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 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. The pedestal recognizes compact L-shaped floor targets, which work across a wide range of floor finishes and can be incorporated into the floor design.

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. To create a fully robotic 3D virtual reality tracking solution, an optional VR upgrade can be added to the pedestal.

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    Recognizes L-Shaped Floor Targets    APS Upgrade Available Separately    For Studio Use

Differential wheel trucks maximize floor traction to maintain shot stability performance

Adjustable bumper sensitivity

Compact L-shaped floor targeting offers precise reference positioning across a wide range of floor finishes

Switchable between robotic and manual mode—flexible functionality for multifunctional studios

Perfect Balance system and full manual studio pedestal stability and performance

3D virtual reality upgrade available separately

Absolute Positioning System (APS) upgrade available separately

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this handle sony fs7 camera ok?

A: Unfortunately the weight of the Sony PXW-FS7 video camera would exceed the 3 pound load capacity of the Gigapan Epic 100.

Q: 2. Is this company still in business, and is the product supported? I've seen posts saying that they are no longer in business

A: Gigapan is currently distributed by Omega Brandess. They can be reached by e-mail to customerservice@omegabrandess.com.

Q: 3. will this work with the Fuji x70?

A: The GigaPan EPIC 100 Robotic Camera Mount works with the Fuji x70.

Q: 4. Will this work with the Sony RX10II or Sony A6300? Can you change batteries when needed during a shoot?

A: Sorry about my typing error. I meant to write that I would NOT go any place else!

Q: 5. Can the GigaPan EPIC Pro V Robotic Camera Mount be used with a Canon 5dmk11 or Canon 7d? thank you

A: Yes this will be able to function with both.

Q: 6. Can I make a 360X180 spherical panorama with the GigaPan ? I wish to use it for a VR project. I saw the ultra expensive https://a href= http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1122539-REG/roundshot_sr8000_roundshot_vr_drive_metric.html target= _blank www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1122539-REG/roundshot_sr8000_roundshot_vr_drive_metric.html/a and can not understand the price tag. Is the GigaPan capable of something similar ?

A: Yes it does. I use it for 360 photos, I would recommend a wide angle lens so you don't have to many pictures to stitch.

Q: 7. What are the dimensions of this case?

A: The dimensions are not readily available. However, based on the head's dimensions of 10 x 14 x 14 , I would be of the opinion the case is approximately 16 x 20 x 20.

Q: 8. What heads would fit on this tripod?

A: Tripod heads which use either the 4-bolt mounting or Mitchell mounting interface are compatible.

Q: 9. What is the minimum height?

A: The minimum height for this product is 4 feet.

Q: 10. How long does it take to make a 360 pano ?

A: The time will very greatly depending on the lens coverage and settings used. In the settings one sets the lens coverage, the amount of overlap you want, Exposure times, and the time between shots. It can take anywhere from minutes to hours depending on the settings chosen.