Though the recession diluted the demand in 2009. 2010 is expected to bring some cheer to sales.

The professional camera market continued to be on the downslide in 2009. Demand was primarily for competitively priced cameras. It had a direct impact on sales of lens, tripods, camera bags, batteries, chargers and other camera accessories too.

Digital cameras are great favorites with broadcasters and professionals due to their advantages of digitization, tape-less workflows, and high definition (HD). Though the recession diluted the demand in 2009, the launch of highly feature-rich cameras at competitive prices for all segments has set the stage for future growth in not just the cinematography segment, but also broadcast television. The ENG and field production sector continued to experience an increasing influx of a large spectrum of tape-less products in HD. While some channels are already ahead of the curve, having adopted HD camera systems, several broadcasters are gearing up to upgrade to digital and HD acquisition products over the next three to four years. Nowadays, professionals have access to a highly evolved digital workflow of products (including ingest, processing, and export) that is compatible with new format cameras. Thanks to the availability of such supporting technologies, the demand for professional digital cameras now does not stop with just HD tape-less recording abilities.

The market is likely to see an increasing number of lighter equipment with highly evolved features such as 2K or 4K recording, 3D integration, wireless transmission, and others. More importantly, these features-intensive products are expected to be available at highly competitive prices. Attractive prices have encouraged customers to invest in next-generation technologies. The breakthrough of 2K and 4K cameras at one-third the prices of high-end cameras for digital cinema in 2008 and the subsequent growth in their popularity among professionals have disrupted trends in the professional cameras market.

Price-feature combination is gradually becoming an important purchase decision in the previously niche and premium product segment. Though the professional video cameras market is not commoditized yet and customers still value quality over price, there is increasing pressure on vendors to respond with advanced features, at much lower prices than they commanded two to three years ago. Considering that professionals are willing to invest in digital high-resolution products, the increased and faster turnover of products to match this price-feature combination is likely to facilitate greater market expansion and revenue growth. Top vendors have already captured a substantial user base with their wide range of products across all ENG and prosumer segments, but continue to offer their products for the cinema and studio at a much higher premium.

For the market to continue launching cutting edge technologies, end-users should be quick to adapt to them and the workflows surrounding them. While the market incumbents continue to upgrade their products in response to customer demands, it is the small emerging vendors that have been at the forefront of product advancements. Therefore, the growth of the market will depend on their ability to sustain their business with continued innovations and aggressive marketing to create awareness in the professional niche segment. In a highly mature market, vendors have to pay attention to not just customer convenience but also innovate with features that can enable customers gain a higher creative edge. For this, larger vendors will need to match the energies and strategy of the smaller vendors to tap the unused market potential.

2010 is expected to bring some cheer to sales. The CommonWealth Games 2010 may provide the requisite impetus. NDTV, IBN7, and Zee TV which had completely frozen procurement for the last two years have started purchasing some spares and some projects seem to be in the anvil. RFQs have been requested by some channels including India TV and TV Today. However, the industry is wary. Earnings are expected to be more from overseas companies, since contracts are directly being issued to the companies/agencies located overseas. Revenue is expected to be from rentals rather than procurement.

Major brands for professional cameras include Sony, Panasonic, Canon, Ikegami, Thomson Grass Valley, Hitachi, and JVC.

AGIV India Private Limited in 2009 sold 25 units of professional Ikegami cameras, retailed at an average unit price of Rs.10.5 lakhs. The distributor also sold 50 camcorders at an average unit price of Rs. 2.5 lakhs. Major customers were CNBC, with purchase of six cameras, Sakshi TV procuring 14 units and Parliament House buying five cameras.

Sony in India is represented by DBI, Telerad, Sun Broadcast, and CMS. This year, DSR PD 170P model was being discontinued; the focus was primarily on HDV format camcorders until Sony introduced DSR PD 177P, which is picking up very fast in entry level camcorder segment.

DBI had a sales level of 68 units and CMS had a sales level of 70 units of Sony cameras in the year 2009.

