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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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12 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 | ||
| Canon Powershot G9 Balloon System
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12 mpx. Auto-focus. U-joint leveler. 100 degree tilt. Unlimited rotation. R/C controls pan, tilt, zoom, trigger and on/off. Approx. weight: 3 lbs. (1.36kg) Click here for DPReview of the Powershot G9 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 |
$3900 | $4100 | $4300 | ||
| Canon EOS Rebel XSi
Balloon System
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12 mpx. Image Stabilization. Auto-focus. U-joint leveler. 100 degree tilt. Unlimited rotation. R/C controls pan, tilt, zoom and trigger. Approx. weight: 4 lbs. (1.81kg) Click here for DPReview of the EOS Rebel XSi 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, 12' Camera Blimp & 6' Backup Ball |
$4700 | $4900 | $5100 | ||
| 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 | $5300 | $5500 | ||
| 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 | $4700 | $4900 | ||
| 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 | $5200 | $5400 | ||
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12 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 Powershot G9 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, Standard 50' Pneumatic Mast & Tripod |
$7700 ($6900 for Trailer Hitch instead of Tripod) |
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12 mpx. Image Stabilization. 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 EOS Rebel XSi 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, Heavy Duty 50' Pneumatic Mast & Tripod |
$8150 ($7350 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, Heavy Duty 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, Heavy Duty 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) |
±65 cu. ft. (1.8m3) |
±2.2 lbs. (1.0kg) | $160 | $240 | $320 |
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6' Ball (1.8m) |
±115 cu. ft. (3.3m3) |
±4.2 lbs. (1.9kg) | $180 | $280 | $380 |
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7' Ball (2.1m) |
±180 cu. ft. (5.1m3) |
±7 lbs. (3.2kg) | $240 | $360 | $480 |
| 8' Ball (2.44m) |
±285 cu. ft. (8.1m3) |
±11.5 lbs. (5.22kg) | $320 | $440 | $560 | |
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9.5' Blimp (2.9m) |
±96 cu. ft. (2.72m3) |
±3.5 lbs. (1.59kg) | $380 | $480 | $580 |
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12' Blimp (3.7m) |
±160 cu. ft. (4.8m3) |
±4.5 lbs. (2.27kg) | $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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**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/ G9 $3500 w/ XSi $3450 w/ 40D $3750 |
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Pole Camera Frame (For Pneumatic Mast) |
Frame plugs into the top of the pole. This allows you to use the pan/tilt unit for the blimp on the frame or a balloon. Includes quick disconnect.
(Only for Pneumatic Mast.) |
$100 |
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