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AX18 Gimbal System
APEX AX18, gyro stabilized camera gimbal

 

 

AX18

The AX18 is an ultra-light 18 inch 5-axis gyro stabilized gimbal system providing unshakable stability. It was designed from ground up to support many different broadcast and cine camera and lens options.
Payloads are fully pre-assembled onto the payload-tray, including all lens- motors and balancing weights, and can be transported to the set and rigged into the gimbal within minutes.

All communication between the turret, camera and the operating panel is performed via Ethernet protocol, allowing the turret to be controlled via a broad range of transports, even via WIFI or across the internet.

 

Weight & Dimensions

Turret                        

Empty weight:
23kg
50.7lbs
Incl. payload1
27..60kg
59..130lbs
Width x Height x Depth
60 x 48 x 48 cm
23 x 19 x 19 in

Operating Panel

Weight
2,8 kg 
6,2 lbs
Width x Height x Depth
13 x 47 x 26 cm
5 x 19 x 10 in

Junction Box

Weight 2
3,6 kg
8 lbs
Width x Height x Depth
10 x 28 x 25 cm
4 x 11 x 10 in

Gimbal Transport Box

Width x Height x Depth
100 x 65 x 46 cm
39 x 26 x 18 in

Accessory Transport Box

Width x Height x Depth 
85 x 56 x 46 cm
33 x 22 x 18 in

 

Movement & Power

Turret Movement Range

Pan                          
360° (continuous)
 
Tilt
230° (symmetrical)
 
Roll
+- 100° roll
 
Turret Movement Speed
Pan2   
0..180 °/sec
 
Tilt2                    
0..90 °/sec
 

Environmental

Max. speed2
160 kts
  
Operating temperature
-20..+50 °C
 -4..+122 °F 

Power Requirements

Voltage:
20..34  Vdc
               
Peak Current1:
15A@24V
 
Typical Current1:
6A@24V
 
Quiescent Current1: 
2A@24v
 

Connectors

Turret connectors

JBX-1 connectors

GCU-1 connectors

Neutrik® opticalCON DUO (hybrid fiber/power port)
10/100/1000 Ethernet RJ45 port
10/100/1000 Ethernet RJ45 port.    
AUX input power port
AUX output power port
AUX output power port (2x)
AUX data port
AUX data port
AUX USB port
GPS antenna port
SDI 1.5G/3G/6G/12G BNC output2       
 
 
Fiber-Optic Port for payload2
 
 
 

BROADCAST Cameras

BROADCAST Lenses

CINE Cameras

CINE Lenses

Sony HDC-P1/a, P43, P50
Canon HJ18ex Series
ARRI ALEXA Mini/LF
ARRI Alura 15.5-45
Sony HXC-P70
Canon HJ24ex Series
RED DSMC-1 & 2 & 3 brains
ARRI Alura 30-80
Grass Valley LDX C HD/4K Series
Canon HJ40x Series
RED Komodo
Fujinon HK, ZK, XK Series
Panasonic AK-UB300 4K
Canon CJ12ex (UHD) Series
Black Magic Ursa Mini/Pro
Angénieux Optimo 15-40, 28-76, 
45-120 & 25-250
Ikegami HDL Series, UHL-43
Canon CJ20ex (UHD) Series
Sony PMW-F55
Angénieux Style 16-40 & 30-76
 
Canon CJ45ex (UHD) Series
Sony Venice
Canon CN7x17, CN-E30-105,
CN 30-300 & CS 50-1000
 
Fujinon HA25x Series
 
Zeiss CZ.2 28-80, 70-200
 
Fujinon HA42x Series
 
 
 
Fujinon UA22x (UHD) Series
 
 
 
Fujinon UA24x (UHD) Series
 
Some combinations may not be available.
 
Fujinon UA46x (UHD) Series
 
Kits for other cameras and lenses on request