LONDON—Mo-Sys Engineering has announced a major update to its G30 heavy-duty gyro-stabilized remote head. Designed to provide silent operation and capture beautifully smooth cinematic shots, the G30 offers precision movement with superior image stabilization together with simple tech-less operation in a cost-effective package, the company said.  

“The G30 already has a reputation for meeting the real creative needs of cinematographers,” said Michael Geissler, CEO of Mo-Sys. “In developing the next generation of this gyro-stabilized head, we have listened to our users and made something that is even easier to rig, even more intuitive to operate, and even more precise and repeatable in its moves and positioning. We know that cinematographers are always under pressure to get the shot quickly, which is why we give them tools which they understand instinctively.” 

Incorporating several customer-led upgrades, Mo-Sys described the new G30 as a radical rethink of the traditional heavy-duty stabilized remote head. The rigid 45˚ frame geometry supports camera payloads of up to 30kg/66lbs and has been engineered to eliminate the risk of gimbal lock.   

The G30 balancing process has been further improved with the introduction of innovative indexing plungers. These enable the operator to lock off each axis independently during set-up while also aiding safe transportation.  

Based on input from operators, Mo-Sys said that multiple 3/8” accessory mounting points have been added while the thoughtful re-design also sees the introduction of engraved measurement markings to all sliding components for rapid deployment and fine adjustment. 

In addition, an enlarged right side tilt motor through-hole protects cables and reduces congestion, allowing more cables to pass freely through the center and customers can now specify an optional wireless control module, allowing for up to 300m remote control, the company said. 

The G30 ships with an intuitive digital display console. Taking its design cues from the automotive industry it has a shallow menu structure, clear displays showing the current parameter values, and physical controls for direct, tactile operation. It can be used with pan bars, cine wheels or a broadcast console to give the operator the intuitive response needed for the production. 

For more information on the G30 gyro-stabilized remote head, visit www.mo-sys.com. 

Ronkonkoma, NY – June 7, 2018 –Sigma Corporation of America, a leading still photo and cinema lens, camera, flash and accessory manufacturer, today announced its participation in Adorama INSPIRE, a brand new, weeklong event filled with designed-to-share experiences for visual storytellers. Offering education, inspiration, a networking platform and hands-on gear testing, Adorama INSPIRE will take place June 25 through July 1 in and around New York City and features prominent industry creatives including Sigma Pros and many more.

INSPIRE: Capturing Adventure in the Great Outdoors with Sigma Pro Liam Doran

Kicking off the Adorama INSPIRE event is renowned adventure photographer Liam Doran’s session on Outdoor Sports and Travel Photography. A Sigma Pro veteran, Liam will share his secrets to capturing his most iconic images and commercial covers including the gear used, lens choices for each image, camera settings and timing.

When: June 25 from 10:00am-12:00pm

Where: Union Square Ballroom (27 Union Square West, New York, NY 10003)

Cost: FREE

An outdoor sports and adventure travel photographer based in Colorado, Liam’s work covers all aspects of outdoor mountain life including skiing, biking, trail running and fly-fishing as well as travel and lifestyle. His images appear regularly in commercial advertising and in today’s top magazines including Powder, Outside, Ski, Skiing, Trail Runner, Mountain Magazine and more. For more information, visit his website at www.liamdoranphotography.com or follow him on Instagram at @liamdoranphotography.

Register here: https://bit.ly/2LpZUOp.

INSPIRE: Central Park Zoo Shoot with Sigma Pro David FitzSimmons

Adorama INSPIRE attendees are invited to come to the Central Park Zoo where Sigma Pro and noted animal photographer David FitzSimmons will be leading a photo shoot. David will share his tips and tricks for photographing animals in a zoo setting. As part of the Sigma sponsored workshop, attendees will have the opportunity to borrow Sigma lenses for the shoot and get feedback from a Sigma Pro (please bring photo ID, camera and memory card).

