What is the Helix’s payload (weight) capacity
Published on December 11, 2014 in sections FAQ, Letus HelixWeight capacity: The Standard Helix can support payloads up to 16 lbs (7.3 kg). The Helix Jr. can support payloads of up to 10 lbs. Experience has shown that the length of the load can also limit the payload capacity, so a more compact setup is more likely to hold the maximum capacity, whereas an […]
0 0 Read moreHow to select profiles using the menu button
Published on November 26, 2014 in sections FAQ, Hardware, SoftwareThere are 5 profiles pre-loaded onto your Helix when it is manufactured. You can switch profiles by clicking the Menu button a specific number of times. Here are the default profiles and corresponding clicks (Helix units running firmware 2.43b6 and above). 1 Click: Toggle Motors ON and OFF 2 Clicks: Profile 1 – Small Camera […]
0 0 Read moreHelix First Start
Published on November 5, 2014 in sections FAQ, General, Letus HelixInstall the BaseCam GUI on your computer or install the Letus Helix app on your iOS device. Connect the Helix to your computer using USB or Bluetooth Balance your camera on the Helix Balancing a C100 on the Helix Jr. (video) Balancing the Helix Jr. with a DSLR camera (video) See Helix Jr. manual for tips on balancing that are applicable […]
0 0 Read moreCan the SDI pass-through be used for recording?
Published on November 3, 2014 in sections FAQ, Hardware, Letus HelixDue to the nature of the slip ring connections used in the SDI pass-through, we do not recommend using the SDI pass-through as a recording source. We only recommend the SDI pass-through as a preview source, when doing 360 degree rolls with the Helix. We recommend connecting your recording sources directly to the camera.
0 0 Read moreCan zoom lenses be used with the Helix?
Published on October 27, 2014 in sections FAQ, Letus HelixA lens that changes length through the zoom range will change the front and back balance of the setup. However, the Helix’s stabilization motors can compensate for the weight shift. There would be no need to re-balance the Helix when changing your zoom range on most lenses. For example, the Canon 70-200mm f2.8 L series […]
0 0 Read moreWhat is the runtime of the Juice Box?
Published on October 27, 2014 in sections FAQ, Hardware, Letus HelixThe full-sized (5200 mAh) Helix Juice box will give similar runtimes to Anton Bauer batteries. The estimated runtime of the Juice Box is about 4 hours when powering just the Helix. When powering a camera in addition to the Helix, you can expect about 1 hour of runtime (based on the Red Epic in idle […]
0 0 Read moreWhat cameras can be used with the Standard Helix?
Published on October 27, 2014 in sections FAQ, General, Hardware, Letus HelixWhat cameras can be used with the Standard Helix? The Helix can carry a wide range of cameras. Cameras tested so far include the following: Blackmagic Design Cinema Camera Canon EOS 1DC Canon EOS 5D Mark 2/3 Canon EOS C100 Canon EOS C300 Canon EOS C500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 RED Dragon RED Epic RED Scarlet […]
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