A recent addition to the Camera Corps rental fleet, Clarity is a miniature camera delivering real-time live output and high-frame-rate SDI for use with slow motion replay servers. A UHD version operating at four times real-time is also available. The camera will be demonstrated on the Vitec Group exhibit (C6025) in the Central Hall at the April 9-12 NAB Show in Las Vegas.

ProAm USA, a manufacturer of production equipment for film and video enthusiasts and professionals, today announced the Taurus Jr. camera crane/jib. A heavy-duty, dual-arm jib system, the Taurus Jr. extends three feet from the fulcrum and supports camera rigs up to 20 pounds. It offers an auto-leveling design that features a tilt brake and a built-in bearing base. Users can also manually tilt loads up to 10 pounds. The Taurus Jr. is made entirely of high strength aluminum, offering exceptional durability in a sleek, professional package. At a lightweight 12 pounds, the Taurus Jr. is easily transportable, making it ideal for mobile shoots.

Polecam, world leaders in portable cranes and specialist mini camera systems require an additional experienced sales person, preferably from the broadcast industry, required to manage our global distribution partners.  The job will entail daily communication with existing partners and research for new distributors in areas currently not covered. The candidate will be the main support to the network in terms of demonstration, information and supplies.  Some UK and international travel will be involved as well as attendance at trade shows.

Argosy, a leading international supplier of HD broadcast cables and studio infrastructure products, is to represent specialist broadcast camera crane manufacturer Polecam Ltd in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. 

Initially Argosy will stock Polecams successful Starter Pack (PSP), a no-fuss camera crane specifically designed for use with latest-generation compact camcorders and D-SLR heads.    This pack will be on display for the first time on the Argosy stand at CabSat 2012 (Stand S3-8, Sheikh Saeed 3 Hall) alongside a collection of Argosys existing infrastructure products.

At the invitation of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, cameraman and Polecam founder Steffan Hewitt recently headed north to film gannets at Bass Rock in the Firth of Forth.