Panasonic and Hitachi in India are represented by Visual Technologies India Private Limited. Panasonic had a sales of 334 units of tape-less cameras at a value of Rs. 11.02 crore, and 913 units of tape cameras at a value of Rs. 12.44 crore.

In 2009, DD has placed nominal orders for camera chains. A tender was invited for 65 sets of digital EFP camera chains and 27 sets of DVC PRO camcorders with accessories. The order for 27 cameras and tripods was placed on VTIL on December 31, 2009. The order for lens has been placed on AGIV. For the requirement for 65 sets of digital EFP camera chains. The bid is still pending with no orders yet having been placed.

Zoom Communications emerged as a major buyer of professional cameras for the year 2009. Zoom Communications procured 60 cameras from Thomson Grass Valley and 15 cameras from Sony. The number of lens procured was 75 and the major suppliers for an equal number of tripods were Cartoni, Miller, and Vinten. Zoom Communications expects to maintain the momentum by procuring more cameras and camera accessories for the next IPL to be held in March 2010. The company rents its equipment for sports events.

As high definition cameras begin to roll out in large numbers, cameras are becoming more sophisticated, smaller and less expensive. HD cameras are already broadly used in a variety of situations, and the opportunity for them to have an active role will only continue to expand. It stands to a reason that high performance and affordable cost are similarly being sought in support equipment for the cameras. The new mechanism of the drag system makes for a quantum leap in operatibility when panning or tilting. There is also a significant reduction in the wobbling of the image that occurs with panning at the start of shooting, as well as in the backlash that occurs at the end of panning with innovations in tripod technology brought by major players.

The tripod market in India is dominated by Cartoni, Libec, Manfrotto, Miller, O' Connor Engineering, Sachtler, and Vinten.

Sachtler sold 105 tripods to its major customers, including TV18, NDTV, and TV Today in the year 2009. The popular models had sales of 50 numbers of FBS6, and 55 numbers of Video25 and Video90. O'Connor's most popular models were 2575, 2060, and 127. It had sales of 90 units of tripods in the year 2009 to its major customers, Prime Focus and Adlabs. Both the brands are marketed by Shashi Enterprises in India.

Cartoni, through its distributor Hytech Communications, did a business of Rs. 1.70 crore in the year 2009. The major customers were private broadcasters who bought 62 units of tripods at an approximate value of 1.43 crore. Doordarshan bought 27 units of tripods, amounting to Rs. 27 lakh.

Royal Broadcasting represents Manfrotto in the Indian tripod market. They also sell camera bags, batteries, and chargers.

Libec, through its distributor Visual Technologies Private Limited, had sales of 1545 tripods, valued at Rs.1.02 crore in 2009.

Twelve percent of the market was contributed by regional brands including Cinetec, Mumbai and Supertec, Chennai and together with some Chinese brands, they had sales of approximately 400 units of tripods in the year 2009.

As digitization has pushed the growth of professional cameras, camera lens is one of the beneficiaries of this technological advancement. Major brands available are Canon and Fujinon.

Conquest markets Fujinon lens in India. The company also sells batteries and chargers from PAG, U.K.

Canon

Canon is marketed and represented in India by AGIV India Private Limited. The company provides both HD and SD studio cameras. Canon's range of professional digital camcorders is for demanding broadcasters who want the proper tool to realize their unique creative goals. The models offered by the company include XL H1S, XL H1A, XL H1, XH G1S, XH A1S, XH G1, and XH A1.

XL H1S. The XL H1S HDV camcorder has features such as 30F and 24F frame rates, a huge array of manual controls, great handling, and a removable lens.

XL H1A. The XL H1A has a wider range of image control settings and options, combined with the new genuine Canon 20x HD video zoom lens III with professional L series fluorite. There are also three 1/3-inch native 16:9 CCDs with 1.67M pixels (delivering a full 1440 ?ó 1080) and Canon's exclusive DIGIC DV II HD image processor. The XL H1A is the compelling choice for anyone seeking to produce the best in high definition video.

XL H1. The XL H1 high definition camcorder features uncompressed HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M) and SD-SDI (SMPTE 259M) output, as well as genlock input and SMPTE time code input and output for multi-camera shoots. It has customizable open-architecture approach, selectable frame rates including 24F, and multiple output options.

