ARRI Tech Talk: Top Attachment Bracket TAB-1

The TAB-1 is a bracket that attaches to the front-top of a stabilizer and provides an additional anchor point to steady the camera. It can be used either with an ARRI stabilized remote head or an ARRI TRINITY 2, accommodating longer and heavier lenses and allowing operators to move the camera at high speeds or extreme angles without unwanted vibrations.

00:00 Introduction
00:44 SSB-4 is required to use TAB-1 with TRINITY 2
01:09 Mounting options with the TAB-1 yoke
02:27 Attaching TAB-1 to the SSB-4 with a hex screw
03:14 Balancing the TRINITY 2 head and TAB-1 with counterweights
04:17 Mounting the camera on the stabilizer
05:01 Ensuring a balanced camera setup
05:31 At least one 15 mm rod is needed to use the TAB-1
05:58 Making adjustments to the camera setup afterwards
06:54 Checking whether the stabilizer is balanced
08:03 Necessary weights to keep a balanced setup

[Splieslife]

Thank you for the insights. The biggest question I have as a Trinity 2 tech is what solutions Arri is using for managing the main power cable, particularly for 360 degree rolls.

Also, we are very curious about recommendations to achieve neutral ring balance utilizing a smaller prime lens and the Top Point Kit.