Shotoku Broadcast to unveil TP-80 camera pedestal

The TP-80 merges the company’s traditional pedestal technology with new features for a well-balanced, low-maintenance four-stage air pedestal

Author:: TVTechnology
Publish date:: Mar 24, 2005

Shotoku Broadcast Systems will extend its suite of studio pedestals with the new TP-80 pneumatic pedestal.

The TP-80 merges the company’s traditional pedestal technology with new features for a well-balanced, low-maintenance four-stage air pedestal. It can operate with almost half the air pressure of existing pneumatic pedestals minimizing effects of temperature change.

Specifications include:

Capacity: 229.3lb
Maximum height: 59.0in
Minimum Height: 19.7in
Weight: 412.3lb
Stroke: 39.4in
Maximum tracking width: 36.1in
Minimum tracking width: 33.2in

For more information, visit booth C10641 or go to www.shotoku.tv.

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The TP-90 incorporates design elements of the TP-80 pneumatic pedestal that ensure its rigidity and facilitate light and smooth up and down movement.

Shotoku Broadcast Systems will show its new TRP-100 robotically controlled, next generation pedestal for such studio applications as news, sports and current affairs at NAB.

The new TP-90 Pneumatic Pedestal is designed to accommodate a wide range of camera configurations.

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