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Tiffen WXB automatic horizon correction system for Steadicam
12 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- The WXB mounts to the bottom of a Steadicam sled and uses a weighted servo that shifts position when the horizon tilts, causing the sled to self-level without affecting pan and tilt movements.
- The system allows operators to use slower drop times for shots involving tilts while maintaining a 2-3 second drop time specifically for roll correction.
- Multiple users who demoed the device reported positive results and found it performed well without adding excessive weight to the rig.
- The display screen has insufficient brightness for outdoor use in bright sunlight conditions.
- Operators applied velcro-mounted shade solutions to the display screen to improve visibility in bright conditions.
Depends on
- The device remained in prototype stage at the time of discussion with no official release date confirmed.
- Manufacturing delays occurred due to defective printed circuit boards in the first production batch.
- The display brightness issue was identified as a limitation but no solution had been implemented by the time of these discussions.
- Availability was extremely limited with only a few prototype units known to exist.
- Pricing information was not publicly available during the discussion period.