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KYLIN M:
Rebranding the Concept of Filming
The Kylin M is the world’s first revolutionary gimbal stabilizer with a rotatable handle designed to provide ease and better filming output. Its flexible design improves filming accuracy and makes filming more convenient than using traditional gimbals.
wedding film demo
A short film shot with Sony 6300 and Kylin M, filmed by Karim in France. Thanks for sharing.
Original clips demo
To show the raw clips filmed with Kylin M gimbal and some cameras (Sony, Fujifilm, iPhone7 plus) without any special editing like speed adjustment, software stabilization, color correction etc. The original sound in the clips are also kept on purpose.
Why is Kylin M Unique?
Physical design (visible items):
- The world’s first rotatable handle design, enables you to carry it with ease in addition to the standard fishing rod carry position. Carry mode makes it much easier to film at different angles especially for low angle shoot.
- With Snoppa’s special control cable (option), you can directly control the photo shutter/focus, video record, and zoom for popular cameras (Sony and Panasonic for the time being) making filming more convenient.
- Roll track mode is supported, in addition to pan track, omni track and lock modes.
- Light and portable. Compared with other big gimbals, the Kylin M has a lighter body and is primarily designed for lightweight cameras. Paired with the unique carry mode, a videographer has more flexibility and filming freedom.
System design (non visible items):
- The Kylin M has a parallel bus (instead of a serial port that most other gimbals have), which has excellent extension capabilities. We’ve preserved a bus interface port on the handle (the hole above the zoom button) through which the Kylin M can already equip many accessories and support for many more in the near future.
- Using our own independently developed algorithms, specially developed over four years, has great controllable stability, excellent adaptability, and more extendable abilities.
Compatible with various lightweight filming devices
The Kylin M is primarily created for lightweight cameras and is compatible with lightweight DSLR, mirrorless DC, mobile phones and action cameras. It comes with a special control cable which lets users control shutter/focus, video recording and zoom conveniently.
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Two Transformable Handling Modes
Unlike other gimbal stabilizers which allow for straight holding only, Kylin M comes with 2 handling modes; the straight holding mode (which is suitable for high angle and medium angle filming) and the carry mode (which is best for low angle filming). Users can film easily at various angles because of its unique design.
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Demo film of carry mode shooting at low angles
Also mobile phone compatible
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Kylin M is the ideal stabilizer for mobile phone filming enthusiasts who like to use their mobile phones with other heavy camera accessories for high-quality filming output. It provides the balance between small scale handheld phone stabilizers (which does not allow inclusion of external camera accessories) and big scale stabilizers (which allow for inclusion of accessories but are too big for carrying convenience)
In the above picture, the iPhone7 plus mounted on Kylin M is equipped with Zeiss Exo wide-angle lens, and Shure MV88 microphone. In addition, you can also add a light on it if necessary.
Test with Kylin M and iphone7
All Controls Integrated in the Handle Panel
With our specially designed connecting cable, you have direct shooting control for some popular cameras with buttons right on the handle, including focus/photo shutter, video record and zoom.
Currently supported camera control: Panasonic Lumix GH4/GH5, Sony mirrorless DC.
1/4 inch screw extendable
The bottom of the Kylin M’s handle has a ¼ inch threaded hole for users to connect a tripod. This allows you to sit the camera on a spot and helps to extend other ways of filming controls.
Following Modes
Filmmakers can shoot via various different modes.
Pan track mode
Roll and tilt axes are locked, pan left and right following the arm movement, pushing the joystick up and down to tilt.
Lock mode
Pan, roll and tilt axes are all locked, pushing the joystick to pan or tilt.
Omni track mode
Roll axis is locked, pan and tilt following the arm movement.
Roll track mode
Pan and tilt axes are locked, gimbal can be rolled by pushing the joystick left and right, or by rolling your arm.
Strength and Durability in a Lightweight Body
The extremely light-weight Kylin M comes in at just 980g/2.16 lb (including the batteries) while its payload capacity reaches up to 1300g/2.87 lb, compatible with almost all mirrorless digital cameras on the market, as well as mobile phones, action cameras and even some models of DSLR cameras.
