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Vinten’s wide range of lightweight, studio and OB camera
support equipment enables camera operators to work the
way they choose without compromise.


Contents
About Vinten 2-3 Studio/OB Heads 34-43
Perfect Balance Technology 4-5 Introduction 34-35
Drag Technology 6-7 Vector 430 36
Vector 430i 37
Protouch 8-9 Vector 750 38
Pro-10 8-9 Vector 750i 39
Vector 90 40
Vision Lightweight Heads Vector 950 41
and Systems 10-25 Vector 950i 42
Introduction 10-11 Vector 950 Active 43
Vision blue 12-13
Vision 3AS 14-15 Studio/OB Pedestals 44-53
Vision 5AS 16-17 Introduction 44-45
Vision 8AS 18-19 Vision Ped Plus 46
Vision 10AS 20-21 Pro-Ped Pedestal 47
Vision 100 22-23 Osprey Light 48
Vision 250 24-25 Osprey Elite 49
Quartz One & Two 50
Tripods, Spreaders and Dollies 26-33 Quattro Introduction 51
Introduction 26 Quattro-L and Quattro-OBL 52
Pozi-Loc tripods 27-29 Quattro-SL 53
NEW

Heavy Duty tripods 30-31
NEW

Spreaders 32 Accessories, Adaptors
Skids / Dollies inc. Tracking Skids 33 and Spares 54-57
NEW

System Guides 58-59
Index 60
Acknowledgments 61
NEW

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100 years...
in the making
Vinten Camera Supports 2012 - About Vinten

Pioneering Iconic Innovative
Vinten®, established in 1910 as ‘W Vinten Ever since Vinten’s early collaborations Vinten’s 100-year success story is a direct
Cinematograph Engineers’, is one of the with world famous broadcasters in the result of innovation. Vinten is dedicated
oldest camera support brands in the 1940s, Vinten’s equipment has been an to working with camera operators to
world. Throughout the 20th century industry standard. Every year thousands develop state-of-the-art technology that
Vinten has continually strived to advance of iconic television productions are filmed enables the capture of outstanding
the possibilities of broadcasting by using cameras supported by Vinten pan footage. This dedication has resulted in
harnessing the inventive spirit of its and tilt heads, pedestals and tripods. the development of numerous milestone
founder, William Vinten. Respected Many studios use Vinten camera support products reflecting the industry’s
organisations including the Royal Flying and Vinten is also a brand of choice for changing needs, including the first pan
Corps, Kodak and the British the biggest outside broadcasts. Vinten is and tilt heads and pedestals designed for

For 100 years Vinten has continually strived to advance
Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) have the professional’s choice because thanks TV. From groundbreaking developments

the possibilities of broadcasting by harnessing the
relied on Vinten to provide unique, to our unique ‘Perfect Balance’ such as Perfect Balance technology, to
pioneering technology. 100 years on technology the support it provides is ideas such as the illuminated levelling

inventive spirit of its founder, William Vinten.
Vinten continues to build on this legacy, effortless - allowing the operator to bubble, Vinten continues to lead the
creating some of the most trusted focus on the perfect shot for longer. market with its world-first innovations.
support systems in the industry through
manufacturing excellence and innovation.

02 Vinten Camera Supports 2012

The Perfect Solution
Vinten’s combination of
innovation, experience and
customer commitment is
reflected in every product
and service – making Vinten
the perfect solution for

Vinten Camera Supports 2012 - About Vinten
camera support.
Experienced Committed
The real benefit of Vinten’s history is Crucially Vinten’s investment in quality,
the experience that it brings. 100 years innovative products is backed by a
of engineering has enabled the strong commitment to Vinten
development and manufacturing teams customers. The Vinten team work hard
to perfect designs, processes and to achieve the highest level of service –
performance. The culmination of this all over the world. Vinten provides a
experience is the broad range of high truly global reach with extensive sales
quality camera support products that and service teams that span the world,
can be found in this brochure. All Vinten so there is always someone available
products are manufactured to ISO to help. This commitment to service is

For more information about Vinten’s 100 years of innovation,
9001:2000 standards, and Vinten users clearly shown by the strong relationships

including a full timeline and interview with Bill Vinten,
around the world know that Vinten that Vinten has with many camera
products come with high quality, operators: valuable relationships that

visit www.vinten.com/shapingthefuture
reliability and durability as standard. enable their needs to be translated
into pioneering advances in camera
support technology.

