At IBC 2024, Tilta has just announced the Hydra Alien Mini, a new stabilizing arm for vehicle-based cinematography, and more. With a maximum payload of around 1kg/2.2lbs., this tiny mounting system is meant for use with smartphones or action cameras, like the DJI Osmo Pocket 3, for example. Let’s take a look! The original Hydra Alien car mounting system was released back in 2021, and it perfectly fits a mirrorless camera setup. In case you missed it, check out our video review here. Back in June, the company unveiled a “Pro” version of this arm, featuring an electronic dampening control system. And now, they’re about to release a “Mini” version of the Tilta Hydra Alien for action cameras and phones. On the show floor at IBC 2024, we caught up with Jack Charge from Tilta to learn more about it. Tilta Hydra Alien Mini. Image credit: Tilta Tilta Hydra Alien Mini – Tiny stabilizing arm for small cameras Essentially, the Hydra Alien Mini is a miniaturized version of Tilta’s stabilizing arm that can support payloads ranging from about 100g/3.5oz. up to 1kg/2.2 lbs. This means that it can withstand the weight of popular action cams – like a GoPro or the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 -, a smartphone, and maybe even a stripped-down mirrorless camera body paired with a lightweight pancake lens. Tilta Hydra Alien Mini. Image credit: Tilta The tension of the spring in the arm is adjustable using a dedicated knob, so you can calibrate the suspension of...
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