XHG1S and XHA1S. The Canon XH A1S and XH G1S HD camcorders incorporate an expanded array of controls for customizing the image, display, and operation to match individual needs. Utilizing the industry's most affordable digital video recording media'HDV tapes'both models are ideal for long-format applications such as wedding and event videography, digital filmmaking, documentary production, government, and media education.

XH G1. The XHG1 high definition camcorder features HD-SDI, gunlock, time code in/out, all SMPTE compliant, as well as complete control over the image parameters. The XH G1 meets the demands of any professional use. The excellence of the XH G1 begins with Canon genuine 20x HD zoom lens with professional L series Fluorite that is matched with 3CCDs, each of which is at 1440 ?ó 1080 pixels. Super-range optical image stabilization corrects for a wide range of camera movements and vibration, and instant AF (auto focus) ensures ultra-quick, accurate focus. The Digic DV II HD image processor then ensures improved color reproduction and noise reduction.

XH A1. XH A1 HD camcorders feature genuine Canon 20x HD zoom lens with professional L series Fluorite. Super-range optical image stabilization corrects for a wide range of camera movements and vibration, and instant AF (auto focus) ensures ultra-quick, accurate focus. The Digic DV II HD image processor then ensures improved color reproduction and noise reduction.

Ikegami

Ikegami in India is represented by AGIV India Private Limited. Ikegami portable cameras have entered a new stage in broadcast technology. Ikegami has introduced a new digital processing camera, the HC-D57/HC-D57W, which employs a new 12-bit digital processing IC. Compatible with the TA/BS-45 triax system, the HC-D57/sHC-D57W maintains flexibility for studio and field productions. This professional camera offers both broadcast grade picture quality and studio system expansion at an exceptional price. The models offered by the company in India include:

HDK-79EXIII. The HDK-79EXIII is superb HDTV cameras with high reliability. They have full compatibility and identical colorimetry for a perfect match between studio and portable cameras. It is capable of achieving 14-bit full digital process, 60 dB at F10 performance for industry leading picture quality, exceptional functionality, and high reliability.

HL-65W. The new HL-65W offers high-quality, outstanding performance with advanced DTV technology. In the New Digital Era, the HL-65W responds exactly to today's needs with a variety of sophisticated features. Using advanced digital signal processing ICs, precision designed at 0.18 µm rule, the video signals are digitized with 14-bit A/D conversion and up to 38-bit internal digital processing. Full digital processing by integrated circuits ensures stable and repeatable high-quality pictures with very low power consumption of 10 W. And also high S/N ratios of 68 dB for NTSC and 66 dB for PAL are achieved. Superb high-quality pictures, with excellent S/N ratio, are obtained during all operating conditions since processing such as white shading, gamma and DTL are all performed digitally. The color reproduction in low light areas is greatly improved thanks to 14-bit A/D conversion.

DS-V10. HDS-V10 employs MPEG-2 compression and MXF file format which is becoming de - facto standard, and achieves high versatility and high picture quality with full HD picture resolution of 1920?ó1080. The camera/recorder records HDTV pictures with removable media, GFPAK. Employing 2/3-inch 3CCD system and digital process IC (ASIC), which is the same as Ikegami's top-of-lines HDTV cameras, the HDS-V10 is a tape-less camera with rich picture performance.

HDL-45 3CCD multi-purpose HDTV camera. The HDL-45 multi-purpose compact HDTV camera provides superior picture images with the latest 14-bit A/D converters, and is suitable for various applications such as news flash camera, weather camera, and POV camera.

HDK-727/HDK-727P real native 720P HDTV camera system. HDK-727/HDK-727P native progressive cameras are superior HDTV cameras with high reliability. They have full compatibility and identical colorimetric for a perfect match between studio and portable cameras.

HDK-79EC HD native multi-format CMOS camera system. The high speed model, exploiting new CMOS technology, HDK-79EC/HS offers 1080/60p and 720/120p high speed sensor readout for special applications, including super slow motion. Using newly developed digital process ICs, precision designed at 0.18 µm rule, the video signals are digitized with A/D conversion and up to 38-bit internal digital processing circuit. As nonlinear processing such as gamma correction is performed digitally, consistent and repetitive high picture quality and stable reliability is assured.

