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TRUSTED PROTECTION PLANS, EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE.

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Accidents happen where life happens. Protect your favorite Adorama products and purchase a protection plan to stay covered from accidental damage, mechanical or electrical failure, and more.

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Repair or Replacement

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Adorama Protect powered by Extend is available for purchase to customers in the United States. Not available for purchase Internationally or in U.S. Territories.

FLYCAM Zest Specifications

About FLYCAM Zest

- Zest Power Video Stabilizer -

Guarantees Perfect Workflow in a Future-Proof & Modular Design
• Professional Sled Quickly Adapts Industry Standard Cameras & Accessories
• User-friendly Vest Offers Unrestricted Movements with Quick Adjustments
• Performance Adjustable and Smooth Operating Arm with 15kg/33lb Payload
• Designed For HD Broadcast, Feature Film & All Demanding Camera Stabilization Needs

Flycam Zest, the first Electronic Power Video Stabilizer, is made to support today's HD broadcast cameras with payload capacity of 5-15kg / 11-33lb. The highly adaptive and open architecture of Flycam Zest allows for extreme system configuration and quickly accommodates industry-standard cameras and accessories. You can lift the camera up with maximum extendibility of telescopic post or invert it to skim the floor, and then seamlessly return to normal Steadycam-mode - with or without the optional Flycam Vista-II arm and vest.

The Flycam Vista-II Stabilizing Arm & Vest makes extended shooting nearly effortless, providing complete comfort and functionality for extended productions and long continuous shots. The Zest can now fly for hours - shooting entire weddings, sporting events, or theatrical performances - without undue fatigue.

Zest Power Video Stabilizer
The high-grade CNC Aluminum constructed stabilizer includes adjustable camera stage; high-capacity wiring and different camera LCD ports ensuring a perfect workflow in future-proof, modular design. Stabilizer includes HDMI-In, SDI-In and DC-Out ports with power cables. It gives the operator the maximum flexibility to position both the monitor and gimbal where needed.


- Adjustable Camera Platform -
Balancing your camera system is critical to smooth floating shots. The camera stage features micro adjustable X-Y stage, via knurled knobs, you can fine tune camera balance. It has 2 bubble levellers for easy levelling.


- Precise Gimbal -
It is precisely balanced to allow ultra-smooth operation. It is ergonomically optimal and offers high-standard workflow efficiency. You can adjust its position as per your requirements and can easily lock it. The accurately rigid design is integrated with ultra-smooth bearings.


- Telescopic Central Post -
With a compact length of 62cm / 24" and extended length of 100cm 39", the telescopic post design allows for maximum extendibility.


- Robust Rod Support -
The stabilizer utilizes industry-standard 15mm rods of 200mm & 450mm lengths. It includes 20 weight plates of 0.125Kg each. These counterweights help the operator balance the weight of camera on the steadycam.


- Monitor Mount -
The monitor clamp system can be attached on either 200mm or 450mm rods, as your need requires. The 200mm rod system has height adjustment capability and you can position it wherever you need on the central post. The unique pivot mechanism of monitor clamp enables 360 Degree rotation and angle adjustment for more convenience.


- HDMI Splitter -
HDMI splitter with V-mount battery plate features multiple outputs. It supplies power to LCD monitors or other accessories. The Splitter uses high-class electronic components and easily fits 15mm


- Vista-II Stabilizing Arm and Vest Stabilizer -

Flycam unveils its new powerful combination of Vista-II Stabilizing Arm & Vest support to achieve superfine smooth moves in action. The dynamic Double section - vista arm design allows even beginners to learn its operation with ease. The arm has a manually adjustable tension steel spring which maintains the position of the stabilization system depending on the combined weight of camera and handheld stabilizer.

The Vest is crafted from durable fabric with an ergonomic comfort design and a selectable position front arm mount ensures to ease operator stress over lengthy shoot days. Flycam Vista II Steadycam Arm and Vest System is our long lasting support that lets you adapt various shooting styles and give wings to your creative options.


- Comfortable Vest -
The lightweight & foam padded Vest plays a significant role in eliminating the stress on arms due to holding the handheld stabilizer for long hours.

Universal Fit
The vest fits easily on all body types as it features height adjustment & Self-Securing Closure straps. Height can be adjusted by simply pulling the pin given at chest plate and you can loosen or tighten the vest for a comfortable fit by adjusting the Self-Securing Closure straps.

Sturdy Connector
The arm fits easily & securely into a solid aluminium connector that keeps the camera set up safe.

Comfortable & Easy to Wear
The vest is made of soft & comfortable fabric and is padded with specially chosen foam so that you can wear it during long hours of shooting. Push-fit buckles make it easy to wear.

- Shock Absorbing Arm -
The Shock Absorbing Dual Spring Arm is what lets you capture completely smooth and gentle movements. The dual spring (Label it in the image) present in the arm isolates any body movement from the camera to capture shots with precise and elegant control. Dual spring arm also allows you to take wide range of motion

Changeable Spring
You will get two springs with colored caps. The blue one will be used for camera setup of 2-6kg/4.4-13.2lb & the red one will be for 6-15kg/13.2-33lb.

Tension Adjustable Knob
Just turn the knob & you can easily adjust the tension of the spring depending upon the weight of the set up

FLYCAM Zest Features

  • Zest Power Stabilizer Features
  • New Electronic Power Video Stabilizer - For HD Broadcast & Feature Films - Adapts Industry Standard Cameras & Accessories
  • Camera platform has micro adjustable X-Y stage for horizontal balance; Payload capacity 5-15kg / 11-33lb
  • Adjustable Gimbal offers high-standard workflow efficiency; Telescopic Central Post allows Maximum Extendibility
  • Base Platform with Weight Disks, Monitor mount & HDMI Splitter for dynamic balance
  • Includes Storage Bag
  • Vista-II Features
  • High quality body mounted Vest and Arm lightweight yet robust product; A perfect combination for handheld stabilizer to provide absolute camera stability
  • CNC machined dual spring loaded stabilizer arm offers superior performance and isolates motions from camera to create balanced and effortless smooth shots
  • Stabilizer arm steadycam connector 12.8mm provides a precision fit to handheld stabilizers handle
  • Ergonomic comfort steadycam Foam padded vest ensures universal fit for all body types with adjustable Self-Securing Closure straps; Helps to distribute weight of system evenly on body providing comfortable long hours shooting
  • Custom designed storage case for better safety & portability

Key Features

  • Zest Power Stabilizer Highlights
  • Base Platform with Weight Disks, Monitor mount & HDMI Splitter for dynamic balance
  • Includes Storage Bag
  • Vista-II Highlights
  • Stabilizer arm steadycam connector 12.8mm provides a precision fit to handheld stabilizers handle
  • Custom designed storage case for better safety & portability

What's in the box:

  • FLYCAM Zest Power Video Stabilizer
  • V-Mount Battery Plate
  • Weight Plates (20 Pcs)
  • HDMI/SDI/ DC Power Cables (In-Built)
  • Extra Cables (DC Power/HDMI Male to Male/RC to RC Male/ RC Male to BNC Male Cable)
  • 2x RC Female to BNC Male Connector
  • Monitor Mount
  • Storage Bag
  • FLYCAM Vista II Camera Stabilizer Arm
  • Vista DV Camera Stabilizer Vest
  • Bag Packing
  • FLYCAM 1 Year Limited Warranty