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strap, shaped hip-and-waist supports, and
breathable three-point AirSupport harness
and back panel. There's a side handle to
assist in removing and carrying the bag
when fully loaded with heavy gear. Exterior
pockets are elastic to carry water bottles
safely on the exterior, away from inner electronics. A "NeverLose" tripod connection
will secure tripods of a variety of lengths to
the side.
The Pro Light Bumblebee family joins
Manfrotto's Pro Light collection of
camcorder bags and element/rain covers,
and accommodates up to medium-sized
systems like the Canon EOS C500, JVC GYHM750, Panasonic AJ-PX270, or Sony NEXFS700.
Manfrotto, part of the Imaging Division for the Vitec Group, also offers a
number of tripods, tripod heads, portable
LED solutions, and optical filters.
For additional information, visit
www.manfrotto.us.
Matthews Rigs MyWay
Matthews Studio Equipment has
announced a two-piece rigging system, the
MyWay Grip, which is based on an interchangeable system that will affix an industry-standard pin and mount with industrystandard receiver attachments on a
patented connection that can accommodate an array of different mounts, adapters,
plates and clamps to enable exceedingly
fast swaps.
There are a number of compatible
mounts and clamps available from
Matthews, including grid clamp, nail-on
plate, chain vice grip, pipe clamp,
Matthellini center and end jaws, and CClamps ranging in size from 4" to 12".
Attachments, adapters and pins are also
available in several models, like 90-degree
baby pin, Inbetweenie adapter, junior
receiver, junior pin, baby receiver, and baby
pins in 3", 6" and 12" lengths.
The company also announced a
rolling C-Stand KitBag for delivery this
autumn. Built for durability with a waterresistant 900D polyester and ballistic nylon
exterior, the KitBags are available in two
models. At 11 pounds with a padded shoulder strap, the C-stand Shoulder KitBag will
accommodate two fixed-base C-stands.
The C-Stand Rolling KitBag will house three
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removable-base C-stands as well as the
Matthews RoadFlags II lighting modifications kit or other peripherals in an external
compartment; the 24-pound Rolling KitBag
has high-density silicon skate wheels and
twin side handles for heavy lifting.
For additional information, visit
www.msegrip.com.
Telemetrics Puts Robots on Rise
Telemetrics Inc. - a manufacturer of
complex camera robotics and remotecontrol possibilities for broadcast, production studios, virtual set systems, and elsewhere - has announced the RCCP-1A
Remote Camera Control Panel.
Building on the success of the
company's RCCP-1, the RCCP-1A adds
several unified controls to the design,
extending accessibility to deep menu
controls for most broadcast camera
systems. Eliminating the need for extra
camera control units or paint boxes, the
RCCP-1A is designed for large broadcast
studios and production centers. It also
sports Telemetrics' auto-sensing technology
to automatically keep talent centered in a
frame, even when following movements.
An entry-level control unit, the PTHP-S5 Servo Pan/Tilt Head is a lower-cost
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controlled pan-and-tilt camera supports.
Part of Telemetrics' fifth generation of S5
camera-control products, the PT-HP-S5 is
a 4K-ready system with embedded fiber
connectivity and will house box-style
cameras at up to 40 pounds.
The RCCP-M camera control unit is
also a cost-effective entry-level system,
housing auto-sensing tech as well as a
full-color 10.4" touchscreen interface for
intuitive operation. With upgrade options, it
also has physical pan, tilt and zoom-speed
control knobs, as well as a large focus knob
for precise camera control.
The telescoping Televator EP7 Series
Elevating Pedestal has been constructed for
more secure stability regardless of camera
height. Available in three sizes - the EP7600, EP7-700 and EP7-1000 - the Televator EP7 family will be able to accommodate
most camera systems regardless of size or
weight, the company says.
Lastly, the TeleGlide TG4 system is a
self-contained curved track for television
studios, conference rooms and events. With
tracks that can be bent down for sharper
radii, the redesigned Teleglide TG4 trolley
and track kit has been minimized for space
requirements. Floor- or ceiling-mountable, it
has a Triple Balance System for increased
stability. The servo-controlled TG4 is
compatible with Telemetrics' pan/tilt heads,
extendable and telescoping camera
mounts, and remote-control systems.
For additional information, visit
www.telemetricsinc.com/products.
New Products & Services is compiled
by David Alexander Willis. For more, visit
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