HDN-X10 Editcam HD DNG camera system with digital disk recorder. By employing a new image device and superior video processing, the Editcam HD achieves 1000TV line of horizontal resolution, 56 dB (target) of S/N ratio, and F10 (target) at 2000lx for sensitivity. Power consumption of the camera head is only 32W (target), comparable to SD type camcorders. The latest compression codec is used to retain the superb picture quality in the recorded clips.

Panasonic

Panasonic in India is represented by Visual Technologies India Private Limited. Panasonic has revolutionized the industry, creating an entirely new category in expressive image production. The AJ-HPX2700 is an entirely new VariCam that employs new CCD and several new valuable features. The new P2 HD VariCam, AJ-HPX2700 is a major leap forward. It can record onto reliable, high-capacity P2 cards using any of three codecs: AVC-Intra 100, AVC-Intra 50 or DVCPRO HD. AVC-Intra 100 mode gives high-quality 10 bit/4:2:2 image recording with full sampling. The AJ-HPX2700 also supports 1080/60i, 1080/24p, 720/60p with HD multi-format recording. In 720p mode, the variable frame rate can be set anywhere from 1 fps to 60 fps. Other image-enhancing features include chromatic aberration compensation (CAC), 14-bit A/D processing, and a multi-gamma function including Film-REC. This high-performance, high-value unit offers the superior image quality and functions.

Hitachi

Hitachi is represented in India by Visual Technologies India Private Limited. Hitachi has a range of digital and high-definition cameras for the rapidly increasing broadcast industry. Hitachi's Industrial Video Systems Division provides products for machine vision/factory automation, microscopy/medical, audio visual, and security industries. The popular models are:

SK-900. It is top-of-the-line SDTV, 14 bit portable, and broadcast color camera for studio or field production. It has a tri-axial cable configuration with high-performance FM transmission system and large lens studio adaptor SA-777.

Z-3500. High-range 14-bit Portable Professional SDTV Color Camera for studio or field production. It has a triax, multi-core, ENG configurations.

SK-HD1000. Portable 14-bit HDTV production camera with dockable design. Hitachi's high-performance, multi-standard HDTV production camera, with high sensitivity, high-resolution, low smears CCD, lightweight 2-piece dockable camera body.

SK-3020P. It is a multi-standard HDTV portable production camera. Camera head is available with 1080/59,94i, 1080/50i, 720/60p, 720/50p.

Sony

Sony is represented and marketed in India by DBI, Telerad, Sun Broadcast, HCL, and NVL. The customers include both public and private broadcasters. Sony offers a wide range of professional cameras. Sony with its cutting edge technology provides HD solutions for ENG/EFP/sports/studio at various levels based on affordability and application. The most popular camera models are:

DXC-D55SWP. Top range professional standard definition digital cameras (16:9/4:3 switchable versions) with special features like state of the art widescreen Power HAD EX CCD, 14-bit A/D converter, new advanced digital signal processing, creative image control, memory stick system for storage/recall of parameters.

DSR-PD177P. DSR-PD177P is a newly designed DVCAM camcorder that is powered by Sony's latest imaging technology. The hugely successful DSR-PD170P and DSR-PD177P address a broad spectrum of applications where picture quality, reliability and mobility are primary concerns. Besides inheriting the attractive features of the DSR-PD170P, the DSR-PD177P also offers a range of enhancements for improved audio and video quality and operability, including a choice of new accessories with an aim to meet even more diverse shooting scenarios.

HVR-Z5P/N. HVR-Z5P/HVR-Z5N is a professional HDV handheld camcorder and its memory recording units are designed to enhance creativity and deliver the highest standard of optical and audio quality.

XDCAM is the range of handheld to full shoulder mount camcorders that is the leading choice for broadcasters and content creators worldwide. It provides accelerated workflow with nonlinear acquisition and rich metadata with the robust XDCAM platform.

