Over the years, Vinten have created a number of pedestals to suit a variety of styles, applications and budgets.
Pedestals provide a number of advantages, but the real benefit of a balanced pedestal column is that it assists movement, enables precise camera elevation and avoids the effort and extra concentration needed to control an unbalanced camera, allowing the operator to pay full attention to shot framing.
Perfect balance of the camera configuration is at the forefront of all Vinten innovations. Pro-Ped, Osprey, Quartz and Quattro pedestals all utilise precisely engineered and patented systems, providing smooth, controllable camera balance.
Studio noise levels are also a key consideration when selecting equipment, encouraging Vinten to develop new tyre compositions that create far less disturbance than traditional materials. Vinten also use only the very best bearings and tracks, ensuring column elevation noise is minimal. Sound deadening materials are used to minimize noise further still.
The Vinten range of pedestals offer the very best in camera control and freedom of movement to actively encourage creativity.
The new Osprey Light has been designed for the growing number of low budget studios that provide production facilities for niche channels and studios with live content. It is also suitable for mainstream studios requiring the quality of on shot movement that only a Vinten pedestal can provide.
The Osprey Light is a 40 kg capacity pedestal, with a permanent full steering capability. This single stage pedestal also has a significantly improved wheel braking mechanism that eliminates the flat spots associated with traditional wheel brakes that can ruin a rolling shot.
The pedestal is a great addition to those studios with limited budgets often requiring an extra pedestal but not wanting to limit capabilities and functionality.
The Osprey Light is also available in an OB version.
- Lightweight construction - 19 kg (42 lb)
- 40 kg (88 lb) capacity
- Easily transportable
Capable of supporting a full-facility camera, large lens and teleprompter up to a total load of 90 kg (198 lb), the Osprey has an on-shot stroke of 51 cm (20 in.). Full crab and steer movement is controlled from a central detachable steering ring. The dolly track may be reduced for narrow doorways.
In 1992, the Osprey pedestal was awarded the Guild of Television Cameramen Seal of Approval.
- Crab and steer facility
- Low pressure perfect balance system
- 90 kg capacity
- Easily transportable
The Elite is the most versatile of the Osprey range, designed to support the latest range of digital, portable and full facility cameras for Studio or Field Production/OB use.
The two-stage column offers an on-shot movement of 77cm (30 in.) with full crab and steer movement controlled from a central detachable steering ring. The Elite has an exceptional combination of lightness and structural integrity while still allowing the column and dolly to be dismantled and folded for easy transportation.
- Lightweight construction - 46 kg (101 lb)
- Low pressure counterbalance system
- 75 kg capacity
- Easily transportable
The Vision Ped Plus is the ideal solution for all-small production studios and corporate, educational, religious and government applications where simplicity of operation, portability and reliability is key. The pedestal is ideal for where professional framing and creative movement is essential and where lightweight prompter systems are required.
In addition, there is a pressure gauge for clear and reliable set-up, a new detachable skid which improves overall stability significantly and a revised wheel braking system that ensures a smooth rolling base at all times.
The new Vision Ped Plus is a real step forward in lightweight pedestal design, offering a highly functional solution where professional performance and low budgets meet.
- Lightweight construction - 13.5 kg (29.7 lb)
- 30 kg (66 lb) capacity
- Easily transportable
The Pro-Ped is an economical, lightweight pedestal for both studio and field production, offering a two-stage system with a height range of 81.5 cm (32 in.). The lower stage column is balance assisted to give easy elevation, while the upper stage offers perfect balance and on-shot movement. The pneumatic counterbalance system employs a self-pumping action, making it easy to use on location. The dolly is supplied with track locks and cable guards for studio use, or with 15 cm (6 in.) castoring wheels for field production/OB.
- Lightweight
- Self-pumping pneumatic counterbalance system
- Easily transportable
The Quartz One is part of the new range of studio pedestals designed for the latest full-facility digital cameras.
Particularly suitable for news and studio productions, the single-stage column is capable of supporting a maximum payload of 95 kg (209 lb).
The Quartz One incorporates a fully-skirted base with an innovative cable guard system , easily adjusted by three external knobs. The design of the base offers maximum stability and rigidity, while the precise steering allows rapid repositioning, even in the tightest of sets.
