Our precise, robust and lightweight 2-axis head for high-end digital cinematography is ideal for medium to large-sized camera packages, for example, ARRI Alexa with a large zoom lens.
Download BrochureThe L40 empowers users to deliver more streamlined and efficient shooting workflows that enhance their value on any production. The L40 has been specifically designed for ease of use, enabling a Camera Operator or Focus Puller to set up and use the head without requiring a remote head technician on set.
The L40 uses powerful 100Nm motors and backlash-free gears to allow rapid movement of even the heaviest payloads. The motors are custom designed and built in-house specifically to provide the highest power output in the most compact package. The motor/gear combination delivers zero backlash operation with zero delay, for immediate crisp replication of the operator’s commands.
A popular choice on the L40 is the back-pan option. This enables the L40 mounted on a jib or crane to be swung through an arc, whilst automatically ensuring the camera is always facing the same plane of action from the start to the end of the arc movement. This makes combined camera and crane moves simpler, and the camera operator and crane operator can focus on their own tasks without impeding each other.
The two-axis L40 remote head can be effortlessly upgraded to a three-axis model with this optional 360˚ roll axis accessory.
When moving a camera from a fluid head onto the L40, the power of the L40’s motors, the cable connect holes through the motors, and the open ‘L-shape’ design, all enable the heaviest camera rigs to be moved straight onto the L40 without needing to remove peripherals first.
The enhanced torque of the L40’s motors makes it less sensitive to imbalance, supporting faster camera configuration adjustments and lens changes, reducing downtime between shots.
The L40 uses a single daisy-chain power and communications cable to connect Mo-Sys components together quickly and simply. In addition, all motors feature a hole through the centre enabling standard camera cables to be connected to the camera whilst allowing full pan, tilt, and roll movement without the use of slip rings. This design significantly reduces any possibility of cable tangles and removes the need for specialist adapter cables.
The clever design of the L40 delivers a remote head that weighs only 18kg/40lbs yet supports a camera/lens payload of up to 40kg/88lbs, meaning that virtually any camera/lens combination can be used - enables DPs to work with the widest range of tools to choose from.
| Weight | 18 kg (40 lbs) |
| Payload | 40 kg (88 lbs) |
| Pan/Tilt Speed | 180°/sec |
| Pan/Tilt Range | ±720° (limited by cable twist) |
| Power | 15-30V (24V nom) 3A (nom) 20Apk |
| Mains With PSU | 100V-240V, 50Hz-60Hz |
| Pan/Tilt Control Options | Hand wheels, Pan-bar, Joystick |
| Max system bus length (operating distance) | 100 m |
| Max operating distance with optional radio | 300 m |
| VR Encoder Resolution | > 2 Million counts per revolution |
| Max operating distance with optical fibre bridge | 20 km (no upper limit with repeaters) |
The Mo-Sys Gateway delivers encoding data to virtual set protocols. It converts bus data to serial RS422/232 data for VR applications, utilising our own F4 protocol.
PanBar is a fluid head, designed in collaboration with Cartoni. The mechanics and our high precision electronics make the PanBar an alternative solution for pan and tilt control.
A two-axis head can be effortlessly upgraded to a three-axis model with a 360˚ roll axis.
The handwheel system is fully adjustable and goes in a travel box as one unit, which makes the set up quick and easy.
Yes, the L40 is well suited to film remote head applications because it offers precise operation, strong motors, and a back-pan option. It is designed to handle serious cinema packages with reliable, responsive control.
Yes, the L40 can be used as a remote head for AR graphics because it delivers encoded pan and tilt data. That makes it suitable for productions that need accurate camera tracking for graphics overlays.
Yes, a back-pan option is available on the L40, allowing the head to swing through an arc while keeping the camera facing the same plane of action. That is especially useful in crane and jib setups.
Yes, the L40 supports remote camera control through hand-wheels, pan-bar, joystick, and micro joystick input options. Its design is built for smooth, precise operator control from a distance via cable, wireless or fibre.
The L40 uses a single daisy-chain power and communications cable, and its motors allow camera cables to pass through without slip rings. This reduces cable tangles and simplifies on-set setup.
Yes, the L40 is a high payload remote head, supporting up to 40kg while weighing only 18kg. That combination makes it a strong choice for large camera and lens packages.
Yes, the L40 is an encoded remote head because its 2-axis motors have built-in encoders. Those encoders provide movement data that can be used in virtual production and tracking workflows.
The Mo-Sys L40 is a robust remote head designed for demanding camera work, with a 40kg payload and a 2-axis configuration that can be upgraded to 3-axis. It is aimed at film, virtual production, and precision remote camera control workflows.
The L40 is a virtual production remote head because it includes built-in encoders that provide pan and tilt data (and roll data with roll-axis attachment). That data can be extended into a full 6-axis dataset for live virtual production, pre-viz, or post-production compositing when combined with Mo-Sys StarTracker solutions.
The L40 combines a compact body, high payload capacity, quiet motors, and fast setup in a way that suits professional production environments. It is a strong option when you need a remote camera head that can do both precision broadcast work and heavier film-style setups.
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