Rhino (Multi-functional Elevating Column)
RHINO is a professional silent motorized camera pedestal tailored for modern live broadcast studios, physical film and virtual productions. It delivers precise, ultra-smooth, rapid and repeatable vertical camera movement. Featuring a compact footprint and heavy-duty lifting structure, it enables cameraman to execute versatile vertical framing while maintaining exceptional stability, fully meeting broadcast operational standards.
Quiet & Heavy-Duty
Four-stage aluminum lift column, near-silent operation and ultra-smooth movement. Standard load capacity: 40 kg; custom version up to 100 kg. Supports floor mounting and ceiling suspension.
From Pneumatic Constraints to Electronic Precision
Broadcast pneumatic pedestals carry inherent drawbacks: regular air pressure calibration is mandatory to sustain camera balance and smooth lifting; gradual air leakage over service life degrades lifting performance, requiring frequent recharging and posing risks of camera gear slippage. When camera weights are modified, rebalancing becomes time-consuming, and consistent repeat positioning heavily relies on operator proficiency.
RHINO eliminates all these pain points. It features electronic height adjustment with programmable position memory. The electric lifting retains stable performance through long-hour operation, cutting workload and boosting on-set efficiency. It is suited for automated studios, virtual production and robotic track camera systems, where motion precision and repeatability are critical requirements.
Pneumatic pedestals only work with fluid heads and manual on-site cranking, RHINO supports tripod heads, automated remote heads, and can be paired with motorized camera tracks to build fully remote unmanned production workflows. Its versatile compatibility unlocks more flexible creative possibilities and expands the film and television productions.
| Conventional Pneumatic Pedestal | RHINO Motorized Pedestal |
| Air load balancing system | Motorized lifting system |
| Periodic air refilling & pressure maintenance required | No air pumping or refilling needed |
| Manual mechanical balancing adjustment | Electronic precision height positioning |
| Shot repeatability dependent on operator experience | Programmable heights with one-shot position recall |
| Manual operation as primary workflow | Native support for automation & robotic camera integration |
Remote & Automated Control
Compatible with motorized remote heads for remote control and automated filming. Full camera control and lift adjustment are integrated into one remote panel.
For Track Camera Robots Too
Can be integrated into track camera robots as a lift module, allowing precise height adjustment for various shooting scenarios.
Tech Specs
| Name | Rihno-PRO | Rihno-PD |
| Remote Head Type | L-type 2-axis standard remote head; U-type 2-axis heavy-duty remote head |
100 mm ball-base fluid head or VR tracking remote head; 150 mm ball-base fluid head or VR tracking remote head; Flat-base fluid head or VR tracking remote head; |
| Pan Speed | Pan, Tilt: 0.01~60°/s | NA |
| Max Lifting Speed | 1.18m/s | |
| Head Payload | L-type standard remote head: 25 kg; U-type heavy-duty remote head: 30 kg |
100 mm ball base: 20 kg 150 mm ball base: 40 kg |
| Lifting Column Payload | Standard version payload: 40 Kg High-torque version payload: 65 Kg |
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| Lifting Range | 0.83m | |
| Min Lens Height | 1.20m | 1.35m |
| Max Lens Height | 2.03m | 2.18m |
| Head Tilt Angle | +45° ~ -45° | 100 mm ball base: +90° ~ -70°; 150 mm ball base: +80° ~ -50° |
| Dolly Type | Fixed position: tristar ground dolly, swivel single wheel, wheel diameter100 mm; Setup on track: aluminum square motorized track dolly |
Tristar ground dolly, swivel single wheel, wheel diameter 100 mm |
| Dolly Size | Tristar caster: circular footprint, 1.00 m diameter Track dolly: length 0.80 m; width 0.55 m |
Circular footprint, 1.00 m diameter |
| Total Weights | ristar-dolly version net weight: 45 kg Track-dolly version net weight: 56 kg |
72Kg |
| Operation Model | Remote control panel | Manual fluid head, electric lift |
| Power Input | AC 220V/10A, 50/60 Hz | |
| Power Out | DC 15V/3A | |
| Operating Power | 0.87 KW | |
| Lifting Encoder Accuracy | 1,120,000 c/r | 1,120,000 c/r |
| Head Encoder Accuracy | 2,090,000 c/r | 520,000 c/r |
| Lens Encoder Accuracy | External encoder: 8,192 c/r; Lens motors: 32, 768 c/r |
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| Compatible Lens | Studio full/semi-servo Canon, Fujinon lenses; with optional lens motor controls cinema cameras |
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