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UP FI/

cm
Optically

measures

Measures

HMI line frequency.

computer / video monitor scan rates.

Checks the

running speed of film cameras.

Large, bright LED display accurate to 0.01 Hz / fps.
Displays actual count in Hertz

or

frames per second.

CINEM4TGSmPH/i

Mobile Dock Hitch
and

Folding Nose
Magline, Inc. announces a
new hitch for its Mobile Dock yard
ramps. The Mobile Dock Hitch is an alter¬

electronics
31238 Via Colinas, Suite A * Westlake

Village, California 91362

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USA

Phone (818) 706-3334

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Fax (818) 706-3335

native to the standard Towbar that is
Synchronizes film cameras to monitors, projectors, or other cameras

provided with each Mobile Dock.
The new Mobile Dock Fork
Truck Hitch mounts in the low end of the
Mobile Dock and permits easy movement
of the Dock using truck lift forks. Use of
the hitch will protect the Dock against

damage from pushing the Dock with
forks, and facilitates control and safety
for the lift truck operator. The hitch is
self-storing on the side of the Dock, and
installation is fast. It

can

be retrofitted to

existing Magliner Mobile Docks.
Magline also introduces a re¬
cessed folding nose extension for its line

nraoniM
*

Synchronizes and removes scan line on
filming.
Synchronizes film cameras to projected images.
Synchronizes multiple cameras 15-120 fps.
monitors while

*

*

*

Signal Pick-Up eliminates hard wire
to monitor.

*

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Automatic

phasing and phase adjustment

Automatic camera recognition and compatibility
with Arriflex, Panavision. Aaton, and more.

CINEN/MTGePPU/i
electronics
31238 Via Colinas, Suite A

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Westlake Village, California 91362

USA

Phone (818) 706-3334 *

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Fax (818) 706-3335

of aluminum hand trucks. The recessed

folding

nose folds out of the way and
does not interfere with the front of the
frame or take space away from the

noseplate. When in use, it has a 300pound capacity. The standard hand truck
has a 500-pound capacity when the re¬
cessed folding nose is not in use. It is
adaptable to existing Magliners.
Magline, Inc., (800) MAGLINE,
(517)879-2411, Fax (517) 879-5399.
Camera Tracking Systems
P.O.V. @ MAT is a cooperation

Four

hanging pockets
(two on each side) hold
padded blocks for
shipping protection or
can hold tripod plate
and

excess

gear.

NEW from Porta-Brace

TRIPOD SHELLPACK

Two sets of
Red velcro

straps for

cinching
tripod head y
and legs.

Multiple
exterior

zip

pockets

between MAT, a German company spe¬

Quick
release

cializing in

camera support equipment,
and Matthews Studio Electronics in Los

maple

Angeles. The firm offers a range of cam¬
era tracking systems. The equipment is
created by MAT and is exclusively rented
out by P.O.V. @ MAT and its agencies.
Two of the four systems in¬
cluded in the range of camera tracking
systems are the Cruisecam I and the

grip

> For

handle
with padi.

-

>

>*

Red
velcro strap

shipping - armored frame

and no-snag hideaway cover.
>- For field work
plenty of

Multiple
exterior

zip

pockets
>

Liftcam. The Cruisecam I is a motor-as¬
sisted dolly which runs on straight tracks

(standard tracks: 62cm/ 2 ft. wide). The
system offers a variety of detachable
platforms, which either carry a remotehead or a seat swivel support ( allowing

ARMORED
PROTECTION FOR
TRANSPORTING
TRIPODS

> Note: For
our new

pockets, inside and outside.
Backpackable - has stowed
away backpack straps.
Padded protection - overall
padded protection with interior
pillowing system that cradles
the tripod.
Handle newly invented
quick release feature made
with hardwood maple and
foam hand grip.
-

lightweight padded protection

MUMMY CASE II is available.

PHONE 802-442-8171

FAX 802-442-9118
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