Libec LX-ePed is a new pedestal specifically designed for PTZ cameras. It features a remotely operated central column that can elevate the maximum payload of 10kg. The pedestal requires AC power, weighs 14kg and it will be available globally from April 2023 for around $3500. My colleague Johnnie visited the Inter BEE trade show in Japan in search of new products. He met up with Koichi Yamaguchi from Libec to talk about the company’s new remotely operated pedestal designed specifically for PTZ cameras. The PTZ hype The idea behind PTZ cameras is a full remote control including pan, tilt, and zoom. This workflow makes it much easier and cost-effective to do multi-cam productions. PTZ cameras have been around for a long time, but they have gained quite a popularity boost recently during and after the global wave of lockdowns connected with the COVID-19 pandemic. During these difficult times, many events transformed into virtual live-streamed or hybrid ones. Generally, live streaming has gotten more and more popular and PTZ seems to be the right technology to help with it. Sony FR7. Image credit: CineD Big players such as Sony and Canon recently announced new PTZ cameras with larger sensors. Especially Sony really stepped up the PTZ game with the FR7 – a remotely controlled camera that sports a full-frame sensor, wide DR, high frame rates, built-in ND filters, and more. Libec PTZ Pedestal With the growing popularity of PTZ cameras, we are beginning to see accessories designed specifically for these. During...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 21 November, 2022