REVOLUTION Pan and Tilt Head System

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Our Price: $1,899.95

Rev Controller Option*:
Oracle Add-On:		Joystick Protector [Add $19.95]
REVOLUTION Upgrade:		None Vertical Adjustment Upgrade [Add $149.95]
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Instruction Manual

The Kessler REVOLUTION Pan and Tilt System is our answer to the need for an affordable, quality motorized pan & tilt head. After two years of development, we have produced a motorized head that addresses the failings of other pan / tilt heads in this price range. When paired with the ORACLE Controller, we honestly feel the REVOLUTION Heads are the most feature rich and best motorized head solution on the market, for under $5000.

ORACLE Firmware Version v3 SL Upgrade

Below are a list of the changes and functionality additions in the v3 SL firmware:

-Update that disabled the joystick while in camera mode to prevent any unwanted movement

-Updated timer display. Reads hours, minutes, seconds now.

-Added “cruise control” feature to toggle holding of joystick speed.

-Improved SmartLapse® record speed and playback accuracy.

-Stop Motion now allows you to take as many pictures as you need before moving on to the next point.

-Simple mode now allows you to make a move while in the set up menu

-Added MENU to finish live recording.

-Added splash screen to say saved after done with a recording.

-Corrected an occasional glitch that could cause SmartLapse® playback to lurch at the beginning.

-Added timer to Intervalometer Only.

-Incorporated Shoot-Move-Shoot & Continuous Intervalometer into Advanced mode

-Added "saved" splash screen after recording to confirm the recording was saved.

-Overall better flow/more intuitive menu design that allows scrolling through menus by moving the joystick left/right.

Built-in intervalometer with stand alone, continuous motion, shoot-move-shoot, & stop motion modes (requires Camera Control Module accessory).

Intervalometer capable of 0.25 sec exposure time for fast shutter (if camera can support the frame rate)

2nd axis control while in "Slider" Mode. Control slide and one axis of Revolution Head or Turntable with one ORACLE controller.

NOTE:You can use the TILT and SLIDER function independently with the same controller. You will need the Crossover Cable & Coupler to access the PAN function while using the slider.

Download Product Manuals / Instructions

Visit the ORACLE wiki Page

Download Shoot Move Shoot vs. Constant Motion Whitepaper

Revolution Head Time Lapse Tips for ORACLE in Advance Mode
Here are some approximate figures to use as a starting point. These figures where populated with a Canon 7d equipped with an extended battery grip and 15mm lens.
Using these figures should get you close to the reported result but you may need to adjust the motor off time to adjust movement over time to your exact expected result.
Being the load on the pan always remains the same you will find very little variation once you have established the common result to your unit. A few tips.
1. Try to get your camera as close to perfect center of gravity that is balance up and down as well as forward to back.
2. Always leave your 'Motor on' time to ".05" and your 'Motor Speed' to "50" and make your distance over time adjustments by lengthening or shortening the 'Motor Off' time.
PAN:
Keep 'Motor On' to ".05" & 'Motor Speed' to "50" and run your cycles to cover the time you want the TL to take (i.e. If you want a 60 min TL, run the cycles up to a number that the Oracle says will last 60 min).
degrees of movement over | time period / motor off time (mo=motor off)
22.5 degrees over | 30min/mo 4sec | 1hr/ mo 8sec | 2hr/ mo 16sec | 4hr/ mo 32sec
45 degrees over | 30min/mo 2sec | 1hr/ mo 4sec | 2hr/ mo 8sec | 4hr/ mo 16sec
90 degrees over | 30min/mo 1sec | 1hr/ mo 2sec | 2hr/ mo 4sec | 4hr/ mo 8sec
180 degrees over | 30min/mo .5sec | 1hr/ mo 1sec | 2hr/ mo 2sec | 4hr/ mo 4sec
TILT:
Keep 'Motor On' to ".05" & 'Motor Speed' to "50" and run your cycles to cover the time you want the TL to take (i.e. If you want a 60 min TL, run the cycles up to a number that the Oracle says will last 60 min).
These figures where populated with an Canon 7d equipped with a extended battery grip and 15mm lens. This camera set up is approximately 50% below center of gravity so if you where to have the camera raised to be on perfect center of gravity you will use the same figures as the pan above.
degrees of movement over | time period / motor off time (mo=motor off)
22.5 degrees over | 30min/mo 2sec | 1hr/ mo 4sec | 2hr/ mo 8sec | 4hr/ mo 16sec
45 degrees over | 30min/mo 1sec | 1hr/ mo 2sec | 2hr/ mo 4sec | 4hr/ mo 8sec
90 degrees over | 30min/mo .5sec | 1hr/ mo 1sec | 2hr/ mo 2sec | 4hr/ mo 4sec
180 degrees over | 30min/mo .25sec | 1hr/ mo .5sec | 2hr/ mo 1sec | 4hr/ mo 2sec

Once you have tried one of these settings it is a good idea to write down your result if it is different than what the chart has stated so you can adjust or repeat this move next time.
You may also tweak the Motor Speed settings to fine tune the results. For example if your 'Motor Speed' is "50" and you expect your move to go 90 degrees over a period, and it actually goes 95 degrees you can reduce the 'Motor Speed' to say "45", so each movement is slightly slower. We do not recommend setting the Motor Speed over "50" when using long exposures.
Be sure to post your results or ask questions in our ORACLE / Revolution Head / elektraDRIVE group on Vimeo .

Technical Specs

REVOLUTION Head Features & Specifications

- Billet aluminum with stainless steel hardware construction.

- Dual motors for each axis, provide zero backlash and 100% holding power (no drifting).

- Continuous 360 degree movement on both pan and tilt.

- Superior Dynamic Range. Unit is both faster and slower than other heads at similar price point.

- Ball bearing and belt drive to eliminate gear to gear noise.

- Pass-through axle points, for easy cable routing.

- Cabling is CAT5 / CAT6 cable with RJ45 connectors (standard network cable). NO EXPENSIVE PROPRIETARY CABLES!!-

- Unit Weight: 10 lbs.

- Weight Capacity: 20 lbs.

ORACLE Controller Supported Features & Specifications:

- Backlit LCD display with menu and setting values.
- Fully adjustable controls for Max Speed, Dampening, & Dead Band.
- Movement Recording / Memory Function with three memory banks.
- Battery meter for ORACLE battery
- SmartLapse WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) Timelapse mode
- Assignable Premium Multi-Function Joystick controls
- Built-in intervalometer with stand alone, continuous motion, shoot-move-shoot, & stop motion modes (requires Camera Control Module accessory).
- Intervalometer capable of 0.25 sec exposure time for fast shutter (if camera can support the frame rate)
- 2nd axis control while in "Slider" Mode. Control slide and one axis of Revolution Head or Turntable with one ORACLE controller.
- Cabling is CAT5 / CAT6 cable with RJ45 connectors (standard network cable). NO EXPENSIVE PROPRIETARY CABLES!!
- Powered by standard AC power supply with wall plug, or optional 12v DC adapter and battery pack.

As of firmware v2.06.1SL, you can control the elektraDRIVE motor of a slider and one axis of the Revolution Head or the Turntable while in slider mode. To perform 3-axis movements with both the Revolution Head and a elektraDRIVE motor for a slider at the same time, you will need two controllers.

To utilize the intervalometer functionality of the ORACLE, you will need the Camera Control Module.