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Introducing The Ultimate Multimedia Imaging Solution: The New Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR Camera
The EOS-1D Mark IV Features a Completely Redesigned 45-Point Autofocus System, Fast 10 fps Continuous Shooting, 16-Megapixel Resolution, Outstanding ISO Sensitivity, and Full HD Video Recording at Selectable Frame Rates
Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, is proud to introduce the next evolution in the EOS 1D series of cameras: the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR camera.
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Canon U.S.A. Announces Two New REALiS Multimedia LCOS Projectors With New "Photo Image Mode" For Advanced Color Management
New Mode Allows Users To Have Greater Control Over The Look Of Projected Images
Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced the addition of two new projectors to its acclaimed line of REALiS Multimedia LCOS Projectors, the WUX10 Mark II and SX80 Mark II.
published 1 month ago   read more
Canon U.S.A. Redefines Mid-Range DSLR Category With The New EOS 7D Digital SLR Camera
The EOS 7D Features Fast Eight fps Continuous Shooting, Class-Leading 18-Megapixel Resolution and Full HD Video Recording with Variable Frame Rates and Manual Exposure Control
Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today introduced a revolutionary camera that redefines the highly competitive mid-range DSLR product category: the Canon EOS 7D Digital SLR camera. Professional photographers and advanced amateurs have been demanding higher performance and more diverse functions in their cameras, and Canon has answered – with the new EOS 7D.
published 2 months ago   read more
Canon U.S.A. Launches Its First Mac-Compatible High-Speed Business Scanners
New imageFORMULA DR-2510M & DR-2010M Scanners Extend The Range Of Canon's imageFORMULA Product Line to Mac Environments
Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging and office solutions, today introduced the latest additions to its award-winning imageFORMULA DR-Series scanners – the imageFORMULA DR-2510M and DR-2010M desktop scanners.
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Canon U.S.A. Announces Additions to its Award-Winning Line of PowerShot Digital Cameras
Experience the First-Ever Touch Screen PowerShot Camera; Celebrate the Resurgence of the S-Series Digital Camera Line; Capture a Memorable Shot with the New High Sensitivity System
Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced six new PowerShot cameras offering diverse photographic options for users who have just begun their photographic journey or have been mastering their skills for many years. The new camera line-up delivers the unique features users want, with the superb image quality, ease-of-use and stylish design they have come to expect from Canon.
published 3 months ago   read more
Canon U.S.A. Announces a Powerful New Addition to Its Award-Winning Line of VIXIA High-Definition Camcorders
Canon's VIXIA HF S11 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder Features 64GB of Internal Flash Memory and a Host of Refinements Allowing Longer Recording Time and Greater Shooting Flexibility
Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, has introduced a new flagship model to its 2009 VIXIA high-definition camcorder line, the VIXIA HF S11 Dual Flash Memory camcorder.
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New Canon Hybrid IS World's First Image Stabilizer to Compensate For Two Types of Camera Shake
Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, announced today the development of Hybrid Image Stabilizer (IS), the world's first* optical image stabilization technology that compensates for both angle camera shake and shift camera shake.
published 4 months ago   read more
Canon’s Long-Zoom HD Field Lenses And Portable HD Zoom Lenses Add Production Flexibility To Mansion Mobile’s New HD Broadcast Vehicle
A Total of 12 Canon HD Lenses Provide Mansion Mobile With Crisp, Precise Images and Advanced Operational Flexibility for Every Kind of Location HDTV Production
Major sporting and entertainment events are among the premiere forms of programming being telecast in HDTV. Mobile production services are crucial to such coverage. This is why Mansion Mobile’s new 53-ft. “Expando” mobile production facility – named ME-2HD – is equipped with the very latest in advanced HDTV production technologies, including seven long-zoom HD field lenses and five portable HD zoom lenses from Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging.
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Canon U.S.A. Announces New High-Resolution LCOS Projectors
Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced the addition of two new high-resolution REALiS Multimedia Projectors, the REALiS WUX10 Mark II D and REALiS SX80 Mark II D. These products feature a DICOM Simulation mode for compliance with the Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) Part 14 standardized display function for display of grayscale images.
published 5 months ago   read more
Canon’s XH A1 HD Camcorder Chosen By Calamari Productions To Shoot Documentaries On Child Welfare And Juvenile Justice
Film and video cameras used for documentary production must be as inconspicuous as possible so that their presence does not influence the people and events being photographed. This is why Calamari Productions, a multi-faceted independent television and digital media production company with long experience in child-welfare documentaries, uses XH A1 HD camcorders from Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging.
published 6 months ago   read more
Canon U.S.A. Exhibits a Range of New Broadcast Lens Solutions at the 2009 NAB Show
Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, will be expanding its broadcast lens arsenal with the introduction of several new products at the 2009 NAB Show.
published 7 months ago   read more
Canon's XH A1 and VIXIA HF10 HD Camcorders Used to Photograph Groundbreaking Action Movie "Crank High Voltage"
"Crank High Voltage", the new film from co-directors Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor, picks up where their acclaimed 2006 Crank left off to deliver even greater thrills for action-movie fans. This time around these innovative directors further "cranked-up" the pace and unique visual style of their film by shooting it with professional and consumer HD camcorders from Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging.
