Manfrotto Announces New Products at NAB 2013
Manfrotto has released four press announcements for NAB 2013 at the time of this post. All are posted below.
Manfrotto Distribution Completes Its Bridging Technology TM Series Of Heads And Tripod Systems At The 2013 National Association of Broadcasters Show
LAS VEGAS, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — At the National Association of Broadcasters show, Manfrotto Distribution, world leader in the equipment and accessories industry for photography and imaging, has released the “500” tripod head and 4 systems at NAB this year. This completes the series of 4 heads that incorporate the Bridging Technology originally introduced 3 years ago with the release of the 504HD head and tripod systems.
“It is great that we are introducing the “500” heads as replacements for the 701HDV this year at NAB,” said Wayne Schulman, Sales & Product Manager, Video. “The 504HD, 509HD and the “502” heads have been a huge success and Bridging Technology has proven itself as a great design in the field. I look forward to extending this technology to smaller payloads that are handled by the “MVH500AH” flat base head and the “MVH500A” 60mm half ball version.”
Bridging Technology was born out of the need for different payloads in different configurations to be balanced on the same tripod and tripod head. It also took into account the need for smooth, consistent, fluid movement required by the larger sensors. The revolutionary ergonomics of Bridging Technology was designed for better handling of the weight variations while the inner workings of fluid cartridges and ball bearings created the smooth and consistent fluidity. There truly are no other heads in the industry quite like it.
The “500” and “502” heads are also available with a flat base that allows for easy use on sliders and mini-jibs. The 4 heads are available in aluminum tripod systems and carbon fiber tripod systems, all also coming with a tripod.
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Manfrotto Launches The 500 Video Head At The 2013 National Association of Broadcasters Show
LAS VEGAS, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — At the National Association of Broadcasters show in Las Vegas, Manfrotto, world leader in the equipment and accessories industry for photography and imaging, is showcasing the new Manfrotto 500 Video Head. A lightweight fluid head designed for users of the latest HDSLRs and video cameras, the 500 replaces the 701HDV and becomes the smallest head to be built around Manfrotto's successful Bridging Technology.
“We are happy to debut the new Manfrotto 500 video head, as it provides vastly improved support and balance for equipment while not sacrificing ease of use, safety or efficiency,” said Wayne Schulman, Sales & Product Manager, Video. “The 500 delivers beautiful shots, ensuring smooth and controlled camera movement.”
Better support and balance for your equipment
The “hollowed out” structure of Bridging Technology heads gives the 500 a great advantage. Without sacrificing its low weight, it has a top plate that's broader, for better support of the wider shape of DSLRs. The top plate is also longer, so its sliding plate has a greater range of adjustment to balance the shifting center of gravity of a DLSR or camcorder used with interchangeable prime and zoom lenses.
Faster, easier and safer to use
Manfrotto has also made the 500 faster to set up and safe to use. The new side lock lever allows the camera and sliding QR plate to click quickly into the head from above. You will find it is simpler to remove the camera now as well. There is only one locking control to release, and the camera lifts easily out from above.
The 500 is set to a fixed counterbalance of around 5 pounds, but locking power on the tilt axis ensures the head is perfectly stable under camera equipment weighing up to 11 pounds. To allow an external monitor or other accessory equipment to be fitted and properly supported, the 500 has an industry-standard Easy Link 3/8″ connector.
Beautifully smooth shots
The 500 has professional fluid cartridges on both pan and tilt axes to ensure that every movement made with the camera is smooth, controlled and gentle.
The 500 is available as a stand-alone head, in either flat-based or 60mm half-ball versions, in a kit with twin aluminum leg tripod or single carbon fiber tubes tripod. The combination between the 500 head with the patented fluid monopod is also available. The head's comfortable pan bar can be switched between left and right sides depending on personal preference.
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Manfrotto Distribution Showcases Kata Carrying And Protective Solutions At The 2013 National Association of Broadcasters Show
Kata Line Offers Superior Lightweight Protection and Makes It Simpler to Find the Right Bag or Rain Cover
LAS VEGAS, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Manfrotto Distribution, world leader in the equipment and accessories industry for imaging, brings a slimmed down lineup of Kata rollers, shoulder bags, video backpacks and rain covers to the National Association of Broadcasters show in Las Vegas. Designed especially for professional videographers, Kata's products set the standard for carrying and protective solutions. With a focused product line for 2013, it is easier than ever to find the right bag and rain cover for your camcorder or video DSLR.
“Kata Pro-Light products are designed to protect professional gear while minimizing weight, so you never miss a shot,” said Doug Feldner, Product Category Manager. “The focused 2013 product line makes finding the right bag or rain cover with the online Kata Bag Chooser (www.kata-bags.us) simpler than ever.”