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Perfect Balance
Perfectly Balanced Pan
and Tilt Heads
Why is balance important? Why is Perfect Balance the Minimal effort is required to move the
Imagine the scenario: a person holds best solution? camera; the camera operator can even go
a weight at shoulder height with their arm Most manufacturers offer hands-free. Vinten’s infinite adjustment
bent and close to their body; the further counterbalance systems that cannot allows exactly the right amount of torque
they extend their arm from their elbow, the produce the exact amount of torque to be generated at whatever angle the
harder it becomes to support the weight. required. Figure 1 shows that the camera is positioned. Compensating for
amount of torque required as a result the effect of gravity, Vinten’s Perfect
Why? The weight does not become of tilting the camera has a precise but Balance makes the camera appear
heavier but the amount of effort (torque) non-linear pattern. This means that weightless in the hands of the camera
required to support the weight increases the out of balance effect is most operator. And, as it balances perfectly the
as the weight is moved further from the prominent on heads manufactured drag control can be used for what it is
elbow (pivot point). with linear counterbalance systems. intended to do: shot framing and control,
rather than helping to balance the camera.
This explanation is also true for a camera Even where a manufacturer has included
that is tilted. The further it is tilted from continuously variable counterbalance, if it This means:
the horizontal, the more torque is is only approximate the camera will not be Consistent movement and easy
Vinten Camera Supports 2012 - Perfect Balance

required to prevent the camera falling. completely controlled throughout the tilt positioning of the camera at any angle
range of the head (see Fig.2).
This torque is produced by the pan and Perfect shots captured with
tilt head’s counterbalance system. If it The Vinten Perfect Balance system is minimal effort
does not match the camera weight and easy to set and offers infinite adjustment,
angle exactly the camera will either fall providing precisely the right amount of Physical strain eliminated; easy
away or return to centre. torque necessary to counterbalance the to work longer
camera throughout the head’s tilt range.

Vinten’s unique infinitely adjustable Perfect Balance
makes the camera appear weightless in the hands
of the camera operator.
Fig.1 Fig.2
4000

3000

2000
1
2 1 2

1000
Key:
1. out of balance zone
2. camera requirement & Vinten Perfect Balance
3. competitor 1 linear counterbalance
3 4

4. competitor 2 continuously variable approximate balance 0 0 Tilt O 20 40 60 80 90 0 Tilt O 20 40 60 80 90

Torque

Perfectly Balanced Pedestals

Perfect Balance is an equally The Vision Ped Plus, Pro-Ped, Osprey,
important part of Vinten pedestals. Quartz and Quattro ranges utilise
precisely engineered and patented
Why is balance important? balance systems, providing smooth
How to achieve 180˚ Perfect Balance In this context balance literally means and controllable camera balance.
in 4 simple steps: the support offered by the pedestal to Vinten’s Perfect Balance technology
1. Slide the camera onto the head using the camera/lens configuration. ensures that the pedestals can be
the Vinten slide plate and position it so Without balance the camera would fall moved effortlessly and once positioned
that the camera’s centre of gravity sits to the pedestal’s lowest point or rise to will stay put - whatever the weight of
over the centre of the head. the pedestal’s highest point making it the camera configuration.
impossible to film.
2. Reduce the tilt friction to its minimum. This means:
Why is Perfect Balance the best Smooth, low effort elevation
3. Tilt the camera both forward and solution? movement
back; if the camera is correctly Non-perfect balance systems require
positioned it will either fall away from, variable effort throughout the stroke No distraction from filming caused
or return to the horizontal at an even of the column and are therefore harder by unwanted vertical movement
rate either side of the head’s top dead to use; the camera will have a tendency
centre. to fall or rise at certain points, which, Physical strain eliminated; easy
depending on its severity, can make to work longer
4. If the camera falls away from the smooth movement and steady framing

