Letus Helix 3-Axis Camera Stabilizer, Aluminum

This Letus Helix is a three axis modular camera stabilizer system. It utilizes the optical center of the camera for both balance and image stabilzation. Originally designed to roll the camera on optical center, the Helix has evolved from a 1 axis auto-horizon system to a full blown, hand-held, 4 axis stabilizer (when utilizing optional 4th axis).

Lightweight - Every effort was made to shave out as much material as possible. The skeleton design provides a lightweight frame work without sacrificing strength.

Optically Centered - Helix's patent pending design balances the camera on its optical center. This allows you to do nodal point rolls and greatly aids in image stabilization since the image sensor movement is reduced significantly compared to off-center stabilizers.

Absurdly Fast Setup - Because Helix balances everything around the optical center of the camera, setup is crazy fast. You can be up and running in a matter of minutes, not hours. Helix is designed to be a tool anyone can pick up and use easily.

Balancing is a Breeze - Ask a traditional helicopter camera gimbal operator to change a lens mid shoot and watch them cringe. Not so with Helix. Re-balancing the Helix after a lens changes is simply a matter of sliding a single axis forward or back. You can be back up and running without missing a beat.

Right Side Up - Other devices on the market are simply helicopter gimbals with a handle attached to the top. This upside down approach works great in the air but is awkward on the ground. Letus designed Helix for "hands" not "helicopters".

Flat Bottom Design - Call them crazy but Letus doesn't think you should have to carry around a special rig to hang your stabilizer up. You should be able to just set it down! Because they designed Helix from the ground up rather than the sky down, it has a flat bottom. Simply set it down and, voila, it sits there calmly waiting for the next shot.

Modular - One, two, or three axis or even 4 axis. It's your choice! The Helix system can be built up or torn down to accommodate your needs. Use one axis on top of a SteadiCam for an auto-horizon solution. Switch to a three axis setup to go full handheld, or fully rig the set up with the optional 4 axis and SteadiCam vest and arm (sold separately) that allow for an all day shoot. The choice is yours.

The patent pending 4th Axis (optional) - one of a kind solution for the Letus Helix as well as any other exisiting stablelizing systems on the market. It's the cruise control feature in the operating of the Helix 3 axis system. It allows the operator to realistically utilize the high payload capability of the Helix system (16-20 lbs) without breaking his/her arms and back. The 4th axis can either rest on a third pary balancing system such as Steadicam with all 3 axes in function. When flipped over to the top, it can be attached to a handle to provide yet another handling point for a low angle shooting as well as top mounting option for jib or crane.

Production Proof - In a real production environment, you need a bulletproof design. Letus carefully designed the Helix to be a clean, ready-to-use rig that didn't have wires dangling about and awkward, non-standard powering solutions.

Designed for Filmmakers - From day one the Helix was designed for filmmakers. It is not a re-purposed design with fragments from the RC helicopter world still clinging to the frame. It is designed to be easily utilized without adding to an already complex filmmaking workflow.