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Proaim Explorer Motorized Pan/Tilt Head for Jib/Crane (17.6 lb Payload)

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Proaim Explorer Motorized Pan/Tilt Head for Jib/Crane (17.6 lb Payload)
Key Features
  • 360° 2-Axis Motorized Pan & Tilt Head
  • For Select Proaim Jibs & Cranes
  • 17.6 lb Maximum Payload
  • Includes Joystick Control Unit
Remotely control your camera's pan and tilt while mounted on a crane or jib with this Explorer Motorized Pan/Tilt Head from Proaim. The Explorer features smooth 360° pan and tilt axes and a wired remote, allowing you to move your camera while it's extended on a crane or jib, or even when it's on a flat surface. The mounting head and motor are constructed with durable steel to support a camera rig of up to 17.6 lb.
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Proaim Explorer Motorized Pan/Tilt Head Overview

Remotely control your camera's pan and tilt while mounted on a crane or jib with this Explorer Motorized Pan/Tilt Head from Proaim. The Explorer features smooth 360° pan and tilt axes and a wired remote, allowing you to move your camera while it's extended on a crane or jib, or even when it's on a flat surface. The mounting head and motor are constructed with durable steel to support a camera rig of up to 17.6 lb.
Versatile Remote Head
The head runs on 12 VDC from a battery pack or the included AC power supply. It features a robust yet lightweight construction, and the universal mounting base and intuitive control box make it a breeze to set up and operate on virtually any jib. The universal camera plate is adjustable for various setups and can support camera rigs weighing up to 16.5 lb.
Advanced Features
The 2-axis head ensures a perfect camera balance and offers smooth movements, and it can be mounted vertically or underslung. It can pan and tilt through 360° and has variable pan and tilt speeds with a minimum speed of one revolution per 4 seconds to a maximum of one revolution per 1 minute 25 seconds for smooth pans and tilts.

The precise, quiet motors are backlash free, offer 40% more speed than standard motors, and have extended rotation life.

Easy to Operate and Store
The controller adjusts pan/tilt speed using damping control, preventing the head from stopping with a jerk and enabling you to achieve smooth stoppage. You can also easily reverse the pan/tilt direction for more convenience.

The dead spot control determines the center band of the joystick where no motion will occur and ensures no crossover to the other axis. You can adjust your joystick when it is not centered by rotating this knob clockwise.

UPC: 786724740223

Proaim Explorer Motorized Pan/Tilt Head Specs

Compatibility
Load Capacity
17.6 lb / 8 kg
Controller
Controller Style
Wired Controller
Inputs/Outputs
Power: 1 x XLR 4-Pin Input
Control: 1 x XLR 4-Pin Output
Head
Rotation Range
Yaw (Pan): 360° 
Pitch (Tilt): 360° 
Follow Speed
Pan/Tilt: 4.2 to 90°/s
Motor Power Input
Type: XLR 4-Pin
Voltage: 100 to 240 VAC
Materials
Stainless Steel
Dimensions
Head:
27.76 x 20.47 x " / 70.5 x 52 x  cm
Weight
15.9 lb / 7.2 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
27.125 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
22.8 x 21.1 x 8.6"

Proaim Explorer Motorized Pan/Tilt Head Reviews

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Can I mount this to a 100mm Ball Tripod?

Can I mount this to a 100mm Ball Tripod?
Asked by: Kyle
The Proaim Explorer Motorized Pan/Tilt Head for Jib/Crane (17.6 lb Payload) can be mounted to a 100mm tripod as long as you do have a 100mm half ball.
Answered by: John W
Date published: 2025-05-21

Can this be mounted on a standard tripod? 1/4-20?

Can this be mounted on a standard tripod? 1/4-20? 3/8-16?
Asked by: Jack
No, the Proaim Explorer Motorized Pan/Tilt Head for Jib/Crane (17.6 lb Payload) cannot be mounted to a tripod with either a 1/4"-20 or 3/8"-16 camera screw.
Answered by: John W
Date published: 2026-05-04
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