Bescor MP-101 Video Motorized Pan Head

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Shopper : What's the difference between this and Bescor MP-101 Motorized Pan & Tilt Head with Wired Remote and AC Adapter SKU: BOMP1AC MFR: MP-1AC?
STEVE W : Can you move in only one axis at a time?FORD, E : No, the Bescor can pan and tilt simultaneously. For example pressing your thumb at 45 degrees on the control (between red arrows) would make the unit pan right and tilt.
Shopper : can the remote be extended for longer then the 3 foot?JOE L : Yes, I have purchased two additional 50 foot cables to extend the range to 100 feet.JAMES R : Yes, the extension (15ft and 25ft) cables are very sturdy and can be bought here.DOUG B : yes there is and extension plug system that i think is around 25'WILLIAM C S : Yes. My remote cables are at least 20" long. No problems.WILLIAM G : Yes there are different extension cords available for that remote I purchased mine through Amazon but I assume out Adorama also carries them. the one I purchased is 20 foot and it works great.DAVID C : Yes, I extend up to 50 feet, work wellTED A : Yes I use it on my 24 ft tripod and it works just fine!!RONALD K : Bescor makes extension cable. I have installed the control up to 60 feet from the base with these cables. Good luck.JAMES J : Yes it can. I use it at about 12 feet with great results. Simply buy a generic extension cableRON T : Yes, it works fine using the Bescor 20 foot extension cable, RE20, Adorama BOMPHEC

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2020-09-25T10:01:30

Rated 4 out of 5

Affordable tool for precise movements.

Very practical tool for simple pan and tilt movements. I attached mine to a motorized slider to get a larger range of motion. Motor noise isn’t loud enough to effect your videos.

JEREMY H.

2020-09-16T04:08:01

Rated 4 out of 5

Good product, customer service has been hampered by the virus.

Product was fine, the Adorama sales team has suffered greatly from the effects of the pandemic. They sent the wrong model (don't have anything the DTap cord will fit) then charged me for making the correction by sending me the correct power adapter. Four phone calls later, they agreed that I should not be charged for the missing piece, but still have not seen the refund.

ROBERT D.

2019-11-08T07:56:42

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice!

Effective, lightweight and does what it’s supposed to do.

CHRIS C.

2018-04-19T15:03:41

Rated 5 out of 5

1 Stop shop spot

Works perfectly. No complaint.

STEPHEN N.

2017-01-01T12:01:47

Rated 4 out of 5

Smooth motion even at 45 degrees.

It's tricky to use this at cross angles but once you get it figured out, it's great. You can plug it in or use 4 AA batteries and the batteries seem to last a very long time. My only gripe is that it isn't slow enough. So if you record a lot of video then shoot at 60p or 120p and slow it down in post.

Davin L.

2016-08-29T20:19:40

Rated 4 out of 5

Good overall item

I have used these pan/tilt units for about 7 years now. I used them with their remotes, built remotes of my own, and recently gutted several of them and built my own speed control and remotes with Arduino Unos. I would recommend them highly and they work well and last pretty well too. My only gripe has always been the remote, it is basic enough and for most it will be enough. I remotely control these PT heads and also cameras and need a more controllable and robust means to do so. anot build my own. For the money, it is well worth checking out!

Scott F.

2014-04-18T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Better than I expected. I'am suprised.

I am surprised it doesn't cost more. It is larger than expected and it had no problem handling my spotting scope. I do a lot of wildlife photography and was tired of fighting my tripod and missing shots. it is easy to use. There is a slight amount of drift after you release the remote control button.

Artrider

2013-04-08T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Works as expected

I use this with an outside web cam to watch deer feeding in my back yard. So, It's outside and subject to weather. I have taken steps to protect it from that, but it is obviously not designed for what I am using it for. Only glitch so far is in the placement of the power and remote cables. They stick out enough I had to tape them up to keep them from restricting rotation. But that is because of the way I have them mounted. A few inches should be enough to let it travel. Otherwise, I think it will do what I wanted. Not like I move it around much. But sometimes the FOV with the camera needs a "touch up" in direction and vertical movement.

DARRELL M.

2013-04-02T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

quality product

Smooth movement and does as described

Al

2012-12-12T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

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I can use three video cameras from the mixer for a full theater production with limited cameramen. It has good movement for pan and tilt. They should add the lanc controls for remove of the zoom on the cameras. The remote head should have at least a 20 foot cable, the short cable where you can still touch the camera, is not "remote", that is why I bought two 50' extension cables.

aliveinpr

2012-07-01T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Bescor Video Motorized Pan/Tilt Unit

Easy to setup and use right out of the box. No problems with adjustments and it has been very dependable. No big battery drain. I really enjoy using the pan/tilt for unique photo and video opportunities. I added a large magnet to the base and attached it to my sidecar. The remote works very well and it is a fun piece of equipment to use with my various cameras.

JAMES H.

2012-05-24T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

AC to DC Adaptor

Uses AC to DC adaptor that comes with unit. I use in our small Church to follow the Pastor from about 25 to 30 foot. The Further away the subject the quicker the pan & tilt in the field of view. I personally would like even slower settings to follow objects along way off while zoomed in.It's alittle too quick even on slowest setting unless you are close to the subject.

teko

2012-02-19T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Made our Production GREATER

Great item, made our video production GREAT

EDDIE C.

