Go high to low.
Do infinite rolls.
Program how Cyclo 1 moves.
Within just 1 year Steadicam™ operators fell in love with Cyclo 1 modular head, now it's got even better. Achieve precise, organic frames and enjoy a powerful and easy-to-use stabilizing system.
Go high to low.
Do infinite rolls.
Program how Cyclo 1 moves.
Within just 1 year Steadicam™ operators fell in love with Cyclo 1, now it's got even better. Achieve precise, organic frames and enjoy a powerful and easy-to-use stabilizing system.
CYCLO 1 MAJOR UPGRADE 2024
Meet Cyclo 1 head in a totally remastered version. What has changed and how it allows you to create amazing Steadicam shots in even easier way? Let's explore major improvements!
WEBINAR: WINNING JOBS WITH CYCLO 1 HEAD
Delve into the practical sides of working with Cyclo 1 stabilized head with Adam Mendry, ACO, who has over 1500 hours of practice with the head.
CYCLO 1 HEAD IN THE KIA ME COMMERCIAL
Cyclo 1 operator, Christopher Kechichian ACO, using Cyclo 1 head on the set of KIA Middle East commercial.
CYCLO 1 TRANSITION FROM STEADICAM TO TRIPOD
It takes less than one minute to switch Cyclo 1 stabilized head from Steadicam to tripod.
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DEMO DAY IN NEW YORK 2024
Our social event for Steadicam operators and DoPs who came to discover Cyclo 1 head. Testing capabilities, exploring applications, talking to existing users.
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.
slipring, dovetails, nuts, bolts,. Also, we explain how all this works together.
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.
For this purpose, we use two section Betz Tools Rigs sled from Christian Betz.
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.
NIVEA COMMERCIAL WITH CYCLO 1 HEAD BTS
Nivea commercial shot by Adam Mendry with Cyclo 1 stabilized head.
See why top Steadicam operators and opinion leaders like Cyclo 1 head so much.
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.
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.
The moment you first use Cyclo 1,
you don't want to work with anything else.
Designed to precision.
Engineered without constraints.
Key Specification
- Empty head weight (head only): 4.15kg/9.15lb
- AUW (all-up weight): 5.94kg/13.09lb including all accessories:
– Interface module, universal cheese plate 101x101mm, top mount brackets x 2 = 0.55kg/1.2lb
– Slipring module + 15mm x 400mm carbon tubes x 2 = 0.6kg/1.3lb
– Double Fore-aft and side-side adjustable dovetail with bridge plate x 1pc = 0.48kg/1.05lb
– Main universal dovetail plate weight = 0.16kg/0.35lb - Payload: 22kg/48.5lb
- Ring inner diameter: 26.8cm/10.55inch
- Outer dimensions: H: 347,5mm W: 350mm D:160mm (13.66in x 13.77in x 6.3in)
- Power input: 10-34V (24-34V recommended)
- Overload protection, max power consumption: 250W
- Max rotation speed: 360deg/s
- Drift: less then 1deg/h
- Working temperatures: -5/+40 deg Celsius
Cyclo Steadicam™ head
- Light & rigid construction (Carbon-fiber + aluminum)
- Internal diameter of 268mm allows to use various camera set-ups
- Bottom and top camera mount to fit cameras of various sizes
- Cyclo head dovetail plate is compatible with following Steadicam™ systems: Betz, GPI Pro, MKV, Tiffen, Rever, Smartsystem, XCS, Optical Support
- 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
Powerful Cyclo 1 accessories.
Have full control in your hands.
Monitor stabilizer
- Active stabilisation in full range of Steadicam movements (low/high mode, nodal, etc)
- Tool-less balancing system
- Compatible with various post diameter
(1.5, 1.58, 1.75, 1.86, 2.0″ with replacement inserts)
- Built-in power and SDI 3G slipring for unlimited rotation and no “twisting cables spaghetti”
- Power input: 10-16V
- Power consumption: 30W
- Monitor power pass through: same as power input for the Monitor Stabiliser (10-16V)
- Weight including post clamps: 1.05kg + cables 0.063kg
- Max payload weight: 1100g
- Tool-less balancing system
- Compatible with various post diameter
(1.5, 1.58, 1.75, 1.86, 2.0″ with replacement inserts)
- Built-in power and SDI 3G slipring for unlimited rotation and no “twisting cables spaghetti”
- Power input: 10-16V
- Power consumption: 30W
- Monitor power pass through: same as power input for the Monitor Stabiliser (10-16V)
- Weight including post clamps: 1.05kg + cables 0.063kg
- Max payload weight: 1100g
Cyclo 1 Joystick
- Precision Motion Control – manual speed adjustment ensures smooth and accurate operation.
- Faster Response – joystick allows for quick starts and stops, perfect for dynamic movements.
- Two Programmable Buttons – easily assign functions directly from the interface menu.
- Full Customization – adjust speed, smoothness, dead bands, and limits to match your preferences.
- Faster Response – joystick allows for quick starts and stops, perfect for dynamic movements.
- Two Programmable Buttons – easily assign functions directly from the interface menu.
- Full Customization – adjust speed, smoothness, dead bands, and limits to match your preferences.
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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