edelkrone

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Overview

Edelkrone designs and sells portable cinematic motion control equipment including camera sliders, pan heads, dollies, and tripods for filmmakers. The company focuses on user-friendly, affordable solutions with advanced engineering for professional video production. It operates from Turkey with a US presence in Florida and is known for innovation in compact camera support gear.¹⁴

History

Edelkrone was founded in 2009 or 2010 by Kadir Köymen, who serves as CEO. The company has grown to specialize in robotics and motion solutions for filmmaking, challenging conventional equipment designs. It maintains operations with a base in Turkey and a US office in Winter Park, Florida.¹

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Sliders	Portable camera sliders for smooth motion	$500 - $2,000
Pan Heads	Intelligent motorized pan-tilt heads	$800 - $1,800
Dollies	Compact trackless dollies for dynamic shots	$300 - $900
Tripods	Lightweight tripods with motion integration	$400 - $1,200

Manufacturing

Products are designed in-house with a focus on engineering from Turkey. Manufacturing details are not specified, but the company emphasizes build quality and affordability. Likely a mix of in-house prototyping and outsourced production.¹⁴

Notable Products

SliderONE - Compact, portable camera slider for quick setups.
Pan PRO - Motorized pan head for precise camera movements.
DollyONE - Trackless dolly for smooth tracking shots.
Flexineed - Flexible arm for mounting cameras in tight spaces.

Reputation

Enthusiasts and professionals praise edelkrone for innovative, portable designs that enable cinematic shots without heavy rigs. Criticisms include occasional build quality issues in early models and higher prices for the features offered. Overall, it holds a strong position among indie filmmakers seeking affordable automation.¹

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