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Pentax Optio A40 Blimp System |
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The A40 aerial photography blimp system is one of the lightest available in the world! The A40 system is a very easy system to operate and transport. Using a small 9.5 ft (2.9m) blimp, it fits in many vans and SUVs. There are no compromises in functionality to the larger systems, you have full wireless control over pan/tilt and zoom and live video on the 5.5" ground station monitor. The highly-rated Pentax Optio A40 camera has 12mpx and image stabilization.
This is also one of the systems easiest to upgrade. We started with the A10 and have been able to update the camera on systems in the field without returning to the factory.
Features:
• Unlimited pan rotation
• 100 degree tilt
• U-joint self-leveler
• Pentax Optio A40 Camera: 12 mpx, auto-focus, shake reduction
• RC transmitter controls pan, tilt, zoom and trigger!
• Large 5.5" Color LCD Monitor
Typical Uses for the A40 System:
• Large, broad shots not requiring extensive detail
• Great for the occasional, 1 to 2 projects per week, aerial photographer
• Accident investigation
• Environmental clean up
• Commercial and retail site survey
• Road construction surveys, before and after shots
• Large construction site surveys
• Forestry and land preservation studies |
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| Price No Graphics |
Price Vinyl Graphics |
Price Digital Graphics |
| $3350 |
$3450 |
$3550 |
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| System Includes: |
Pentax A40 Camera
Pan/Tilt Balloon Unit
Wireless Ground Station
2 Sets of NiMH Batteries
Battery Chargers
9.5 ft. Camera Blimp
5 ft. Backup Ball |
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES |
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| Emergency Valve |
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*HIGHLY RECOMMENDED*
You can force the entire rig to come down by electronically releasing the helium from the blimp. |
$250 |
| Camera Frame for Mast |
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*For the Pneumatic Mast*
Frame plugs into the top of the pole. Our standard pan/tilt unit attaches to the frame. |
$100 |
*Standard*
50' Pneumatic Mast |
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A pole designed to lift your camera unit high into the air.
*Collapsed 9' (2.74m) - Extended 48.75' (15m) • Lifts up to 5 lbs. (2.27kg) |
$3700 |
| Tripod |
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*For the Pneumatic Mast*
Folds up for easy transport. Includes leveling feet for the highest stability! |
$1350 |
| Trailer Hitch Mount |
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*For the Pneumatic Mast*
Be ready to go without having to set up a tripod on location!
Adjusts forward, aft and side to side. |
$250 |
Replacement
9.5 ft. Blimp |
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Has all the standard attachments to replace your original blimp if necessary. |
$380 & up |
Replacement
5 ft. Ball |
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Has all the standard attachments to replace your original ball if necessary. |
$160 & up |
| Removeable Banners |
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Attachments added to your blimp along with a pair of banners that are either blank or with graphics. |
$40 & up |
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Graphics Requirements:
Vectored art works best for all graphics since they can be resized without loss of quality. Typical programs used for vectored art are Illustrator, Freehand, CorelDraw! and QuarkXpress. (.ai, .eps, .pdf, .cdr, with all fonts converted to curves)
Rastered art will work only for digital graphics but MUST BE ACTUAL PRINTED SIZE. Anything smaller will not reproduce well. Typical programs used for rastered art are Adobe Photoshop and Paintshop Pro. (.jpg, .tif, .psd, 100dpi) Rastered art is not useable for vinyl graphics.
Digital graphics are only available on white or two-toned inflatables.
| Urethane Colors: |
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DARK BLUE |
GREEN |
ORANGE |
PURPLE |
RED |
WHITE |
YELLOW |
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| Tail Colors: |
| BLACK |
DARK BLUE |
GREEN |
LT. BLUE |
ORANGE |
RED |
WHITE |
YELLOW |
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| Vinyl Colors: |
| BLACK |
BLUE |
GREEN |
LT. BLUE |
ORANGE |
PURPLE |
RED |
WHITE |
YELLOW |
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