The industry mourns the passing of Manfred N. Klemme, innovator and founder of K-Tek Boom Poles. Klemme was 71. Manfred Klemme, a native of Canada, had always been fascinated with photography and electronics. As a young man, he worked at the local camera shop and often attended photo trade shows. It was at one such exhibition that he saw the…
Pioneering fluid head and tripod innovator OConnor, a Vitec Groupbrand, introduces the O-Grips Professional Camera Hand Grips. Constructed with a solid titanium core for extreme durability and reliability, O-Grips feature smooth-functioning, single-handle ball joints with a maximum payload capacity of 44 lbs (20 kg) – making them ideal for work with both smaller and larger cameras. These are the first…
Along with enhancing service, Canon U.S.A. will now extend its CPS hotline service to provide 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week technical support to all CPS members. A separate international customer support number will also be made available to US-based professionals traveling and working abroad. Also starting today, Canon will begin to offer its Professional Rush Repair service with expedited two-day and three-day turnaround for eligible video equipment, a tremendous benefit for professionals working under deadline.
Tieline launches Free iPhone Report-IT Codec Application Indianapolis Indiana, USA July 21st 2010 – Codec manufacturer Tieline Technology announces the release of a new free version of its award winning iPhone* “live on location” audio codec application called Report-IT Lite. Now available on the iTunes App store, this new free version allows iPhone owners to use many of the features…
ARRI Taps Abel Cine Tech as Authorized Reseller for ALEXA Camera June 16 2010, New York – ARRI Inc. today announced the selection of Abel Cine Tech as an authorized reseller for the ALEXA camera. Due to the wide appeal and affordability of ALEXA’s groundbreaking technology, this strategic partnership will cover the U.S. market more comprehensively to facilitate sales, service…
Models Provide DSLR Performance, Full HD Video, Sweep Panorama, APS-C sensor and Low-Light Capability in an Unprecedented Compact Design SAN DIEGO, May 10, 2010 – Sony today introduced two innovative α (alpha) compact interchangeable lens digital cameras (models NEX-5 and NEX-3) that provide the quality of a digital SLR in a compact body that is easy to slip into a…
Sony Corporation announced today that it is developing a new type of AVCHD high definition camcorder which features key technologies powering the newly announced interchangeable lens digital camera, models NEX-5 and NEX-3, and plans to commercialize the new HD camcorder in Fall 2010.
Nathaniel Hansen, filmmaker and media artist, turns to alternative funding sources for his latest feature film, The Elders, a documentary portrait series about aging. With just two weeks to fund, the process is testing both the online fundraising model and the filmmaker’s nerves.
The new FS-CF Pro DTE recorder provides additional features such as video playback on the unit’s color LCD, MPEG-4 proxy file generation, wireless metadata logging, and much more. The Focus Enhancements FS-CF and FS-CF Pro DTE recorders are ideal for professional cinematographers and videographers looking to upgrade their existing Canon HDV equipment to a seamless file-based workflow.
WMUR in Manchester, NH, which also serves the Boston market (DMA #7), and WESH in Orlando, FL (DMA #19), will deploy new GY-HM100s within the month. Hearst plans to purchase GY-HM100 camcorders for at least six more stations in 2010.