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Notice: 1300g(2.87 lb) is just a rough estimation. The payload depends not only on the weight of the whole filming device (camera + lens), but also the position of its center of gravity.
If the weight is over 1300g but the center of gravity is close to the gimbal, it may also work.
Unique Foldable Handle Design
For Portability
The Kylin M’s unique rotatable and foldable handle design allows it to be folded into carry mode.
When the Kylin M is folded into carry mode, the dimensions are only 22 wide and 25cm long, and it can easily fit in a bag for transport.
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High Decoupling System
With our brand new attitude resolving algorithm, each controlling axis is separated from each other, in order to avoid mutual interference.
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Extendable Bus Interface
Thanks to the application of a local network controller, we’ve separately preserved a bus interface on the gimbal plate and handle, through which we can attach accessories adding more options and convenience.
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Example of BUS interface application
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Camera Control Cable
(optional accessory)
With the Kylin M’s built-in bus system and our specially designed control cable accessory, we can realize the camera control through the handle buttons, realizing functions of photo focus/shutter, video record and zoom.
Dual Power Source that Keeps Your Camera Charged and Running
Kylin M is equipped with 2 Li-ion batteries 26500 (3200mAh), which can support at least 12 hours of runtime. With the control cable connected, when the gimbal is powered on, it can directly charge your camera to prevent a dead battery from interrupting/ruining your shoot.
Specifications
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The Kylin Pro is equipped with dual handles as well as a detachable central handle, giving you more options while filming or even during downtime between shoots.
There’s a lock ring on the left and right arm, through which you can adjust the handle to any angle you want and then lock it.
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Thåe three handles can work as a tripod that allow the Kylin Pro to stand on the ground, without the need of an extra tripod.
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There’s a lock ring on the left and right arm, through which you can adjust the handle to any angle you want and then lock it.
1. Camera parameters
2. focus control
3. control wheel for camera parameters
The Kylin Pro integrates a 1.8 inch OLED color screen on its right handle, through which you can read the camera parameters in realtime, including ISO, aperture, and shutter speed.
With the control wheel on the side of the left handle, you can adjust the camera parameters directly, without the need of manually adjusting settings on the camera itself.
Focus can be adjusted by the slider. By pushing the focus button up and down you can easily control the focus position.
1. HDMI port
2. CAN bus port
3. 3.5mm Mic
The Kylin Pro has a video output interface built-in allowing you to directly connect your camera and monitor through theintegrated HDMI ports. This prevents cable clutter from affecting the stability of your video, giving you an all around better viewing and recording experience.
The CAN expansion bus can easily connect with our focus controller (soon to be released), an external fill light, remote control and other accessories.
There is also an integrated 3.5mm external microphone jack, allowing you to attach a variety of microphones to the stabilizer. Attaching a high-quality microphone through the stabilizer will allow you to get better audio than the camera’s built-in microphone.
Extension Holes for External Devices
There are three 3/8 inch threaded holes and four 1/4 inch threaded holes on the horizontal arm, which are reserved for mounting accessories like external monitor, single handle, microphone support, light support, extension pole and so on.
Collapsible arms(Quick spring lock)
The left and right arms of the Kylin Pro are collapsible. With the quick release spring locks on the joint of each arm, you can easily fold and unfold the arms quickly, without any troublesome mounting or un-mounting steps.
Fixing the Mounting Position
Normally you have to rebalance the gimbal after removing the quick release plate to maintain proper stabilization. But on the Kylin Pro, we added a guide to the bottom of the gimbal plate, which allows you to quickly reattach the plate in the proper position.
Normally you have to rebalance the gimbal after removing the quick release plate to maintain proper stabilization. But on the Kylin Pro, we added a guide to the bottom of the gimbal plate, which allows you to quickly reattach the plate in the proper position.
Fixing the Mounting Position
Normally you have to rebalance the gimbal after removing the quick release plate to maintain proper stabilization. But on the Kylin Pro, we added a guide to the bottom of the gimbal plate, which allows you to quickly reattach the plate in the proper position.
Manufacturing
Already in production stage
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FAQ
1) How long is the warranty?
