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ARRI ORBITER BEAM OPTIC LAUNCHES
A RRI has announced the Orbiter Beam, the first beam optic in its LED lighting portfolio. Its intensity level has a comparable output to the ARRI Daylight M-Series M18 within a tighter beam angle. For the first time, these high-intensity values can be achieved with a high-quality full-colour spectrum LED source – making the Orbiter Beam the brightest full-colour LED spotlight on the market. This parallel beam light is ideally suited to cinematic applications, either for long throw distances or indirectly bounced. Providing a strong, defined 4° parallel beam with homogenous light, it’s well suited to creating the illusion of distant natural lights, for example when simulating the light cast by the sun or moon. The Orbiter Beam features a large aperture in a compact and lightweight housing, with the reflector’s diameter of 530mm (20.9in) similar in size to the M90 luminaire. The two elements of the optic – reflector and snoot – can be separated and stacked for convenient storage and transport, while a unique manual hotspot adjustment allows variation from hard- to soft-edge light. No extra accessories are needed, as the light beam produced is already nicely focused. Orbiter’s unique Quick Lighting Mount (QLM) system allows the Orbiter Beam to be mounted safely and quickly. Any Orbiter running the firmware LiOS2 or later is prepared to operate the Orbiter Beam.
INTRODUCING THE RAMPART MXB-R1000 T o meet increasing demand for portable, high-capacity power,
ULTRA PANATAR I I 1.3X ANAMORPHIC PRIMES
power usage and remaining runtimes, it boasts a 1000Wh energy capacity to keep your equipment running without interruption. Nominal 26v is perfect for delivering clean power to demanding kit, avoiding a need to regulate voltage on other floor batteries on the market. Removing the need to regulate reduces strain on the cells and improves battery longevity. The Rampart is built to power dedicated 26v equipment, with power supplied via two XLR 3-pin outputs.
Hawk-Woods has launched a new 26v floor battery, the Rampart MXB-R1000. A stride on from the widely acclaimed X-Boxx series, the Rampart has been designed with DOPs, photographers and videographers in mind, ensuring reliability and continuous power supply whatever the setting. With a compact, lightweight design, durable housing and LCD display providing real-time data on
T he latest additions to the Panavision optical family, the Ultra Panatar II 1.3x Anamorphic Primes, have been designed with the demands of modern production in mind. These lenses offer a vintage Panavision anamorphic feel with vertical breathing, organic fall-off and a warm- hued flare. Well suited for visual effects and virtual production, the optics deliver controlled distortion and consistent resolution across the field while covering a 46mm diagonal. With an enhanced anamorphic look that provides the feel of 2x squeeze optics, Ultra Panatar II’s 1.3x squeeze maximises adaptability for different aspect ratios while meeting modern resolution requirements. The lenses are available in the following focal lengths: 35, 40, 50, 65, 85, 100 and 135mm, all at T2.8, weighing between 2.63 and 2.9kg with a front diameter of 126mm.
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