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Portable HD Lenses From Canon U.S.A. Prove Essential To The Digital Cinematography Of A Long-Running TV Drama
Canon HJ21ex7.5B and HJ11ex4.7B Portable HD Zoom Lenses Bring Reliable Versatility to the Demanding Production Schedule of the Innovative Rescue Me Series
With gritty real-world locations and a fast-paced production schedule, Rescue Me, the award-winning episodic television series about New York City firefighters, demands the best of its crews and equipment. Shot film-style in digital HD, the series’ distinct cinema verité production style relies on portable HDTV lenses from Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging.
published 8 months ago   read more
Wider Angles for Canon HV20/HV30 & Panasonic AG-HSC1U Cameras with new Century Add-on Lenses
Schneider Optics introduces a new line of Century Pro Series HD lens accessories to complement and enhance the performance of 43mm front lens thread camcorders like the Canon HV20/HV30 and Panasonic AG-HSC1U.
published 8 months ago   read more
Canon Introduces Three New LV-Series Multimedia Projectors
Includes a Widescreen WXGA-Resolution Model with 3,000 Lumens and XGA-Resolution Models with 3,500 and 3,000 Lumens
Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, has expanded its notable line of LCD Multimedia Projectors with a first-ever native WXGA-resolution (1280 x 800) widescreen model, a 3,000 lumen XGA model and a 3,500 lumen XGA model. These projectors share an impressive set of user-friendly features, improved ergonomic design and attractive pricing - making them ideal for both educational and business environments.
published 8 months ago   read more
Canon U.S.A. Introduces The New PIXMA Pro9000 Mark II and PIXMA Pro9500 Mark II Professional Photo Printers
New Canon LiDE700F Color Image Scanner Easily Digitally Renders Large Photos and Documents Using an LED Light Source, for Low Power Consumption
Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today introduced two new printers for professional and advanced photographers, the ten-color PIXMA Pro9500 Mark II and the eight-color PIXMA Pro9000 Mark II Photo Printers.
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Canon U.S.A. Renews Sponsorship Agreement With The New York Yankees
Iconic Brands Agree to Three-Year Deal As New Yankee Stadium Opens
Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced that it has extended its sponsorship with the New York Yankees, one of the most storied franchises in professional sports, through 2011.
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New Studio Solution Software from Canon U.S.A. Provides Automated Workflow for Photography Studios from Capture to Revenue
New Canon Software Automates Photography Processes from Administrative Filing to Image Processing In One Simple Solution
Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging technology, today announced a new and exciting software product, Studio Solution software for professional photographic studio owners. Utilizing Canon’s core imaging and printing technologies, new Studio Solution software, features a fully automatic workflow to simplify studio operations while maintaining the highest degree of image quality.
published 9 months ago   read more
Canon U.S.A. Expands Its Lens Portfolio with the Introduction of Two New Wide-Angle Tilt-Shift Lenses
Canon Introduces the New TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II and the TS-E 17mm f/4L Tilt-Shift Lenses
Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging and optics, today introduced two new Tilt-Shift lenses, the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II and the TS-E 17mm f/4L. These two new L series lenses expand the Company’s extensive lens line-up of TS-E lenses giving photographers creative control over perspective and depth of field in their images.
published 9 months ago   read more
Canon U.S.A. Dives Deep With A New WP-V1 Waterproof Case For The New VIXIA HF20 and VIXIA HF200 Flash Memory Camcorders
Canon U.S.A., Inc, a leader in digital imaging technology, announces an exciting first with its new WP-V1 Waterproof Case for the VIXIA HF20 and VIXIA HF200 Flash Memory Camcorders. Consumers can now dive up to depths of 130 feet and still be able to capture exciting underwater adventures. The ultimate accessory for divers who want to shoot video and photos while underwater, this compact and light-weight housing hugs the camcorder like a wet suit, enabling easy on-camera operation and control.
published 9 months ago   read more
Canon HDTV Long-Zoom And Portable Field Lenses Are Once Again The Exclusive Choice For The Network Telecast Of Super Bowl Game Coverage
NEP Supershooters Provide Production Services for Super Bowl XLIII Game Coverage Using Canon DIGISUPER 100xs, DIGISUPER 86xs, and Portable HD Lenses
Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, is proud to announce that for more than 15 years, the Company has continued as the exclusive provider of lenses for Super Bowl network television game coverage.
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AJA Supports the Canon XH G1S with Software Updates for Io HD and KONA
AJA Offers Unique 1080 VFR Support for the Canon XH G1S with Software Version 6.0.2 for Io HD, KONA 3 and KONA LHe
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, recently released version 6.0.2 software for the AJA Io HD, KONA 3 and KONA LHe products. With version 6.0.2, AJA has added support for the extraction of 23.98 fps video from a 1080i 29.97 fps HD-SDI signal.
published 10 months ago   read more
Canon’s professional 3-CCD HD camcorders are a top choice for affordable HDTV program production
Inspired storytelling, superior HDTV production values, and prudent budgeting are essential elements in the competitive world of producing innovative programming for today’s cable networks. For Varuna Entertainment, achieving these goals is made easier by using Canon’s XH G1 HD Camcorders to capture dramatic, challenging, and often dangerous footage for two of their latest cable “reality” series.
