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ONES TO WATCH BSC EXPO 2018

10 FUJIFILM (STAND 427) Fujifilm UK is showcasing its entire range of cine lenses, which cover all types of shooting, from high-end cinema down to independent documentary. The PL-Mount Premier HK lenses are the ultimate cine zoom lenses, with super-fast T-stops and a generous range of focal lengths. Meanwhile the Cabrio ZK and XK series are also PL-mount lenses and are ideal where smaller, lighter lenses might be preferable, or where you need a lens with a huge variety of focal lengths all in one package. Finally, weighing less than 1kg each and boasting T2.9 throughout, the E-Mount MK lenses bring all the quality and character of the Fujinon Premier and Cabrio lenses to an entirely new audience of independent production and emerging filmmakers. Also on the stand will be a GFX medium-format stills camera with a full range of GF lenses, and visitors are very welcome to come along for a demonstration. www.fujifilm.eu/uk enhance the aesthetic beauty of larger formats without losing content across the field. Additionally, their slightly curved focus field adds a dimensionality that further accentuates larger formats. cw-sonderoptic.com 9 CW SONDEROPTIC (STAND 115) The new large-format Leica Thalia lenses from CW Sonderoptic are now available in most markets around the world and have already completed a number of feature films currently in post-production. Demand for professional, large-format optics is increasing rapidly as new full-frame cameras like Sony’s VENICE and RED’s 8K VV Monstro cameras become more widely available. The Leica Thalias have become a popular choice in no small part due to their incredibly compact size: between 1.1kg and 1.7kg and 12.7cm to 17.8cm in length. However, the main feature drawing cinematographers and directors to Leica Thalias is the look of the lenses, which is a departure from the popular Leica Summilux-C and Summicron-C optics. Thalias have a somewhat softer look while preserving clarity to

11 GRIP FACTORY MUNICH (STAND 524) Founded in 1999, GFM has worked hard to become an industry leader in the design and production of high-end camera support equipment, with the aim of servicing the professional motion picture community. The company’s mission is to develop and produce camera support equipment that is innovative, effective and of the highest quality. Focus and philosophy is firmly set on building superior equipment, combined with a dedication and commitment to customer service and satisfaction. Having built up nearly 20 years of experience, GFM places a high value on long-term relationships with clients, suppliers and all those working in the field, and is throwing open an invitation for existing and prospective customers to come along, say hello and to see what’s on offer. Showing on the GFM booth will be a wide range of the latest products, such as the GF-Primo Dolly, GF-Sliders, Grip Kit, GF- Suspension Rigs, GF-Quad Dolly, GF- Jib Arms and more. www.g-f-m.net 12 HELICOPTER FILM SERVICES (STAND 127) Established 25 years ago, Helicopter Film Services (HFS) is now internationally recognised as a leading provider of aerial and stabilised filming services and equipment, with hundreds of feature films and commercials to its credit. Alongside the helicopters the company is also known as one of the world’s premier cinema drone operators, employing heavy-lift systems from Intuitive Aerial and Shotover, while the company’s line-up of stabilised camera systems includes Shotover F1, K1 and U1, Nettmann Super-G2 and the new Typhon 6 array. HFS experienced a record year in 2017, touching down in 20 countries to capture stunning sequences for major film studios as well as smaller production companies and television filmmakers. The company has collaborated on some of the year’s most prestigious productions, from The Darkest Hour to Wonder Woman , as well as undertaking numerous assignments for smaller independents, and will be showcasing many of its achievements on its stand at BSC Expo. www.helicopterfilm.tv

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