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THE OUTDOORSMAN with BUCK McNEELY |
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PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT
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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. |
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Marshall
Electronics is a leading manufacturer of professional LCD monitors for
Broadcast, Multimedia, Video, Film, and News professionals worldwide.
Marshall offers a large assortment of technology including audio
monitors, USB microphones, anti-reflective outdoors monitors, portable
camera-top monitors, In-Monitor Display (IMD), Quad Viewers, converters,
stand-alone and rack mount monitors, and more.
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Our camera is outfitted with a Fujinon high
definition HA20X7.8BERM 7.8 to 156mm lens with a 2X extender.
This is an excellent long lens essential for quality telephoto shots
of wildlife. ON those expeditions that require extreme long
shots of 1000 years or more I use the Fujinon HA42X13.5ERD Super
Telephoto lens with built in image stabilization and 2x extender
providing a 42X zoom ratio and 13.5 to 567mm focal length. The
Fujinon optic's are superb and have provided excellent imagery and
reliability.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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| 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. | |
| Thermodyne Cases: Manufacturers of the best equipment cases in the industry. Rugged, High impact plastic cases for cameras, tripods and all equipment needs. We have traveled the world for many years trusting Thermodyne cases to protect our equipment. | |
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Manufacturer web site links
MARSHALL ELECTRONICS: www.Marshall-USA.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
THERMODYNE:
www.thermodyne.com
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