published 11 months ago   read more
Canon U.S.A. Introduces The REALiS WUX10 And The REALIS SX80
The REALiS WUX10 Projector Provides Image Display That Exceeds 1080 HDTV Resolution
Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, has again advanced the acclaimed REALiS Multimedia Projector line with the introduction of two new models that provide unprecedented performance and features along with cutting-edge technology.
published 12 months ago   read more
Canon's HD-EC Cine-Style Lenses And ACV-235 Anamorphic Converter Heighten Independent Filmmaker’s Artistic Capabilities
Canon High Definition Electronic Cinematography Innovation Enables Director to Shoot a Digital Movie in Widescreen 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio With Canon’s 2/3-Inch Cine Prime Lens Series
Independent filmmaking is all about the realization of the director’s artistic vision. One of the latest digital “indie” filmmakers to have his cinematic visions fully realized is Roberto Santucci, director of the new Brazilian movie Riding High (Alucinados).
published 1 year ago   read more
Canon's New XH A1S and XH G1S Camcorders Provide Greater Control and Operation For Videographers
Enhanced Image Quality, Improved Operability Serve the Needs of Event Video and Documentary Filmmaking
Building on the success of the XH A1 and XH G1 High Definition (HD) camcorders, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, has introduced the newly refined and upgraded hand-held XH A1S and XH G1S HD camcorders.
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Canon Lenses Empower High Definition Imaging For Game Creek Video’s “Liberty” Mobile Production Truck
Thirteen Lenses Provide Crisp, Precise Images and Extended Operational Flexibility for Mobile HDTV Production of College Football and NBA Basketball Games
The word “liberty” is defined as the condition of being free from restrictions. For Game Creek Video, a leading mobile production company, “Liberty” is not only the name of their new HD production vehicle, it also describes the truck’s capabilities for a wide range of production assignments. This is due in large measure to the variety of HDTV lenses it carries from the Broadcast and Communications division of Canon U.S.A., Inc. Game Creek purchased three Canon XJ86x9.3B IE-D and XJ75x9.3B IE-D long-field HD zoom lenses, three XJ22x7.3B IE-D compact HD studio lenses, and two HJ11ex4.7B IRSE wide-angle HD portable lenses for maximum flexibility in producing HDTV college football and NBA basketball telecasts.
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Canon U.S.A. Introduces BU-50H High-Definition 16:9 Remote-Control Robotic Indoor Pan-Tilt-Zoom Camera System
Turn-Key Three-CCD HD Camera Features Canon 20X Zoom Lens, Auto-Focus Function, Optical Image Stabilization, Genlock Input, HD-SDI and SD-SDI Video Output With Embedded Audio, Quiet Operation, and Non-Proprietary Control Protocol
Following on the success of its BU-45H remote-control outdoor robotic pan-tilt HD 16:9 camera system, the Broadcast and Communications division of Canon U.S.A., Inc. has now introduced the BU-50H for indoor POV (point-of-view) applications.
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Canon U.S.A. Combines Advanced Technology with a Professional Style Design in Its Latest Addition of High-End G-Series Cameras
Canon PowerShot G10 Digital Camera, the Flagship of the PowerShot line, Boasts Uncompromising Specs and High-Quality
Canon U.S.A., a leader in digital imaging, today announced the newest addition to its top-of-the line PowerShot G-series digital cameras.
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Canon U.S.A. Introduces the Highly Anticipated EOS 5D Mark II DSLR Camera Featuring Full-Frame HD Video Capture
The Canon EOS 5D Mark II Escalates Full-Frame Digital SLR Photography to the Next Level with HD Movie Recording Capabilities, DIGIC 4 Imaging Processor, and 21.1 Megapixel Resolution
Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today introduced the EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR camera, the long-awaited successor to Canon’s highly popular EOS 5D, introduced in 2005.
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Focus Enhancements Chosen for Canon's Next-generation Tapeless Acquisition Solution
New ultra-portable FS-CV Media Recorder streamlines video production workflow by adding Direct To Edit Technology and breakthrough ability to tag media on the fly to Canon's XL and XH camcorders
Focus Enhancements Inc. (NASDAQ: FCSE), a worldwide leader in media management and ultra wideband (UWB) wireless technology, today announced that it has partnered with Canon U.S.A. to develop the FS-CV Direct To Edit® (DTE) Recorder for Canon's XL and XH series of professional HDV cameras.
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High Definition Camcorders From Canon U.S.A. Are Being Used To Produce A Wide Variety Of Television Programming
From a leading daytime drama to a cable sitcom, from locally produced public television programming to a popular audience-participation show, Canon’s professional HD camcorders are increasingly being used to shoot a wide variety of television programming.
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Canon U.S.A. HD Telephoto Lens Brings Montana Conservation Closer For O'Dell Creek Headwaters Restoration Documentary
Generous Zoom Range, Optical Image Stabilizer and User-Programmable Functions of Canon HJ40x10B HD Lens Enables Capture of Compelling Wildlife Footage for Conservation Awareness
A small spring-fed creek near Ennis, Mont., is having a big impact in wildlife habitat recovery. A new HD documentary about the O’Dell Creek Headwaters Restoration Project is set to show the world how a wetland drained for over 50 years can make a remarkable comeback. The combination of a 40:1 zoom range (for a portable EFP lens), Canon Optical Shift Image Stabilizer (“Shift-IS”) technology, and superb HD imagery from the Canon HJ40x10B telephoto EFP lens empowered veteran filmmaker Dickson Sorensen to capture the story of an extraordinary group of people working to help restore one of nature’s creations.
