| | | | Fujinon to Showcase HD ENG Lenses at HD World
Fujinon, a major manufacturer and distributor of optics and lens assemblies for the broadcast, digital cinema, and industrial markets, will showcase several HD lenses at the upcoming HD World Conference and Exposition, which runs Oct. 14-15, 2009, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City (Booth #1317).
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| | | | Camp Digital Employs Fujinon Lenses For First HD Season Of ‘Gospel Dream’
Camp Digital, a mobile production company based in Hendersonville, Tenn., used a variety of Fujinon lenses as part of its high definition production services provided for the most recent season of the Gospel Music Channel’s talent show series, "Gospel Dream", which debuted last month on the Gospel Music Channel.
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| | | | 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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| | | | Actioncam Aerial System Uses Fujinon Lenses for NBA Finals
Tulsa, Okla.-based Actioncam used Fujinon lenses as part of its HD aerial camera system during the 2009 NBA Eastern Conference Finals. The system, which made its network debut during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four tournament in April, is built around a Panasonic AK-HC1500 compact HD camera with a Fujinon HA13X4.5BERD wide angle lens.
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| | | | Fujinon Introduces XA50X9.5B ESM-D HD Telephoto Lens
Fujinon, a major manufacturer and distributor of optics and lens assemblies for the broadcast, digital cinema, and industrial markets, introduces the XA50X9.5B ESM-D HD telephoto lens. The XA50X9.5B ESM-D features the same optics as the XA50X9.5 lens introduced at the 2009 NAB Show in April, however, the new lens is designed for “hard” cameras – or ENG cameras that use system expanders.
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| | | | Richmarc Prod's Adds Fujinon Cine-Style for High-End Commercials
Rick Thompson, partner of Richmarc Productions, an Indianapolis-based full service 1080 HD production house serving ad agencies, corporations, business, and national networks, has added the new Fujinon HAc15X7.3 “Compact C” series HD variable-prime lens to the company’s lens arsenal.
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| | | | AMV Equips New Portable System with Fujinon Lenses
New York City-based All Mobile Video, provider of video and audio solutions for entertainment, sports, news programming, and events, recently built a new multi-camera tapeless "EX3 Carrypack" portable production system around Sony PMW-EX3 camcorders and Fujinon lenses. Three Fujinon XS13x3.3 wide angle lenses were purchased specifically for the multi-camera unit.
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| | | | Fujinon to Introduce Three New Lenses Within YV Series
YV Series Designed for CS Mounts, 1/3-Inch Camera Format; Adds Mechanical Iris Options to its 2008 Megapixel Vari-Focal Product Offering
At the ISC West convention this April in Las Vegas, Fujinon (Booth 8141) will introduce three new megapixel, vari-focal lens options designed for CS mount, 1/3-inch camera formats. Designed for small to medium-sized room applications, the YV2.8x2.8SA-2 is a 2.8-8mm, F1.2 lens.
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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.
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| | | | Fujinon Introduces Three Megapixel, Half-Inch Format Vari-Focal Lenses
DV Series Designed for C and CS Mounts; Ideal for a Broad Range of Security Applications
At the ISC West convention this April in Las Vegas, Fujinon (Booth #8141) will introduce three megapixel, vari-focal lenses designed for half-inch camera formats. Realizing the current trend of megapixel camera manufacturer’s use of half-inch format imagers, Fujinon has come up with a series of four lenses to help customers meet all their megapixel half-inch camera needs.
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| | | | PBS Station Selects Three Hitachi HD Cameras for Studio Production
Hitachi Kokusai Electric America, Ltd., a leading provider of affordable, high performance cameras, today announced that KSMQ—a PBS station in Austin, MN—has outfitted its main studio with three new Hitachi SK-HD1000 multi-standard, multi-format cameras to produce public interest programming for viewers in its Southern Minnesota-Northern Iowa coverage 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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| | | | Lensbaby® Announces Two New Optics
New additions to the Lensbaby Optic Swap System expand a photographer’s creative possibilities
Lensbaby announces today the addition of the new Fisheye Optic and Soft Focus Optic to the Lensbaby Optic Swap System. Each new optic is available for use with the Lensbaby Composer® and Muse®*. In addition, the Soft Focus Optic is compatible with the Lensbaby Control Freak™.