2012-02-12T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great Product!

I bought this for my church because we record our services and they are shown on a local cable channel. We pan across the choir while they're singing. I find the speed of the pan on the lowest setting is still too fast.

Sound G.

2012-01-01T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

excelent product but affordable ...

just starting out in photograpy - Used this for my panoramic shots

Ben

2011-12-18T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Motion Good, sound bad.

I like the product but it is a little bit too noisey when it reaches the max points while in auto-rotation. The unit seems solid but I do hear a little grinding sound occasionally. If you are going to record audio from the camera attached to this unit, it may be a problem. For what I am using it for, it does the job very well.

MAWaza

2011-12-04T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Does the job!

Great for repositioning camera before camera takes. A bit jerky at start and end of pan & tilts so not best for on-air moves. I use it for multi camera shoots to pan and tilt camera remotely when I am doing large live events.

William L.

2011-10-30T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good Value

I use this product on a tripod with a camcorder as an end zone camera for a football team. Works great!

Football D.

2011-10-02T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Bescor MP 101

For multi-camera video tapings with limited camera help. Great price for this product.

Schooch

2011-04-07T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

this really rocks

amazing i love this thing i just got it today and immediately ordered another 1. it does have a lil shakiness when changing direction but i have a video rigged 7d on top of it that weighs 10+ pounds so it is kinda expected. very impressed!!!

kcwvc52

2010-09-07T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Would buy this product again.

It's a great product for the money, Wish they would come out with a wireless remote control model. then it would awesome.

JOSEPH S.

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Bescor MP-101 Specifications

  • Power Source

    Bescor PS-260 AC power supply
    Bescor 90-645 external battery
    or 4AA batteries
    (all available separately)

  • Payload

    6 lbs (2.7kg)

  • Mount

    Top: 1/4"-20 camera mount stud
    Bottom: 1/4"-20 tripod mount thread

  • Dimensions

    5.8 x 4.5 x 4.0" (14.7 x 11.4 x 10.2cm)

  • Weight

    1.7 lbs (0.8kg)

  • UPC Code

    741147090010

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By aliveinpr

I can use three video cameras from the mixer for a full theater production with limited cameramen. It has good movement for pan and tilt. They should add the lanc controls for remove of the zoom on the cameras. The remote head should have at least a 20 foot cable, the short cable where you can still touch the camera, is not "remote", that is why I bought two 50' extension cables.

Bescor Video Motorized Pan/Tilt Unit

By JAMES H.

Easy to setup and use right out of the box. No problems with adjustments and it has been very dependable. No big battery drain. I really enjoy using the pan/tilt for unique photo and video opportunities. I added a large magnet to the base and attached it to my sidecar. The remote works very well and it is a fun piece of equipment to use with my various cameras.

For videographers and photographers seeking precision and control, the MP-101 Video Motorized Pan Head is an indispensable tool. This motorized pan head offers a choice between Auto Pan Mode and Remote Control, catering to your specific shooting needs. In Auto Pan Mode, enjoy continuous horizontal panning motion of +/- 30Y, +/- 60Y, or =/- 90Y, easily set by a selector switch.

The MP-101 comes with a detachable remote control unit, featuring a 3-foot cord, providing you with the freedom to operate from a distance. This remote unit is equipped with a four-way direction control button, activating right/left pan motion up to 90 degrees each way, as well as up/down tilt motion to +/- 15Y maximum.

The MP-101 Video Motorized Pan Head stands out with its Variable Speed control on the remote, allowing continuous speed adjustment for horizontal panning and vertical tilt movements. This feature ensures smooth, precise movements, enhancing the quality of your video or photography.

Powering the MP-101 is as simple as using AA batteries (not included), making it a convenient choice for on-the-go shooting. Despite its compact size of 53+4 x 41+2 x 4", this unit is robust, weighing in at 27 ounces, and is capable of supporting cameras with a maximum weight of six pounds.

Whether you're capturing a full theater production, unique photo opportunities, or simply enjoying the flexibility of remote control, the MP-101 Video Motorized Pan Head is a reliable choice for smooth and precise camera movements.

Bescor MP-101 Features

  • Motorized pan head with Auto Pan Mode and Remote Control for precise camera movements
  • Detachable remote control unit with a 3-foot cord for convenient operation from a distance
  • Four-way direction control button for right/left pan motion up to 90 degrees and up/down tilt motion to +/- 15Y maximum
  • Variable Speed control on remote for continuous speed adjustment in horizontal panning and vertical tilt movements
  • Powered by AA batteries for easy, on-the-go shooting
  • Robust and compact design, capable of supporting cameras up to six pounds in weight

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 3 months for parts and 3 months for labor.

Key Features

  • Achieve smooth, motorized panning for professional video with this pan head.
  • Remotely control your camera movements for precise shots using this video head.
  • Supports up to 6 lbs, ideal for DSLRs and smaller camcorders; get stable shots.
  • Compact & lightweight at 1.7 lbs, perfect for on-the-go video and photography.
  • Use with AC adapter, external battery, or AA batteries for versatile power options.
  • Features a standard 1/4"-20 mount, compatible with most tripods and cameras today.

What's in the box:

  • Bescor MP101 Video Motorized Pan Head
  • Remote Control
  • Bescor 90 Day Warranty