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| System | Description (Balloon Systems can be used with the Pole Camera Frame -- Sold Separately) |
Price No Graphics |
Price w/ Vinyl Graphics (Blimp Only) |
Price w/ Digital Graphics (Blimp Only) |
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| Pentax Optio A40 Balloon System
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10 mpx. Shake reduction software. Auto-focus. U-joint leveler. 100 degree tilt. Unlimited rotation. R/C controls pan, tilt, zoom and trigger. Approx. weight: 2 lbs. (.91kg) Click here for DPReview of the Pentax Optio A40 System includes: Camera, Pan/Tilt Unit (Quick Disconnect, Video Transmitter, RC Receiver, Camera Trigger), Ground Station (5" Color Monitor, RC Transmitter & Receiver), 2 Sets of Nimh Batteries, Battery Chargers, 9.5' Camera Blimp & 5' Backup Ball |
$3350 | $3450 | $3550 | ||
| Sony DSC V-3 Balloon System
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7 mpx. Auto-focus. U-joint leveler. 100 degree tilt. Unlimited rotation. R/C controls pan, tilt, zoom, trigger and on/off. Approx. weight: 2.5 lbs.(1.14kg) Click here for DPReview of the DSC V-3 System includes: Camera, Pan/Tilt Unit (Quick Disconnect, Video Transmitter, RC Receiver, Camera Trigger), Ground Station (5" Color Monitor, RC Transmitter & Receiver), 2 Sets of Nimh Batteries, Battery Chargers, 12' Camera Blimp & 6' Backup Ball |
$3500 | $3600 | $3700 | ||
| Konica Minolta DiMage A200 Balloon System
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8 mpx. Shake reduction software. Auto-focus. U-joint leveler. 100 degree tilt. Unlimited rotation. R/C controls pan, tilt, zoom and trigger. Approx. weight: 3 lbs.(1.36kg) Click here for DPReview of the DiMage A200 System includes: Camera, Pan/Tilt Unit (Quick Disconnect, Video Transmitter, RC Receiver, Camera Trigger), Ground Station (5" Color Monitor, RC Transmitter & Video Receiver), 2 Sets of Nimh Batteries, Battery Chargers, 12' Camera Blimp & 6' Backup Ball |
$3900 | $4000 | $4100 | ||
| Canon EOS 40D Balloon System
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10 mpx. U-joint Leveler. 100 degree tilt. Unlimited rotation. R/C controls pan, tilt, zoom and trigger. Auto-focus. Approx. weight: 6 lbs. (2.73kg)  
Click here for DPReview of the EOS 40D System includes: Camera, Pan/Tilt Unit (Video Transmitter, RC Receiver, Camera Trigger), Ground Station (5" Color Monitor, RC Transmitter & Video Receiver), 2 Sets of Nimh Batteries, Battery Chargers, 15' Camera Blimp & 8' Backup Ball |
$5100 | $5220 | $5340 | ||
| Nikon D300 Balloon System
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12 mpx. U-joint Leveler. 100 degree tilt. Unlimited rotation. R/C controls pan, tilt, zoom and trigger. Auto-focus. Approx. weight: 6.5 lbs. (2.95kg) ***System does not include camera*** Click here for DPReview of the D300 System includes: Pan/Tilt Unit (Video Transmitter, RC Receiver, Camera Trigger), Ground Station (5" Color Monitor, R/C Transmitter & Video Receiver), 2 Sets of Nimh Batteries, Battery Chargers, 15' Camera Blimp & 8' Backup Ball |
$4500 | $4620 | $4740 | ||
| Sony HDR-SR5 Video Balloon System
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U-joint Leveler. 100 degree tilt. Unlimited rotation. R/C controls on/off, video record/standby and zoom. Approx. weight: 2.5 lbs. (1.14kg) System includes: Camera, Pan/Tilt Unit (Quick Disconnect, Video Transmitter, RC Receiver, Camera Trigger), Ground Station (5" Color Monitor, RC Transmitter & Video Receiver), 2 Sets of Nimh Batteries, Battery Chargers, 12' Camera Blimp & 6' Backup Ball |
$5000 | $5100 | $5200 | ||
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7 mpx. Unlimited Rotation. Tilts 90 deg. straight down to vertical. R/C Controls pan, tilt, zoom, trigger and on/off. Auto-focus. Can be pumped by hand or with an electric pump (not included). Collapsed 9' (2.74m) - Extended 48.75' (15m) Click here for DPReview of the DSC V-3 System includes: Camera, 360 Deg. Mast Head (Video Transmitter, RC Receiver, Camera Trigger), Ground Station (5" Color Monitor, RC Transmitter & Video Receiver), 2 Sets of Nimh Batteries, Battery Chargers, 50' Pneumatic Mast & Tripod |