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Corplex Chooses Canon Long-Zoom HD Field Lenses And Portable HD Zoom Lenses For Coverage Of Major Sports
Canon On-Site Service, Canon Optical Shift Image Stabilizer Technology, and Interface With the Vinten Vector 950 Active Pan/Tilt Head Cited As Key Factors in Purchase Decision
Providing network-level mobile production services for professional football, baseball, basketball, golf and hockey, as well as major sporting events such as the Super Bowl, demands mission-critical television coverage.
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Canon U.S.A. Inc.’s Broadcast And Communications Division Named Exclusive Provider Of HD Lenses For NBC’s Coverage Of The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games
Canon’s Long-Field Zoom Lenses, Portable HD Zoom Lenses, and the Canobeam DT-150 HD Free Space Optics Video Transceiver Chosen by NBC Olympics to Image and Relay Video of the Games of the XXIX Olympiad
Canon U.S.A.’s Broadcast & Communications division has been chosen as the exclusive provider of HD lenses to NBC Olympics for its coverage of the Games of the XXIX Olympiad. NBC will also be using the Canobeam DT-150 HD Free Space Optics video transceiver system for transmitting “beauty shots” of Beijing back to NBC’s Olympic broadcast facility. Canon will provide on-site technical support for NBC Olympics throughout the duration of the 2008 Olympic Games.
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Canon U.S.A. XH G1 HD Camcorders Help Revolutionize The Look Of An Acclaimed Daytime Drama
In an industry where longevity is a true measure of success, the CBS daytime drama Guiding Light is an all-time champion. Created for radio in 1937 as The Guiding Light, the show transitioned to television in 1952, and has since earned multiple Emmy Awards and the distinction of becoming the longest-running scripted series in broadcast history.
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High Definition Camcorders From Canon U.S.A. Provide Performance And Features For Professional Users
As the demand for high-quality motion images on everything from cell phones to movie screens continues to increase, the need for affordable digital camcorders versatile enough to create content for a wide variety of display purposes becomes ever greater.
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Canon U.S.A. Introduces The REALiS WUX10 And The REALiS SX80
The REALiS WUX10 Projector Provides Image Display That Exceeds 1080 HDTV Resolution; The REALiS SX80 Projector Is A feature Packed High-Resolution SXGA+ Projector With USB/Pictbridge Connectivity for "PC-Free" Presentations
Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, has again advanced the acclaimed REALiS Multimedia Projector line with the introduction of two new models that provide unprecedented performance and features along with cutting-edge technology.
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Asylum VFX and Anonymous' Andrew Douglas Create a Collage for Canon USA
The Asylum VFX team, Anonymous' Andrew Douglas, Grey New York, 10 photographers, 300 football players, and 70,000 photos all aid in creating a picture perfect world for Canon U.S.A., Inc.'s digital camera line.
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Canon Announces Development of Own LCOS Reflective LCD Panel
Canon Inc. today announced that the Company has developed its own LCOS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon) reflective LCD panels, a key device used in multimedia projectors.
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Canon's New XL H1S And XL H1A HD Camcorders Provide Advanced Features For Enhanced Control And Operation
New 20x HD Video Lens, Enhanced Image Control and Other User-Requested Refinements Serve the Needs of Event Video, Documentary Filmmaking and Pro Markets
Building on the success of its acclaimed XL H1 High Definition (HD) camcorder, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging technology, has introduced the new shoulder mount XL H1S and XL H1A HD camcorders, which include new advanced features requested by professional users for improved operation and image control.
published 2 years ago   read more
Canon's XH G1 AND XL H1 HD Camcorders Provide Compact Production Solution With HD-SDI, Genlock, And Time Code Convenience For Thaler Films
David and Christopher Thaler have been in the television production business for more than 20 years. Working for a wide array of broadcast, cable and corporate clients, the brothers have captured motion images on everything from 35mm film to DV tape.
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CANON HDTV Lenses Chosen By Mobile Producer Game Creek Video To Capture Super Bowl XLII Action For Worldwide Telecast
A Wide Array of Canon’s HD Field, Portable and Studio Zoom Lenses Provide Superior Video of Pre-, Post-, and In-Game Coverage of Football’s Biggest Event
As the final seconds ticked away on the thrilling action of Super Bowl XLII, in Glendale Ariz., the New York Giants were not the only team that would emerge triumphant from the contest.
published 2 years ago   read more
Canon's Canobeam DT-150 HD Video Transceivers Deliver Uncompressed Wireless TV Link For Bexel Broadcast Services
System Provides Two-Way 1.5 Gbps Transmission of Embedded Digital Video, Audio, and Control Signals on a Single HD-SDI or SD-SDI Stream with No Delay, at a Range of Up to 1 Kilometer
As the final moments of 2007 ticked away in New York City’s Times Square, holiday cheer was not the only thing in the air. High above atop a Manhattan office building a Canobeam DT-150 HD video transceiver from Canon U.S.A., Inc. relayed live television images of the crowd of more than 1 million celebrants to a second Canobeam DT-150 HD at street level.