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| | | | Cooke Optics and The Foundry Collaborate to Improve Post Process
Nuke to incorporate /i Technology support to aid accurate post work
Cooke Optics Ltd., the premier manufacturer of precision lenses for the motion picture industry, today announced that it is working with The Foundry to incorporate /i Technology into Nuke, the powerful compositing application. /i ‘Intelligent’ Technology enables the recording of extremely accurate, frame-by-frame lens and camera data, saving visual effects artists hours of time in post production by eliminating the need to guess lens parameters and camera information.
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| | | | Director/DP Jerry Simpson Shoots Music Doc With AJ-HPX3700
Veteran Director/Cinematographer Jerry Simpson, principal of production company Simpson Films (Long Island City, NY), has recently shot a pilot for a documentary profiling drummer Steve Gadd with the VariCam 3700, Panasonic’s premier solid-state P2 HD VariCam camcorder.
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| | | | HD World: FOR-A to Demo Product Range
FOR-A, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and video production industry, will demonstrate a wide range of products at the upcoming HD World Conference and Exposition, which runs Oct. 14-15, 2009, at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City (Booth #1009).
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| | | | Turning Point Upgrades to HD with Fujinon
Turning Point in Lakeside, Calif., which produces religious programs that are seen across the country on a variety of networks, upgraded to HD when it rolled out a new 45-foot expanding side mobile production unit in January.
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| | | | E-Motion chooses Quantel for Stereo3D post
Highly innovative Italian production and post facility takes Stereo3D to ‘the ultimate level’
E-Motion, the Genoa-based production and post-production company, has purchased a Stereo3D-equipped Quantel Pablo 4K color correction system.
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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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| | | | 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.
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| | | | Petrol Helps Poole’s Gorilla Footage Garner Emmy Nods
Thanks to help from Petrol’s rain covers protecting his camera and lenses, Idaho-based wildlife cinematographer Bob Poole was able to get up close and personal with gorillas in their native environment for National Geographic’s Explorer episode “Gorilla Murders”. The stunning footage helped catch the eye of the Emmy judges, resulting in four Emmy nominations.
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| | | | Scenic Road Productions Selects Fujinon for Location Shoots
Scenic Road Productions (SRP), a video production house based in Kansas City, Mo., has selected a Fujinon XA17X7.6BRM ENG-style HD lens as part of its high definition production services for commercials, training and recruitment videos, and other promotional materials for a wide variety of clientele.
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| | | | Spike TV Shoots Original Comedy, ‘Players,’with Panasonic’s AG-HPX300 P2 HD Camcorders
Half-Hour Show is First Scripted Series to Be Shot with HPX300, Game-Changing Shoulder-Mount with Native 2.2-Megapixel Imagers and AVC-Intra Recording
Spike TV recently wrapped production of 10 episodes of an original comedy series, Players, shot with Panasonic’s AG-HPX300 P2 HD shoulder-mount camcorders. The HPX300 is the industry’s first affordable 10-bit, 4:2:2 professional HD camcorder, featuring independent frame AVC-Intra recording and variable frame rates.
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| | | | Sony brings Woodstock back to life
Sony HDV Camcorders Bring the Legendary 1969 Festival Back to Life With Clear, Crisp Images
The iconic music event, Woodstock, will be relived on television this weekend, in time for the festival’s 40th anniversary. Both the VH1 and History networks will air the premiere of “Woodstock: Now and Then,” a new documentary shot with Sony HDV™ camcorders.
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| | | | Special Event Services Builds Package With Six HC3500 HD Cameras
Six-Camera Package Provides Full Production Support to Evangelist Franklin Graham’s ‘Rock the River’ Summer Music Tour
Special Event Services (SES) of Winston-Salem, NC, one of the country’s leading live-event production companies, has recently added a high-performance HD video package with six Panasonic native 1080i AK-HC3500 2/3” 2.2M 3-CCD HD cameras to its extensive roster of video equipment.
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| | | | Cooke Optics to Present First Look at Iconic Panchro Lens at IBC 2009
At IBC 2009 Cooke Optics will unveil the first working prototype of the highly anticipated Panchro by Cooke lens. The PL mounted lens for 35mm film and digital production, which was announced at NAB 2009, is a modern redesign of the original Cooke Panchro lenses that were instrumental in establishing Hollywood as the center of 20th century film production.