Pro-Light Photo Rollers (with attached wheels)
The Pro-Light FlyBy is a sleek, low-profile, on-board* camera organizer, with integrated wheels. It provides hard-case protection with the advantages of a soft case – light, modular, with a multitude of pockets and storage options. The FlyBy looks like any onboard luggage so you are not targeted as a shooter with “overweight” gear. Perfect for carrying a camera and laptop, the Flyby holds almost any gear you need for a job across town or across the country.
There are two sizes in the Pro-Light Flyby Series
- Pro-Light Flyby 75 Rolling Case (Model # KT PL-FB-75) FlyBy-75 PL Photo Roller for and interchangeable lens video camera and accessories or 1-2 Pro DSLR Bodies + 6-8 Lenses (up to 400 mm) and 15'4 or smaller laptop. Street price $249.99.
- Pro-Light Flyby 77 Rolling Case (Model # KT PL-FB-77)– FlyBy-77 PL Photo Roller for 2-4 Pro DSLR Bodies + 8-10 Lenses (600 mm) and 17″ or smaller laptop. Street price $299.99.
*The dimensions of the FlyBy are within the strict international and domestic flight regulation, however due to constantly changing airline regulations we do recommend checking with your carrier prior to departure.
Pro-Light Resource-64 Shoulder Bag (For HDSLR Video Rigs)
The Resource-64 PL is a shoulder bag designed specifically for an HDSLR kitted up with video production gear and accessories. Lightweight yet highly protective, it caters to every detail of a professional's working needs. The unique full-front opening offers a convenient in-the-field working platform, while the Double-Decker design allows you to arrange your gear hierarchically. The large top compartment fits your HDSLR fully rigged for video shooting, while underneath is a spacious storage area partitioned with modular Aeriform dividers to organize and store additional lenses and accessories. The padded compartment along the back holds up to a 15.4'' laptop or a mattbox.
Pro-Light Resouce-64 Shoulder Bag (Model # KT PL-R-64) – Resource-64 PL Shoulder Bag for HDSLR video rig + accessories. Street price $249.99.
Pro-Light Pro-V Backpacks
Pro-Light Pro-V Backpacks accommodate a broad range of HDV camcorders, large HDSLR rig configurations or a DLSR with an attached lens of up to 300mm.
The Pro-Light Pro-V Backpack is available in two models:
- Pro-V 410 Backpack (KT PL-PV-410): designed to fit an HDV camcorder such as a Canon XF100 (with or without matte box), a large HDSLR rig configuration or a DSLR with a lens of up to 300mm attached, six to eight lenses (up to a 500mm telephoto lens not attached), an additional body and several accessories. A rear padded pocket will hold a laptop of up to a 15.4″. Street price $299.99.
- Pro-V 610 Backpack (KT PL-PV-610): holds an HDV camcorder such as a Sony EX3 (with or without matte box), a large HDSLR rig configuration or a DSLR with a telephoto lens of up to 500mm lens attached, six to eight lenses, an additional body and several accessories. A laptop of up to 17″ will fit in the rear padded pocket. Street price $349.99.
Pro-Light CC Video Bags
Kata's best-selling line of video shoulder bags, our CC series, are now updated as part of the Pro-Light collection. Pro-Light CC video bags are available in five sizes:
- CC-191 Video Bag (Model # KT PL-CC-191): designed to carry camcorders such as the Sony MC50, Canon XA10, XF100 and similar sized models or an HDSLR rigged with video accessories. Street price $109.99.
- CC-192 Video Bag (Model # KT PL-CC-192): carries camcorders such as the Sony FS100, Canon XH G1/s, A1/s and similar sized models or an HDSLR rigged with video accessories. Street price $129.99.
- CC-193 Video Bag (Model # KT PL-CC-193): designed for camcorders such as the Sony F3, Panasonic AF100 and similar sized models or an HDSLR rigged with video accessories. Street price $159.99.
- CC-195 Video Bag (Model # KT PL-CC-195): ideal for carrying camcorders such as the Canon XL series, JVC HD series and similar sized models or an HDSLR rigged with video accessories. Street price $199.99.
- CC-197 Video Bag (Model # KT PL-CC-197): made to carry camcorders such as the Sony EX3, JVC HD series and similar sized models or an HDSLR rigged with video accessories. Street price $249.99.
Pro-Light Video Camera Rain Covers
Kata's award-winning line of video rain covers has been updated as part of the Pro-Light product line. Available models are:
- RC-1 Rain Cover (KT PL-VA-801-1): designed for full-sized shoulder mount camcorders or an HDSL in video set-up with full video rig, external video viewfinder, shotgun mic and matte box attached. Street price $179.99.