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San Francisco Newspaper Captures The Sights And Sounds Of The Bay Area With Canon XH A1 HD Camcorders
“The Voice of the West” since 1865, the six-time Pulitzer Prize winning San Francisco Chronicle is now the eyes and ears as well, with online video on its SFGate.com Web site further expanding its comprehensive coverage of the Bay Area.
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16x9 Inc.'s EXII 0.75X Wide Converter
Higher Quality, Lower Price
16x9 Inc.'s new EXII 0.75X Wide Converter is designed with flexibility in mind, fitting more cameras and lenses than the first-generation converter.
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NewTek Unveils Miniature Live TV High Definition Production Vehicle on Cross-Country Tour
Streaming events from 10 cities; see HD live production redefined at an event location near you
NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced the NewTek TriCasts™ America Tour, sponsored by Canon U.S.A., Inc. and TodoCast™.
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Switronix Releases NEW DSLR Stabilizer and Power Solutions
Keeping up with Industry changes and listening to clients demands, Switronix has released today a line of DSLR Stablizers, and power solutions to assist those using Canon 5D/7D and Panasonic Lumix GH1 as well as other DSLR Cameras to aquire HD video footage and stills.
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Optimator for Critical Back Focus Adjustment
Band Pro Film and Digital announces it has become the worldwide distributor of the new OptiTek Optimator, a high-precision instrument that assures precise sensor location checking and adjustment of camera back focus and sensor flange depth.
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nanoFlash gets DVD/Blu-ray Encoding Upgrade
Convergent Design announced today a major firmware upgrade to their popular hand-held recorder, nanoFlash. The new firmware (vr 1.0.64) adds DVD/Blu-Ray encoding file formats (MPG and M2V) as well as 24p pulldown removal and standard-def Quicktime support.
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Ikegami Chosen by Boston College Athletics
Combined Use of a GFCam Flash RAM HD Camcorder and Two HDK-77EC Portable HD CMOS Field Cameras With HD-Fiber Adaptors Provide Superior HD Video for Game Coverage on Television, the Web, and Live Arena Displays
With a demanding production schedule that includes televising and streaming Division I football and men’s and women’s hockey and basketball, the new HD video control room at Boston College’s Conte Forum and Alumni Stadium is set for a busy season.
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Navy Football And Lacrosse Teams Adopt Panasonic AG-HPX500 P2 HD Camcorders For Coaching Analysis, Game Exchange
The Navy Midshipmen football and men’s lacrosse teams, representing the United States Naval Academy (Annapolis, MD) in NCAA Division I college competition, have purchased six Panasonic AG-HPX500 P2 HD camcorders equipped with BTLH80WU 7.9" color viewfinders/production monitors for coaching analysis.
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Abel Cine Tech Opens Chicago Sales Office
Strategic Move Offers Increased Nationwide Sales Presence for the Company
Abel Cine Tech, a leading supplier of film and HD equipment to the production industry since 1989, has opened a new sales location in the Chicago area.
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‘Postales,’ Feature Shot With Panasonic AG-HPX500 P2 HD Camcorder, Selected To Partcipate In IFP’S 2009 Narrative Independent Filmmaker Lab
"Postales" (Postcards), written and directed by Josh Hyde, has been chosen to participate in the Independent Feature Project’s (IFP) 2009 Narrative Independent Filmmaker Lab, upcoming in New York City, June 8 – 12.
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BYU-Hawaii Selects Four Hitachi HD Cameras
Hitachi Kokusai Electric America, Ltd., a leading provider of affordable, high performance cameras, today announced that Brigham Young University-Hawaii (BYU-Hawaii)—an accredited, four-year undergraduate institution in Laie, HI—bought four Hitachi SK-HD1000 native 1080i HDTV studio/field production cameras to produce HD programming for its website as well as for BYU Television.
published 6 months ago   read more
Panasonic Ships the Versatile AW-HE870 2/3-inch 2-CCD HD Convertible Camera
Extensive Compatibility with Existing Control Systems and Lenses Helps SD Customers Make an Easy Transition to HD
Panasonic has announced the immediate availability of the AW-HE870N, a cost-effective, versatile 2/3” HD/SD convertible camera that supports 1080i/720p/480i image acquisition.
published 7 months ago   read more
AJA Ki Pro Garners Support from Professional Camera Manufacturers
ARRI, Canon and RED Endorse Portable Tapeless Video Device for Streamlining Digital Acquisition Workflows
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that its Ki Pro portable digital disk recorder has been endorsed by top camera manufacturers including ARRI, Canon and RED.
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Cooke Optics resurrects an icon and extends /i support at NAB 2009
At NAB 2009 Cooke Optics Ltd., a premier manufacturer of precision lenses for the motion picture industry, will announce the rebirth of an iconic lens, and a major camera manufacturer’s integration of Cooke’s /i Technology protocol which improves efficiency and quality across the entire production workflow.
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NewTek NAB TriCaster™ Upgrade Guarantee
TriCasters purchased before June 27 can be exchanged for full purchase price credit towards new models announced at the 2009 NAB Show
NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced the NAB Upgrade Guarantee Program. Customers can trade up any TriCaster™ portable live production system purchased between January 15 and June 27, 2009 for full purchase price credit toward any new TriCaster product introduced at the 2009 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show taking place in Las Vegas from April 20 to 23.
