Libec introduced the new LX-ePed Pedestal, designed for PTZ cameras. With an operating height of 259cm/102in and a payload of 10kg/22lb, the LX-ePed Pedestal will be available globally in May for $4000. We had the chance to talk to Koichi Yamaguchi-San from Libec on the show floor of this year’s NAB in Las Vegas. Let‘s have a closer look. Libec is a Japanese manufacturer of film equipment like tripods, monopods, remote heads, jib arms, tracking rails, and pedestal systems. If you are not familiar with this type of product, a pedestal is a unique type of tripod that features a retractable central column capable of smoothly raising the mounted camera. They are mainly used for studio shootings and are usually operated on a wheelbase (dolly). My colleague Johnnie had the chance to see the first prototype of the LX-ePed Pedestal at the Inter BEE trade show in Japan in November last year. Please check out the article and the video about it here. But now, half a year later at the NAB, Libec showed us the finished product with some further developments. Libec LX-ePed Pedestal for PTZ Cameras – Source: CineD Libec LX-ePed Pedestal Pedestals have been a part of the usual workflow, especially in TV studios, for a long time. This one is the first to be designed for remotely controlled PTZ (pan/tilt/zoom) cameras. With smaller sensors, PTZ cameras were always a bit of a niche product and had the reputation of CCTV cameras. But this has changed since...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 24 April, 2023