This family of versatile quick-release camera mounts has become the industry standard for airborne, automotive, field and laboratory applications.  The QD-100 and QD-200 are adjustable in azimuth and elevation and their height is only 1.8" and 2.4" inches respectively when elevation is set at zero degrees.  The payload capacity of the QD-100 mount is 15 pounds and up to 30 pounds for the QD-200 in a Hi-G environment.  Greater payloads can be handled under less severe conditions.  Companion Model DT-5 & DT-5W Quick-Release dovetail plates mate with the mounts.

In recent years structural integrity of the adjustable mounts has been significantly improved to meet very high vibration g-forces encountered with high-performance military flight-test aircraft.  The cradle and receivers are now machined from 2024-T3511 aluminum plate.  For additional strength the cradle's slot width is reduced from 1.0" to .625".  These and other improvements lead to certification by the US Navy as the only approved camera mount for F-14 and F-18 flight test aircraft.

Rear view

A unique automatic locking feature prevents the large hex locking screw from loosening.  The round steel post is spring-loaded and pops-out when triggered.  This post contact a flat surface of the hex screw and prevents it from loosening

QD-5

QD-50

QD-100

QD-200

Model 103503

Construction:

Aluminum alloy with stainless steel screws and fittings.

Finish:

Clear Anodize

 Mounting Receiver:

A quick-release receiver accepts a removable dovetail plate that is attached to the base of various cameras and other instruments.

Dovetail Plate:

Accepts DT-10 mating dovetail plate, which is 5.0" W x 7.00" L. Note that the dovetail clamps at leading and trailing ends of the receiver.

 Mounting:

Six holes in the base drilled and counter bored to accept 1/4" socket head cap screws.

 Dimension:

6.25" L x 10.50" W x 1.00" H.

This mount is the latest addition to VIC’s line of precision camera mounts.  Its small size is designed to accept light weight high-speed-digital cameras used in very high shock and vibration environments up to 100g’s.  Typical uses are automotive impact sleds, crash vehicles and related applications. Like the QD-100 and 200 mounts, the QD-50 is adjustable in both Azimuth and Elevation.  It's also ideal for standard video surveillance cameras. 

Adjustments:

Azimuth ±360° & Elevation ±15° and to 30° with optional extenders.

Dimensions:

5.45” L x 4.125” W x .275” H. (138.43mm x 104.78mm x 53.51mm)

Base Plate: 

4.35 “ L x  4.125”W x .275”H (111.13 x 104.78mm)

Weight:

2.25 pounds (1.02kg)

Mounting: 

Four holes to accept 1/4” x 20 socket head cap screws

Finish: 

Black Anodize.  Type II – Class 2

Dovetail Plate:

Accepts the DT-25 mating dovetail plate 

Construction: 

DT-25 Dovetail Plate

This is a special application mount designed for use on tracking mounts and remote controlled precision pedestals and similar applications.  It provides very accurate azimuth and elevation boresight adjustments of ±2.5°.  A key feature is virtually no movement of the AZ/EL alignment or boresight as each axis is locked.  This is an important consideration when telephoto lenses of 500mm or greater are used, as traditional devices tend to move the AZ/EL adjustments as mechanisms are locked. 

 Maximum nominal payload capacity is 50-pounds for this mount depending upon shock and vibration environments.  This design can also be extended for larger and heaver payloads.  A stainless steel QD-5 mount is pictured on this model and it can be supplied with or without quick-release mounts.  Contact VIC for further information.  

The 8416B is a heavy-duty aluminum mount designed to support and adjust large camera protective enclosures and other instruments in azimuth and elevation axes. Typical applications are hazardous rocket motor static test stands, long duration full-scale booster testing and launch facilities for spacecraft, missiles and satellites.

This mount was originally designed in 1963 for NASA's Saturn II battleship test stand at Rocketdyne's Santa Susana Field Laboratory. It has been in continuous use at Cape Canaveral, Vandenberg AFB and similar facilities since that time.

VIC has recently incorporated several design changes to improve the corrosion resistance of this uniaue product.

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