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16x9 Inc. Introduces Single-Lens EXII 0.6X Wide Attachment
16x9 Inc. debuts the new EXII 0.6X Wide Attachment, the company's first HD-quality wide attachment designed as a single-lens element. The single-element design significantly reduces weight compared to other wide attachments using three or four lens elements, a critical advantage for camera operators shooting handheld.
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VER Selects Large Complement of Hitachi SK-HD1000 HD Cameras
Hitachi Kokusai Electric America, Ltd., a leading provider of affordable, high performance HDTV cameras, today announced that Video Equipment Rentals (VER)—the nation’s premiere AV/broadcast equipment rental company—has purchased a large complement of Hitachi SK-HD1000 HDTV studio and field production cameras.
published 8 months ago   read more
Cooke Optics Extends /i Support at NAB 2009
Cooke Optics Ltd., a premier manufacturer of precision lenses for the motion picture industry, will be showcasing its S4/i lenses which have recently been used on award-winning films and television shows including Milk, Frost/Nixon and 30 Rock.
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AJA Video Announces New Sales Organization and Team
Industry Veterans Fill Key Sales and Product Marketing Roles;Dedicated AJA Sales Partners Secured in Europe and Asia
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced new hires and organizational changes to their sales and marketing groups that reflect the company’s exponential growth worldwide in the professional broadcast and post production markets.
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Aquafadas releases new version 1.2 of VideoPier and VideoPier HD
VideoPier 1.2 now compatible with more camcorders and VideoPier HD integrates Avid Media Composer Export
Aquafadas is pleased to announce the immediate availability of VideoPier and VideoPier HD 1.2. The VideoPier family of products is aimed at videographers who own MPEG-2 or AVCHD camcorders and who struggle with these video formats on their Mac.
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Chile's VideoMedia Selects Two FOR-A Switchers
FOR-A Latin America, Inc, a division of FOR-A Corporation leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, announces the sale of two VPS-715 Ginga switchers through VideoMedia in Chile. VideoMedia, based in Santiago, Chile, worked with FOR-A to integrate one switcher for use at “Camara de Diputados” House of Representatives TV network.
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Starz Entertainment Shoots Original Comedy Series,‘Party Down,’ With Panasonic AJ-HPX3000 P2 HD Camcorders
Half-Hour Show Debuts Friday, March 20, at 10:30 P.M., ET/PT
Starz Entertainment recently wrapped principal photography on its new half-hour comedy series, “Party Down,” shooting it entirely with AJ-HPX3000 native 1080p P2 HD camcorders. The 10-episode scripted series, produced by the channel’s affiliated company Starz Media, will debut exclusively on Starz on Friday, March 20 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT and will air in high-definition. The Director of Photography is Giovani Lampassi.
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Advanced Broadcast Solutions Joins Experience Church.tv To Launch AVL Expo
Inaugural Event to Share Latest in AV Technology with Worship Community
Premier systems integration firm Advanced Broadcast Solutions (ABS), in collaboration with Experience Church.tv®, will present the first Audio, Visual, Lighting Conference and Expo (AVL Expo) on March 20-21 at Experience Church in Puyallup, Wash.
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JVC Introduces GY-HM700 ProHD Camcorder
First Compact Shoulder camcorder to offer Native File Recording onto inexpensive solid state media.
JVC announces its latest Compact Shoulder professional camcorder developed for mainstream production, electronic newsgathering and cinematography, the GY-HM700. The new camera uniquely records directly to inexpensive SDHC memory cards in the QuickTime (.MOV) format for Final Cut Pro™, and optionally to SxS media compatible with Sony's XDCAM EX™ format.
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Filmmaker Sam Wasserman Makes Feature Debut, ‘The Journal,’ With Panasonic AJ-HPX3000 Master-Quality P2 HD Camcorder
DP Graham Futerfas Shoots Narrative Short in AVC-Intra
Los Angeles-based filmmaker Sam Wasserman chose Panasonic’s AJ-HPX3000 native 1080p one-piece P2 HD camcorder to shoot his first feature, "The Journal", a semi-autobiographical short that recounts the story of a young man seeking the courage to read the diary of his long-deceased mother.
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New York Jets Gear Up for Wide-Ranging Production with Panasonic AJ-HPX3000 Master Quality 1080P Camcorders
Enjoying an outstanding season, the New York Jets are now documenting their panoply of successes on and off the field with Panasonic master-quality P2 HD camcorders. The team’s Broadcasting and Multimedia Production department recently purchased two AJ-HPX3000 native 1080p one-piece camcorders, along with P2 drives and media and a DVCPRO HD VTR, all of which will serve a new post-production facility located at the Jets’ Florham Park, NJ headquarters and training center.
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Rockstar Media Group Shoots Music Video for New Island Def Jam Rockers, The Urgency, With Panasonic HD Cameras
LA-based Production Company Teams Master-Quality AJ-HPX3000 P2 HD Camcorder with AJ-HDC27H VariCam and AG-HVX200 P2 HD Handheld For Green Screen Work
Rockstar Media Group, a Los Angeles-based boutique media and content production company, recently shot a complex music video launching new Island Def Jam Music Group rock artists, The Urgency, with three Panasonic HD cameras.
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Medaille College Upgrades Studio And Production Facility To HD
FOR-A HVS-500HS Switcher and MV-1610HS Multi-Viewer Selected
FOR-A Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, announces the installation of its HVS-500HS switcher and MV-1610HS 16-channel multi-viewer at Medaille College in Buffalo, NY.
