Description
FREEFLY Movi XL 19mm x 450mm Carbon Lens Rod
The Freefly Systems MōVI XL 19mm x 450mm Carbon Lens Rod is a specialized, extra-long rod designed to provide robust and lightweight support for camera accessories on the Freefly MōVI XL 3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer. Given its dimensions, particularly the 450mm length, it’s intended for professional cinema setups utilizing very long or heavy lenses, multiple FIZ (Focus, Iris, Zoom) motors, large matte boxes, and other front-heavy accessories, ensuring the entire rig remains balanced and rigid on the gimbal.
In professional cinematography, especially with large-format gimbals like the MōVI XL, stable and precise support for the lens and front-mounted accessories is paramount. Flex or vibration in the rigging can compromise the gimbal’s performance. This carbon fiber rod addresses that need by offering exceptional stiffness and minimal weight, creating a solid backbone for the camera package. Its extended length provides ample real estate for even the most complex accessory configurations.
Key Features:
- Premium Carbon Fiber Construction:
- Ultra-Lightweight: Carbon fiber significantly reduces the overall weight of the camera rig compared to aluminum or steel rods, crucial for maintaining optimal gimbal performance and extending battery life.
- Exceptional Rigidity: Offers superior stiffness, preventing flex or bending under the weight of heavy cinema lenses, large matte boxes, or multiple FIZ motors, thus ensuring critical stability.
- Durable and Corrosion-Resistant: Inherently resistant to corrosion and wear, making it suitable for demanding production environments.
- 19mm Diameter (Industry Standard): Conforms to the heavy-duty 19mm rod standard, ensuring universal compatibility with professional 19mm rod clamps, lens supports, matte boxes, and follow focus systems from various cinema accessory manufacturers.
- 450mm (Approx. 17.7 inches) Extended Length:
- Accommodates Long Lenses: Provides sufficient length to support very long or heavy zoom lenses that extend far beyond the camera body.
- Versatile Accessory Mounting: Offers generous space for mounting a full array of front-heavy accessories, allowing for flexible and optimal placement.
- Aids in Balancing: Longer rods can assist in achieving precise balance for complex or front-heavy camera setups on the MōVI XL.
- Hollow Core (Typical): Most carbon fiber rods feature a hollow core to further minimize weight while retaining structural integrity.
- Matte Finish: Often finished with a non-reflective matte coating to prevent unwanted reflections and glare on set.
- Optimized for MōVI XL Integration: Designed to work seamlessly with the MōVI XL’s rod support systems, ensuring a secure and stable connection within the gimbal’s framework.
Applications & Use Cases:
- Supporting Heavy/Long Cinema Lenses: Provides critical under-lens support to prevent stress on the camera mount.
- Large Matte Box and Filter Tray Support: Serves as the primary rail for mounting professional matte boxes.
- Multiple FIZ Motor Integration: Offers ample space for mounting several wireless follow focus, iris, and zoom motors.
- Front-Heavy Accessory Mounting: Can support additional components like lens control systems, wireless video transmitters, or specialized optical accessories that need to be mounted forward on the rig.
- Maintaining Gimbal Balance and Performance: By creating a rigid, lightweight structure, it allows the MōVI XL to operate with peak efficiency and precision, even with challenging payloads.
The Freefly Systems MōVI XL 19mm x 450mm Carbon Lens Rod is a premium, high-performance MōVI XL accessory and an essential piece of cinema camera rigging. It’s crucial for cinematographers who need to build stable, versatile, and extended camera packages for large-format gimbal stabilization using the Freefly MōVI XL.