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| | | | Sony F23 Cameras Recreate History In “Public Enemies,” From Acclaimed Filmmaker Michael Mann
Universal Pictures' Action-Thriller Opens Nationally Today
Universal Pictures’ new action-thriller “Public Enemies,” which opens nationally today, was shot with Sony F23 professional high-definition cameras. Co-writer/director/producer Michael Mann and co-producer/2nd unit director Bryan Carroll had specific HD production needs to realistically capture the look of 1930s America and overcome the challenges of shooting a period piece.
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| | | | Panavision/Loumasystems Introduce New Louma2 Camera Movement System
Innovative ShotAssist® Open-architecture Software Enables Creation of Complex Shots with Less Time and Rehearsal
The Louma 2, a new-generation camera movement system built on an open-architecture platform, is being introduced to the U.S. by Panavision Remote Systems and Loumasystems. The system was previewed this weekend at Cinegear 2009 in Hollywood.
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| | | | HRA Launches New Workflow Software for Animated TV Series Production
Redboard™ storyboarding technology significantly improves production efficiency while reducing potential errors and overall costs
Hibbert Ralph Animation (HRA) today unveiled Redboard, a software-based system that enhances existing CG workflows by adding and integrating the skills of the traditional storyboard artist. Redboard improves communication and efficiency and increases confidence for directors and producers, while significantly reducing costs by minimising errors that might otherwise occur in later stages of the production.
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| | | | Camp Digital Relies on Fujinon for First Live TV Production
Camp Digital, a mobile production company based in Hendersonville, Tenn., used a variety of Fujinon lenses as part of its high definition production services provided for the Gospel Music Association’s 40th Annual Dove Awards program, which was televised live on the Gospel Music Channel last month.
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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.
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| | | | Band Pro to Distribute SI-2K Camera
Silicon Imaging, the developer of the award winning SI-2K Digital Cinema camera and Stereo 3D recording systems, has named Burbank-based Band Pro Film and Digital to be its exclusive distributor in the United States and Latin America.
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| | | | Panasonic Announces Delivery of AG-HPX300 P2 HD Camcorder
Innovative Interchangeable Lens, Shoulder-Mount Design Teams with Native 2.2-Megapixel Imagers, AVC-Intra Recording, and 17X lens
Here at NAB, Panasonic showcased and announced the delivery of the world’s first affordable 10-bit, 4:2:2 professional HD camcorder, featuring independent frame AVC-Intra recording, and variable frame rates. Incorporating a low profile shoulder mounted design, the AG-HPX300 P2 HD camcorder offers the flexibility of interchangeable lens but comes standard with a Fujinon 17x HD lens.
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| | | | Panasonic Debuts Full-Featured AJ-CVF100G Color Viewfinder
Here at NAB, Panasonic debuted a new color viewfinder, the AJ-CVF100G, for its premium quality P2 HD and DVCPRO HD solid-state and tape-based production cameras. Incorporating LCOS display technology, and such invaluable features as a built-in heater for operation in low temperatures, the AJ-CVF100G far exceeds the performance of competitive models.
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| | | | Hubbard's KSTP-TV, Minneapolis/St. Paul ABC Affiliate , Transitions to HD ENG With Panasonic HPX300s
Hubbard Broadcast Flagship Station Purchases Multiple AG-HPX300 Shoulder-Mount Cameras with AVC-Intra Recording
Twin Cities’ ABC affiliate KSTP-TV, 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS recently took delivery of a large order of Panasonic’s new AG-HPX300 P2 HD shoulder-mount camcorders with AVC-Intra recording in a broad upgrade to HD electronic news gathering. The station, which will utilize a quantity of the HPX300s in studio configuration as well as outfit all its news, sports, and promotion photographers, expects to complete the transition to HD news production by mid-June.
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| | | | ARRI Introduces the M18 and ARRISUN 18
The “Brightest HMIs™ You Can Plug Into the Wall”
Based on the design principles of the ARRIMAX, ARRI Lighting introduces the new M18. This innovative lamphead works with a new power class of lamp: the 1800W SE HMI™. This lamp boasts 750 hours of average life and a Luminous Efficacy of 92 Lumens per Watt (L/W). The Color Rendering Index (Ra) is greater than 90 at 6000K (CCT).
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| | | | Master Macro 100 Offers Extreme Close-Up on Quality
For the ultimate in image quality for table top cinematography, product shots, close-up inserts on feature films or any other application that requires a macro lens, the Master Macro 100 delivers images of breathtaking beauty. With a 1:1 magnification ratio, a maximum aperture of T2.0 and an optical design developed specifically for macro work, the Master Macro 100 delivers phenomenally sharp and contrasty images for extreme close-ups of the highest visual quality.
