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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.

	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.
	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.

	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.
	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.

	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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