Vinten Camera Supports 2012 - Perfect Balance
centre position, turn the Perfect virtually impossible.
Balance knob clockwise. If the
camera springs back towards the Perfect Balance ensures that the
centre, turn the Perfect Balance pedestal column system consistently
knob anticlockwise. offers the exact support required for
the camera operator to raise and
Perfect Balance is achieved when lower the camera with minimal effort.
the camera remains stationary in
any tilted position.

Vinten pedestals are used all over
the world because Perfect Balance enables the operator to
concentrate on the shot and not on the pedestal.

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Drag Technology
Why is drag important? If the action changes out of shot Vinten’s Lubricated Friction [LF] Drag – Vision
In order to control the camera, resistance patented drag systems allow instant blue 3AS, 5AS, 8AS, 10AS and Vector 90
to movement (drag) is needed to prevent whip pan movement without any manual
overshooting, dampen out unwanted reduction of the drag. This is ideal for Vinten’s LF drag is an infinitely
movements and to make minor applications such as sports coverage adjustable friction system combined
adjustment virtually impossible to detect. which require lower drag for following with a unique lubricant fluid, allowing
the close action and higher drag for for fine adjustment of drag levels as
Why is Vinten drag technology the longer shots. well as whip pan at any level of drag.
best solution? LF Drag offers:
Whilst drag is essential, it can have a Vinten pan and tilt heads also offer
negative effect if the system is poorly infinite, rather than stepped adjustment. Continuous drag adjustment

This means:
designed. All too often (see Fig.1) drag This enables the camera operator to Controlled whip pan movement
systems are designed so that resistance select the drag level that suits their
to movement increases proportionally working requirements, rather than a
with the speed of pan or tilt. Where pre-determined level which may not. Thin Film [TF] Drag –
this is the case, whip pan becomes Vision 100, 250 and Vector 450,
impossible and minute framing 750, 950
adjustments difficult to achieve. Simple, infinite adjustment
without steps Vinten’s TF drag technology uses
Vinten drag systems are designed to offer moving plates separated by a thin film
complete camera control at any level of Instant whip pan without manual of specially formulated grease within
Vinten Camera Supports 2012 - Drag Technology

movement. Figure 1 shows how Vinten drag reduction a robust sealed system. In addition to
drag systems provide a steep increase in the benefits offered by the LF Drag
friction at the start of any movement. This Fast and repeatable set-up system, TF Drag also offers:
ensures that maximum control is gained
quickly: essential for slow moves and fine Illuminated drag controls An increased range of drag
framing adjustments. As the movement [from Vision 100 upwards] from exceptionally light to
speed increases a shallower friction curve exceptionally heavy
is created, enabling the pan and tilt head A wide operating temperature
to remain light and easy to move whilst range from -40˚C to +60˚C
the shot continues to be controlled. Outstanding whip pan control

Vinten drag systems are designed to offer
complete control at any level of movement.
Fig.1
25

20

15
1
2

10

5
Key:
1. Vinten Drag
2. Competitor Drag
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2

Angular Velocity
Drag Torque

Vinten Camera Supports 2012 - Drag Technology

Vinten’s patented drag technology
allows instant whip pan movement without
any manual reduction of the drag.

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Protouch
Lightweight Camera
Support Systems
Vinten Camera Supports 2012 - Protouch - Lightweight Camera Support Systems

The Pro-10 is designed to support professional camcorders
weighing up to 10 kg / 22 lbs, helping videographers to maintain
a professional look and feel whilst managing a tight budget.


