Polecam

A Polecam system consists of the following units;

  • an ultralight support pole made of carbon fiber, that can vary in length from 4´ to 20´ feet in 4´ foot sections. Make it as short or as long as the job requires
  • a pan & tilt head that allows for 1000 degrees of horizontal rotation (that´s just about 3 full revolutions) and 280 degrees of vertical rotation − this allows you maximum control over the camera´s POV
  • a 7" high-res monitor to watch the shot as you´re making it happen; new monitors come with waveforms to make sure your exposure is dead on
  • a joystick controller from which you run the pan&tilt head, all aspects of the controller can be customized; speed/direction/etc
  • an interface unit which makes the all the power and control connections easy to assemble
  • a harness and tripod mount − whether you choose to wear your rig or to mount it on a tripod for smoother movement is up to you − it goes back and forth in seconds
  • finally counterweights and covers

Once you´ve put the system together you add a camera − there are numerous broadcast quality competitively prices options out there − throw on your batteries and you´re ready to go!

Those shooting in the field without a truck may choose to add a recorder − HD/SD − tape/hard drive and flash records are all available and the system works with all industry standard connections.

Ok − let´s say I get a Polecam, what do I do with it?

Now you´re limited only by your imagination − you can now put a 20 foot jib ANYWHERE you can put a camera person. For some ideas and examples of what others have done please check out our videos and photos.

The Polecam system is designed to customized to your individual needs; if you´re doing underwater shooting we´ve got a fully submersible underwater head that can be lowered to 30m (100 feet) for incredible underwater cinematography. If you´re not planning to go that deep, but need coverage from the rain we´ve got simple dive bags for pools and wet conditions.

The Polecam is the only jib with an elbow! That´s right you can add our 125° angle anywhere in it´s configuration to get your jib ´up and over´ crowds, fences, and other obstacles or hug the ceiling in a low-ceiling environment and get fantastic long sweeps of the room!

We´re happy to customize a rig to your specifications; we´ve done 3D stereo heads with 2 mini-cameras for stereo cinematography. We´ve got iris and focus control options − the sky´s the limit; if you can dream it up we can do it.

What do I get?

Here´s a quick summary of what you get with the basic Polecam system; keep in mind you´ll need a camera (see our camera section for options), some batteries, and − depending on your application − a recorder − outside of that we provide you with everything you need to start shooting.

Basic Contents Lists:

PCM72X – Complete Rig excluding Camera & CCU Only

Mast Bag:

  • 5 Carbon Fibre Masts
  • 2 Rigging Stands + Cradles
  • 1 Section 1 + Battery System + DSR50 Mounting Plate
  • 1 Polecam Harness
  • 1 Head Unit Cover
  • 1 Counterweight Cover
  • 1 Joystick Wet Weather Cover
  • 1 Monitor Hood
  • 1 125º Elbow

Unit Bag:

  • 2 Counterweights
  • 1 Foam Insert
  • 1 P&T Head Unit + Mechanical Iris + Camera Mounting Wedge
  • 1 7” TFT LCD Monitor
  • 1 Polecam Interface Unit
  • 1 Polecam Joystick
  • 1 Trimmer

Accessories Tray:

  • 1 P&T Cable
  • 1 Microphone Cable + Windshield
  • 2 10mtr Toshiba Camera Cables
  • 1 Joystick Cable
  • 1 Monitor Cable
  • 1 Toshiba Camera Power Cable
  • 1 Mains Power Supply
  • 1 Monitor Clamp + Velcro Strap
  • 1 CCU Interface Cable
  • 1 Cable Feeder
  • 1 Fujinon 4mm Lens

Accessories Wallet:

  • 1 Spare Joystick / Monitor Grommet
  • 2 ND Filter 0.6
  • 2 85 Orange Filters
  • 2 85N9 Filters
  • 1 2mm Fisheye Adaptor
  • 2 Spare Iris Drive Belt
  • 1 Set Allen Keys
  • 2 Spare Camera Cable Caps
  • 1 Manual

Ok, now how much does it cost?

The basic system without camera and cables runs about $30,000 USD − but it is highly recommended that you contact us for more detailed pricing for your needs. Also keep in mind that we offer fantastic financing rates and leases.



 

Recommended Rental Rates:

Please contact us for rates or ask our experienced Owner Operators for theirs!

For further information or a demonstration please contact:
Polecam USA
7510 Sunset Blvd. #1000
Los Angeles, CA 90046

323-633-7033
877-633-7133 toll free