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Kenyon Gyros®
Daguerro
are Bristol (UK) based agents for Kenyon Labs. We can provide sales and
support within the southwest and nationwide regions to individuals
and broadcasters. We can also arrange for your high precision Kenyon
gyro equipment to be serviced at their laboratories in Connecticut,
USA.
Kenyon Laboratories
has been building the Kenyon Gyro Stabiliser
for almost fifty years. Originally patented in 1951, the gyro stabiliser was invented by Theodore
W. Kenyon for use with hand-held instruments such as binoculars, sextants,
cameras and the like. Users of such hand-held devices know the difficulty in
securing a sharp image due to vibration caused by hand tremor or movement of a
vehicle resulting in a blurred or hazy image.
Today, the Kenyon Gyro Stabiliser comes in 5 different sizes to accommodate
the wide variety of cameras and other devices that are available today. It is designed
to take the place of a tripod and easily attaches to a camera using either the
1/4-20 or 3/8-16 thumbscrew that is provided. Eliminating the need for bulky
equipment, the "Invisible Tripod" is easily transportable to
remote sites and small enough to get into the tightest places.
Kenyon gyros
have travelled to the ends of the earth - on safaris, in air cinematography,
news reports, sports events, surveillance missions, aerial photography, TV
commercials, aerial inspections, police patrols (remember the O.J. chase) and
in the movie industry (remember the motorcycle scene thru the trees in Return
of the Jedi?)
The Kenyon name has
always stood for excellence and to this day, Ken Lab still maintains that high
standard of quality in all it's products.
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KS-12 "The Chief"
Availability: 1-2 Weeks
Price from: £CALL
The KS-12 has been
fully redesigned and is 5 times stronger than the KS-8. Two 7 LB. tungsten
wheels spin over 20,000 RPM and a cooling fan is attached to the gyro to help
prolong the life of the bearings. The "Chief" is made for prolonged
continuous use and is not meant for hand holding. It weighs a wopping 17 lbs.
and is 8.25" long by 4.625 in diameter and 7" high. If you don't
already have one our SSV or STV inverters, you need one to to be able to run
the gyro. GYRO ONLY
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KS-8 Kit "Admiral"
Availability: 1-2 Weeks
Price from: £CALL
The Admiral has
been developed to provide Ken-Lab's simplified stabilization for camera
equipment in the 8 to 12 pound range. Through the use of heavy metal tungsten
wheels the effect of two KS-6 units is achieved in a standard KS -6 housing,
with no increase in running power required. This is our most powerful unit to
date. Specifications: Size: 3.4" diameter x 5.8" long Weight: 5.13
lbs (82 oz.) Power: 115 volts, 400 Hz, 26 watts starting with 11 watts running
after 4 minutes. 3 hours running on a fully charged KP-6 Power pack. Panning
Rate: 30 degrees per second.
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KS-6 Kit "Commander"
Availability: 1-2 Weeks
Price from: £CALL
Designed to handle
the more difficult assignments, the KS-6 provides almost twice the
stabilization of the KS-4. Steady sequences with smooth panning from
helicopters, boats or any moving vehicle is now a possibility. Troublesome
vibrations are dampened out for medium format cameras or long lenses, without
the loss of hand-held freedom of motion.
The KS-6 is easily
attached to camcorders, videotape television cameras, etc. to realize the full
potential of telephoto and zoom lenses. One or two KS-6 gyros are often used
for in steadicam systems. The KS-6 is recommended for equipment as heavy as 6
lbs. Specifications: Size: 3.4" diameter x 5.8" long Weight: 3.25 lbs
(52 oz.) Power: 115 volts, 400 Hz, 26 watts starting with 11 watts running
after 4 minutes. 3 hours running on a fully charged KP-6 Power pack. Panning
Rate: 20 degrees per second.
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KS-4 Kit "Universal"
Availability: 1-2 Weeks
Price from: £CALL
Versatile in its
stabilization capability for high power binoculars, the Universal KS-4 provides
lowest cost per device served. Ultra heavy metal gyro rims enable maximum
stabilization in a minimum casing size. Military tested and approved, the KS-4
has shown the recognition capability of binoculars to be improved 2.4 times.
For photographic
work in low light levels, exposures to 1 second can be used (hand held).
Hand-held devices to four (4) pounds can be easily stabilized by the KS-4.
Specifications: Size: 2.8" diameter x 4.5" long Weight: 2.13 lbs (34
oz.) Power: 115 volts, 400 Hz, 12 watts starting with 4 watts running after 4
minutes run up time. 6 hours of run time off our 7.2 amp hour power pack.
Panning Rate: 20 degrees per second
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KS-2 Kit "Explorer"
Availability: 1-2 Weeks
Price from: £CALL
For the sportsman,
yachtsman and palm corder specialist the Explorer is an ideal choice.
Frequently it is desirable to quickly identify a landmark or photograph a bird
or animal at long range. With the light weight Explorer stabilizer these tasks
are reduced to routine. The unit adds
stabilization of an optical system weighing up to 2 pounds. Specifications:
Size: 2.8" diameter x 4.5" long Weight: 1.5 lbs (24 oz.) Power: 115
volts, 400 Hz, 12 watts starting with 4 watts running after 4 minutes run up
time. 6 hours of run time off our 7.2 amp hour power pack.
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Accessories & Spares
Daguerro Can provide servicing, spares and support for all Kenyon Labs Products. Call or email for further details.
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