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| | | | Compact Primes Offer Versatility for Digital or Film Cameras
The Compact Primes are a new set of lightweight, affordable, high quality lenses for all digital or film cameras with a PL mount. Based on the award-winning optics of the Zeiss ZF still photography lenses, the completely new cine style lens housing and cine quality manufacturing process ensure that the Compact Primes deliver remarkable image quality, robust construction and well-designed ergonomics.
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| | | | ARRI Expands Line of Professional Camera Accessories
With so many diverse camera choices for filmmakers in the market, ARRI is expanding its line of world-renowned accessories to accommodate these new tools. ARRI’s decades of experience bring dependability and thoughtful design to elevate existing equipment with even more creative options.
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| | | | Cooke Optics announces the rebirth of the legendary Panchro lens
Cooke Optics Ltd., a premier manufacturer of precision lenses for the motion picture industry, today announced the rebirth of an iconic lens, the Panchro By Cooke lens. The PL mounted lens for 35mm film and digital production is a modern redesign of the original Cooke Panchro lenses that were instrumental in establishing Hollywood as the centre of 20th century film production. The legendary lens is expected to be available at the end of 2009.
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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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| | | | 'Entre Nos,' Feature Shot With Panasonic AG-HPX500 P2 HD Camcorder, To Have World Premiere At 2009 Tribeca Film Festival
Absorbing Drama Screens in Festival's Prestigious Discovery Section
"Entre Nos" (Between Us), a feature directed and written by Paola Mendoza and Glorio La Morte, has been chosen to screen in the Discovery section of the upcoming Tribeca Film Festival, to be held in New York City from April 22nd to May 3rd. "Entre Nos", shot with Panasonic's AG-HPX500 2/3" P2 HD shoulder-mount camcorder, is among the 14 projects from emerging filmmakers selected to make their world premieres as a "discovery" of the festival.
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| | | | Blue Ridge Communications Produces Programming with Hitachi HD Cameras
Hitachi Kokusai Electric America, Ltd., a leading provider of affordable, high performance cameras, today announced that Blue Ridge Communications (BRC)-a regional cable television, Internet, and VoIP provider serving Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania-is using two Hitachi SK-HD1000 native 1080i HDTV studio/field production cameras to produce programming for its local origination channel, TV13.
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| | | | Fujinon to Intro New HD Telephoto Lens at NAB 209
Fujinon will introduce the new XA50X9.5B ESM HD telephoto lens at the 2009 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Nev., April 20-23, 2009 (Booth #C7116). Designed to work with ENG style 2/3-inch HD cameras, the cost effective XA50X9.5B ESM is ideal for regional, minor league, and collegiate sports coverage, as well as houses of worship, corporate events, and other venues requiring longer focal length lenses. The 45-pound lens features an integral camera supporter that requires no additional camera lens support, which results in a considerable cost savings over other designs that require a build up kit or separate camera/lens support.
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| | | | Fujinon to Intro PL Mount Zooms at NAB09
Fujinon will introduce new PL Mount Zoom Lenses at the 2009 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Nev., April 20-23, 2009 (Booth C7116). The 18-85mm T2.0 (Model Number HK4.7x18F) will be the first of the lenses in the series introduced. It has an anticipated May delivery date. This lens will be shown on working cameras in Fujinon's booth and within Sony's booth (C11001). Three other zoom lenses in the PL series include: the 14.5-45mm T2.0, 24-180mm T2.6, and 75-400mm T2.8 - T4.0 - with an anticipated delivery of December 2009.
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| | | | Major League Baseball Purchases Panasonic's AK-HC1500G & AW-HE100 HD Point-Of-View Cameras For In-Depth Game Coverage
New MLB Network Incorporates Panasonic's HD Box-Type Cameras to Capture Unique Point-of-Views from Every Ball Park
The newly launched MLB Network delivers non-stop baseball action and programming with the help of 33 Panasonic AK-HC1500G 2/3" multi-format 1080i/720p HD point-of-view cameras installed in all 30 major league ballparks across the country. The all-baseball high definition cable network, launched in approximately 50 million homes, is designed to provide die-hard baseball fans with a more exciting and in-depth game viewing experience.
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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.