- RC-10 Rain Cover (KT PL-VA-801-10): made for medium-sized shoulder mount camcorders or an HDSL in video set-up with full video rig, external video viewfinder, shotgun mic and matte box attached. Street price $139.99.
- CRC-12 Compact Rain Cover (KT PL-VA-801-12): tailored to fit the Sony EX3, F3 (basic camcorder configuration with no additional mounted accessories), Canon XL Series and similar models or an HDSL in video set-up with medium to large rig, external video viewfinder, shotgun mic and matte box attached. Street price $99.99.
- CRC-13 Compact Rain Cover (KT PL-VA-801-13): designed to fit the Sony MC50, Canon XA10, XF100 and similar models in standard configuration without additional large external accessories. Street price $89.99.
- CRC-14 Compact Rain Cover (KT PL-VA-801-14): fits the Sony F3 (basic camcorder configuration with no additional mounted accessories), Panasonic AF100 (basic camcorder configuration with no additional mounted accessories), Canon XH A1/s, G1/s and similar models or an HDSL in video set-up with external viewfinder and shotgun mic attached. Street price $99.99.
- CRC-15 Compact Rain Cover (KT PL-VA-801-15): tailored for the Canon XF300, Sony F3 and similar models or an HDSL in video set-up with small to medium rig, external viewfinder, shotgun mic and matte box attached. Street price $109.99.
- CRC-17 Compact Rain Cover (KT PL-VA-801-17): cleverly designed to fit and protect handheld camcorders against downpours. Street price $39.99.
Kata Pro-Light carrying solutions are available for purchase at Authorized Manfrotto Distribution dealers.
For more information, please visit www.kata-bags.us.
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Manfrotto Distribution Displays SYMPLA at the 2013 National Association of Broadcasters Show
LAS VEGAS, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — At the National Association of Broadcasters show, Manfrotto Distribution, world leader in the equipment and accessories industry for photography and imaging, will demonstrate the versatility of the SYMPLA Shoulder Rig which is aimed at making the videographer's life simpler than ever.
“We are excited to show how versatile the SYMPLA shoulder rig is at NAB 2013. After one year in the field we have found that the basic rig can be configured to accommodate most of the interchangeable lens video cameras in the market right out of the box with little or no additional accessories,” said Wayne Schulman, Sales & Product Manager, Video. “The SYMPLA line bridges the gap between off-the-shelf, ready-to-use convenience and custom modularity, and we look forward to showcasing it to NAB attendees at this year's show.”
SYMPLA supports can be assembled, configured and adjusted to a wide range of situations in seconds – all without tools. Every product in the line, from the unique Flexible Matte Box to the innovative Variable Plate, is made of steel and aluminum to withstand the rigors of professional use and meet Manfrotto's high quality and performance standards. The number of components in the SYMPLA family gives users maximum flexibility and adjustment control with minimum hassle. Like everything Manfrotto makes for professional users, SYMPLA is 100% compatible with other Manfrotto photo and video support products.
SYMPLA modular rigs are yet another example of Manfrotto's unparalleled research and development, engineering and manufacturing expertise. They incorporate design and technology innovations and best-in-class ideas from Manfrotto's current products. Self-supporting clamps that stay in place even before they're locked, for example, come from the world of heavy-duty stage lighting. Flexible, easy-locking ball-joint hand grips were inspired by Manfrotto photographic ball heads. Multi-axis micro-adjusters and single locking mechanisms, which make fine tuning easier and safer, come from Manfrotto photographic geared heads. And sliding plates with quick release and secondary safety buttons were borrowed from Manfrotto professional video heads. Together, these advanced components make SYMPLA modular rigs easier, safer and more comfortable for even the smallest video teams to use on location and on the run.
For more information, visit www.manfrotto.us.
About Manfrotto Distribution
Manfrotto Distribution, Inc. is a leading distributor of key accessories brands for the photographic, video, cine and lighting production markets. Manfrotto Distribution is an international company within the Imaging Division of the Vitec Group, which owns the following leading international brands: Manfrotto, Gitzo, Kata, Avenger and Lastolite. As the U.S. distributor of National Geographic, Metz, Gossen, Elinchrom and Rotatrim, which are available nationwide through an extensive network of authorized dealers, Manfrotto Distribution offers the most complete range of exceptional camera and lighting accessories in the business. The Manfrotto Distribution international network covers the U.S., Germany, France, Italy, U.K., Hong Kong, China and Japan. www.manfrottodistribution.us.
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