Pro-10
for cameras up to 10 kg / 22 lbs
Continuously variable fluid drag
Illuminated levelling bubble

Specification

Pro-10 pan and tilt head
Part No. 3809-3
Weight 2.4 kg / 5.2 lbs
Capacity 10 kg / 22 lbs
Counterbalance Fixed for a 7.5 kg / 16.5 lbs
camera weight
Pan Range 360°
Tilt Range +90°, -60°
Ball Base 75mm

with 3⁄8” and ¼” screws with
Camera Fixing Sliding quick release plate

locating pin
Levelling Bubble Illuminated

Pro-10DC System
Pan bar Single fixed length

Part No. Pro-10DC
System Weight 8.2 kg / 18.1 lbs

Balance Chart
Consisting Pro-10DC head, two-stage

The Pro-10 includes continuously
tripod, floor spreader,

variable fluid drag for smooth
soft case

control and movement, as well

Vinten Camera Supports 2012 - Protouch - Lightweight Camera Support Systems
as an illuminated levelling bubble
for quick and convenient set-up
in low-light situations. Available
as a head or system the Pro-10
offers exceptionally good value
support for the latest professional
digital and ENG cameras.

Protouch Spares & Accessories PD114 Dolly

“I use Vinten’sPro-10 is thebecause it’s lightfor the cost
Vision range perfect choice equipment
200

with great functionality”
190

conscious Videographer working
PD114 Dolly Spares & Accessories
180

with a larger Camcorder.
170

Type No: U005-103 V4032-0001 Protouch mid-level
160

Capacity: 40 kg / 88.2 lbs spreader
150

This lightweight and compact folding dolly
Weight: 5.2 kg / 11.5 lbs 3818-3 Floor spreader
140

Base Diameter: 112 cm / 44.1” 3219-104 Second Pan Bar for Pro-10

is supplied with individual wheel locks and
130

Wheel Diameter: 12.5 cm / 5” 3425-3P Tripod carrying strap
120

removable cable guards and is ideal for
Payload Capacity (kg)

3809-900SP Camera plate for Pro-10
110

studio and outside productions.
incl. 3⁄8” and ¼” screws
100

90

and locating pin
80

U005-190 Soft Case for Pro-10
70

Systems
60

50
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Centre of Gravity (C of G) Height (mm)

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Vision
Lightweight Heads
and Systems

Our Vision for the future
Vinten Camera Supports 2012 - Vision Lightweight Heads and Systems

Used by professionals around the world, the Vision range of pan and tilt heads is the perfect
solution, whatever your requirements. For camcorders and cameras of all shapes weighing
between 2.0 – 33 kg / 4.0 - 72.8 lbs this highly acclaimed range incorporates the award winning,
Vision 100 and 250, the acclaimed Vision AS range, and now the exciting new Vision blue.


Vision blue – no compromise

NEW
“I’ve been looking for a system that will
balance my lightest camera and still
match the functionality and feel that
Vision blue has been specifically I get from my Vinten Vision 3AS. Having
designed to bring uncompromised tried the Vision blue out in the field
professional performance to the I’m very impressed. This system has
smallest of cameras. managed the seemingly impossible,
top class professional facilities and
True Vinten performance to performance at an affordable price.
match today’s broadcast quality Neat trick if you can pull it off. To their
credit, Vinten have done so.”
lightweight cameras
True Perfect Balance genuinely
balances smaller camcorders to
enable creative freedom
LF drag provides exceptionally
Chris Soucy, NZ

smooth pan and tilts
Ergonomic and durable design
ensures simple and reliable
day-to-day use, year after year
Bright blue illuminated level
bubble enables quick, accurate
and convenient set up

The pan and tilt head balances payloads
between 2.1 – 5 kg / 4.6 – 11 lbs with a
low centre of gravity of around 55 mm,

Vinten Camera Supports 2012 - Vision Lightweight Heads and Systems
ensuring that it can genuinely balance
the smaller, lightly accessorised
cameras that are so common today.

