2010Steadi-Newbies forum
Tango stabilization rig capabilities and market considerations
16 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
DisputedParticipants disagreed and reached no conclusion. Read the findings as positions, not as an answer.
What the thread found
- The Tango allows placement of a camera anywhere within a three-meter sphere with pointing capability in nearly all directions, combining crane movement with stabilization typically associated with handheld rigs.
- Operating the Tango requires different footwork and rig coordination compared to standard handheld stabilization, with the learning curve involving understanding shot composition before working out the technical execution.
- The device's compatibility with various camera types and sled interfaces affects its market viability and whether rental operations can generate income from new acquisitions.
- Lightweight camera systems such as DSLRs may expand the market for stabilization rigs by enabling compact camera placement in previously inaccessible locations.
- The naming overlap with an existing pan-tilt head from the same manufacturer creates potential confusion despite the devices serving different camera weight classes and operational contexts.
Depends on
- Discussion centers on demonstrations and prototypes from 2010, with limited actual production footage availability.
- Pricing and final product specifications were not yet confirmed at the time of discussion.
- Participants disagreed on whether name confusion with another product was practically problematic, with some noting the devices target different weight classes and production setups.
- The claimed three-meter operational sphere and full directional capability are based on early impressions rather than comprehensive testing documentation.
- One participant noted unfamiliarity with digital camera technology, limiting insights about the device's application with such systems.