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| | | | 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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| | | | 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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| | | | Fujinon to Intro First 3 Megapixel, Day/Night Vari-Focal Lens
YV Series Designed for CS Mounts, 1/3-Inch Camera Format; Ideal for Security Applications
At the ISC West convention this April in Las Vegas, Fujinon (Booth 8141) will introduce the industry’s first three megapixel, vari-focal lens designed for day/night operation - the YV2.1x2.8SR4A-SA2. Specialized optics provide crisp color images in daylight and black and white images in darkness - without the need to refocus. The YV2.1x2.8SR4A-SA2 has a focal length range of 2.8 to 6mm, an aperture range of F1.3 to T360, and a 101 degree horizontal angle of view at 2.8mm.
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| | | | Panasonic Announces Versatile AW-HE870E 2/3-Inch 3-CCD High Definition Convertible Camera
Extensive Compatibility With Existing Control Systems and Lenses Helps Customers Make an Easy Transition to HD
Panasonic PBITS Professional & Broadcast IT Systems has introduced the AW-HE870E, a cost-effective, versatile 2/3-inch HD/SD convertible camera that supports 1080i/720p/576i image acquisition. Delivering affordable image capture for a wide range of applications and lighting conditions, the AW-HE870E is compatible with most 2/3-inch motor drive zoom lenses, all current Panasonic broadcast pan/tilts and controllers, and many third-party systems.
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| | | | Lindenwood Univ. Chooses Hitachi HD Cameras for Local Newscasts
Lindenwood University, in St. Charles, MO., has installed three Hitachi SK-HD1000 1080i HDTV Studio/Field cameras with Fujinon HAs18x7.6BRM lenses in its new Charter Communications HD Video Studio. Designed as an environment where communications majors could hone professional broadcast skills, the studio and its adjacent control room were funded by Lindenwood University and Charter Communications.
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| | | | AntonBauer Unveiling QR-RH RED One Handle at NAB 2009
Anton/Bauer, a brand of The Vitec Group, and the world’s premier provider of professional camera batteries, chargers, lighting and other mobile power systems, is debuting its QR-RH RED One Handle for the RED camera at NAB 2009
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| | | | Panasonic Announces Versatile AW-HE870 2/3-inch 3-CCD High Definition Convertible Camera
Extensive Compatibility with Existing Control Systems and Lenses Helps Customers Make an Easy Transition to HD
Panasonic has introduced the AW-HE870N, a cost-effective, versatile 2/3” HD/SD convertible camera that supports 1080i/720p/480i image acquisition. Delivering affordable image capture for a wide range of applications and lighting conditions, the HE870 is compatible with most 2/3-inch motor drive zoom lenses, all current Panasonic Broadcast pan/tilts and controllers, and a many third-party systems.
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| | | | Panasonic Debuts AG-HPX300 P2 HD Camcorder, World’s First Affordable 10-bit, 4:2:2 Camera
Innovative Interchangeable Lens, Shoulder-Mount Design Teams with Native
2.2-Megapixel Imagers, AVC-Intra Recording, and 17X lens;
Available in March for $10,700 List Price
Panasonic unveiled the world’s first affordable 10-bit, 4:2:2 professional HD camcorder, featuring individual frame AVC-Intra recording, native 2.2-megapixel imagers and variable frame rates. Incorporating an innovative, low profile shoulder mounted design, the 1/3” AG-HPX300 P2 HD camcorder offers the flexibility of interchangeable lens but comes standard with a 17x HD Fujinon lens.
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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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| | | | Panavision's Andy Romanoff to receive SOC Distinguished Service Award
Panavision’s Executive Vice President, Technical Marketing and Strategy Is Honored for Lifetime of Service to Motion Picture and TV Camera Community
The Society of Camera Operators (SOC), a nonprofit association advancing the art and creative contribution of the operating cameraman in the motion picture and television industries, is presenting its 2009 Distinguished Service Award to Andy Romanoff, Executive Vice President, Technical Marketing and Strategy for Panavision, Inc.
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| | | | Pachira IP to Represent Panavision Imaging for Patent Enforcement
Pachira IP (www.pachira.com), a leading technical intellectual property licensing firm, and Panavision Imaging LLC, a pioneering developer of high performance digital Image Sensors, have reached an agreement granting Pachira the exclusive right to represent Panavision Imaging in licensing its patented semiconductor technology. Pachira brings a unique combination of technical, legal and business acumen to support Panavision Imaging’s valuable Image Sensor patents.
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