Technician rigging a Dactylcam Pro cable cam with a 360 camera array

DEFY · Cable cam system

Dactylcam Pro 48v

powerful · smart · safe · versatile · cinema productions

At a glance

Payload
up to 100 lb
Top speed
up to 40 mph
Run time
8–10 hours
Drive
48v

Features

Dactylcam Pro 48v sled with a stabilized head on a line

Powerful

48v power drive system capable of 100lb payloads and speeds up to 40 mph. With dual batteries, run time can exceed 8-10 hours and system health is consistently monitored from the Pulse controller. Users control how much torque is needed through gain tuning, drive wheel slip control, acceleration and overall top speed. With our mitchell mount and extended tray the 48v Dactylcam can carry nearly any head and camera package up to 100lbs.

DEFY Pulse wireless controller

Smart

Users program and operate from the Pulse Controller which is a wireless ergonomic handset that controls power usage, digital end stops, acceleration, top speeds as well as a menu for customized user preferences. The digital readout communicates position on the line, speed, battery voltage, traction control, and speed settings. Battery life is 8-10 hours and wireless RF frequencies are offered at 915mhz, 868mhz, and 2.4ghz. We also offer custom break out modules for external radios and licensed band modems for long-range options.

Dactylcam Pro sled drive wheels and display

Safe

Safety. The most important feature on any of our systems. The Dactylcam Pro has multiple safety redundancies allowing the sled to safely operate over crowds, stages and extensive set designs. A captive safety bracket attaches using 3/8″ bolts allowing a second safety line to be held on dual drive wheels. Digital Safety Stops selected by the user automatically stops the system which keeps the operators attention on the shot. Optional in-line safety stops can be placed in the line which would kill power to the system if touched by the sled allowing more safety redundancy. Our Pulse controller safely operates the sled and can shut down the system from a single button or will place system into standby if RF signal is lost.

Dactylcam Pro D-tap power panel

Simple

4 Dtaps on each side of the sled can either be powered from optional internal batteries or external gold mount or vmount batteries making accessory power incredibly easy to manage. Internal 24v batteries powers the dtaps at a consistent 14.8v as well as an option 3 pin XLR providing 24v power out as an option to power stabilized heads directly from the Dactylcam Pro.

Crew preparing a Dactylcam Pro with a stabilized head

Versatile

Regardless of what stabilized head you use, the 48v Dactylcam Pro is versatile enough to handle whatever you throw at it. Adapting to any shooting condition is important which is why the drive wheel is adjustable allowing users to adjust amount of tension needed on the wheel to adjust for speed, inclines, wet conditions, etc. Active traction control is built into the software to reduce slipping on the wheel which increases the life of the line. Automatic braking on the end stops can be adjusted for the right amount of feather and gain control at your fingertips to provide the torque needed for difficult shots.

Amazing shots made possible with Dactylcam Pro 48V

2019 NAB Showreel: DEFY & NEWTON

2019 NAB showreel highlighting DEFY Dactylcam Pro and Intuitive Aerial’s Newton head.

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Dactylcam Pro Hawaii

Watch some drone footage from Hawaii Concerts

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DEFY 48v Dactylcam Pro and Shotover G1 at Cinegear 2018

The footage is from customers just stepping in to demo the system and find out themselves how easy it really is. All footage is from a single operator using the footpedals for the Dactylcam Pro and hands free for Pan/Tilt/FIZ.

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Rental enquiry

Need the Defy Dactylcam Pro 48v Cable Cam for your production?

Tell us about your shoot — dates, location and camera package — and we will get back to you. Equipment is available with our experienced crew, for productions in Greece and abroad.

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