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Cartoni Showcasing at NAB 2024
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Introducing Advanced Encoded Fluid Heads, Lifto Twin, Pedestal HP Series and Accessories...
n synchrony with the dynamic
trends of the broadcast and film
industry, Cartoni will unveil a full line
of encoded fluid heads at NAB Show
2024. The company has integrated
position tracking into its fluid heads,
jibs, and Lambda 25 nodal head.
Furthering its tradition as an industry
pioneer, Cartoni becomes the first
company to offer position tracking in
camera support products.
" Image
are
says
evolving
acquisition
and
Cartoni President
protocols
advancing, "
and
CEO
Elisabetta Cartoni. " Very soon the
integration of position data from
the camera support will become a
common requirement
to
heads. As jeeps, quads and other
platforms often lack space for tripod
deployment, the Cartoni Rail Clamp
allows head/camera systems to be
safely secured to a banister, a truss
or roll bar with two super safe clamps
that secure stability of a compact hihat
as head support. A ring facilitates
the use of a safety steel cord to
secure the camera. The Rail Clamp
is ideal in sports, safaris, training
shooting, trekking, interviews,
conferences, and commercials.
A second new accessory is the
Rosette Extender, which can be fixed
on the pan bar rosette attachment
of
Focus heads
correctly
match a virtual or graphic insert to
a real-time image. Anticipating this
trend, we have moved quickly
to
meet the diverse needs of sports,
news coverage, studios, houses of
worship, educational
television,
commercials, and film. "
For a decade, Cartoni has been
perfecting the integration of highprecision,
absolute optical encoders
into its supports. With encoders
placed
shaft, Cartoni supports
directly on the rotation
ensure
super-precise angular readings.
Data is presented in a simple open
protocol, compatible with any image
composition software.
Cartoni's
encoded
only
assist
E-Heads
sophisticated
Position metadata is accessible to
any processor or can be channelled
by the Cartoni VR Box, which features
a specialized
compatible with
electronic
virtual
interface
engines,
consolidating optical data collected
from the lens in a single stream.
Lifto 25 & Twin
The Lifto 25 motorized elevation
column now offers enhanced PTZ
narrative options with an additional
vertical movement.
This
reliable,
not
special
effects, visual effects, and similar
applications, but also provide precise
tracking of remote cameras, ensuring
infinite accuracy with zero delay in
response.
silent, and plug-and-play device has
become an indispensable tool
conferences, shows, studios
religious
functions. Its
for
and
additional
electronic interface for leading PTZ
consoles such as Panasonic, Sony,
Canon, etc., elevates the motion
control
of one or multiple PTZ
cameras to a superior level, allowing
for a seamlessly integrated setup.
Cartoni's E-Jibo & E-Lambda 25
To address
professional
work, Cartoni will
innovative
facilitates
Lifto 25
present
studio
the
Controller.
Managing up to five Lifto 25 units,
it
speed variation and
integrates control within the console
or with any separate game controller
joystick or pedal. It can also be
remotely connected via the studio's
ethernet grid to interface with most
PTZ consoles such as Panasonic,
Sony,
Skaarhoj.
software is
equipped
The dedicated
for motion
programming and virtual interface.
The Lifto 25 is now evolving into
a super high elevation with Lifto
Twin. By coupling a double elevation
unit, the Lifto Twin reaches 440cm
(14.5ft) with a stroke of 132cm
(4.3in) and an increased speed of
75mm/s (3in/s). The speed is now
variable and multiple positions can
be programmed and connected via
ethernet.
Pedestals HP series
Cartoni has
improved its
revamped
and
entire range of High
Cartoni's VR Box
Precision Pedestals, introducing a
manual elevation second stage to
provide better height adjustment to
the vertical stroke. The HP series has
a new design in the sliding rollers
mechanism for additionally reduced
operating noise and exceptional
smoothness in the movement.
Cartoni's Lifto 25
Innovative Accessories
Last, but not least, new
Cartoni's P70 HP
accessories on display
NAB will include a new rail clamp
support for 75/100mm bowl base
at
to increase the
space between the pan bar and
the mounted camera. By
adding
45mm, the pan bar has more space
from the camera. The Rosette
Extender has multiple 1/4 and 3/8 "
threads to attach accessories such
as microphones,
infrared trackers, etc.
monitors,
lights,
About Cartoni
Cartoni is recognized worldwide as
a leader in film & broadcast camera
support. It is the only professional
support
company
that
engineers, manufactures
designs,
and
assembles in Italy through its base
in Rome. Since 1935, Cartoni has
maintained its preeminent position
by
delivering
devices
to large studio
superior technology
and offering support products for
a range of cameras from compact
digital
cameras. Its products include fluid
heads, encoded heads, jibs & nodal
heads, tripods, and pedestals.
Visit Cartoni at NAB Show 2024 in
Central Hall, Booth C6125.
https://www.cartoni.com

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