PT-20 Motorized Pan/Tilt Head at DVinfo.net

Webb Pickersgill · April 17th, 2006, 09:50 PM

Does anyone have any experience with the PT-20 pan/tilt head available from Kessler Crane? (http://www.kesslercrane.com/accessories.html bottom of the accessories page)

I've been looking at remote heads from Varizoom and Glidecam, but this seems to do the same job at much less cost. Any thoughts?

Pat Miller · April 18th, 2006, 09:51 AM

PT 20 is manufactured by The Camera Turret Company..somewhere in Mass.
The owner-Lou- will be at NAB this week if you're going. I've been corresponding with him for over 2 months on the manufacturing process, motors, controls that he uses for his system and he's been more than helpful, upfront and honest. I haven't used one but do wish I could trial one out before making a purchase but we all know how that goes. Also ABC-products has begun mfg.'ing a small remote head also which seems to be worth checking out. They'll be at NAB also this year.

Barbara Cole · April 18th, 2006, 09:39 PM

I have had one for about 6 months now. It works very well. I did have to adjust/tighten the bearings one time, but it just does the job. The variable speed control is great. We can set the speed of the head to match the talents movement. I use it on an EZ-FX jib. I have not used the more expensive ones, like the varizoom so I can't compare. Since it is half the price of the others I am quite happy.
Barbara

Ameet Nichani · August 26th, 2006, 09:28 AM

just wanted to know what cameras do you use on th pt head, and also do they ahve a 3axis head.

Ameet Nichani · August 26th, 2006, 09:30 AM

could please tell me how much would the smallest head cost form abc germany, i am looking for heads for DV cameras. and can you sugesst soem models also

April 17th, 2006, 09:50 PM	#1
Webb Pickersgill Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Louisville, CO Posts: 204	PT-20 Motorized Pan/Tilt Head Does anyone have any experience with the PT-20 pan/tilt head available from Kessler Crane? (http://www.kesslercrane.com/accessories.html bottom of the accessories page) I've been looking at remote heads from Varizoom and Glidecam, but this seems to do the same job at much less cost. Any thoughts? __________________ Webb Pickersgill Bassline Digital, LLC

April 18th, 2006, 09:51 AM	#2
Pat Miller Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 52	Pt-20 PT 20 is manufactured by The Camera Turret Company..somewhere in Mass. The owner-Lou- will be at NAB this week if you're going. I've been corresponding with him for over 2 months on the manufacturing process, motors, controls that he uses for his system and he's been more than helpful, upfront and honest. I haven't used one but do wish I could trial one out before making a purchase but we all know how that goes. Also ABC-products has begun mfg.'ing a small remote head also which seems to be worth checking out. They'll be at NAB also this year.

August 26th, 2006, 09:28 AM	#4
Ameet Nichani New Boot Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bombay, INDIA Posts: 12	hi barbara just wanted to know what cameras do you use on th pt head, and also do they ahve a 3axis head.

August 26th, 2006, 09:30 AM	#5
Ameet Nichani New Boot Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bombay, INDIA Posts: 12	Hi pat could please tell me how much would the smallest head cost form abc germany, i am looking for heads for DV cameras. and can you sugesst soem models also

April 18th, 2006, 09:39 PM	#3
Barbara Cole New Boot Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 15	I have had one for about 6 months now. It works very well. I did have to adjust/tighten the bearings one time, but it just does the job. The variable speed control is great. We can set the speed of the head to match the talents movement. I use it on an EZ-FX jib. I have not used the more expensive ones, like the varizoom so I can't compare. Since it is half the price of the others I am quite happy. Barbara