Monthly Archives: September 2011

Sachtler Ace M – Bringing you the most cost effective tripod system for your professional use

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Sachtler is a worldwide market leader for professional camera support systems for cinematography and television production. Sachtler products symbolize top quality and reliability.

Now independent videographers can enjoy all the performance benefits of a broadcast quality offering – at a price that looks as good as the resulting image

• Designed for low weight professional cameras

• Best-in-class drag performance

• Ergonomic and intuitive – designed for ease of use

• Best price to performance ratio in its class

Make it a winning shot with the Sachtler Ace.

Ace is ideally suited for small HDV camcorders and video-enabled DSLR cameras. With a payload range of 0 to 4 kilograms (0 to 8.8 lbs), a 5-step counterbalance and the new patented SA dragTM, the new Ace tripod system enables a genuine Sachtler broadcast feel.

Due to its lightweight and compact design it is the perfect companion for work on the go whether you are working on low-budget documentaries, electronic news-gathering (ENG), weddings events and training videos or a secondary unit.

The new patented SA-dragTM system has three horizontal and three vertical steps. Ace uses three capsuled damping modules allowing you to choose a drag setting that suits any shooting situation – from a very tight control with lots of resistance to a very loose control with virtually no resistance at all. This technique gives, for the first time in this price segment, a constant and repeatable drag that professionals need and have always relied on, with Sachtlers’ broadcast and cine heads.

The 5-step counterbalance capability ensures easy balancing and optimum positioning of the camera – a true Sachtler!

Product features

• New patented SA-dragTM mechanism (Synchronised Actuated Drag)

• Long sliding range of camera plate

• Parking position for spare camera screws (1/4” and 3/8”)

• Lightweight aluminium tripod

• Fiber glass reinforced composite fluid head

• Scale on camera platform

Ace availability in Europe, the Middle East and Africa: October 24th, 2011; in the US: November 14th, 2011; in Japan: November 21st, 2011; in Asia and Australia: December 5th, 2011

Ace put to the test: Here, you can see a video review by Johnnie Behiri and Nino Leitner.

We are now taking pre-order sales, please call on us at Tel: +603 79582582 or Email: info@syncoptima.com) for details.

Cineroid EVF – Professional EVF for Cinema and Broadcasting

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Cineroid EVF – Professional EVF for Cinema and Broadcasting

With the ever increasing demand to shoot video & film on HDSLR cameras such as the Canon 5/7D a more user friendly and professional viewfinder solution has long been on many users wish lists, this is now a reality with the Cineroid EFV-4L. The EVF-4L is not just for use with the current HDSLR cameras it can also be used with any camera having a HDMI output such as the new Panasonic AG-F101 and Sony PMW-F3.

Cineroid’s EFV-4L is ahead of the game and is the worlds first HDSLR – EVF, its feature packed 3.2” hi- resolution wide-angle LCD screen has been incorporated into a lightweight, compact single unit view-finder design eliminating the need for a separate Loupe.

Further features include HDMI Loop through, focus assist Peaking Filter, Pixel – Pixel Mapping, Underscan and audio out via a stereo 3.5mm phono jack and mixed mono via an integral speaker, there is also an intelligent menu with user settable memory keys, the detachable Loupe also flips-up to allow the wide angle screen to be used as a monitor.

Cineroid EVF powered with IDX Batteries, Sacthler Tripod, Chrosziel Mattebox all available at Sync Optima

Supplied as kit in a robust carry bag the kit includes a HDMI cable, mini ball head, battery and charger, the Cineroid EVF-4L is a ready to shoot package and can be easily attached to any shooting set-up via a hot shoe or articulated arm.

Retail Selling Price: RM 3,500.00 (Tel: +603 79582582) (Email: info@syncoptima.com)

Availability: 2-4 Weeks upon order confirmation.