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TV PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT
	We get lots of technical questions about how we shoot & what kinds of equipment we use in our productions . Here is the answer to most of these frequently asked questions. We are proud to provide specs on our favorite gear & links to these preferred manufacturers of quality TV production equipment.

	Our primary camera is the Thomson GV Infinity DMC 1000/20. This digital media camcorder uses 3 full 1920x1080, 2/3-inch Xensium™ CMOS imagers and Thomson GV REV PRO removable media or industry standard CompactFlash – in a variety of capacities and features. Infinity outperforms other portable digital camcorders and produces images rivaling production cameras costing much more. Infinity is switchable between HD and SD with choices between 1080i, 720p, PAL and NTSC. This makes Infinity a cost-effective acquisition solution for a number of applications that include the type of demanding production work we do at the Outdoorsman. We need a camera with media that supports the performance for today’s tapeless, file-based workflows and is also rugged, durable and cost effective (ironically like tape) so that we can keep shooting in the field without need to transfer content. Infinity and REV PRO meet these needs and offer the perfect complement of file-based acquisition while providing for our traditional portable acquisition needs.
	Our camera is outfitted with a Fujinon A17 X 7.8 DERM 133 MM lens with a 2X extender. This lens also switches into the 16:9 ratio for that cinematic look. This is an excellent long lens essential for quality telephoto shots of wildlife. On those expeditions that require extreme long shots of 1000 yards or more I use the Fujinon A36X10.5 ERD Super Telephoto lens providing a 36X zoom ratio & the TS-P28A image stabilizer. These optics are superb.

	For power I have for years relied on the Anton/Bauer Digital Trimpac batteries and AC adapters for the camera. I use the Interactive 2000 Power charger & it has performed flawlessly internationally on a variety of 110/220 currents as well as in the bush when our only source of juice is a generator. Now we are phasing in the Dionic & Lithium Ion type batteries. We’ve found that they are lighter & provide more run time.

	My camera support is provided by the Bogen-Manfrotto-Gitzo line of products. Currently my crew prefers the Manfrotto 540 ART Roadrunner. This is a sturdy yet light weight tripod featuring carbon fiber construction & a fast set up design that takes just seconds to prepare a shot. These equipment choices have served us well in many diverse applications.

	My choice of wireless microphones is the AZDEN 1000 series. I can mount up to 2 receivers in line between the camera body & the battery on the gold mount adapter & it’s powered by the attached battery with little noticeable extra drain. We have hundreds of channel options & appreciate the clear reception & range these Azden units deliver.

	Matrox manufactures Top Notch NLE Editing Systems. We have been using products by Matrox since 2000. We recently installed our New HD Editing System built by Lyn Norstad & Assoc., Inc. Around the Matrox Axio LE.

	Since 1981 LNA has been building Digital Media Workstations and Storage Arrays for Digital Content Creation, Nonlinear Video Editing, Animation, Compositing, Encoding and streaming.

	Link Electronics, Inc. - Quality manufacturer of Closed Caption encoders & decoders, video and audio DA's, switchers and other broadcast quality video processing equipment. The Outdoorsman has utilized Link products for over a decade in producing the TV show. Out latest product for Link Electronics is the HDE-3000 HD caption encoder used to caption our HD programs.

	Manufacturer web site links THOMSON GRASS VALLEY: www.thomsongrassvalley.com FUJINON: www.fujinonbroadcast.com BOGEN: www.bogenphoto.com ANTON BAUER: www.antonbauer.com AZDEN: www.azdencorp.com MATROX: www.matrox.com LYN NORSTAD & ASSOC., INC: http://LNAINC.com LINK ELECTRONICS, INC: www.linkelectronics.com

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