Sony's new HDV camcorders offer affordable, cutting-edge imaging and interchangeable lens. HDCAM is the world's most established HD format and incorporates HD digital compression technology to deliver outstanding picture quality for high- end production.

Thomson Grass Valley

Thomson Grass Valley continues to innovate, some of the most accomplished models of professional cameras. The Thomson Grass Valley Infinity series is the revolutionary IT-immersed ENG/EFP product line that creates a truly open solution-one that avoids proprietary approaches and uses advanced technologies in new ways to give users the power of choice. Infinity Series products use non- proprietary, nonlinear recording media. They offer a choice of compression codecs including next-generation technology. Infinity digital media camcorders provide a choice of standard-definition and high-definition video formats, and standards that are selectable within the camera. This makes it ideal for a multi-format acquisition from SD to HD within the same facility. The other popular models are:

LDK 8300 Super SloMo camera. LDK 8300 high-definition (HD) camera not only operates in 3X speed but is switchable among 1X, 2X, and 3X speeds. It's perfect for all slow motion tasks in sports production while offering unmatched operational flexibility and maximum utilization. Based on our unique HD-DPM+ sensors, the LDK 8300 camera can be natively switched between 1080i and 720p formats. And its AnyLight feature eliminates flicker caused by artificial lighting.

LDK 8000 Elite. The LDK 8000 Elite series of cameras is the latest development in the LDK 8000 family and features improved performance and new features. With three next-generation 9.2-million pixel HD-DPM+ sensors, it is the only camera available that can capture true progressive HD images natively, and switch instantly among multiple formats and frame rates. And with its 1080p origination and selectable frame rates up to 1080p60, it's a perfect match for the intense demands of today's productions.

Viper FilmStream Camera (LDK 7500). Viper FilmStream Camera with three 9.2-million pixel Frame Transfer CCDs, it delivers an RGB 4:4:4 10-bit log output which has not been compromised by electronic camera signal processing. When digital cinematography project demands the highest quality, this compact and versatile camera is the best to use.

HDC Robotic Camera System. HDC robotic camera system is the ideal solution for any broadcast application that requires a compact, fully integrated, top-quality remote-control HD camera system. With a switchable 720p and 1080i design, support for global HD formats, and unmatched video performance, this compact, quiet, and affordable system is as well suited for studio and newsroom broadcast applications as it is to image-magnification applications.

Cartoni

Cartoni is represented in India by Hytech Communications and Broadcast Private Limited. Cartoni manufactures professional camera supports for film, broadcast video and virtual sets. The company has a comprehensive range of camera support systems ranging from the largest fluid heads for shooting with large box lens to cover sporting events to the smallest fluid heads to hold the smallest DV cameras. Fluid heads for the cinema industry for providing special effects, motion control, and two and three axis movements are available and are very popular. Cartoni offers a wide product range in the tripod industry.

The sturdy tripods, manufactured in special alloys or carbon fiber composites, guarantee absolute stability and virtually no torque effect with their self-adjusting leg coupling and precise and positive height locks.

The Cartoni P90 two-stage pedestal is designed to support camera/lens combinations up to 90 kg, covering the entire range of studio and OB configurations. P50 is a portable and compact system for both studio and OB applications. Extremely stable yet lightweight, its ideal performance is reached with camera/lens combination.

ENG tripods are lightweight and extreme stability, together with a fast display in action, are the main features of the ENG tripods. Available in three versions: the basic three tubes, the classic ENG one stage and the double stage, all available in lightweight aluminum or ultra-light carbon fiber. Height adjustment is performed by a fast, easy to reach clamp and includes a safety lock to prevent accidental falls.  The bottom foot includes a threaded spike receiving the adjustable rubber foot and interfaces with dollies and ground spreaders.

EFP tripods are stable and sturdy, though light-weight, the Cartoni EFP series tripods are available in one or two stages and both in aluminum and carbon fiber. The 100 mm bowl base is connected to the three legs with a performing system of elastic washers and self-adjusting steel connection which guarantees virtually no torque effect even with heavy drag fluids. Height adjustment is performed by a fast clamp, and includes a safety lock to prevent accidental falls. The bottom foot includes a threaded spike, receiving the adjustable rubber foot and interfaces with dollies and ground spreaders.

