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ported from its base by a patented rubber
compound bedded universal joint. This
reduces lateral shocks and vibration. The

base

plates, designed to attach to the
seatbelt mounting points in helicopters,
enable Helico II to be used successfully
in pickup trucks, jeeps, automobiles and
even

in ski boats.

Rental

Sometimes

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a film must feel

a

Sale

or

effective
support system is

For the first time,

vibration-free

camera

an

available to any purchaser.
Helico systems will be sold

The IDI
through
major equipment dealers in the U.S. and
around the world. Image Devices is ex¬

clusive distributor.

There

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is

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like Lady Godiva

riding through B
a briar paten,

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currently available for sale anywhere.
Maintenance overhead necessary to
keep the IDI Helico in prime operating
condition is practically nil. These units
will appeal to producers, rental houses,
TV stations, universities, and govern¬
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no

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PROFESSIONAL SUPER-8
AT PHOTOKINA 1980

Continued from

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cartridge. Of all the Super-8 cameras at

For ^raraatio/iTHRIFTFAX Camera Stands
Ask

the show, this had to be the most com¬

us

about

fortable to hold. The sound level of the
camera

is very low-a rarity
The camera is also

cameras.

keted in

a

S409. No

in Super-8
being mar¬

profi-kit similar to the Bauer
crystal conversions are avail¬

able at this date.
BAUER

New from Bauer

was

the C109, boast¬

ing a 6mm-51mm, f/1.2 zoom. A very in¬
teresting camera, considering its low
price. The S615XL microcomputer with
its 6mm-90mm Angenieux lens has been
retained, as has the S709XL micro¬
computer, which is being marketed in a
profi-kit, including case, matte box, and
many other accessories. Crystal conver¬
sions

are

cameras

Top performance

by Super8 Sound, Inc.

AATON
The most

inspiring news to the profes¬
Super-8 filmmaker was Aaton's
disclosure of plans to market a Super

sional
8mm

THRIFTFAX 'SR.'

available for all three of these

camera.

At this moment details are

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sketchy, but if all goes well we should see
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design that would interface with

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