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OUR PRODUCTS
We are making the next step!
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www.chrosziel.com
Chrosziel
Our Products Summary
Chrosziel develops and manufactures precision mechanical, optical and electronic products such as MatteBoxes, SunShades,
Fluid-Zoom-Drives, and follow focus controls which all meet the
highest user requirements.
MatteBoxes & SunShades......................................................���4
The MB 565 CINE.1 enters the market as a newly designed,
cine-style, wide-angle Mattebox responding to the needs of camera operators with its multi-purpose features: Robust and lightweight, clamp-on or on rods, expandable to three filterholders, tilt
function. This Mattebox will become the industry standard!
Fluid-Zoom..............................................................................�14
We are making the next step!
The Lens Control System (LCS) MagNum is available with now
even up to 4 motors, controls the internal lens motors as well and
continues to be the most lightweight and ergonomic hand unit.
For Broadcast and SteadiCam Applications, the MagNum and Aladin MKII is the market leader.
The Aladin MKII additionally covers the Movie and S3D market
with up to 16 channels and special applications like Motion Control
or Virtual Reality.
Chrosziel also produces test equipment for service and daily testing of lenses and cameras such as the UniversalCamCollimator
and the Projector MK5.
Our products are an integral part of productions all over the world
due to:
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intuitive handling
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precise reproducibility in function and result
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robust and reliable design
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excellent price and performance
Chrosziel GmbH is the market leader in its product lines:
…for optical excellence!
…made in Germany!
Our headquarters are in Kirchheim bei München, Germany.
This brochure gives you an overview of our products. If you have
detailed questions, please kindly visit our Website:
www.chrosziel.com
Follow Focus...........................................................................�11
Lens Supports & Adapters......................................................�14
Shoulder supports...................................................................�15
QuickLock & Bridge Plates .....................................................�16
Light Weight Support (LWS) ..................................................�17
Handgrips for universal use ...................................................�18
The CustomCage.....................................................................�19
Lens Control Systems.............................................................�20
Testing-Equipment..................................................................�23
MatteBoxes & SunShades
MatteBoxes & SunShades
CINE & TV
MatteBox MB 565
The new premium MatteBox
The new MatteBox MB 565 has been developed to meet the rigorous demands of today‘s cinematic productions and unites virtually all conceivable applications in one product. It is designed both
as clamp-on version and for use on Ø 15mm or 19mm rods.
The MatteBox is freely expandable from one to three fi lter stages,
each 360° rotatable. Using less fi lter stages is easily possible at
any time. Durable yet lightweight and equipped with a variety of
essential features, the MatteBox MB 565 is designed for the latest fast and superwide lenses that feature an outside diameter
of upto 150mm.
Due to its modular design, this versatile new MatteBox may be
quickly customized to the individual requirements of each user.
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CINE & TV
MB 415
Wide-Angle MatteBox, compact, for two filters up to
4.3mm focal length.
Compact MatteBox 4:3 / 16:9, F4.3 – for the use on 2/3-inch digital/
video cameras.
Technical data
Max. wide-angle focal
length F = mm
S16 6 / S35 10 / Still 35mm 17
SD 3.9 / HD 4.3
Multi-format 4:3 and 16:9
S16, S35, SD, HD
Mattes 4:3 for F = mm
4.8 / 10 / 20 / 30 / 48
Mattes 16:9 for F = mm
4.8 / 10 / 20 / 30 / 48
Max. filter number / rotating /
gear-positioned
2+1 / 1 / -
Filterstage width (mm)
150
The Chrosziel MatteBox MB 565 CINE.1 is available in six different
models and also available in different kits. Optional accessories
and components are also sold separately.
Filter size (inch)
4x4 / 4x5.65 h
5x5 / 4x5.65 h
Connecting diameter (mm)
95 / 100 / 110
Support system
Lightweight support for Ø
15mm rods**
Technical data
Multi Format 4:3 and 16:9
S16,S35,SD, HD
Mattes 4:3 for F = mm
4.8/10/ 20 / 30 / 48
Mattes 16:9 far F= mm
4.8/10/ 20 / 30 / 48
Max. filter number | rotating
3/3/ -v
Filterstage width (mm)
150
Filter slze (inch)
4x5.65/5.65x5.65
Connectingdiameter (mm)
150
Support system
Lightweight support with
Ø 15 or 19 mm rods
** With adapters. Also bridge plates 15mm and 19mm with adapters.
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MatteBoxes & SunShades
MatteBoxes & SunShades
CINE & TV
MB 602/SD 602
Studio MatteBox for Movie and HD-Cinematography
Production. Now available as clamp-on version, especially for Cine-Style Zoom lenses!
SD 602 is shown as triple filter version, the standard comes with
dual stage and the option to extend. MB 602 is the Production
MatteBox with Swing-Away Design, a complete setup with up to
four 6.6x6.6 filterstages, two of which feature adjustable height
positioning. This sophisticated and reliable piece of equipment is
the best choice for production of motion pictures. It ideally combines with all prime and zoom lenses for movie and HD-Cinematography cameras with height adjustment. The Swing-Away Design,
available with arm 15mm or 19mm, allows quick-and-easy lens
changes.
Technical data
Max. wide-angle focal length F=mm
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S16 6 / S35 10 / Still 35mm
16SD 3.9 / HD 4.3
CINE & TV
MB 805
Production MatteBox for Cine and TV, Upgradeable
and cost-efficient.