$7550 ($6750 for Trailer Hitch instead of Tripod) |
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8 mpx. Shake Reduction Software. Auto-focus. U-joint Leveler. Tilts 90 deg. straight down to vertical. Unlimited rotation. R/C controls pan, tilt, zoom and trigger. Can be pumped by hand or with an electric pump (not included). Collapsed 9' (2.74m) - Extended 48.75' (15m) Click here for DPReview of the DiMage A200 System includes: Camera, 360 Deg. Mast Head (Video Transmitter, RC Receiver, Camera Trigger), Ground Station (5" Color Monitor, RC Transmitter & Video Receiver), 2 Sets of Nimh Batteries, Battery Chargers, 50' Pneumatic Mast & Tripod |
$7950 ($6850 for Trailer Hitch instead of Tripod) |
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10 mpx. Unlimited Rotation. Tilts 90 deg. straight down to vertical. R/C controls pan, tilt, zoom and trigger. Auto-focus. Can be pumped by hand or with an electric pump (not included). Collapsed 9' (2.74m) - Extended 48.75' (15m) Click here for DPReview of the EOS 40D System includes: Camera, 360 Deg. Mast Head (Video Transmitter, RC Receiver, Camera Trigger), Ground Station (5" Color Monitor, RC Transmitter & Video Receiver), 2 Sets of Nimh Batteries, Battery Chargers, 50' Pneumatic Mast & Tripod |
$8550 ($7750 for Trailer Hitch instead of Tripod) |
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12 mpx. U-joint Leveler. 100 degree tilt. Unlimited rotation. R/C controls pan, tilt, zoom and trigger. Auto-focus. Approx. weight: 6.5 lbs. (2.95kg) Can be pumped by hand or with an electric pump (not included). Collapsed 9' (2.74m) - Extended 48.75' (15m) ***System does not include camera*** Click here for DPReview of the D300 System includes: 360 Deg. Mast Head (Video Transmitter, RC Receiver, Camera Trigger), Ground Station (5" Color Monitor, RC Transmitter & Video Receiver), 2 Sets of Nimh Batteries, Battery Chargers, 50' Pneumatic Mast & Tripod |
$7950 ($7150 for Trailer Hitch instead of Tripod) |
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| REPLACEMENT BLIMPS & BALLOONS Includes: Instructions, Tether Line, Tether Spool and Patch Kit Where Applicable. Prices DO NOT include optional Emergency Valve (recommmended). |
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| Photos | Size/Type | Approx. Helium Req. | Approx. Net Lift | Price No Graphics |
Price w/ Vinyl Graphics |
Price w/ Digital Graphics |
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5' Ball (1.5m) 3.5 mil urethane |
±70 cu. ft. (2m3) |
±2.5 lbs. (1.14kg) | $160 | $240 | $320 |
| 5' Ball (1.5m) 2 mil urethane |
±70 cu. ft. (2m3) | ±3 lbs. (1.36kg) | $160 | $240 | $320 | |
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6' Ball (1.8m) |
±130 cu. ft. (3.7m3) |
±5 lbs. (2.27kg) | $180 | $280 | $380 |
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7' Ball (2.1m) |
±180 cu. ft. (5m3) |
±7.5 lbs. (3.41kg) | $240 | $360 | $480 |
| 8' Ball (2.44m) |
±300 cu. ft. (8.5m3) |
±12 lbs. (5.45kg) | $320 | $440 | $560 | |
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9.5' Blimp (2.9m) |
±120 cu. ft. (3.4m3) |
±3.5 lbs. (1.59kg) | $380 | $480 | $580 |
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12' Blimp (3.7m) |
±170 cu. ft. (4.8m3) |
±5.5 lbs. (2.5kg) | $430 | $530 | $630 |
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15' Blimp (4.6m) |
±300 cu. ft. (8.50m3) |
±9 lbs. (4.09kg) | $600 | $720 | $840 |
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<------Typical Blimp Mount Click here instruction sheet in .pdf format |
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| RED | WHITE | BLUE | YELLOW | BLACK | PURPLE | GREEN | ORANGE |
| Add $36 for Basic Stars on fins • Add $60 for Fancy Stars on fins Custom vinyl and digital graphics on fins are available (Call for quote.) *Artwork Required: Vectored art works best for all graphics (.ai, .eps, .pdf, with all fonts converted to curves) Rastered art will work only for digital graphics but MUST BE ACTUAL PRINTED SIZE (.jpg, .tif, .psd, 100dpi) |
