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tion tools, including external viewfinders and monitors, light sources, audio recorders and microphones. At the core of the Norbert is the machined-aluminum base frame, with 23 standard-dimension hot-shoe mounts and numerous drill holes throughout for nearlimitless flexibility when mounting accessories. The base includes a 1⁄4-20 tripod screw mount with quick-release plate, making camera-battery changes fast and simple. To accommodate numerous camera types, including DSLRs with attached battery grips, K-Tek offers an offset base plate. Mounting to the base frame via its own quick-release plate, the offset base plate effectively moves the camera back from the frame. K-Tek also offers a dualhandle kit for smooth and comfortable handheld shooting. The handle can be mounted in two orientations, holding the Norbert either from the bottom or the top. For more information, visit www.ktekbooms.com. Ikan Takes Elements into 3rd Dimension Ikan has expanded its Elements line with the Stereoscope configuration, a lightweight, portable solution for those needing a 3-D camera setup. The Stereoscope is upgradable, customizable and collaborative with other Ikan Elements products. Designed for use with prosumer and

professional-grade camcorders and HDSLRs, the Stereoscope incorporates two 15mm rails over which the camera mounts smoothly glide. The system boasts extremely durable, lightweight, anodizedaluminum construction, and it can be mounted to tripods and jib arms or operated handheld via other Elements components. Additionally, the Stereoscope weighs only 3 pounds, making it extremely easy to transport. The Stereoscope sells for a recommended price of $399. For more information, visit www.ikancorp.com. 16x9 Supports Noga Griffin Arm 16x9 Inc. has unveiled the Noga Griffin Arm, which is designed to hold lights, small cameras or monitors, and any other production accessory requiring an extended articulation mount. At the heart of the Griffin Arm is the Flip-lever safety catch, which quickly and easily locks and releases all three of the arm’s articulated joints at once. The arm features variable-friction load adjustment, and when locked, there is no play in either the lever or any of the arm joints. Made up of two equal-length arms and three articulating joints, the Griffin Arm’s overall length is 22"; at full extension, the arm can support up to 10 pounds. The versatile arm can be mounted on a light stand or anywhere else with a grip clamp. Each arm has an industry-standard 5⁄8 pin threaded at one end in 1⁄4-20 and at the other in 3⁄8-16 for additional mounting options. The Noga Griffin Arm has a recommended price of $190. For more information, visit www.16x9inc.com. Anton/Bauer Powers Dionic HCX Batteries Anton/Bauer, a Vitec Group brand, has introduced the Dionic HCX battery. The latest addition to the company’s successful Dionic series of high-current batteries, the Dionic HCX offers a 120 watt-hour capacity and a brand-new motion-detection sensor that protects against capacity loss. After a two-week period without a load, the Dionic HCX automatically goes into “deep sleep,” significantly reducing self-discharge and allowing extended stor-

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