The Kylin M comes with a 12 month limited warranty for Indiegogo backers. We also ensure that every unit is free from manufacturing defects and handled with the utmost care during shipment.
2) Which filming devices are compatible with Kylin M?
Kylin M is primarily designed for light weight filming devices. The actual payload is related not only to the weight of device itself (camera+lens), but also to the position of the center of gravity. If the total weight of filming device is beyond 1300g while the center of gravity is close to the gimbal, it may also work.
3) Why not to make the Kylin M compatible with heavier cams?
Technically it would be easy for us to make the Kylin M with heavier weights (for example, by enlarging the motors and arms), but we would have to sacrifice the portability and make the gimbal heavier. This is not necessary for users of more lightweight cams and would make the whole experience unconformable.
We have to find a balance between weight/portability and payload. The higher the payload, the heavier the gimbal will be.
In Snoppa’s stabilizer series, Kylin M is designed for lightweight filming devices, with the ability of bearing more weight than ordinary small-scale handheld gimbals for action cameras or phones (in some cases people may add heavier accessories like wide-angle lenses, lights and microphones etc to the phone) while it is not as heavy as large-scale gimbals for big DSLRs or pro cams. In this case users can have a much better experience filming with lightweight cameras.
For those who need to film with heavier cameras, we are working on another Kylin model (tentatively named the Kylin Pro) which is also very uniquely designed and more powerful to bear more weight, but the body is much heavier than current model M. We will release this new model later once it is in production stage.
4) Will there be control cable support for other cameras?
Currently we only support Sony and Panasonic for the time being. For users of other camera brands please send us your camera model, then we will make a statistics on the demand of other camera models and to decide from which brand/model we should continue to develop.
5) How long does it take to get a full battery charge?
The battery in Kylin M requires 3 hours from full discharge to full charge with our supplied charger.
6) Is Kylin M waterproof?
No, it’s just splash proof.
7) Is there a dual-hand handle accessory?
Yes, we have planned to design and produce a dual-hand handle, and will be available world-wide soon. If you wanna hold your Kylin M with two hands to relieve the pressure on your single arm, you can choose this optional accessory soon.
8) When I can receive my order?
We’ve already prepared several hundred sets of materials in stock and have assembled nearly a hundred completed units, some of which we had already sent out to some KOLs and friends of filming pros for review. The first production run was interrupted for two weeks by Chinese lunar new year holidays in February, and we will continue the production at the bottom of February and start to place orders for more materials in early March for the increased demand.
The shipment of the first batch of Kylin M will begin from the bottom of March 2018 after the crowdfunding ends. Actual ship dates will vary depending on your country, your location, and when you’ve placed your order. We will keep you up to date on every step of the process.
In order to deliver Kylin M safely and efficiently, the orders will be dispatched by different courier companies, depending on the destination regions. Consequently we may ship out in a slightly different order from the initial buying sequence.
9) Why order now?
For promotion purpose we launched this crowdfunding campaign at a remarkable discount in return for all your support.
10) Why is the shipping seems high?
A: We spent a lot of time deciding on the right shipping partner and cost. We are afraid to choose a shipping company that is cheaper as we would be left with the bill if the product is damaged or lost, and we don’t want you the customer to receive damaged goods or even lose it.
11) Change of address?
If you need to update your address, please contact our support team: indiegogo@snoppa.com
12) Indiegogo’s shipping location lists me in the wrong country?
At the end of the campaign, we will send out a survey confirming where you would like your Kylin M to be shipped.
13) What is your refund policy?
Refunds are processed on a case-by-case basis. At some point we will need to lock down refunds in order to go into production and ship product to you. We will not be able to refund orders once they've shipped.
14) Do I have to pay VAT / GST?
Customers are responsible for assuring the product can be lawfully imported to the destination country. The recipient is the importer of record and must comply with all laws and regulations of the destination country. Orders shipped may be subject to import taxes, customs duties and fees levied by the destination country. The recipient of an international shipment may be subject to such import taxes, customs duties and fees, which are levied once a shipment reaches the recipient's country. Additional charges for customs clearance must be fulfilled by the recipient. Snoppa has no control over these charges.