Vision Head Quick Reference Chart
Vision 3AS Vision 5AS Vision 8AS Vision 10AS Vision 100 Vision 250
Typical Payload at 3.5 kg / 7.7 lbs 7 kg / 15 lbs 11 kg / 24 lbs 13 kg / 29 lbs 15 kg / 33 lbs 25 kg / 55 lbs
125 mm C of G

“I use Vinten’s Vision range because it’s light equipment
with great functionality”
Maximum Payload 4.1 kg / 9 lbs 8.3 kg / 18.3 lbs 14 kg / 30.9 lbs 17 kg / 37.5 lbs 20 kg / 44.1 lbs 33 kg / 72.8 lbs

Counterbalance 1.8 - 4.1 kg 3.8 - 8.3 kg 5.5 - 14 kg 6.5 - 17 kg 7 – 20 kg 10 – 33 kg
Range 4 - 9 lbs 8.4 - 18.3 lbs 12.1 - 30.9 lbs 14.3 - 37.5 lbs 15.4 – 44.1 lbs 22 – 72.8 lbs

Weight 2.8 kg / 6.2 lbs 2.8 kg / 6.2 lbs 3.1 kg / 6.8 lbs 3.2 kg / 7.0 lbs 3.2 kg / 7.1 lbs 6.1 kg / 13.5 lbs

Tilt Range ±90˚ ±90˚ ±90˚ ±90˚ ±90˚ ±90˚

Ball Base 75 mm 75 mm 100 mm 100 mm 100 mm 100 / 150 mm *

Key to Symbols:

Height Width
* also available with Quickfix / 4-Bolt Flat Base

Length Weight

Transport Length Capacity Range

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Vision blue
NEW
Ideal for lightweight, low profile
professional cameras
Infinitely adjustable Perfect Balance
Infinitely adjustable LF drag system
Standard long slot Vision AS camera
plate with ¼” camera screw and pin

Specification
Model No: V4092-0001

Height: 12.1 cm / 4.8 “
Length: 12.9 cm / 5.1 ”
Width: 14.8 cm / 5.8 “
Weight: 2.4 kg / 5.3 lbs *including
pan bar, camera plate and
bowl clamp
Capacity Range: 2.1 to 5.0 kg / 4.6 to 11.0 lbs
@ approx. 55mm CofG
Tilt Range: ±90˚
Ball Base: 75 mm
Pan Bar: Single fixed length
Camera Fixing: Standard Vision AS two-way
sliding plate with one ¼“
Vinten Camera Supports 2012 - Vision blue

camera screw and pin
Levelling Bubble: Illuminated high
contrast blue LED
Drag: Calibrated infinitely
adjustable LF drag system
Counterbalance: Infinitely adjustable
Perfect Balance
Colour: Black

The new Vision blue is designed to that it can genuinely balance the smaller,
provide the experienced camera lightly accessorised cameras that are
operator with professional support to so common today.
match the extremely high performance
of today’s lightweight camcorders and In addition the head features genuine
DSLRs equipped for video. Vision LF drag technology for silky

Vision blue offers true Vinten Vision performance,
smooth movement and precise framing,

ensuring for the very first time that operators
Incorporating the original award winning and a high contrast blue LED illuminated
Vinten Perfect Balance technology, levelling bubble for quick, accurate set up

of the smallest professional cameras can
Vision blue balances payloads between in all lighting situations.

work without creative compromise.
2.1 – 5 kg / 4.6 – 11 lbs with a low centre
of gravity of around 55 mm. This ensures
+ 900
100

-

+ 600
-
75

+ 400
-
50

Payload Mass (kg)
25

50
0 2 4 6 8 10
Centre of Gravity Above Platform (mm)

Vision blue Systems

Visit www.vinten.com for more news, reviews and videos of the new Vision blue.
VB-AP2F

55 – 169.5 cm / 21.7 – 66.7 “ Vision blue (V4092-0001)
Two-Stage Aluminium Pozi-Loc Tripod (3819-3)
83.5 cm / 32.9 “ Spreader (3363-3)
Soft Case (3358-3)
7.9 kg / 17.3 lbs Also available with lightweight mid-level spreader
(V4032-0001): system code VB-AP2M (shown right)
2.1 to 5 kg / 4.6 to 11 lbs

