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www.inbroadcast.com | PTZ | Spring 2021

Canon - meeting the rising demand
for high-quality remote broadcasting
By Ryan Kamata,
European Product Marketing
Manager, Canon Europe...

S

ince
John
Logie
Baird
demonstrated
his
working
television system in 1926, we've seen
an incredible wealth of innovation in
broadcast - responding to constantly
changing
viewer
and
industry
demands. In the past year alone we've
seen it adapt and transform at an
incredible pace - thanks to the evolving
viewer consumption habits and filming
restrictions and requirements brought
about by the pandemic. As a result,
broadcasters have had to rethink the
way they capture and share content
with audiences - working with smaller
crews, reduced budgets, alternative
platforms and different technology.
Naturally, there's been an uptick in
remote production. Responding to this
rising demand, Canon has developed
a broad range of products to help
broadcasters. It's latest launch of a
new remote camera system includes

three new PTZ cameras - the CR-N500,
CR-N300 and CR-X500.
The CR-N500, CR-N300 indoor PTZ
cameras and the CR-X500 outdoor PTZ
camera combine Canon's advanced
imaging and network technologies to
offer high-quality 4K UHD footage with
various IP protocol compatibilities,
including the newly developed XC
Protocol, that realises a simple
and efficient remote production
workflow. Along with the RC-IP100
hardware controller or Remote
Camera Control Application,
the new XC Protocol will soon
enable compatibility with other
Canon video products - helping
broadcasters customize their
remote production system to
suit their needs. In addition
to this, Canon's PTZ line-up
offers broadcasters incredible
flexibility - whatever the

production - boasting features such
as: multiple video output terminals
(SDI/HDMI/IP), various control and
streaming protocols, variable pan/
tilt speeds for precise control and
detail picture quality settings.
Ideal for studio use, with its 1-inch
CMOS sensor, the CR-N500 offers
broadcasters high sensitivity and HDR
capabilities - whatever the lighting
conditions. The camera can also record
in Canon Log 3, further enhancing
its compatibility with Cinema EOS
cameras, as well as maximising the
HDR performance. The CR-N300 offers
similar capabilities
in a compact body
and
supports

Canon's CR-N500

Telescript - the clear choice all
for your PTZ prompting needs
T

elescript's Robo-210 PTZ prompter
versatility is unmatched in the
marketplace. The unique folding design
allows the user to " fold away " the PTZ
prompter in mere seconds without the
use of tools and without removing any
connected hardware.
" We know that our customers may
need to use a prompter one day, but
not the next... so why not make a
PTZ prompter system that can adapt
to the needs of the customer? " said
Jim Murphy, Product Development
Specialist at Telescript International.
When it came time to plan and
design the new PTZ product line... it
became clear early-on that using our
Award Winning Fold and Go system
was the way to go.
" As soon as it was brought to my
attention, I knew we didn't have to
reinvent the wheel " , said Bob Helder,
Master Machinist at Telescript. " I try
to keep it simple and versatile, so
making a folding system for our PTZ
systems would without a doubt give

our customer the best product in the
market " , continue Bob.
The Robo-210 system comes with
a 22 " 16x9 display and a 24 " folding
hood system that includes SDI,
HDMI, Analog & VGA inputs. The
newest systems will also include IP
connectivity. The modular design of
the Robo-210 allows the customer
to easily add popular options like
the TallyOne, ClockOne and talent
reference display.
" In a recent discussion with one of
our customers, I heard how happy he
was with the 24 " widescreen
folding
frame
because
it allowed for plenty of
panning room for the PTZ
camera. " , mentioned John
Kukura, Customer Support
Specialist.

" Why would anyone think that
putting a regular sized prompter hood
on a PTZ camera would be wise? It
makes no sense. That's why Telescript
went with a widescreen option " ,
continued John.
The Robo-210 also has the flexibility
of using Telescript's " quick adaptor "
system which allows the unit to sit
on it's on own tripod in front of the
camera.

Robo-210
PTZ prompter

The RC-IP100 hardware controller

studio production - used on its own or
alongside the CR-N500.
For outdoor remote filming - the
CR-X500 is the perfect choice, with its
IP55 weatherproof rating and optically
excellent image quality that supports
up to 4K 60p at 4:2:2 10-bit. The
camera can also output via a single
12G-SDI cable and, like the CR-N500,
features Canon's renowned Dual Pixel
AF - helping broadcasters capture
action in pin-sharp focus.
The industry has faced many
challenges throughout the last
year. Canon's new PTZ line-up
helps meet those challenges
- opening up a world of
opportunities for broadcasters
whatever the remote filming
scenario.

" This allows the customer the
flexibility to move the prompter out
of the way when it is not needed " ,
said Jim Murphy. " Give the customer
everything they need and more, it's
what sets us apart from the rest " ,
continued Jim.
In a recent customer engagement, an
operator in Europe needed widescreen
prompters to be set up in an IP based
studio in the United States. Telescript's
Robo-210 was the perfect solution. The
ability to easily connect to the Robo210 and it's small footprint allowed the
client to maximize the space
they had to work with.
A widescreen system
that includes a folding
frame, multiple video
inputs
including
an
IP option and popular
upgrade components like
the TallyOne, ClockOne
and Talent Monitor...
Telescript's
Robo-210
is the clear choice for your PTZ
prompting needs.
For more information, visit
https://telescript.com
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