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New HD Camera Guide Website Targets Professional Users
HDCameraGuide.com Promotes 2/3-Inch HD Cameras and Related High-Quality Products to Production Professionals
HD production professionals understand the power of video. Now there’s a unique website delivering video content that’s designed to keep HD professionals updated on higher-end cameras, lenses, and accessories.
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Pegasys Announces the Retail Availability of the TMPGEnc 4.0 XPress Video Encoder with NVIDIA CUDA
Videographers Get Ready for Fast Encoding and Processing of Video Footage
Pegasys, Inc. announced today that the complete retail version of the new TMPGEnc 4.0 XPress Video Encoder with NVIDIA® CUDA™ technology is now available for purchase. The new NVIDIA CUDA technology offloads much of the processing required for TMPGEnc 4.0 XPress from the CPU to the graphics-processing unit (GPU). The software shows up to a 446% performance increase over the CPU-only version.
published 1 year ago   read more
Northcreek Church Selects Broadcast Pix™ Slate™ 1000 Live Production System for New Worship Facility
Broadcast Pix™, the company that redefined the production switcher as a live integrated production system, today announced Northcreek Church in Walnut Creek, California has selected its Slate 1000 to power the video element of the church’s newly constructed worship facility. Northcreek Church (NCC) purchased the unit and integrated the video elements of the facility through Broadcast Pix dealer, Snader and Associates.
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Sesame Workshop's 2009 'Electric Co.' Shot With AJ-HPX3000S in AVC-INTRA
35-Episode Season One Is Slated for 1st Quarter 2009 Debut
More than 20 years after it went off the air, The Electric Company, the popular seventies show for kids eager to polish their reading skills, is coming back. The 2009 version of the literacy series, which recently initiated production in New York City, is being shot with Panasonic P2 HD cameras.
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Zacuto Announces 4 Sleek New Mounts
Zephyr, ZRED, Zandy And Zgrip Zandy
Zacuto’s mission to make your shooting easier with their lightweight quick-release systems has done it again. Zacuto announces 4 sleek new mounts including the Zephyr, Zacuto's 15mm lightweight support plate; the ZRED, an EVF RED ONE Mount, the Zandy, a19mm to 15mm rod mount; and the Zgrip Zandy, an articulating handgrip.
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Nation’s Gutsiest High School Teams Captured By Panasonic AJ-HPX200 Camcorders For Toyota Football-Themed Documentary Shorts
The Line of Scrimmage Airs During NBC Sunday Night Football Halftime Show through January 3
This year, during NBC Sunday Night Football telecasts, Toyota is profiling some of the gutsiest high school football teams in America in a program that is being shot with Panasonic AJ-HPX2000 P2 HD camcorders.
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Filmmakers Profile On-line Encyclopedia Wikipedia in ‘Truth in Numbers?’ Upcoming Documentary Shot with Panasonic AJ-HPX3000 1080P P2 HD Camcorder
Accepting the challenge “you could look it up” used to lead to a walk to the library shelf and a browse through a weighty reference book. How last century. Contemporary knowledge seekers are much more likely to consult Wikipedia, the online free-content encyclopedia that can be edited by anyone.
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The New LevelcamQ Video Camera Stabilizer with Quick Release System
Professional Levelcam Videographers requested a quick release system, and Baughan Productions has responded with the new LevelcamQ. The LevelcamQ uses a sturdy, all aluminum quick release system that works with hand held style video cameras, tripods and its big brother, Levelpod.
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TMPGEnc Launches German Language Versions of TMPGEnc 4.0 XPress Update and TMPGEnc MPEG Editor 3
TMPGEnc 4.0 XPress Users can Convert AVCHD Footage and TMPGEnc MPEG Editor 3 Users Can Output and Burn to Blu-ray
TMPG, Inc., the company that makes digital video easy, is introducing German language versions of TMPGEnc MPEG Editor 3 and the latest TMPGEnc 4.0 XPress update.
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Advanced Broadcast Solutions Intros Multi-Format HD Mobile Production Truck Serving The Pacific Northwest
ABS Truck Ideal for Creating Compelling Content with Maximum Efficiency
Systems integration firm Advanced Broadcast Solutions (ABS) has completed a state-of-the-art multi-format HD mobile production truck designed to offer customers the ultimate in cost and workflow efficiency.
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Matrox RT.X2 Realtime HD Editing Platforms Now With Support for Windows Vista and Sony XDCAM EX
Matrox® Video Products Group today announced that Matrox RT.X2 release 3.6 is now available. Highlights include support for Microsoft Windows Vista Business or Ultimate (32-bit) and realtime playback of Sony XDCAM EX .mp4 clips.
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TMPGEnc 4.0 XPress Encoding Software Does AVCHD, Blu-ray and HD MPEG-4/H.264 Formats
Now Users can Convert AVCHD Camcorder Footage into a Variety of Popular Video Formats
TMPG, Inc., the company that makes digital video easy, is introducing an updated version of its popular video encoding software TMPGEnc 4.0 XPress.
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New VICON System Quadruples Motion Capture Camera Resolution
Remarkable boost in fidelity and quality extends creative options for digital characters in films, television and games
VICON, developer of Academy Award®-winning motion capture systems, today announced the VICON MX T-Series. The MX-T Series includes an all-new camera design and new Giganet device with cameras available in a variety of resolution options, including the T160 (16 Megapixel), T40 (4 Megapixel) and T20 (2 Megapixel).