Vinten Camera Supports 2012 - Vision blue
Vision blue is ideal for:
Brand Model Brand Model

Canon XF-300 Panasonic AG-HPX171
Canon XF-305 Panasonic AG-DVC20
Canon XH-A1 Panasonic AG-HVX200
Canon XH-G1 Sony HXR-MC50
Canon XL-2 Sony HDR-FX7
JVC GY-HM100 Sony HVR-V1
Panasonic AG-HMC40 Sony HXR-NX5
Panasonic AG-DVX100 Sony HDR-FX1000
Panasonic AG-HMC150 Sony HVR-Z1
Panasonic AG-HMC-70 For other suitable cameras please
visit www.vinten.com

Key to Diagrams
1. 1/4” screw & pin 8. Slide plate lock
assembly 9. Battery compartment
2. Slide plate 10. Pan bar rosette

13
3. Illumination switch 11. Slide plate clamp
4. Pan drag control 12. Tilt drag control
5. Illuminated level bubble 13. Ball base and clamp
6. Pan brake lever 14. Perfect Balance knob
7. Tilt brake lever
1 2

8
9 11
7
12

10
14
13

6
5 4 3

Vision 3AS Infinitely adjustable Perfect Balance
LF drag system
Sideload system for rapid
camera attachment
Weighs just 2.8 kg / 6.2 lbs*

Specification

Height: 15.1 cm / 5.9 “
Length: 13.8 cm / 5.4 ”
Width: 13.8 cm / 5.4 “
bowl clamp
@ 125mm CofG
Tilt Range: ±90˚
Ball Base: 75 mm
Camera Fixing: Quick attachment and
release Sideload system,
utilising a standard slide
plate complete with captive
¼“ pin and 2 x 3/8“ screws
Levelling Bubble: Illuminated
Vinten Camera Supports 2012 - Vision 3AS

Drag Knobs: Calibrated
Perfect Balance
Colour: Black

The Vision 3AS is ideal for today’s The infinitely adjustable Perfect Balance
intermediate weight and highly system allows just the right amount of
accessorised professional camcorders. counterbalance to be set, which is
The pan and tilt head balances payloads particularly useful when reconfiguring
between 1.8 – 4.1 kg / 4.0 – 9 lbs with the camcorder set up. In addition the
a centre of gravity of around 125 mm, head features Vinten’s LF drag

Versatile and extremely responsive, the Vision 3AS
handling the addition of interchangeable technology, a Sideload system for rapid

is a modern, ergonomic pan and tilt head providing
lenses, batteries and other adaptors camera attachment and a high contrast
and accessories with ease. blue LED illuminated levelling bubble.

the highest functionality for all professional
+ 900

video applications.
150

-

+ 600
-
125

+ 400
-
100

Payload Mass (kg)
75

50
0 2 4 6 8 10


Vision 3AS Systems

V3AS-AP1F

81 – 161.5 cm / 31.8 – 63.5 “ Vision 3AS (V4043-0001)
Single-Stage Aluminium Pozi-Loc Tripod (V3822-0001)
102.5 cm / 40.3 “ Spreader (3363-3)
Soft Case (3334-3)
8.0 kg / 17.7 lbs

V3AS-AP2F
Also available with the Spread-Loc mid-level spreader:
system code V3AS-AP1M (shown right)
1.8 to 4.1 kg / 4 to 9 lbs

58 – 172.5 cm / 22.8 – 67.8 “ Vision 3AS (V4043-0001)
86.5 cm / 40 “ Spreader (3363-3)
Soft Case (3358-3)
8.3 kg / 18.2 lbs

V3AS-CP1F
1.8 to 4.1 kg / 4 to 9 lbs

81 – 161.5 cm / 31.8 – 63.5 “ Vision 3AS (V4043-0001)
Single-Stage CF Pozi-Loc Tripod (3777-3)
102.5 cm / 40.3 “ Spreader (3363-3)
Soft Case (3334-3)
7.5 kg / 16.4 lbs

