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The Scanner Elite is Egripment’s follow-up to the successful Scanner System, which was introduced in 1997. The Elite is longer (21'), reaches higher (24') and carries a larger payload (up to 100 pounds) than the original Scanner. Nevertheless, the Scanner Elite remains a compact crane system that can be operated either by one person handling all controls at the rear of the arm or by two people, with separate crane and camera operators. For more information, visit www.egripment.com. ment and easy lens changes, a shoulder mount and handgrips for steady handheld use, and a support cage for enhanced stability and low-angle shots. The accessories are available in a dSLR Cinema Bundle or a dSLR Field Cinema Bundle; Redrock’s modular design allows users to add more pieces as they see fit. For more information, visit www.redrockmicro.com. Egripment Extends Crane Line Egripment Support Systems has expanded its product line with the TDT and Scanner Elite crane systems. The TDT Remote Crane System combines a lightweight remote camera crane and remote head in a single product. Portions of the remote head are built into the front section of the arm, and the controls at the back of the crane are built as a part of the weight bucket. The system is available in 20' (TDT 6) and 30' (TDT 9) configurations, each of which can support up to a 44pound load. a minimum reach of 9' to a maximum of 24'. The arm travels at speeds of up to 5' per second, and a soft-stop feature guarantees an automatic smooth stop every time. Units come standard with a Mitchell-mount adapter and can easily accommodate most remote heads in either an under- or over-slung configuration. Adjustable weights ensure jib arm balance with all popular head/camera combinations. A smaller version — the Techno-Jib 15, with a maximum reach of 16' — is also available. For more information, visit www.telescopicjib.com. Telescopic Introduces Techno-Jib 24 North Hollywood-based Telescopic LLC has introduced the TechnoJib 24 telescoping jib arm. The device can instantly extend or retract, enabling innovative shots otherwise achievable only with a telescoping crane. A single operator can control diverse camera movements and operations (including zoom and focus as well as telescoping the jib arm) through a customizable user interface. Controls and a viewing monitor mount easily on either side of the arm and can be positioned for optimal viewing and user convenience. The Techno-Jib can also be fitted with a remote head for operation with conventional hand wheels. The Techno-Jib 24 extends from Panasonic Unveils Portable Recorder Panasonic has introduced the solid-state AG-HPG20 P2 Portable recorder/player, which supports the 10bit AVC-Intra codec as well as formats ranging from DVCPro HD to DV and serves as a master-quality deck for fast file-based recording. The HPG20 allows users to play and review P2 cards on its 3.5" LCD screen, manage clip files and metadata, record content from a wide range of cameras via its HD-SDI input, and backup data onto hard disk drives. Featuring two P2 card slots, the HPG20’s solidstate design holds up to the demands of field operation while weighing only 2.5 pounds. Recording and playback formats 74 February 2009

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