Cyclo 1
Modular Steadicam Head

Built for amazing shots.
Designed for comfort.

Cyclo 1 modular head is built for Steadicam™ operators who want to achieve precise, organic frames and enjoy a powerful and easy-to-use stabilizing system.

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See why top Steadicam operators and opinion leaders like Cyclo 1 head so much.

I used Cyclo 1 for all sorts of shots, many of them challenging to do before. This stabilized head allows to create frames that are natural, dynamic and super-smooth.

steadicam operator Adam Mendry

Adam Mendry, @steadipants
ACO steadicam operator

Thank you, I’m absolutely loving this head ❤️ It’s amazing where I can get with the camera. And going high to low is a game changer! There is no transition time from high to low like with a traditional Steadicam, which allows for faster shots and smoother transitions.

Larkin McLaughlin
Steadicam operator

We are thrilled to tell you that Betz Tools is our official partner in Europe. By combining HD Air Studio's experience in the camera stabilization systems and Betz Tool's deep understanding of the Steadicam™ world, we want to spread the word about Cyclo stabilized head.

Betz Tools
Distributor – Europe

I’ve been flying Steadicam for 11 years and seen all kinds of machinery. This is a product you should be proud of. I feel like I’ve been using it for years. Unreal level of stabilization. The longest focal length I used was 135mm and I'm impressed. No vibration, or any sort of trouble.

Christopher Kechichian
ACO Steadicam Operator

All sorts of videos
All to help you grow
CYCLO 1 DEMO DAY 2023
Highlighs from Cyclo 1 Demo Day hosted in Los Angeles, 22 October 2023. Nearly 100 Steadicam™ operators and film industry professionals gathered to explore Cyclo 1 head.
MOUNTING CYCLO 1 HEAD ON SLED
In this video, we show you step-by-step how to mount Cyclo 1 modular head on the Steadicam™ sled.
For this purpose, we use two section Betz Tools Rigs sled from Christian Betz.
CYCLO 1 HEAD IN VR PRODUCTION
Cyclo 1 stabilized head was used to create VR shots for Aramco commercial at ATM Virtual.
UNBOXING CYCLO 1 STABILIZED HEAD
In this video, we show you Cyclo 1 modular head, all of its accessories included in the set, such as:
slipring, dovetails, nuts, bolts,. Also, we explain how all this works together.

Create stunning shots.
Have a great time doing it.

Choose Steadicam™ accessories freely

With modularity in its DNA, Cyclo 1 gimbal is compatible with major Steadicam™ players on the market:
Betz Tools, GPI Pro, Omega sleds.
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From Steadicam™
operator wishlist

Your dream gimbal features: great stabilization with drift compensation, slipring for infinite rotations, various operation modes.

From Steadicam™
operator wishlist

Your dream gimbal features: great stabilization with drift compensation, slipring for infinite rotations, various operation modes.
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Empowering,
not overpowering

Cyclo is amost a plug & play system. Balancing & lens centering is repeatable and fast. Touch screen interface allows you to control variety of settings with the push of a button.
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We work for you
to succeed on set

We know the pace of working on TV and commercial productions and understand the immense value of customer support that is delivered right on time.

We work for you
to succeed on set

We know the pace of working on TV and commercial productions and understand the immense value of customer support that is delivered right on time.
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Designed to precision.
Engineered without constraints.

Key Specification
  • Empty head weight: 4.15kg/9.15lb
  • Head weigh with accessories: 4.7kg/10.4lb
  • Ring inner diameter: 26.8cm/10.55inch
  • Outer dimensions: H: 400mm W: 360mm D:160mm (15.75in x 14.2in x 6.3in)
  • Power input: 10-34V
  • Max power consumption: 250W
  • Max rotation speed: 360deg/s
  • Drift: less then 1deg/h
  • Overload protection
Cyclo Steadicam™ head
  • Light & rigid construction (Carbon-fiber + aluminum)
  • Internal diameter of 27cm allows to use all kind of cameras
  • Bottom and top camera mount to fit cameras of various sizes
  • Cyclo head dovetail plate is compatible with following Steadicam™ systems: Tiffen Steadicam®, Betz-Tools RIG, PRO, MK-V.
  • Easy-cable routing
  • 3G SDI-POWER-DATA slipring for infinite rotations
  • Fixed stabilisation mode & follow mode
  • Can be used for steadicams or tripods
  • Manual speed control through 1-axis hall sensor joystick (attached to the steadicam handle)
  • 2 programmable buttons (you can assign to them one of many functions from the interface menu)
  • Drift compensation
  • Programmable auto-moves (up to 10 revolutions and 360deg/s)
  • Remote control through S-bus compatible RX/TX systems (e.g. Futaba, Frsky radio systems)
  • IP31 (should not be used in high dust and humid environment)
  • Camera power pass through slipring: Max 24V, 140W.
  • Video slipring pass through: SDI 3G, 75 Ohm
Touchscreen interface
  • Intuitive control through 5” touch screen interface to manage all Cyclo settings in one place
  • Touch screen interface gives you control over such functions as:
    – Joystick limits
    – Level roll
    – Set home position / go home
    – Follow mode
    – Motors on/off
    – Joystick on/off
    – Speed of rotation
    – Smooth starts and stops
    – Buttons assign
    – Programmable automatic rotations
    – And more
Built on experience
in TV & Film industry
13
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Hundreds of camera stabilizers created for TV & film professionals, combining user-friendly design with powerful software. Not a single return in our history, really!

5
YEARS OF ELIT HEAD

Cyclo 1 comes 5 years  after the launch of Elit gyro, after countless hours spent on the set and lots of ground-breaking conversations with camera operators.

12
HD AIR STUDIO PEOPLE

Diverse in skills, unified in the engineering process, all of our exceptional people work towards a common goal: giving you camera stabilizers you’ll love.

48
COUNTRIES WE'RE IN

We support HD Air Studio clients in getting the most reliability and fun out of working with our camera stabilizers on literally every continent!

FAQs

How can I power on Cyclo stabilized head?

Cyclo is compatible with a wide range of voltage: from 10 to 34 Volts. Please remember that the voltage lower than 10V might cause emergency stops.

The screen saver is activated. Where shall I touch the screen to prevent accidental activation of random command?

You can click anywhere. First touch is protected from accidental command activation.

Will Cyclo 1 stop when I put fingers inside the head that rotates?

Never put your fingers inside the head when it’s rotating. You can get seriously injured! There is an overload protection for motors from burning the electronical components.

When I try to make unlimited revolutions (using a joystick), the head stops at some point.

Set CW and CCW values to 0. This will allow you to make unlimited rotations.

Can I work without a joystick?

Yes, you can.  Just make sure that you unplug the joystick when motors are switched off.

Someone accidently touched a joystick when changing the camera. How can I prevent such situations?

Turn off the joystick and unplug it. If possible, we recommend turning off the head during camera/lens adjustment.

During auto moves the head stops and diagnostic diodes start flashing.

Check the power settings. If power is too low for the camera weight and the speed, the head can go to the emergency stop. Increase the power and check it again.

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TECH SPECIFICATION AND PRICING
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Questions? We have answers!
Contact us and get comprehesive information about Cyclo:
TECH SPECIFICATION AND PRICING
DELIVERY SCHEDULE
DEMO POSSIBILITIES
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