3-way Leveller HD tripod is a unique heavy duty tripod with flat Mitchell base and 3-way levelling ability for horizontal fine tuning. The innovative concept allows mounting all flat Mitchell base heads and still be able to correct horizontal plan without acting on the legs height and without compromise for torsional rigidity.

Manfrotto

Manfrotto is represented in India by Royal Broadcasting. The company offers lighting supports for the photographic, motion picture, broadcast, and entertainment industries.

Manfrotto offers a range of double-tube tripods for video equipment up to full ENG, but for the new generation of ever-shrinking MiniDV and MicroDV cameras which are light enough not to require an over-performing tripod Manfrotto has developed the MDeVe family of hybrid photo/video tripods, which have the lighter, more compact single leg tube structure of the photo tripod combined with the levelling half-ball of the video support, allowing perfectly horizontal pans.

Tower stands (also known as studio or column stands) offer studio photographers rock solid support for photo equipment of all formats up to the largest view or field cameras. The basic design is that of a tall (up to 280 cm) column mounted on a very sturdy, solid T base (allowing it to get close up to still life tables and sets), with a horizontal cross arm adjustable in height and reach. The camera head(s) and camera(s) itself are fixed to the cross arm; by putting them off-centre in this manner, it is easier to get in behind the camera to check framing and composition, and there is less chance than with a tripod of knocking it off-position when moving around the studio or set.

The fast selling models include 701 RC2, 501 HDV, 503 HDV, 516 HDV, and 526 MVB.

701RC2 composite video head pro. Small and lightweight, the 701 RC2 fluid video and spotting scope head is capable of accommodating a payload of up to 4 kg and is ideal for set-ups such as a fully equipped 3 CCD mini DV camcorder or a spotting scope combined with a digital still or video camera for dig scoping purposes.

501HDV fluid video head. The large knobs with all controls on the left side of the head allow for enhanced ease of use. In addition, the quick release plate (with standard 3/8-inch thread) has been re-designed so that the camera sits flat on top of the video head.

503HDV. The 503HDV features include large ergonomic locks and knobs allowing for a more solid grip and better control. For enhanced ease of use, the tilt lock and friction controls are located on the left side of the head. It has an improved and adjustable counterbalance capacity, where a switch controls the different counterbalance settings.

516 pro video head. The 516 model is specifically designed for the latest DV camcorders used by documentary and industrial videographers

Sachtler

Sachtler is represented in India by Shashi Enterprises. The company sold 105 units of camera tripods in India in 2009 to its major customers like TV18, NDTV, TV Today and to several other private broadcasters. The most popular models India for the year 2009 are Video25, Video90, and FSB6.

O'Connor Engineering

O'Connor Engineering is represented in India by Shashi Enterprises. In the year 2009, the company sold 90 units of O'Connor camera tripods. The major customers were Prime Focus and Adlabs.

Libec

Libec is represented in India by Visual Technologies India Private Limited. Libec provides user friendly tripods, pedestal systems, jim arm, tracking rails, and accessories. The most popular models are:

DV Series. The TH-650DV is considered the standard model when it comes to entry-level tripods for amateur users of handicams or small camcorders.‚ It is the perfect tripod for current mainstream MiniHD camcorders. Users enjoy a compact yet smooth operation, and also have the benefit of great camera balance due to the counter balance feature with the built-in spring.

LS Series. The natural successor to the LS-37, which set the standard in the 4-8 kg category, the LS-38(2A) proves Libec's commitment to product development. This all new 2-stage tripod has been redesigned from the ground up giving a quality of steadiness and usability usually only found in more expensive models. The H38 head has also had a makeover allowing the users to balance and detach the camera more easily. The LS-38(2A) is the perfect partner for the HD digital era.

T98C. It holds carbon tubes which hold up well in cold climate.

