OConnor Announces New Camera Accessory Line
January 26, 2010
Source: OConnor
OConnor has introduce a new line of
professional camera accessories engineered for high-end cinematography.
“For 60 years, OConnor fluid heads and tripods have been
valued tools for the art of movie making,” says Bob Carr,
President of Camera Dynamics Inc. (a Vitec Group business
unit), “and we’re grateful for the industry’s
ongoing support. The new accessory line continues the OConnor
tradition of supporting the cinematographer’s art with
industry-leading engineering and craftsmanship, tailored to
the rapidly-changing landscape of new cameras.”
To ensure these new precision tools meet OConnor’s high
standards, the company has chosen Jim Elias, based in Europe,
to head the design team. A recognized name in professional
camera accessory design, Elias brings extensive experience
as a camera assistant to the engineering process. Another
film industry veteran, Eric J. Johnston, has been appointed
Product Specialist. Eric, based in Valley Cottage NY, is already
interfacing with working camera people to get on-the-set feedback
and integrate their needs into the new product design.
The first OConnor camera accessory– with many more to
come – is a completely modular cine-style follow-focus
system. The compact and low profile unit enables quick, tool-free
mounting on standard rod systems. This new OConnor cine-style
follow focus is compatible with all standard follow-focus
accessories and driver gears. OConnor’s new follow focus
integrates elegantly with all camera and lens systems in use.
The further products in the range will be announced as they
are released.
As with the entire OConnor family, the camera accessories
are backed by the company’s expert customer support and
service departments. According to Bob Carr, “Because
the new follow focus is designed for modular versatility and
compatibility with other systems, the smartly priced system
should be extremely popular with rental houses and users who
own a number of different camera and lens combinations.”
The OConnor cine-style follow focus will be available for
preorder in March. Delivery is scheduled to begin in April.
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