- 95 kg (209 lb) capacity
- Parking brake
- Integral cable guard
- Low pressure pneumatic system
The Quartz Two is part of the new range of studio pedestals designed for the latest full-facility digital cameras.
The two-stage column provides unrivalled operational flexibility, with an on-shot stroke of 77 cm (30 in.).
The Quartz Two incorporates a fully-skirted base with an innovative cable guard system , easily adjusted by three external knobs. The design of the base offers maximum stability and rigidity, while the precise steering allows rapid repositioning, even in the tightest of sets.
- 80 kg (176 lb) capacity
- Parking brake
- Integral cable guard
- Detachable steering ring
- Low pressure pneumatic system
The Quartz Two is part of the new range of studio pedestals designed for the latest full-facility digital cameras.
The two-stage column provides unrivalled operational flexibility, with an on-shot stroke of 77 cm (30 in.).
TheQuartz Two incorporates a fully-skirted base with an innovative cableguard system , easily adjusted by three external knobs. The design ofthe base offers maximum stability and rigidity, while the precisesteering allows rapid repositioning, even in the tightest of sets.
- 80 kg (176 lb) capacity
- Parking brake
- Integral cable guard
- Detachable steering ring
- Low pressure pneumatic system
The Quattro is a unique and innovative four-stage pedestal with an extensive range of benefits for today's camera operator. The Quattro-L studio pedestal provides an extensive height range and the opportunity to achieve lower angle shots, as well as an impressive on-shot stroke of 100 cm. A revolutionary pneumatic design ensures that the Quattro pedestals provide Perfect Balance throughout their four-stages of elevation, ensuring that they offer the exact support required for the camera operator to raise and lower the camera with minimal effort. A unique Document Holder, designed to enhance the day-to-day use of the pedestals, is available as an optional accessory.
- Innovative low volume and low pressure pneumatics
- Perfect Balance throughout any movement
- 100 cm on-shot stroke allows greater shot creativity
- Triangular columns for maximum rigidty and minimal torsional twist
- Quiet operation minimises set noise levels
In 1998, the Quattro pedestal was awarded the Guild of Television Cameramen Seal of Approval.
The Quattro is a unique and innovative four-stage pedestal with an extensive range of benefits for today's camera operator.
Both the Quattro-L studio pedestal and Quattro-OBL outside broadcast pedestal provide an extensive height range and the opportunity to achieve lower angle shots, as well as an impressive on-shot stroke of 100 cm / 39.4 ".
A revolutionary pneumatic design ensures that the Quattro pedestals provide Perfect Balance throughout their four-stages of elevation, ensuring that they offer the exact support required for the camera operator to raise and lower the camera with minimal effort.
- Portable for outside broadcasts
- Ground clearance suitable for rough terrain
- Cable guards and single wheel brake for ease of use
In 1998, the Quattro pedestal was awarded the Guild of Television Cameramen Seal of Approval.
Quattro has become synonymous with studio and OB production, impressing the market with its unrivalled functionality and stunning ergonomics.
Now comes a new addition - the Quattro S, a compact pedestal designed for multi-camera studio locations, perfect for the increasing number of restricted sets and smaller studios around the world.
The four-stage Quattro column has been specifically designed to maximise rigidity and minimize torsional twist. Its triangular structure prevents any unwanted movement during operation. A revolutionary pneumatic design ensures that the Quattro pedestals provide perfect balance throughout their four stages of elevation. The pedestal's balancing system uses low pressure, enabling it to be charged simply by using an external hand pump as well as having the advantage of improved safety.
A small steering ring combined with low friction wheels allows confident tracking and reduced steering effort in any direction.
- Easily tracks through any 76.2cm (30 in.) standard doorway or set restriction
- Small 58.9 cm steering ring with tactile direction indicators
- Low friction wheels greatly improve steering effort (<2Nm)
- Lightweight construction improves portability between studios without compromising stability
- 100cm on-shot stroke
- Small base allows pedestals to work closer together
Vinten supply an extensive range of adaptors. These include pan and tilt head to mounting adaptors and camera to head adaptors.Accessories include the Vinten portable pump and nitrogen charging adaptor, both used for charging pedestals, and a variety of pan bars.
