ANTON/BAUER ANNOUNCES SPECIAL PROMOTION PRICE FOR THE NEW QR-RH RED ONE HANDLE

SHELTON, CT – Anton/Bauer®, a brand of The Vitec Group, and the world’s premier provider of batteries, chargers, lighting and other mobile power systems for the professional broadcast, video and film industries, is pleased to announce a special introductory promotion for the US market for the new QR-RH RED One Handle. With an MSRP of $1995, the QR-RH will sell for just $995 with the purchase of any Anton/Bauer signature Logic Series® Batteries and InterActive® chargers.

The new QR-RH RED One Handle features the company’s signature Gold Mount® system and Hot Swap feature to provide multiple-battery positioning/mounting and optimum weight distribution. Users can also power various accessories to the camera via the PowerTap® connector. The handle’s focus hook provides for a tape measure attachment, along with an extension piece.

“The QR-RH Handle provides seamless power solutions for RED One Users, currently unavailable in the marketplace,” says Shin Minowa, vice president of marketing and business development. “This special cost reduction is a symbol of our commitment to providing our customers with the latest Anton/Bauer equipment possible at the best price.”

This special price is valid through December 21, 2009. Additional information is available through their website at www.antonbauer.com. Information can also be obtained through local dealer or email americas@antonbauer.com.

ABOUT ANTON/BAUER

Anton/Bauer is recognized as the world’s innovator and premier provider of batteries, chargers, lighting and other key mobile power systems for the professional broadcast, video and film industries. Based in the United States in Shelton, CT, with offices in Europe and Asia, Anton/Bauer was established in 1970 and has expanded its product offerings to include many signature lines such as its leading Gold Mount® system, InterActive® chargers and Logic Series® batteries such as the HyTRON® 50, 100 and 140, and Dionic® 90, 160 and HC. Their products are compatible with virtually every camera brand on the market today. Other Anton/Bauer high performance products include the UltraLight®, ElipZ®, ElightZ®, CINE-VCLX® and CINE VCLX/2®. Their superior-quality products have become an industry standard. 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.

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