V3AS-CP2F
system code V3AS-CP1M (shown right)
1.8 to 4.1 kg / 4 to 9 lbs

58 – 172.5 cm / 22.8 – 67.8 “ Vision 3AS (V4043-0001)
Two-Stage CF Pozi-Loc Tripod (3776-3)
86.5 cm / 40 “ Spreader (3363-3)
Soft Case (3358-3)
7.7 kg / 17.0 lbs Also available with the Spread-Loc mid-level spreader:
1.8 to 4.1 kg / 4 to 9 lbs

Key to Diagrams
1. Side load release 8. Pan bar mounting
2. Slide plate clamp 9. Slide plate
3. Tilt brake lever 10. Ball base clamp

15
4. Pan brake lever 11. Battery compartment
5. Illuminated levelling 12. 3⁄8” screws
bubble 13. Slide plate scale
6. Pan drag control 14. Camera screw storage
14 13

7. Tilt drag control 15. Perfect balance knob
9 8

1 12
2

3

7

4 6
11
15

5 10
Visio
3 n
AS

Vision 5AS Infinitely adjustable
Perfect Balance
LF drag system
camera attachment
Weighs just 2.8 kg / 6.2 lbs*

Specification

Height: 15.1 cm / 5.9 “
Length: 13.8 cm / 5.4 ”
Width: 13.8 cm / 5.4 “
bowl clamp
Tilt Range: ±90˚
Ball Base: 75 mm
plate complete with captive
¼“ pin and 2 x 3/8“ screws

Perfect Balance
Colour: Black

The new Vision 5AS is a lightweight pan controls that provide Perfect Balance and
and tilt head that provides total control of silky smooth drag for easy positioning and
camera combinations weighing from 3.8 consistent movement quality.
to 8.3 kg / 8.4 to 18.3 lbs, making it ideal
for supporting the latest generation of Weighing just 2.8 kg / 6.2 lbs, the Vision
professional camcorders & accessories. 5AS provides smooth, controllable

Vision 5AS provides smooth shots, fast whip
framing, fast whip pan action and

pan action and rapid set up.
This ergonomically designed head is rapid set-up.
packed full of features including the new
Vinten Sideload camera attachment
system and a high contrast illuminated
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levelling bubble for rapid set-up, as well
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Vision 5AS Systems

V5AS-AP1F

81 – 161.5 cm / 31.8 – 63.5 “ Vision 5AS (V4044-0001)
102.5 cm / 40.3 “ Spreader (3363-3)
Soft Case (3334-3)
8.0 kg / 17.7 lbs

V5AS-AP2F
3.8 to 8.3 kg / 8.4 to 18.3 lbs

58 – 172.5 cm / 22.8 – 67.8 “ Vision 5AS (V4044-0001)
86.5 cm / 40 “ Spreader (3363-3)
Soft Case (3358-3)
8.3 kg / 18.2 lbs

V5AS-CP1F
3.8 to 8.3 kg / 8.4 to 18.3 lbs

81 – 161.5 cm / 31.8 – 63.5 “ Vision 5AS (V4044-0001)
102.5 cm / 40.3 “ Spreader (3363-3)
Soft Case (3334-3)
7.5 kg / 16.4 lbs

V5AS-CP2F
3.8 to 8.3 kg / 8.4 to 18.3 lbs

58 – 172.5 cm / 22.8 – 67.8 “ Vision 5AS (V4044-0001)
86.5 cm / 40 “ Spreader (3363-3)
Soft Case (3358-3)
3.8 to 8.3 kg / 8.4 to 18.3 lbs

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Vision 8AS Infinitely adjustable Perfect
Balance
LF drag system
camera attachment

Specification

Height: 16.0 cm / 6.3 ”
Length: 15.1 cm / 5.9 ”
Width: 13.8 cm / 5.4 “
Weight: 3.1 kg / 6.8 lbs
Capacity Range: 5.5 to 14 kg / 12.1 to 30.9 lbs
Tilt Range: ±90˚
Ball Base: 100 mm
utilising a standard slide plate
complete with captive ¼“ pin
and 2 x 3/8“ screws

