Tiffen Steadicam Axis now shipping [Video]

Tiffen’s new Steadicam Axis, the first professional body-worn stabilizer with integral three-axis Volt stabilization is now shipping. This looks to be a great solution for small to mid-sized digital cinema cameras such as the Sony FX6, Canon C400, RED KOMODO, etc.

The Tiffen Steadicam Axis is a new 3-Axis electronically assisted camera stabilizer incorporating Steadicam’s Volt technology, augmented with a third pan motor for even more precise camera control.

3-axis assisted stabilization allows the operator to directly control the framing of the shot without feeling disconnected from the camera like in other fly-by-wire systems. Tiffen claims that there is a shallow learning curve for achieving high-quality camera movement, with faster setup times and greater range of movement over current electronic gimbal systems.

The Steadicam Volt System is a tool that provides Steadicam operators with horizontal stabilization, giving them the ability to easily transition between fully manual and auto assist modes. A stage-mounted control box …