Miller

Miller is represented in India by Digital Broadcast India Private Limited (DBI). In the year 2009, Miller through its distributor DBI has sold eight tripods in India. Miller camera support has been used continually by the world's leading camera operators. From the analogue ENG revolution to digital technology, Miller has always led by designing support products based on innovation, strength and reliability. Miller camera support products begin in design and conclude in the precision moulding, die-casting and machining of the most advanced materials available. Light, strong corrosion-free, all Miller camera support components are chosen for their ability to maintain strength and shape characteristics under the harshest temperature variations and climatic conditions. Some of the popular tripod models are:

Solo DV 2-stage 75mm alloy tripod. The 2-stage telescoping SOLO DV alloy tripod is designed for the single operator: quickly and securely setting up to 63 inch (161 cm), packing down to a compact 27 inch (70 cm) for transport; and hitting a low 9 inch (23 cm). Selectable leg angle locks ensure rapid stabilisation at any height; while the 75 mm die-cast alloy bowl and fluid head bubble level offers quick levelling, optimum torsional rigidity and durability under extreme field conditions.

Sprinter II single-stage alloy tripod. The new Sprinter II ENG tripod range features Miller Sprint-Loks, side-action leg locks. Miller's designers have updated the streamline design of the levers to bring you a more ergonomic feel to the lever-lock action. Single Stage Sprinters feature a singular Sprint-Lok side-action

Heavy duty single-stage 100 mm alloy tripod. The HD tripod range features adjustable flip locks for quick setup and easy maintenance. The 931 tripod is built lever for single stage control.with the strength and torsional rigidity to take the full EFP workload in extreme climates, this solid single stage 100 mm alloy support offers optimum payload security when supporting EFP and studio camera configurations.

Canon

Canon lens in India is marketed by AGIV India Private Limited. The Canon remote control series offers a wide variety of lens and accessories that have been designed for various applications such as broadcasting, teleconference, distance learning, and other remote control purposes. The lens provides quiet and fast servo control of zoom, focus, and iris. Major models offered by the company include:

HJ18ex28B is a portable super telephoto HDTV lens. The new HJ18ex28B surpasses conventional telephoto TV lens by offering the longest focal length of 500 mm and HDTV performance based on Canon's innovative optical technology. Another remarkable feature of HJ18ex28B is the superior compact design and weighs only 2.5 kg (IRSE type), offering a high versatility to the lens without calling for a lens supporter.

HJ22ex7.6B is a light weight telephoto HDTV lens with features such as digital drive unit, X-element and power optical system, and equipped with original rotary encoder device.

HJ17ex7.6B is a compact HDTV standard lens with features such as digital drive unit, x-element and power optical systems, and equipped with the original rotary encoder device.

Fujinon

Fujinon is represented and marketed in India by Sun Broadcast, Conquest, Telerad, DBI, and Visual Technologies. The major models are:

HA13X4.5BRD/PF. Super wide angle ENG style with precision focus assist and minimized focus breathing. Precision focus assist automatically adjusts focus for the best image.

XA66X9.3BESM. Telephoto HD lens for large venues and sporting events. Full remote control via RS-232 serial data port is possible.

Ah50x9.5BESM. It has a super telephoto box style lens for sports, concerts and other large venues requiring tight shots from long distances. Comes with built in lens support bracket for mounting ENG style cameras.

TS-P58A. It is a sandwich style optical stabilizer for use with most Fujinon 2/3 inch ENG style lenses. It mounts between lens and camera and increases magnification by 25 percent.

E-Series zoom Lens. It has a high performance wide angle zoom with minimal focus breathing, flat "F" stop and low distortion for 2/3 inch B4 mount cameras.

PL Mount 18-85mm T2.0 zoom Lens. It is designed for current and emerging digital cinematography and 35mm motion picture film cameras featuring fast T stops, and exceptional optical performance.

There was a talk going on for the transition to HD for the last 3 years. We had been obeserving it closely and preparing our prime level clientele for the same transition. We are extremely happy that some of our major clients have taken very calculated steps forward and we strongly believe that HD platform is (in) which could be witnessed in next 18 months.

Aarti Grover Bedi
Director-Broadcast Division,
CMS Computers Ltd.