ANTON/BAUER BOOSTS CAMERA POWER SUPPLY AT IBC 2008 WITH DEBUT OF DT-500™

New 500-Watt Product Powers Sony F23 and F35 Digital Cameras

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS, SEPTEMBER 12, 2008 – Continuing its mission to provide reliable power supplies for the high-end video camera market, Anton/Bauer, a brand of The Vitec Group, and the world’s premier provider of professional broadcast, video and film camera batteries, chargers, lighting and other mobile power systems, is proud to introduce its new DT-500™ 500-watt power supply at IBC 2008 (Stand 9.C40b). This unique product is the only power supply of its kind designed to meet the power requirements of high-end Sony F23 and F35 HD cameras.

“There are many things to consider when preparing for a production, and having a reliable power source for the video camera is right at the top of that list,” says Michael Accardi, president of Anton/Bauer. “Since the DT-500 provides rock solid outputs to run high-end cameras, such as the Sony F23 and F35, you won’t ever have to worry about your power source. We believe this supply will be embraced by all users of this equipment.”

The DT-500’s 14.4-volt output offers 300-watts of power with a 20 amp maximum via two 4-pin XLR or one 8-pin Lemo connector. In addition, it accommodates both 50 and 60 cycle systems and offers an AC input range from 90 to 250 volts. Through the 8-pin Lemo connector, the 28-volt supply offers 200-watts of power with a seven amp maximum. The physical build consists of a compact design with a diameter of 10.73 inches by 7.01 inches by 5.81 inches (27.3 cm x 17.9 cm x 14.8 cm), resulting in a total weight of a manageable 6.75 lbs (3.06 kg).

ABOUT ANTON/BAUER

Anton/Bauer is recognized as the world’s premier provider of professional camera batteries, chargers, lighting and other key mobile power systems for the broadcast and video production markets. Headquartered in Shelton, CT and established in 1970, Anton/Bauer’s superior-quality camera batteries, chargers, and mobile power systems have become an industry standard. Since its inception, Anton/Bauer has expanded its product offerings to include many signature lines such as its leading Gold Mount® system, which includes the Interactive chargers, HyTRON® 50, 100 and 140, and Dionic® 90 and 160 batteries, as well as mounts, compatible with virtually every camera brand on the market today. Other Anton/Bauer performance products include the Ultralight®, the ElipZ®, ElightZ®, CINE-VCLX® and its new CINE VCLX/2®. For more information on Anton/Bauer, visit www.antonbauer.com.

ABOUT THE VITEC GROUP PLC

The Vitec Group plc is acknowledged as a global leader in the supply of equipment and services to the broadcasting, entertainment and photographic industries and has established a reputation for technical excellence and superior engineering along with an astute business strategy which has seen it grow by acquisition. Innovation is a cornerstone of the Group’s activities and the organization is committed to a policy of continuous product development. With revenues (2007) of $546m (£274m) and over 2200 employees world-wide, its products are distributed in almost 100 countries, through a strong, fully-resourced distribution network or direct to the end user or corporate customer. More information can be found at www.vitecgroup.com.