Perfect Balance
Colour: Black

The new Vision 8AS has been developed Improved access to controls, rapid
for professionals using the latest portable camera attachment using the new
digital camera configurations throughout Vinten Sideload system and simple,
the video production industry. durable brakes are all designed to cope
with the demands of professional
operation. Combined with Vinten’s

Vision 8AS is designed to offer exceptional versatility
Perfect Balance and LF drag technology,

for the latest portable camera configurations.
this makes the Vision 8AS the ideal
tool for a wide range of challenging,
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Vision 8AS Systems

V8AS-AP1F

77.8 – 160.2 cm / 30.6 – 63.1 “ Vision 8AS (V4045-0001)
100 cm / 40.4 “ Spreader (3363-3)
Soft Case (3334-3)
8.3 kg / 18.3 lbs

V8AS-AP2F
5.5 to 14 kg / 12.1 to 30.9 lbs

57.4 – 172.5 cm / 22.6 – 67.9 “ Vision 8AS (V4045-0001)
86.6 cm / 34.1 “ Spreader (3363-3)
Soft Case (3358-3)
8.5 kg / 18.7 lbs

V8AS-CP1F
5.5 to 14 kg / 12.1 to 30.9 lbs

77.8 – 160.2 cm / 30.6 – 63.1 “ Vision 8AS (V4045-0001)
100 cm / 40.4 “ Spreader (3363-3)
Soft Case (3334-3)
7.7 kg / 17.0 lbs

V8AS-CP2F
5.5 to 14 kg / 12.1 to 30.9 lbs

57.4 – 172.5 cm / 22.6 – 67.9 “ Vision 8AS (V4045-0001)
86.6 cm / 34.1 “ Spreader (3363-3)
Soft Case (3358-3)
8.0 kg / 17.4 lbs
5.5 to 14 kg / 12.1 to 30.9 lbs

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Vision 10AS Infinitely adjustable
Perfect Balance
LF drag system
camera attachment

Specification

Height: 16.0 cm / 6.3 ”
Length: 15.1 cm / 5.9 ”
Width: 13.8 cm / 5.4 “
Weight: 3.2 kg / 7.0 lbs
Capacity Range: 6.5 to 17 kg / 14.3 to 37.5 lbs
Tilt Range: ±90˚
Ball Base: 100 mm
Pan Bar: Single telescopic
plate complete with captive ¼
“ pin and 2 x 3/8“ screws

Perfect Balance
Colour: Black

The Vision 10AS is perfect for all An extensive camera capacity of
professional broadcast productions 6.5 to 14 kg / 14.3 to 32 lbs supports
where larger batteries, small a wide range of digital camcorders
viewfinders and small LCD prompters in ENG configuration and features such
are constantly swapped. as the Sideload system, illuminated
levelling bubble and Perfect Balance

The Vision 10AS system provides an extremely cost
ensure simple, rapid set-up in all

effective, all purpose camera control system.
situations. The Vision 10AS system is an
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extremely cost effective camera support
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solution that is suited to a wide variety of
productions from documentary shoots to
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breaking news coverage.
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Vision 10AS Systems

V10AS-AP2F

57.4 – 172.5 cm / 22.6 – 67.9 “ Vision 10AS (V4046-0001)
86.6 cm / 34.1 “ Spreader (3363-3)
Soft Case (3358-3)
8.6 kg / 18.9 lbs

V10AS-CP2F
6.5 to 17 kg / 14.3 to 37.5 lbs

57.4 – 172.5 cm / 22.6 – 67.9 “ Vision 10AS (V4046-0001)
86.6 cm / 34.1 “ Spreader (3363-3)
Soft Case (3358-3)
6.5 to 17 kg / 14.3 to 37.5 lbs


Vinten pedestals are used all over
the world because ‘Perfect Balance’ enables the operator to
concentrate on the shot and not on the pedestal.
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