access modules in the base of the pedestal, allowing for board and full pack swap out. The FP-188+ is compatible with all Vinten control systems and robotic heads.

Elevation and X/Y Control    Payload: 188 lb    Height Range: 26 to 56"    Doorway Tracking Width: 32"    1 to 12" per Second Floor Speed    6" per Second Max. On-Shot Height Speed    Switchable Manual/Robotic Mode    Absolute Positioning System Preinstalled    Constant Referencing from Any Position    For Studio Use

Differential wheel trucks maximize floor traction to maintain shot stability performance

Absolute Positioning System (APS) preinstalled

Constant referencing from any position

Fast switch from manual to robotic mode with no retargeting

Smooth on-air movement across the whole studio floor

Fits wide variety of studio layouts

Track-free, zero accumulated error

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the maximum span for the wall hung background support? Can multiple brackets be used to extend the distance?

A: The Neewer 3-Roller Manual Background Support System will easily support up to three rolls of 107" seamless paper. It can hold up to a 12' fabric background if you mount/add the Impact 78" Varipole Extension Set (Black), B&H # IMVPE6BP. A 12' roll of paper would be too heavy.

Q: 2. Does the Vision Blue System come with a camera mounting plate or is that extra?

A: Yes it comes with a plate and two different sized screws to fit almost any camera.

Q: 3. Can this be used to shoot jewelry close up at f/5.6? It will need to be able to adjust in very small increments. Thanks

A: Yes works great. Product Photography How To Tutorials that include jewelry. http://www.tabletopstudio.com/HowTo_page.html

Q: 4. Does this have a snap & go quick release system, like a Cartoni or Sachtler head?

A: The Vinten VB-AP2M Vision blue Fluid Head & Pozi-Lock Tripod System with Mid-Level Spreader has a fluid head with a slideload system for rapid camera attachment, versus a snap & go method.

Q: 5. I have Manfrotto 488RC4 ballhead with that RC4 quick release system. Will this railing snap on as is? The two answers below seemed to be contradictory.

A: This rail is not quick release ready, you would just screw your existing qr plate into the bottom of this rail.

Q: 6. can I mount a Canon EOS T3i with Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5X Macro Lens ? Thank you

A: I can't answer this for you. I 've used it with 60D,6D and 5D.....with Tamron 90mm macro...works great for me...thx

Q: 7. Will this support 140" savage paper backdrops?

A: The Neewer 4-Roller Manual Background Support System will not support the weight of four Savage #01 Super White Seamless Background Paper (140" x 100').

Q: 8. Does this come with the Head and the Pedestal?

A: Yes, the Libec QD-30PD Pedestal System with QH3 Head, P1000 Pedestal Column & DL-15B Dolly (B&H# LIQD30PD) comes with the Libec QH3 Fluid Head (B&H# LIQH3) and the Libec P1000 150mm Flat Base Pedestal System (B&H# LIP1000). The latter includes both the column and dolly.

Q: 9. The groove for adjusting camera position is asymettrical on the plate. Why? Which is the front end?

A: The knob to adjust fore and aft positioning in the Manfrotto 454 Micrometric Positioning Sliding Plate is usually placed on the left of the camera so that you can take photos with your right hand and control the fore and aft with your left hand.

Q: 10. 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