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DVcreators 1/8″ - 1/8″ Line to Mic Cable
Unbalanced 1/8″ to 1/8″ (mini) Stereo Cable w/ built-in -50dB Mic Pad. Perfect for taking the Line level output from a portable recorder to the Mic Input of the Canon 5D and Canon 7D. Also called 3.5mm or miniplug male to male cable. Works great with the Tascam DR-100 portable recorder….

The NTG-3 competes head to head with the Sennheiser MKH-416 shotgun. While the 416 has been an industry standard for years, the $1199 price has kept many aspiring filmmakers at bay. With it’s aggressively focused pickup pattern and buttery smooth sound, the NTG-3 is poised to become the go to microphone for high definition shooters. You’ve got the hi-def picture, well here’s the hi-def sound. We tested the microphone both indoor and outdoor and were shocked at the results. Never before have we heard this caliber of sound for under $1000. Add a boom pole …

We managed to get our hands on the hot new Canon 5D Mark II camera and put it through the paces. This is an extraordinary hybrid DSLR. The 1920×1080 HD movies produced by this camera are jaw dropping. While the lack of manual controls in movie mode and the poor audio quality leave a lot to be desired, the visual clarity and film-like depth of field are sheer awe inspiring. I haven’t been this excited about a still camera since the early 90’s when I got my plastic …

The Panasonic AG-HMC40 is a camcorder designed to record in high definition on standard SecureDigital (SD) and SDHC memory cards. The camera is extremely portable and lightweight, weighing in at a little over 2 lbs! Wow. While SD-based camcorders have been gaining ground in the consumer market, the AG-HMC40 has the ability to record AVCHD images at significantly higher bitrates. This enhancement makes the camera more efficient than comparable HD interframe codecs, such as HDV and XDCAM EX. Using H.264 as its compression algorithm the camera can record incredibly detailed images …

THE HARDWARE
The Proline offers innovative, patent pending features unavailable on any other teleprompter. Its completely tool-less design offers quick setup and breakdown with any size camera. Our patent pending mirror assembly offers both height AND angle adjustment for perfect camera centering and presenter viewing angle. The mirror assembly also folds flat for fast, safe transport. The use of custom aluminum extrusions (instead of heavy slab aluminum) combined with our ultra light LCD panels make the ProLine the lightest prompters in their class. The lightweight design eliminates the …

The Marshall V-LCD70P-HDA 7″ LCD Monitor
The V-LCD70P-HDA (also available with HDSDI or HDMI modules) is the latest addition to Marshall’s successful and popular line of portable field / camera-top monitors. These new monitors introduce a new durable and lightweight design, weighing in at only 1.3 pounds! They also feature our completely digital TFT-MegaPixel high resolution LCD screen with 1.2 million pixels, 4-pin XLR power jack, and optical grade polycarbonate screen protection. Analog signals are digitized using advanced 10-bit processing with 4x oversampling and adaptive 5-line comb filter. This model comes in 3 major module configurations: HDA (high …

Reflecmedia - Green and Blue screen Chromakey
Traditional chroma key involves a complex professional studio setup with a large blue or green screen background. Reflecmedia’s innovative range of flexible, portable, safe* and easy to use products mean that with minimal lighting and technical expertise almost any location can be used as a virtual studio at a fraction of the usual costs – providing endless creative possibilities for digital content …

The V-LCD651ST is the newest addition to Marshall’s line of Super Transflective Outdoor Monitors. This 6.5″ portable field / camera-top monitor is designed specifically for outdoor applications with high ambient light. Our technology minimizes surface reflection of both outdoor and indoor light, while featuring a much wider color reproduction range than typical transflective/reflective LCDs or even those with increased backlight performance. Marshall’s outdoor super-transmissive LCDs provide improved visibility by producing high-contrast images and a wider viewing angle, even under diverse and challenging lighting environments. This innovative technology dramatically boosts the efficiency of the …

What just happened to video on the web?
We are extremely excited to announce that DV Kitchen, the ultimate solution for publishing professional quality video on the web, is available immediately!
Click here to find out all about it and watch the new movies!
DV Kitchen’s primary focus is encoding and uploading broadcast quality, internet-friendly-bandwidth video to a website, blog, forum, or for a video podcast. You can import movies, encode them, and upload them in as few as two clicks!
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New 20x HD Video Lens, Enhanced Image Control and Other Refinements
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., April 10, 2008 – Building on the success of its acclaimed XL H1 High Definition (HD) camcorder, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging technology, has introduced the new shoulder mount XL H1S and XL H1A HD camcorders, which include new advanced features requested by professional users for improved operation and image control.
Canon’s new XL H1S and XL H1A camcorders, which will be on display at the 2008 NAB Show (Booth #SU3020), feature an updated Canon 20x HD Video Lens with three independent manual adjustment rings (focus, zoom and iris), as well as enhanced manual focus and zoom control. Additionally, the XL H1S and XL H1A incorporate an expanded array of controls for customizing the image, display, and operation to match individual needs.

The Steadicam Pilot
A new version of the PILOT™ system has been introduced. Through a strategic alliance with IDX System Technology Inc., this new system is shipped with two (2) E-7S batteries and a special version of the VL Dual 60 Watt charger. Through this arrangement a special system price is offered that is very beneficial to the Steadicam user.
The PILOT™ with IDX battery system provides the user with a complete system. Through the addition of the users camera and a SteadiSTAND or similar balance stand the unit is ready to use. The IDX E-7S battery is …
Cinevate’s Dolly “Ballare” (Patent Pending) uses a unique wheel system that not only follows curves and non-parallel track, but also tackles uneven (bumpy) track without derailing. Designed to carry in excess of 500lbs, it features dual stance adjustment for use both with a jib (wide), or as a doorway dolly (narrow). There are no less than 44 ball bearings, 16 purpose designed wheels, and a full stainless steel fastener set used with the result that the system is incredibly strong, and smooth.
Construction is 100% CNC milled/formed aluminum with the result that the unit (less …
Manfrotto by Bogen Imaging Justin Spring Clamp with Flash Shoe

This is a Bogen Justin Spring Clamp which clamps onto pipes up to 1.6″ in diameter, or stands or arms that have a 5/8 in top, or 3/8 in thread. It also features a cold flash swivel shoe for attaching a shoe-mount flash. A very versatile piece of equipment, it’s a must for any location shooter!
Availability: Available now. Usually ships same or next business day!!
Price: $54.95
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The Kata CC-193 Shoulder Case (Gray) is a 1000 denier Cordura multi-purpose case designed for both photo and video configurations. For photo, it will hold a film or digital SLR body with a telephoto lens attached, and accessories. For video, it will hold a DV camcorder up to 21″ long, and accessories. The case has an internal long compartment and full-length external pocket. The interior is dividable using the Modi-Vers system. Additional divider kits are available if needed. The CC-193 lid is secured by a wide “hook & loop” fastener and a side release buckle. …

The Steadicam Merlin Arm and Vest make extended shooting nearly effortless. Even with heavy cameras – up to seven pounds (3.2kg) with the optional Metal Gimbal – the Merlin can now fly for hours without undue fatigue, and preserve all the flexibility and reach of the operator’s own arms.
The 2.6lb (1.2kg) Merlin Vest is the lightest and thinnest ever made – it can even be worn under a tuxedo jacket – and it’s designed to fit the entire gamut of human sizes and shapes. For 23kg eight-year-olds or 150kg linebackers, the Merlin Vest …
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