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InStudio

The Camera Never Lies

cont'd...
The latest version of Syrp's
game-changing motion
control, the Syrp Genie One

Movcam's modular solution for the FX9

a payload of up to 4kg. Also new
from the company is the FIF18 series,
which combines the height of its FIF28
tripod with the compactness of the
FIF19. Available in both aluminium
and carbon fibre flavours, the result
is a 1.8kg tripod that can carry 8kg
payloads and extends to a max height
(with centre column fully extended) of
over 166cm.
Movcam made sure it was
addressing the FX9 market with a new
cage and accessory system launched
at the start of the year. It consists
of three major modules: a baseplate
and on-shoulder module; a top and
side expansion featuring a bevy of
mounting points; and a distribution
box. The Baseplate and on-shoulder
module uses the VCT-14 standard and
features an upgraded shoulder pad
with new material for better comfort,
while the distribution box has a

Zhiyun Crane 2S

contoured design to match the shape
of the camera and provides power
distribution for a V-lock battery to
power accessories with 2x D-Tap and
2x 2-pin LEMO ports.
Also servicing the FX9 market
is Shape, whose Sony FX9 Cage
lets users start with the cage and
then work their way out through
an impressively wide selection of
accessories for custom set-ups. It
features a fitting side plate with Arri
rosette; the top plate and rear insert
plate connect together to help protect
the camera; multiple 1/4-20 and 3/816 threaded holes with anti-rotating
holes; and a top plate that has been
designed to fit the Sony FX9 handle.
Over on the gimbal side of things,
Zhiyun released the Crane 2S at the
end of August. Featuring a high load
capacity and modular design, the
CRANE 2S adds a 0.96in OLED screen,
a new axis lock system, and a
quick release plate so you can
quickly reposition whatever
camera you're using to
shoot vertical video for
social media. And whatever
camera you're using is one
of the main USPs of the new
device, Zhiyun promising that
camera people can switch between a
range of cameras quickly and easily
and that its motor control algorithms
and jacked motor power mean that it
can even mount fairly large units such
as the BMPCC 6K without issues.
In the same field, E-image has a new
one-handed gimbal, the Horizon One,
that can accommodate mirrorless and
DSLR payloads up to 3.6kg. It offers

360º rotation along all three axes user programmable tilt at the touch
and boasts six 32-bit microcontrollers of a button and then also invert to low
running at 4000Hz for fast processing mode in an instant.
power and smooth movement.
"The Volt system allows the normal
Motion control specialist Syrp's first person shots that Steadicam is
latest is the Genie One, a £400 renowned for, but with the assistance
unit that it bills as being not only a of modern technology to help keep
power-house for timelapse but also the levels, especially in wind and fast
"the ultimate b-roll machine" for movements," concludes Hallett.
filmmakers. It was the original
Genie that made the company's
name in this area, and the Genie
One shows the sort of progress
that has been made since,
especially in noise reduced motor
control, wireless functionality,
and app software, with new
features such as Panorama Mode
- either a single row of images
or the ability to tilt and shoot a
Danny Hallett,
Tiffen
second row for super high res
images - being impressive.
Steadicam;
Possibly
what
Tiffen
Director
of Sales, Professional
Markets, Danny Hallett,
quite reasonably refers to
as the ultimate in camera
accessories.
"Our new Steadicam
M-2, released this year
with integrated Volt,
is in high demand at
the moment," he says.
"Horizon control has
been a focus in the
industry with availability
of motorized gimbals,
however they can produce
an unnatural way of
moving."
Steadicam's
Volt
technology,
measures
Tilt, Roll and Pan motion,
via a control box mounted
onto to the Steadicam
new
top-stage. It can hold an Tiffen's
Steadicam M-2
accurate level and accept
http://www.inbroadcast.com https://syrp.co/uk-en/genie-one-sy0060-0001/ http://movcam.com/?lang=en https://tiffen.com/pages/m2 https://tiffen.com/pages/m2 http://www.zhiyun-tech.com/crane2/en
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