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vidual color temperature, operates up to
eight Pipes simultaneously, and offers DMX
512 in and out and DC input. With a low
draw of 10 watts per foot, the system can
be powered from standard AC outlets (100240 volts, 50-60Hz) or 14-volt DC batteries.
For additional information, visit
www.bbslighting.com in the Americas or
www.brothers-sons.dk in Europe.

Filmotechnic Rolls out
Russian Arm 6
Filmotechnic USA has announced
the arrival of the Russian Camera Arm 6 -
a.k.a. Autorobot Camera Crane 6 - to its
stable of camera-car-system offerings.
Five years in the making, the Russian
Arm 6 is a gyro-stabilized camera-crane
system capable of mounting on a roof of a
camera car or other specialized vehicle. It
enables 360 degrees of camera movement
while tilting up and down. The arm was
engineered and developed to allow filmmakers to shoot from nearly any angle with
complete stability and accuracy. Remotely
operated and fully controllable, the arm is
capable of on-the-fly tracking shots for the
creation of dynamic sequences.
Key features of the Russian Arm 6
include: presets for various camera-package
payloads, individual presets for camera-arm
operators, programmable limits, a variety of
arm-length extensions, a linear vibration
isolator capable of absorbing vibration, high
torque and speed, smooth and precise

camera movement and response, and quiet
arm movements.
John Urso, Filmotechnic's manager,
describes the Russian Arm 6 as "a high end,
versatile filmmaking technology that allows
our clients unprecedented performance in
speed, image stabilization, flexibility and
control. This new technology is based on
feedback on film sets worldwide from our
customers, partners and camera technicians. The new arm fits on all our camera
cars, [including] the Ford Raptor, Porsche
Cayenne, Mercedes ML63 AMG, the
Hummer H1 and the Ferrari 360."
For additional information, visit
www.filmotechnicusa.com.

Cartoni Grows Fluid-Head Family
Responding to the need for a rugged
and reliable fluid head for today's wide variety of ENG cameras, Cartoni has introduced
the Tracker, which can support cameras
from 4.4-44 pounds.
The Tracker offers a sleek, compact
design with an array of top-end features,
including Cartoni's patented "wing" continuously adjustable counterbalance system
and "labyrinth" system for smooth, precise
pan and tilt movement. Ergonomically
designed knobs and levers make the head
easy to use. Weighing only 8.8 pounds, the
head is extremely durable thanks to its lightweight magnesium-alloy construction. The
Tracker is also backed by Cartoni's 5-year
warranty.
Cartoni has further expanded its line
of pan-and-tilt heads with its largest-capacity product to date, the Magnum, which can
carry a payload of 55-210 pounds.
Combined with reliable operation, a fluid
feel with no transition tilting and a 5-year
warranty, the Magnum is an ideal choice for
studio and outdoor broadcast cameras with
long-lens configurations or bulky accessories.
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