Return | Newsletter Back Issues | Previous | Next 1995 Slated with a Slew of New Products The ATB (All-Terrain-Base) is a new product from Chapman.   The ATB can be used with a variety of crane arms including Chapman's Nike 14', Zeus 16' and Lenny Arms I, II or III. The ATB's electric powered base, coupled with 4 large balloon tires across the front and 2 in back, enables this unit to glide over almost any terrain.  This chassis, coupled with the Lenny Arm III, can achieve heights of up to 45'. Chapman's new ATB Base.  Pictured with the Lenny Arm III 1995 New Products The new Super PeeWeeŽ III will soon be available for rental or lease!   Hollywood already has one moving around with many more to follow!  Reaction has been overwhelmingly positive on the new features of the Super PeeWeeŽ III, which includes a Universal Stop Valve, as well as, a new Universal Head with XOX leveling. Chapman's patented new Universal Stop Valve. The Universal Stop Valve creates smooth feathering stops at any chosen position top and/or bottom.  This new system allows smooth, repeating stops without sacrificing the speed of the arm throughout its vertical travel.   Another advantage of the Universal Stop Valve is that it's adjustable.  It is possible to preset the stopping positions of the arm for perfect repetitive camera moves.   No more worries about complicated moves.  Get the right shot with hitting your marks every time! Chapman's Universal HeadŽ with XOX leveling; A simple 3 step procedure. The Universal Head is designed to save time leveling the camera.  This new leveling system is an easy three step procedure that will allow anyone to level the camera quickly and accurately.  The process is to loosen the "S" bolt, adjust the "O" bolt, then tighten down the "X" bolt.  This process can be accomplished with a modified PeeWeeŽ wrench that comes standard with every unit.  The Universal Head has the added feature of changing the vertical positioning of the camera.  There are 4 basic positions. Position 1:   retains the conventional camera mount placement.  The movement in this configuration remains the same (32" of vertical travel). Position 2:  locates the head forward approximately 5" for added working area.  This configuration has a minimum lens height that travels 2" lower than position 1, retaining 32" of travel. Position 3:  locates the head further forward giving 8" of added reach and working area. This position also lowers the camera 8".  The same 32" of vertical travel is accomplished in this configuration.  Position 4: locates the camera a little below Position 3.  This configuration actually extends the arm 8".  The net result of this is to add 8" of vertical travel giving a full 40".  This position also obtains the lowest head movement while still obtaining the same full height.  The above selections are obtainable without removing the camera...this is a real time saver.   The Universal Head has the feature of quickly changing the vertical position of the camera.  The 4 positions can be obtained without removing the camera.  The Extreme Low Camera Setup allows more versatility.

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