Handheld cameras have been around
since the days of Super-8 home movies. But today, handhelds offer
a new freedom from the constraints of their larger
shoulder-mounted cousins with many of the features of full size
professional broadcast cameras. Generally, however, these cameras
have been developed using architecture, especially accessories
such as batteries and lights, brought up from consumer products as
a way to keep their prices down. These batteries and lights, while
suitable for home movies of family events, were not intended for
video production professionals.
For its new batteries and lighting
system for handheld cameras, Anton/Bauer started from the
beginning. The objective was to design a set of professional power
, light and support accessories that could leverage the benefits
of a handheld camera - from price to performance. ElipZ actually
improves on the reasons that handheld have become popular -
extended runtime in the field, unique camera angles and movements
in a compact lightweight form factor. The unique design of the
ElipZ 10k battery and the new ElightZ form a perfect team in the
same way the Anton/Bauer Gold Mount batteries and UltraLight team
up as the performance benchmark for shoulder mounted 12 volt
cameras.
The ElipZ 10k is a 7.2 volt lithium
ion battery capable of operating both a handheld camera and light
for most of a shooting day. A single 10k battery will run the most
popular mini-DV cameras for over 8 hours. ElipZ 10k is the first
video battery to use the underside of the camera as a mounting
surface, away from the operator controls and requiring no voltage
conversion circuitry. This innovative battery provides a strong
and secure structural foundation for the camera and can be adapted
to any camera tripod or support through the standard camera
support mounting on the bottom of the battery.
The 5 1/2 oz versatile ElightZ
shares the ElipZ 10K battery with the camera. No need for a
separate battery, pouch pack or cables to hinder camera handling.
The new EgripZ was designed to
complement the ElipZ system with any handheld camera. Literally
the most flexible camera grip in the industry, the innovative
design of the EgripZ provides a new level of ergonomic control of
the camera providing additional stability in a wide variety of
shooting positions.
ElipZ - See the light.....feel the
power....get a grip.
Links to more information:
- ELIPZ 10K Battery and Charger
- ElightZ Professional Handheld Camera Fill Light
- EgripZ Handheld Camera Support
