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Gearhouse chooses Hitachi cameras Gearhouse Broadcast has awarded a multi-million pound contract to Hitachi Kokusai Electric Europe for 22 SK-HD 1200 high-end multiformat 1080p/3G production cameras and three SK-HD 1500 HD Supermotion system cameras. Gearhouse Broadcast explained that the new Hitachi cameras provide a higher performance and more affordable alternative to their existing Sony camera fleet. Launched last year, Hitachi’s SK-HD1200 represents a high-performance portable 16-bit A/D HDTV studio and EFP camera with three 2.3 million pixel 1080p IT-CCDs (which are 1080i switchable). The SK-HD1200 camera is described as delivering sharper and cleaner HD images thanks to its 14bit A/D converters and Hitachi’s implementation of the latest digital processing technology.
John Newton, chief executive officer at Gearhouse Broadcast, commented that they wanted to offer their rental clients a wider choice: “We put the Hitachi cameras through all their paces and what we have discovered is a rugged and reliable product that offers real choice to our studio, OB and rental customers.” 10.D46
Fischer Connectors
MiniMax ultra high-density push-pull interconnect
By David Fox
THE NEW Fischer MiniMax from Fischer Connectors is a first-of-its kind rugged push-pull interconnect for today’s smaller devices. It is an all-in-one system with a patents-pending 24 mixed contacts — 20 for signals (0.5A) and four for power (5A) — and is designed for the harshest environments. It has passed extreme temperature tests and survived 1000 hours of salt-water spray. According to Fischer Connectors’ VP Sales & Marketing, Pierre Marechal, the new connector will help customers fit more connections into a smaller space. “The connector itself is about the width of a push-pin, so it is a great engineering achievement to design it so that the power and signal don’t interfere with one
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Fischer MiniMax combines signal and power for demanding environments
another. We’re expecting to see a lot of use in hazardous environments, on portable equipment like communications devices, and even in medical and harsh industrial applications.” Product Manager David Magni added
that Fischer Connectors set out to cut cost and weight. “Our customers have been demanding applications in harsh
environments, but they are just like everyone else when it comes to finding the right balance of performance vs. cost. The MiniMax is more cost-effective not only because you have a physically smaller connector, but the 24-contact configuration can mean fewer connectors are used. On top of that, there are fewer cables needed, so the entire device becomes more cost-effective and stays reliable. The solution is also 100% pre-cabled which is a great time saving.” The MiniMax is available in three
latching systems: push-pull, breakaway and screw lock. Other features include: sealed to 120m, both mated and unmated; unbreakable keying system that withstands more than 4Nm of torque; small profile (less than 7mm inside the box); and assemblies able to withstand 40kg of pull (break-away force). 11.E31
Beijing OSEE Digital Technology Low end monitor debuts By Monica Heck Single Operator Control
Compatible with all Studio Equipment
Affordable and scalable from small to large facilities
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OSEE WILL be showcasing a full range of LCD monitors at IBC with a particular highlight being the low-end monitor from the LMW series that is making its debut at the show. The company explained that though LMW-200 and LMW-230 monitors are targeted to fit low end markets, there is no compromise made in terms of features and functionality. OSEE also said that both models are priced competitively and include features found in OSEE’s other LCD monitor series, including waveform and vector scope display, dynamic UMD and Tally support. The LMW-200 and the LMW-230 ship
with two SDI inputs and loop out. In addition, they also support one
Cinebags Bet on a High Roller By David Fox
THE NEWCB40 High Roller is CineBags’ flagship camera bag, and its first to include a retractable telescope arm plus wheels to improve the grind of daily production. The bag will accommodate medium sized cameras such as the Canon
www.tvbeurope.com August 2012
How low can you go: The new LMW-230 low-end monitor by OSEE
composite input, one Y/C and YPbPr input as well as DVI-I/HDMI input. In a similar format, OSEE also offers the MVM200 and MVM230 from the MVM series as a total tabletop solution, ideal in situations where a quad split monitor is needed. 10.D59
C300 and Red Epic, plus accessories such as base plates, monitors, rods, mattebox, batteries and chargers. It also has a separate compartment for a 15-inch laptop. “Modular camera systems require a
bag that protects and organises the elaborate camera systems of today and allows for maximum customisation, the new CB40 High Roller is that bag,” said Product Designer, Markus Davids. 11.E84
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