Original Concept
The PAG Orbitor is derived from an original idea, developed by PAG, which was prompted by the release of the Canon XL1 in 1998. The principle of its design is now incorporated in this latest version. Professional acceptance of smaller digital camcorders has prompted the development and subsequent release of this product.

Simple or Advanced
PAG has developed a camcorder support system that provides balance and mobility when shooting with any hand-held camcorder. The system can be configured to provide a professional two-handed assembly with 3-axis camera control, for a range of professional shooting techniques, or a single-handed assembly with a pan and tilt facility, for smaller camcorders.

Taking the Strain
Even a lightweight hand-held camcorder can cause muscle fatigue after hours of shooting. The PAG Orbitor distributes the weight of the camcorder comfortably across the body, and provides a stable shooting platform that enables hours of use without fatigue.

Creative Shooting
Freedom of movement is achieved by a 3-axis mechanism controlled by variable tension clutches, which enables you to pan, tilt and roll, smoothly. The camera feels weightless and control of its movement is effortless, requiring the lightest touch.

The system’s flexibility makes a large range of shots possible. The PAG Orbitor enables you to shoot with the camera at right-angles to your body, which is ideal for tracking shots on a staircase. The PAG Orbitor is the most mobile, yet stable, shooting platform of its kind.

Professional Support
The camcorder is mounted to a quick-release sliding camera plate, which allows fine adjustment of its position to achieve the correct point of balance on the assembly.

Suspended Animation
The telescopic suspension rod supports the weight of the camera in every position. It slots into a belt-mounted support pad and assists greatly with extreme tilting shots. The suspension rod absorbs camera shake on tracking shots, and enables ‘hands-free’ resting between shots.

Counterbalance
The camcorder is counterbalanced by a weight mounted to the back-plate of the system’s shoulder pad assembly. In place of the weight, a battery pack can be used, which will also power a camera light.

The back-plate can be fitted with a PAGlok connector (9522/78), enabling you to power a 12V Paglight M and the camcorder, via a DC Adaptor, using professional PAG 12V to 14.8V batteries.

Alternatively, the 6V battery supplied as part of the Paglight C6 Kit can be used to power both the light and the camcorder, via a 6V to 7.2V DC Adaptor.

Portable
The PAG Orbitor is designed to disassemble quickly and easily into manageable parts, suitable for transportation.

Adjustable Shoulder Pad
The position of the shoulder pad assembly can be adjusted to fit any operator, and features a cushioned shoulder pad to provide the maximum comfort during use. Adjustable straps secure the shoulder pad assembly to the waist belt. This prevents the assembly moving away from the ideal shoulder position during use.

Professional Accessories
Remote controls, wireless receivers and viewing monitors can be clamped to the rigid but lightweight structure.

Advanced Camcorder Support System

• Balanced and stable shooting platform
• Reduces fatigue on long shoots
• camera feels weightless, control is effortless
• Allows a wide range of professional shooting techniques
• Pan, tilt and roll with 3-axis control
• Shoot at right-angles to your body
• Suspension rod supports the camera in all positions
• Rest hands-free between shots
• Adjustable for any camcorder or operator
• Tough, lightweight construction
• Quick release camera plate

Specification

• Total Weight:
  3.9kg including counterbalance
• Max. weight supported by system:
  4.5kg
• Belt fits waists up to 46"
  (Larger belt also available)