When: June 28 from 10:00am-1:00pm

Where: Central Park Zoo (E 64th St & 5th Ave New York, NY 10021)

Cost: $20

David FitzSimmons is an award-winning photographer and writer. He has photographed and written for various magazines, including Outdoor Photographer, Popular Photography, Professional Photographer and Shutterbug. David’s most recent publications include Animals of Ohio’s Ponds and Vernal Pools, Curious Critters, Curious Critter Volume Two and Curious Critters Marine, which have won multiple national book awards and sold over 100,000 copies. For more information, visit his website at http://www.fitzsimmonsphotography.com/.

Register here: https://bit.ly/2JbRr4G.

Get Hands-On with the Latest Sigma Global Vision Lenses at the Adorama INSPIRE Expo

Come to the Sigma booth and check out the full line of Sigma Global Vision Art and Contemporary lenses. Sigma technical representative Marc Farb will be available to answer your questions and highlight features and benefits of the latest Sigma glass. Sigma will also be offering a special promo on select lenses during the expo.

When: Friday, June 29th from 10am-5pm & Sunday, July 1st from 10am-5pm*

Where: Metropolitan Pavilion (125 W 18th St New York, NY 10011)

Cost: FREE

*The Adorama INSPIRE Expo will be closed Saturday, June 30th.

Register to attend on Friday, June 29: https://bit.ly/2Jkk8sl.

Register to attend on Sunday, July 1: https://bit.ly/2IOFdxY.

Adorama INSPIRE Event Schedule: https://www.adorama.com/g/inspire-2018-schedule.

ADORAMA: More Than a Camera Store
Adorama is more than a camera store – it’s one of the world’s largest photography, video, audio and computer retailers. Serving customers for more than 40 years, Adorama has grown from its flagship NYC store to include the leading online destination for imaging and consumer electronics. Adorama’s vast product offerings encompass professional video and audio, connected home, musical instruments and more, while its services include an in-house photo lab, AdoramaPix; resources and gear for photographers, filmmakers, production studios, broadcasting and post houses, and recording artists through Adorama Business Solutions; professional equipment rental at Adorama Rental Company; and the award-winning Adorama Learning Center, which offers free creative education via online channels such as the popular AdoramaTV on YouTube. Visit Adorama at www.adorama.com.

About Sigma Corporation

Craftsmanship. Precision. Dedication. Since 1961, Sigma has been devoted to the pursuit of advancing photographic technology. Unique to the industry, the family-owned business produces its high-quality, award-winning cine and camera lenses, DSLR and mirrorless cameras, flashes, filters and accessories from its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in Aizu, Japan.

In 2012, the company introduced the Sigma Global Vision with three distinct lens lines: Art, Contemporary and Sport. Designed for industry camera mount systems including Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Pentax, Sony and Sigma, each lens is handcrafted and tested in Japan to ensure a high-performance, premium product that is purpose-built to last.

Sigma continues its tradition of imaging excellence with the mirrorless sd Quattro, sd Quattro H and the compact dp Quattro camera line. Leveraging the ultra-high resolution Foveon sensor, the Sigma Quattro cameras are designed to produce the highest quality image with every shot.

For information about Sigma, please visit www.sigmaphoto.com or follow the company on Sigma Blog, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

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BURBANK, CALIF. – Matthews Studio Equipment has unveiled its new series of mounting systems to support cameras on cars, trucks, boats and more, the RickyRODS and the Freedom Car Mount System.

RickyRODS were originally designed as support for car mount rigging, MSE has applied them to various applications, including removing the need to cut tubes to desired lengths. RickyRODS come in 10-inch increments that can be screwed together with 3/8-inch steel threads and female plugs and can work with other 5/8-inch rigging hardware.

The Freedom Car Mount System helps support heavier cameras with a 360 degree rotating grip head that is secured with a 10-inch vacuum cup, camera plate and RickyRODS. The camera plate allows for mounting of a dovetail plate or direct mount of camera. The complete Freedom Car Mount System kit consists of right angle adapters, vacuum cups, grip heads and quick struts.

Burbank-based MSE is now shipping RickyRODS and the Freedom Car Mount System nationally and internationally.