Broadcast News

Bookmark and Share
26/09/2012

Accelerating Interest In Camera Corps Robotic Television Cameras

Camera Corps has reported accelerating interest in the production efficiency of robotic television cameras.
The company's Q-Ball Pre-Set weatherproofed compact remote pan/tilt/zoom camera, launched at IBC last year and now in production, was demonstrated alongside the established Q-Ball and the new SIMPLY SMPTE long-range electro-optical camera link.
"Remotely controlled cameras are being specified for an increasingly wide range of projects," commented Camera Corps' Technical Director Jim Daniels. "A sensibly configured system allows a four-person production team to control up to 96 cameras. That includes real-time joystick control of all the normal camera parameters plus white balance, black balance and genlock timing. The cameras can be connected back to base by up to 150 metres of HD-SDI video cable. Using our new SIMPLY SMPTE link extends this to 5 kilometres for a mix of cameras or 8 kilometres for the Q-Ball or Q-Ball Pre-Set. The ability to store and recall Q-Ball Pre-Set camera settings makes the actual programme production even more efficient. Up to 18 shot settings can be rehearsed and stored, each setting comprising pan, tilt, zoom and focus and all held in non-volatile RAM within the robotic head itself."
"Q-Ball robotic systems have proved very popular with broadcast equipment rental companies in many countries," added Camera Corps Managing Director Laurie Frost. "We are now experiencing a lot of interest from production companies who have hitherto rented our cameras or can see the advantages of investing in their own. IBC attracted promising leads from Africa, Australia, the Middle East and South America. We also had discussions with existing and potential clients from Britain. Our new DS-1 digital stills head attracted a lot of attention following its use at the London Olympics by photographers from Associated Press, Getty and Reuters. The head, which was designed in co-operation with Canon, allows a D-SLR camera to be mounted practically anywhere. Operated remotely, it delivers shots from angles hitherto almost impossible for a photographer to get without risk of injury or without disrupting the subject. The SIMPLY SMPTE opto-electric link also did well at IBC, attracting a 'What Caught My Eye' award from the editors of the IBC Daily newspaper.
Based on the site of the former Brooklands motor-racing track near London's Heathrow airport, Camera Corps (part of Vitec Videocom, a Vitec Group company) specialises in providing high-volume support services for reality television programmes as well as very large-scale sports and stage events. Camera Corps has achieved a pre-eminent reputation for its ability to acquire exciting and unusual television content from exceptionally challenging environments.
www.cameracorps.co.uk
Solidmate Ltd Memory Card Hire London

Top Related Stories
Click here for the latest broadcast news stories.

23/02/2024
Innovative Production Services Elevates Audio Production With Lawo
Innovative Production Services, a leading provider of cutting-edge event production and OB solutions, has announced the acquisition of the state-of-th
13/09/2013
Camera Corps Q-Ball Achieves Iconic Status
Camera Corps has reported a highly successful summer of sport both in its role as a broadcast production service provider and as manufacturer of robot
28/09/2009
Camera Corps' Robotic Camera Scores At IBC
A leading provider of robotic camera technology for studio and location television production, Camera Corps, has reported a very positive response to
21/01/2008
Camera Corps Appoints Polecam As Worldwide Master Distributor
Camera Corps, one of Europe's leading specialists in remote camera control, has announced a distribution partnership with Polecam. The agreement assig
16/07/2013
Camera Corps Partners With NEP Visions
Camera Corps has announced news of its partnership this year with Pittsburgh-based outside broadcast production company NEP Visions. Camera Corps prov
09/08/2018
Camera Corps Prepares For Several IBC Product Debuts
Camera Corps is preparing to host a number of IBC debuts at the upcoming show in Amsterdam, including its Qx Mini Zoom and DMR (Dual Mini Remote) Head
22/03/2024
Andrew Tiffen Appointed President And COO Of The Tiffen Company
Andrew Tiffen has been named President and COO of The Tiffen Company. The appointment marks 86 years and three generations of family ownership of the
06/01/2012
New Q-Ball To Make UK Debut
UK-based camera system provider is set to debut its latest weatherproof remote controlled camera to a UK audience at the Broadcast Video Expo (BVE) in
23/12/2011
Q-Ball To Make UK Debut At BVE
A UK-based camera system provider is set to debut its latest weatherproof remote controlled camera to a UK audience at the Broadcast Video Expo (BVE)
15/12/2011
New Q-Ball To Make UK Debut
A UK-based camera system provider is set to debut its latest weatherproof remote controlled camera to a UK audience at the Broadcast Video Expo (BVE)
02/07/2014
Derek Yee Selects Blackmagic 4K Cam
Award winning director Derek Yee has purchased the Blackmagic Production Camera 4K for his production team and to provide footage for his new film 'I
15/02/2013
Camera Corps Demo Advances In Remote Camera Control
Camera Corps (a Vitec Group company) will demonstrate a major advance in remote camera control technology on its 2013 NAB Show booth, C6032. The new R
13/02/2013
Camera Corps Bring SIMPLY SMPTE Camera To 2013 NAB Show
Camera Corps has chosen the 2013 NAB Show in Las Vegas for the introduction of its SIMPLY SMPTE compact remote camera link to American broadcasters an
15/01/2013
Camera Corps SIMPLY SMPTE Camera Makes BVE Debut
Camera Corps has selected BVE 2013 for the UK launch of its SIMPLY SMPTE compact remote camera link. Exhibiting on stand G16, Camera Corps will demons
07/12/2010
Camera Corps To Exhibit Latest Compact Camera Control Systems At BVE 2011
Camera Corps will introduce Switchpad and Mini Joystick Control to be 2011 visitors at London's Earls Court, between February 15 and 17. They will be