Robotic Heads: Advanced Remote-Controlled Solutions
Discover Camera Corps’ latest range of remote-controlled robotic heads, designed for a variety of cameras and applications. These advanced solutions offer smooth, precise movements and easy setup, enhancing the quality and flexibility of live broadcasts.
Nodal Outside Broadcast Robotic Head
Introducing the new Camera Corps’ latest Nodal-OB remote head. This highly engineered fluid head offers smooth and ultra-quiet movement with a single SMPTE cable for power, control and video if combined with right camera. This simplies rigging and setup. This Nodal OB head has zero backlash and precise pan and tilt movements, even at the end of a 45x zoom lens. It can also be operated over IP using an IP interface box and Camera Corps’ standard PTZF control for remote production set-up’s.
Key Features:
- Open-Frame Architecture: Re-configurable to cover a wide range of camera and lens payloads.
- Ultra-Smooth Movement: High resolution encoders deliver AR/VR tracking data and support preset shot-based workflows.
- In-Built Cable Management: Extensive power and data cabling options with wide movement ranges.
- Environmental Rating: IP65 (Dust and Water Jet protection).
Specifications:
- Power Requirements: 10.5-17V (12V Nom.)
- Operating Temperature: 0-45 °C (0-60°C surface temp.)
- Dimensions: H: 425mm – 555mm x W: 442mm x D: 192mm
- Weight: 9.75kg
- Pan Range: ±10,800 deg. (30 revs)
- Max Speed: 150 deg/s
- Positional Accuracy: 0.01 deg.

FHR-145 Robotic Head
The FHR-145 is the latest head to incorporate Intelligent Control Engineering (ICE), and can support a 100x box lense.
ICE will deliver remarkable accuracy and repeatability at high and low speeds using an ultra-reliable ethernet communications protocol.
Designed to support typical camera and lens packages up to 66kg/145lbs, the FHR-145 provides broadcasters with the ultimate flexible yet simple solution. Easy to set up, operate and service, every element of the versatile head has been engineered with the user in mind.
FHR-145 – Specifications
Dimensions (mm): H: 500, L: 440
Weight: 23.4Kg (Cradle: 2.9Kg)
Pan Range: 720° (No end stops)
Tilt Range: 100° (+/- 50°)
Payload: 66Kg / 145lbs
Speed: 0.01 – 60°/sec
Maximum Acceleration: 60°/sec²
Position Resolution: 22 Bit
Power: 175W
Voltage: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz (Auto-ranging)
NLD: Compatible with all Fujinon and Canon full servo lenses

Micro-shot/106 Head
The 106 is the smallest remote head, perfect for spaces where nothing else will fit. It is ideal for use with miniaturized cameras like the CIS Mini B or Dream Chip Atom 1 UHD minicams.
Specifications:
- Dimensions: H: 160mm x W: 125mm x D: 35mm
- Weight: 1KG
- Pan Range: 360 deg
- Tilt Range: 100 deg (+/- 50 deg)
- Payload: 1KG / 2.2lbs
- Max Speed: 360° / 3 sec

Qx (HDR) Camera
QX HDR: The Q-Ball was our first robotic camera, and the Qx is our newest. It features HDR HLG, up to 3G SDI 60p, superb imaging quality, high-speed processing AE, auto white balance, color correction, edge enhancement, noise reduction, gamma control function, Genlock, 3DNR, and shading correction function.
Qx Specifications:
- Dimensions (mm): H: 160 W: 103 D: 53
- Weight: 2.5KG
- Pan Range: 360+ deg
- Max Speed: 360° / 3 sec
- Slowest Speed: 360° / 17 mins
- Voltage: 9-36 V DC

Turncam:
A high-performance underwater Pan & Tilt Head, ideal for underwater shooting, including ‘Flip Turn’ cameras for swimming, underwater shots of diving, synchronized swimming, and water polo. Fully rackable and controllable with our standard Camera Corps PTZF and RCP panels.
Turncam Specifications:
- Built-in lens: 18X zoom lens
- Focal distance: 6.6 ~ 120mm
- Maximum aperture F value: 1.61 (wide) ~ 4.13 (tele)
- Image sensor: 1/1.8” rolling shutter type color CMOS sensor
- Resolution: UHDTV (4ch output) 3840 (H) × 2160 (V), 1080p (1ch output) 1920 (H) × 1080 (V)
- Aspect ratio: 16:9
- Video output format: 3840 x 2160p @60, 59.94, 50 fps (Level A) 3G-SDI ×4
- Sensitivity: F4.0 (2000 lx)
- Minimum illumination: 0.7 lx (Conditions: AGC+48dB, iris fully open, electric shutter OFF)

ComCam:
The Com-Cam system is a complete kit for commentators, providing their own camera, monitoring, lighting, and control in the tight space of a modern commentator’s position. It combines the QX HDR all-in-one remote camera system with the Triple Axis Mini Joystick Control, Litepanels Astra 6 x Bi-Colour LED light with DMX control, and a 7-inch LED monitor.
ComCam Specifications:
- Sensor: 1/3” CMOS sensor
- Effective Pixels: 2.1M Pixels
- Lens: 18x Optical Zoom
- Angle of View: 58.6° (wide) ~ 3.6° (tele

Beauty Cams
Camera Corps’ Beauty Cams are specially designed to capture the grandeur and excitement of large-scale events and iconic locations. These weatherproof system cameras are frequently used to showcase the panoramic views of cities hosting major events, such as international sports competitions or cultural festivals. For instance, they have been mounted on the Eiffel Tower to provide sweeping vistas of the city, perfectly capturing the essence of the event. Beauty Cams which can be connected via cables, RF or direct to a local mobile telco operator, are also strategically placed on stadiums and other prominent venues to deliver stunning aerial views that enhance broadcast coverage. They are equipped with high-resolution sensors and advanced lens technology for exceptional image clarity and color reproduction. Offering a variety of mounting options, these remotely operated cameras can be seamlessly integrated into complex broadcast systems, ensuring versatile and reliable performance even in diverse lighting conditions. Normally these are the first cameras to be rigged and last to be derigged at major events and gives Host broadcasters multiple viable city vista options for their right holders.

Other broadcast solutions from Camera Corps:-
- Tracks: Demonstrating advanced camera tracks and rail cams equipped with dolly systems and user-friendly operator interfaces, these solutions are suitable for a variety of sports and concerts, including aquatic underwater systems. Click here for more information.
- Net Cams: The Netcam for basketball and netball, alongside the DMR goal system for football, offers fixed camera options that capture immersive shots from multiple angles. Click here for more information.
- Minicams: Featuring customizable integration options, including the basecam and bobsleigh “pop-up” camera, these minicams are designed for UHD and high frame rates, ideal for slow-motion workflows. Safety is prioritized with a design that allows immediate retraction into the ice. Click here for more information.