ARRI announces the latest addition to its Camera Stabilizer Systems range: the Stabilized Remote Head SRH-360 which is the successor of SRH-3, but with 360 rotation on the pan axis. Read below about this cool (and pricey) product.

360 rotation of the head on its pan axis

Like its predecessor the SRH-3, ARRI’s new SRH-360 is a three-axis, entirely stabilized remote head that allows full-sized cameras weighing up to 30 kg/66 lbs. The major improvement with the SRH-360 is to the pan axis functionality. A new slip ring permits unlimited rotation of the head on its pan axis, which is a feature that has been requested by filmmakers. At the same time, the torque of the pan motor has been increased by 50%, allowing it to compensate for powerful centrifugal forces when shooting high-speed camera moves. ARRI says that this design makes the SRH-360 even more flexible for dynamic environments such as action, stunts, vehicle work, sports, and live music performances.

Curt Schaller, Product Manager Camera Stabilizer Systems at ARRI, comments, “Unleashing the pan axis by adding a slip ring and a more powerful pan motor gives the cinematographer and camera operator the freedom to create moves and frames that they could not get before.”

SRH-360 highlights

1. Newly designed slip ring enables endless 360-degree rotations around the pan axis
2. 50% increase of pan motor torque compensates for centrifugal forces on high-speed shots
3. Compact and lightweight, with the highest payload on the market, relative to size and weight
4. Various SRH-360 packages available, as well as a slip ring upgrade for the SRH-3
5. 30Kg payload

Check out ARRI demo of the SRH-360 below: 

Unleashing the pan axis by adding a slip ring and a more powerful pan motor gives the cinematographer and camera operator the freedom to create moves and frames that they could not get before

Curt Schaller, Product Manager Camera Stabilizer Systems at ARRI

LBUS-based control of the head, camera, and lens make the ARRI stabilized remote heads easy to use and suitable for both cine and broadcast applications. Furthermore, they are compatible with ARRI accessories like the DRW-1; DEH-1; Master Grips; OCU-1; cforce motors; all SAM plates; and dedicated RMB, UMA, and ARS brackets. In addition, they can be used with Canon and Fujinon broadcast lenses through ARRI’s LCUBE CUB 2.

Upgrade plan for SRH-3 owners

As explained, the SRH-360 is a successor of the SRH-3 which was widely used on productions together with the other Camera Stabilizer Systems, like TRINITY and the MAXIMA. However, SRH-3 owners can upgrade to SRH-360 functionality with the new slip ring pan axis module. Regional ARRI sales offices will be able to provide full details of the upgrade.

Check out the video below which demonstrates the performance of the SRH-3:

Price and availability

According to ARRI, the new SRH-360 will begin shipping during Q2 2020 and can be purchased in different sets, with various joystick configurations. Going forward, neither the SRH-3 nor SRH-360 will contain radio modules, but can instead be used with the new external radio modules ERM-2400 (2.4 GHz) and ERM-900 (900 MHz) in order to avoid problems with regional radio regulations. No info regarding the price yet, however, it won’t be cheap, since the SRH-360 costs $55,700, which means the estimated price will be around $60,000.