theibcdaily For the latest show news and updates follow #IBC2014 Isee gyro-stabilised gimbals Shape By David Fox
A new range of stabilised handheld or shoulder-mount camera rigs that support a wide range of cameras, from the GoPro to the Red, has been launched by Shape. The three-model Isee range balances the camera on a two- axis gimbal that is stabilised on the tilt axis and on the roll axis using brushless motors, sensors
DIY fibre
extension system Broadcast RF
By Heather McLean
The creation of its own fibre extension system for engineering a wireless camera arrangement is being discussed by Broadcast RF here at IBC, following its decision to make its own one in- house after failing to find a suitable commercial alternative. The design brief included the following requirements: ability to operate over 500m of SMPTE fibre cable; option of using a single core of ST or E2000 fibre, with local battery or mains power; ability to carry RS485 data from base unit to remote unit for the camera data transmitter; and the ability to carry Ethernet connectivity for Wi-Fi based camera control systems.
The base unit created is 1U in height and half-width meaning two units can be mounted alongside each other in a standard 19-inch rack. The SMPTE connector can be moved to the rear panel of the unit if required. The remote unit is built into a standard waterproof case which doubles as a transit case for the antennas, filters, down- converters and cables. The base unit front panel display provides monitoring of the optical signal strength and internal temperature of the base unit.
The inbuilt RS485 data transport facility can be configured to suit Videosys, Link and Gigawave camera control systems and the data transmitter can also be powered from the remote unit via the SMPTE fibre. Broadcast RF has 30 pairs of these units and recently deployed 26 of them at the FIFA World Cup in Brazil where they were used for both radio-camera and helicopter camera reception. 9.A51
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and a programmable circuit board.
It uses a joystick to manually control the camera movement,
with robotic tilt, and is powered by two LP6 rechargeable batteries that last for up to four hours.
Shape is also showing its new Kirk Neff 2.0 Rig, co-developed with DoP Kirk Neff, which is available as a range of accessories or different packages and includes such items as: the large DSLR Video Cage 2.0, V-Lock quick-release DSLR mount, Follow Focus with
both friction wheel and Gear, Telescopic double quick handle & Bloc 15mm Arri rosette, Mini composite shoulder pad and back pad, a Swing Away Matte Box with two 4x4 rotating filter trays and an array of other accessories 11.F61
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