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PTZ PEDESTALS ARE SO ELECTRIC Libec BY DAVID FOX
Libec has released upgraded models in what it claims is “the world’s first electric pedestal series for PTZ cameras”. The three new units, which better meet the increasing demand for PTZ cameras and their accessories, are the LX-ePed 2, LX-ePed 2 Studio and the heavy-duty LX-ePed Pro. They now include position presets and support IP connectivity and serial communications when combined with the optional new MPC-1 multi-protocol converter, allowing operation by PTZ controllers. This can record up to three position presets. The built-in AP-X smart quick-
release adapter allows users to attach/detach a camera faster and more safely. All three can be equipped with 100mm ball video heads (75mm optional). V-Mount battery power is also an option, as
is a foot pedal, useful where users want to keep their hands free to operate the PTZ camera. The LX-ePed Pro takes a payload of 30kg (three times that of the LX- ePed 2) to support a PTZ camera with a prompter, a combination of five PTZ cameras, or the Remo30 remote head combined with a handheld camera. The Pro also has a more stable and rigid base and is quieter than the LX-ePed 2. 12.C35
DUMMY BATTERIES OFFER MORE POWER OPTIONS
Swit Electronics BY DAVID FOX
Libec’s LX-ePed Pro is a heavy-duty electric pedestal
The new USB-C dummy battery line for mirrorless or compact cameras and other video production equipment offers users a wider range of power choices, according to Swit. Suitable for live streaming, as they can ensure an uninterrupted power supply for extended recording and better heat dissipation, they can also provide new life for older batteries without USB-C ports. There are three models: the DB-FZ100, for cameras using Sony’s NP-FZ100 batteries, such as the FX2 or FX3, which delivers stable 8.4V/3A output from a USB-C PD
power input; DB-E6P, for users of Canon’s LP-E6P batteries, which include Canon EOS and some Blackmagic Design cameras; and the DB-DF570, a dual-sided NP-F dummy battery, that powers two NP-F interface devices simultaneously, such as a monitor and wireless transmitter. It accepts D-Tap or USB-C input and provides dual 8.4V/8A regulated output along with a 36W USB-C output. 12.C31
What a Dummy: The DB-DF570 dual-sided NP-F dummy battery
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