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SD cards or portable storage drives. The TS3Cine’s built-in solid-state drive provides up to 256 GB of internal storage. For additional information, visit www.rule.com, www.fastecimaging.com and www.ts3cine.com.

from 11⁄3 to 11 stops with no blue color shift at maximum density. The kit comprises a screw-on True-Match filter in 67mm to 95mm sizes that mounts on the camera lens, a Schneider 4"x4" rotating two-slot filter holder and a True-Match 4"x4" filter. The filters can be purchased separately, without the filter holder, for those who already have a 4"x4" rotating mattebox with 4mm slots. For additional information, visit www.schneideroptics.com. Polecam Goes Wide for DSLRs Polecam has unveiled the Polecam Wide motorized camera head, a singleoperator broadcast-quality head designed to accommodate DSLR cameras or small camcorders. The Polecam Wide is fully compatible with Polecam rigs of up to 6meters span. “The new head operates under high-precision electronic controls, which allow slow or fast action to be tracked with great finesse,” says Steffan Hewitt, Polecam’s founder and managing director. “Pan and tilt angle can be smoothly adjusted or continuously varied at a wide range of speeds, from ultra-slow 4 seconds per degree up to a fast 7 seconds per complete 360-degree rotation. Integral slip-rings can be used to convey power to the camera and to export composite video for monitoring. That provides the capability of shooting

Schneider Offers True-Match ND Kit Schneider Optics has introduced the True-Match 10-stop variable ND filter kit, designed to work in conjunction with Schneider’s DSLR 4" Filter Support system. The filters in the True-Match kit work in combination to produce a density range

ABC Products Makes Moves with Jib 100 ABC Products has introduced the Jib 100, which was designed to accommodate a wide range of professional camcorders. The Jib 100 boasts high stability and weighs only 41.8 pounds, and it packs down to 59"x14"x9", making it easy to transport. The jib features a boom length of 64", a total crane length of 94" and a lift of 84" with a maximum payload of 44 pounds. Additional features include an integrated horizontal and vertical brake and a trimmer to precisely level the jib. The Jib 100 also provides a euro-mount adapter at the jib head that permits the mounting of such accessories as low rigs or remote heads. The crane support can be mounted on any solid tripod with a 100-150mm-diameter ball adapter. For additional information, visit www.abc-products.de.

unlimited horizontal pans without getting cables in a tangle. “Pan and tilt speeds are joystick controlled via an electronic drive system programmed with a U-shaped acceleration and deceleration profile,” Hewitt continues. “This delivers fine control when the stick is in its central range, becoming faster as the stick is deflected towards its maximum angle.” Technical features of the Polecam Wide include high-resolution pulse-widthmodulated electronic drive, replacing the bipolar direct-current feed used on Polecam’s previous joystick control system. Optical pulse encoders fitted to the pan and tilt motors provide feedback to the motor controller, ensuring smooth and stable operation. Motor braking is activated whenever the joystick is stationary. An integral 12-pin connector delivers up to 12 volts at 1 ampere to power a camera. For additional information, visit www.polecam.com. Transvideo Expands Monitor Line Transvideo has introduced its TitanHD monitor and CineMonitorHD 3DView family of monitors to the U.S. market. The wireless TitanHD system incorporates MiMo OFDM technology, which provides up to 300' of clear, interferencefree HD/SD/composite signal. The wireless capability allows users to remain near the camera rather than tied to a power source away from the action. The CineMonitorHD 3DView Evolution is an all-in-one monitor for stereogra-

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