Polecam Systems to show latest Rigs, New Cameras and Lenses at BVE 05

Polecam Systems to show latest Rigs, New Cameras and Lenses at BVE 2015 06 February 2015

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At BVE 2015 Polecam Systems will show the latest Polecam rigs, along with a collection of recently launched, highly desirable cameras and lenses including the new flagship Toshiba IK-HD5 and the IK-4KH minicam with the new Fujinon TF4XA-1 prime HD lens. Also on show will be the new Fujinon XT17SX4 with 17x zoom lens drive and control.

The Antelope PICO high speed ultra-motion minicam will be on show with its dedicated FishFace underwater housing and new lens drive.

The PICO minicam is capable of producing stunning ultra slow motion HD footage up to 350fps and can be mounted on a Polecam to give superb ultra Slo-Mo POV both above and below water.

A total of 5 Polecam rigs will be at the show and can be seen on the Polecam stand #C12, at the Kit-Plus Studio stand #P48 and, on the Shadowcam stand #E23 where it will be featuring the Shadowcam S-5 stabilised head.

If you are a programme maker and not using Polecam, then you really should be looking at what it can quickly do to elevate your output to another level. Polecam continues to offer a broad spectrum of crane platforms to suit all kinds of shooting and at all levels including 4K.

Polecam has a wide user base and the introduction of new features have brought entry level costs down. The rig's motorised heads have been upgraded to digital control enabling the use of larger high end cameras such as the Canon C300, Sony F5, 55 & 7, the Black Magic Design series, RED Epic, Panasonic 171 and all leading manufacturers of DSLRs including the Panasonic GH4. The modular build also provides a great platform for minicam manufacturers such as Antelope Pico, IO Industries , Panasonic, Toshiba and more, these can be flown out to a reach of 8m.

Graeme Chapman, Managing Director of Polecam Systems said With the range of exciting new large sensor video and DSLR cameras that can now be used on Polecam, as well as the great new HD and 4K minicams, you have a very exciting single-operator lightweight and easily transportable crane system that will add production value to any production. Polecams success keeps on growing, with many owner operators now around the world. We expect to see many of them turning up too, as most of our new features can be added as upgrades to earlier rigs.

Also on show will be the Resolve 10x minicam HD zoom lens and the latest in PAG series batteries, chargers and accessories.

Steffan Hewitt and Stephen Rutherford from the UK team will be there, along with a number of top Polecam owner operators, any of whom will be happy to answer all your questions and demonstrate the kit. It's also an opportunity to get hands-on yourself with Polecam, but be warned within a few minutes you will probably want one.

Polecam Systems will be exhibiting at BVE 2015 on stand #C12 at London Excel, 24th 26th February.

Polecam's attraction has always been a winning combination of portability, speed of rig/derig, which adds production value without hassle. Achieving crane shots where no other rig could go and getting right in to where the action is. Crane shots up a mountain! No problem. In a small location studio! No problem. On a small boat! No problem.

The company has continued to develop and refine Polecam, never standing still and today Polecam Systems offer a wide choice of ways to own a rig. The Polecam Starter Pack (PSP+) is an entry level platform with a maximum payload of 3.6kg and will comfortably accommodate all the leading manufacturers larger format cameras. Alternatively for those wishing to literally just add a camera then the Polecam Professional Pack (PPP) with either Long, Wide or Narrow head is ultimate camera crane system. Configured as 7th Heaven, the Polecam rig has an extended reach of 8m/26 and when fitted with a minicam, you can get right in close to where the action really is, giving a unique creative viewpoint to your productions.

There is a whole range of HD Minicams, other Specialised cameras, Remote heads, Remote Controls and Accessories, including underwater add-ons and Ultra Motion too.

Polecam will change the way you shoot and the way you think about shooting.

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