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| ACCESSORIES (Camera Systems, Blimps or Balloons Not Included) |
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Emergency Valve | **HIGHLY RECOMMENDED** Accidental loss of a balloon CAN happen. This option insures that if you lose the tether line on your balloon, you still can get your camera gear back! A switch on the console controls a valve on the balloon to release helium and bring the balloon down. Includes: 2 Servos, Receiver & Battery |
$250 |
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Quick Disconnect | Makes connecting & disconnecting the camera rig a snap! Weight: 1.5 oz. (40g) (Included with camera system.) |
$50 |
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**Standard** 50' Pneumatic Mast* (15m) |
Can be pumped by hand or with an electric pump (electric pump not included). (Tripod and trailer hitch mount are not included.) |
$3700 |
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**Heavy Duty** 50' Pneumatic Mast* (15m) |
Can be pumped by hand or with an electric pump (electric pump not included). (Tripod and trailer hitch mount are not included.) |
$4900 |
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Tripod (For Pneumatic Mast) |
Tripod is equipped with a handle and folds up for easy transport. Includes leveling feet for the highest stability! Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 (Electric pump and pneumatic mast are not included.) |
$1350 |
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Trailer Hitch Mount (For Pneumatic Mast) |
Be ready to go without having to set up a tripod on location! Adjusts forward, aft and side to side. Image 1 Image 2 (Electric pump and pneumatic mast are not included.) |
$250 |
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360 deg. Mast Head (For Pneumatic Mast) |
Unlimited Rotation. Tilts 90 deg. straight down to vertical. Video down link, works with our ground station. Includes the ground station. (Only for pneumatic mast. Pneumatic mast, tripod, trailer hitch or electric pump are not included. Camera shown is a V-3, but will vary depending on which model you choose.) |
w/ A40 $3000
w/ V-3 $3100 w/ A200 $3500 |
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Pole Camera Frame (For Pneumatic Mast) |
Frame plugs into the top of the pole. Our pan/tilt unit clips onto the frame or a balloon. Includes quick disconnect.
(Only for Pneumatic Mast.) |
$100 |
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Pentax Optio A30 Trigger | Controls trigger and zoom Weight: .18 oz. (5g) (Included with A40 camera system.) |
$100 |
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Sony V-3 Still, R1 Still and 2 Channel Video Controller | Controls on/off, trigger and zoom Works with Sony V-3 still, R-1 still, and a host of other Sony Handycams Size: 2" x 1" x 3/4" Weight: 1.23 oz. (35g) (Included with V-3 and HDR camera systems.) |
$170 |
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Konica Minolta DiMage A200 Trigger | Controls trigger and zoom Weight: .18 oz. (5g) (Included with A200 camera system.) |
$100 |
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Sony Video 3 Channel Controller | Controls on/off, video & still trigger and zoom The 3 channel controller controls on/off, still trigger, video record/standby and zoom. You can capture stills in the middle of video recording. The stills record to a flash card while the video records to a tape. Size: 2" x 1" x 3/4" Weight: 1.23 oz. (35g) ***Needs Knob on Radio to Work Properly*** |
$200 |
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Canon EOS Rebel Trigger | Controls focus and trigger Weight: .42 oz. (12g) |
$100 |
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Canon EOS 40D Trigger | Controls on/off, trigger and zoom Weight: .5 oz. (14.1g) (Included with 40D camera system.) |
$200 |
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