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Zacuto Rolls Out Its "Z-Focus" Follow Focus Accessory for HD Video Cameras
Zacuto, a leading provider of HD video cameras and accessories has released their own follow focus unit – the Z-Focus.
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"Demystifying Digital Camera Specifications" Video Debuts on Panavision Website
Panavision’s John Galt and Canon’s Larry Thorpe Make The Case for Meaningful Metrics Appropriate for The Age of Digital Movie Making
“Demystifying Digital Camera Specifications,” a seven-part series focusing on the complex science of image resolution and digital cinema cameras is now available on the Panavision website.
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Hitachi Remote and Portable HD Cameras Capture High-Profile Events for Pete's Big TVs
Pete’s Big TVs, a production company specializing in large-screen display and video production for live staged concerts and events, based in New Castle, Delaware, has taken delivery of two Hitachi DK-H32 HDTV remote observation compact cameras and one Hitachi SK-3020P handheld production HDTV camera.
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Matrox Announces Realtime HD Editing at a Breakthrough Price with New RT.X2 LE Platform
Matrox® Video Products Group today announced that the new Matrox RT.X2 LE realtime HD and SD editing platform is now available through a worldwide network of authorized dealers.
published 2 years ago   read more
Abel Cine Tech Acquires Sales Division Of Fletcher Chicago
Abel Taps Fletcher’s Sales Manager Kari Hess to Head Midwestern Region
Abel Cine Tech announced today that they have acquired the Sales Division of Fletcher Chicago, the Midwest’s leading camera equipment vendor.
published 2 years ago   read more
Vinten Vector 750, Vector 950 Active & Vision iScript at NAB 08
Camera support leader Vinten®, a brand of The Vitec Group, delivers a range of innovative products for ENG, EFP, OB and studio environments, including the Vector 750, Vector 950 Active, both pan & tilt heads, and the Vision iScript prompting solution.
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Fast Forward Video's Elite HD Is First Camera-Mounted DVR to Use JPEG 2000 (J2K) for HD-SDI Recording
J2K Compression Records High-Definition Video at Quality Comparable to Camera Signal
Fast Forward Video (FFV) today announced the launch of the Elite HD, the first camera-mounted digital video recorder (DVR) and player to harness the JPEG 2000 (J2K) compression codec for recording HD-SDI video signals. The Elite HD gives broadcasters a powerful new option for recording high-quality video from HD-SDI cameras while reducing the costs of storage media.
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Indie Comedy 'Bottleworld' Shot With Panasonic P2 HD HPX3000 Camcorder
New York-based cinematographer John Foster recently shot the indie comedy "Bottleworld" with Panasonic’s new AJ-HPX3000 native 1080p one-piece camcorder.
published 2 years ago   read more
Philadelphia Eagles Equips Its Emmy-Award Winning TV Network With Panasonic AJ-HPX3000 Master Quality 1080P Camcorders
The Philadelphia Eagles may have hung up their cleats after the Pro Bowl last month, but Rob Alberino, Vice President of Broadcasting for the Eagles Television Network (ETN), and his staff of award-winning producers/videographers continue to work year-round to create original programming.
published 2 years ago   read more
Introducing The HD Scope: The First 2/3" Specific HD Snorkel Lens System
Featuring Superior Image Quality and Operational Efficiency, the HD Scope Expands the HD Cinematographer's Toolkit
Abel Cine Tech and Wolfgang Roessel of CPT have introduced HD Scope, the industry’s first Borescope/Snorkel Lens System designed specifically for 2/3" B4 mount HD cameras.
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The Levelpod Video Stabilizer is Upgraded for Heavy Professional Camcorders
Levelpod has been redesigned for optimal control over heavy professional camcorders like the Panasonic HVX-200, Canon XH-G1, Sony HVR- Z7U and the new Sony PMW-EX1.
published 2 years ago   read more
New Petrol Camlap Trolley Bag
Petrol, a Vitec Group brand, introduces the Camlap Trolley Bag for professional camcorders. This versatile new roll-away camera bag features three separate padded chambers for maximum storage and equipment protection.
published 2 years ago   read more
Ikegami HDK-790EXIII Full-Digital HDTV Cameras Chosen By WINK-TV For Pioneering HDTV Newscasts
Ikegami HLM Series LCD Monitors and HTM Series CRT Monitors Are Also Included in Equipment Selected By Southwestern Florida Station For Historic HDTV Transition
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Zacuto Releases Lightweight Support (LWS) System for Attaching Accessories to High-Definition Video Cameras
Zacuto is announcing the release their new Lightweight Support System (LWS) for high definition video cameras. Zacuto LWS gives you the ability like all previous LWS plates to mount rods to the front of your camera for attaching matte boxes & follow focus units.
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Hitachi Delivers Three HD Cameras to Buffalo State College
Buffalo State College, State University of New York (SUNY), recently upgraded its broadcast studio facilities with three new Hitachi SK-3020P HDTV studio cameras. The cameras are used by Buffalo State’s Instructional Resources (IR) television department to produce multi-camera programs that satisfy the college’s instructional, administrative, and community relations needs.
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