Wide-Angle MatteBox for 16:9 / 4:3 and film. Includes housing
(CLWAH-F8), French flag, pivot mechanism, Swing-Away bracket for Ø 15mm lightweight support rods, single multi-format
4x4 / 4x5.650 (410-31) filterstage with one filter holder, rear plate
Ø 142.5 mm. A complete starter pack with 19mm Swing- Away
bracket is available.
Technical data
Max. wide-angle focal length (2/3" Chip) 1-4
filter stages F = mm
3.9 / 4.3 / 5.1 / 7.7
Max. wide angle focal length
35 mm Filmformat (PL-Objektive)
9 / 10 / 12 / 18
Multi-format 4:3 and 16:9
S16, 35, SD, HD
Mattes 4:3 for F = mm
4.8 / 10 / 20 / 30 / 48
Mattes 16:9 for F = mm
4.8 / 10 / 20 / 30 / 48
4/3/-
Format 16:9
S35
Masks for F=mm (HD)
8 / 12 / 20 / 40
Max. filter number / rotating /
gear-positioned
Max. filter number / rotating / gear-positioned
4 / 3 / 2 (clamp on 3/2)
Filter stage width (mm)
150
Filterstage width (mm)
177
Filter size (inch)
4x4 / 4x5.65 h + 5x5 / 4x5.65 h
Filter size (inch)
6.6x6.6
Connecting diameter (mm)
142.5
Connecting diameter (mm)
165 and 142.5
Support system
bridge plate with Ø 15 or 19mm
rods
Support system
Lightweight support with Ø 15mm
or bridge-plate with Ø 19mm rods
Height adjustment
±5mm
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MatteBoxes & SunShades
MatteBoxes & SunShades
CINE & TV
MB 456
Academ Double: Compact, two filters, up to 12mm
focal length Academy format!
Lightweight and ultra compact, ideal for handheld shooting; however, no compromise due to the Double-Rotating-Filterstage,
equipped with 2 equally-sized multiformat filter holders (510-01)
5x5“ / 4x5.65“. Also available as MB 456 Academy triple with Triple-Rotating-Filterstage.
Technical data
MB 450 product family
for DV / HDV camcorder.
Our MatteBoxes of the 450 series perfectly meet all
the requirements when shooting with compact camcorders.
All models fit the 15mm lightweight support base 401-400.
Models MB 450 R2 and MB 450 R3 come with two or three
rotating filterstages for 4x5.65 (front stage) and 4x4 filters. The
MB 450 R1 has one 4x5.65 front filterstage.
Max. wide-angle focal length F = mm
35 & S35 12 / Still 35mm 20
1/3" HD 2.6 | 2/3" HD 5.2
Multiformat 4:3 and 16:9
S16, S35, SD, HD
Max. filter number / rotating
2 / 2 or 3 / 3
Filter stage width (mm)
150
Filter size (inch)
5x5 / 4x5.65 h
Connecting diameter (mm)
130 clamp-on
Support System
Lightweight support for Ø 15mm rods
Max. wide-angle focal length (1/3“ HD Chip) F = mm
Support system
Lightweight support with
Ø 15 or 19 mm rods
MB 450 R2
MB 450 W Super Wide
The double and triple filterstage versions can be combined with
the DSW-Direct-Swing-Away-system for easy and uncomplicated
lens changes. The MB 450W Super Wide can be used up to a
focal length of 2.6mm (1/3“) and has an additional 130mm clamp
attachment for larger lenses.
Technical data
MB 450 R3
3.1 (4.0 XDCAM)
2.6 (3.6 XDCAM), 12 DX,
Still 35mm 16
2.6 (3.6 XDCAM), 12 DX,
Still 35mm 16
4.0 (5.2 XDCAM)
Multi-Format 4:3 and 16:9
SD, HD
Mask inserts 4:3 for F = mm
-
Mask inserts 16:9 for F = mm
Universal from F = 4.5mm
Max. filter number / rotating
R1: 1/1 | R2: 2/2 | R3: 3/3
Filterstage width (mm)
150 / 110 rear stage
Filter size (inch)
4x5,65 / 4x4
Connecting diameter (mm)
114/110 (130 Super Wide)
Support system
DV lightweight support
with Ø 15mm rods
MB 450 R1
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HDV & DSLR
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Follow Focus
MatteBoxes & SunShades
Complete kits for compact camcorders
MB 450R2 / 450W-20 or 456-20 camera complete sets
Complete sets for many DV/HDV camcorders and compact full
size sensor cameras! These sets include the MB 450R2 or MB
456-20 with mask, French flag, filter holders, pivot mechanisms
for side wings, DV lightweight support and light-prevention ring
adapted to the camera.
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Canon XF 300/305
450R2-XF305KIT
Canon EOS C100/300/500 (EF)
450W-20C300KIT
Canon EOS C100/300/500 (PL)
456-20C300HDKIT
Sony PXW-FS7
FS7-450WKIT
Sony NEX-FS700
450R2-NEXFS700KIT
Sony PMW-F3
456-20F31KIT
Sony PMW-F5/F55
456-20F5KIT
Panasonic HVX200 / 200A
450R2-HVXKIT
Panasonic HPX250/160/130
450R2-HPX250KIT
Panasonic HPX300
450R2-HPXKIT
Panasonic AG-AF 100/101/105
456-20AF1KIT
JVC GY-HD200 / 251
450R2-JVC200TPKIT
JVC GY-HM700
450R2-JVC700AKIT
ARRI Alexa
456-20ALKIT
Black Magic Design Cinema Camera
450R2-BMD1KIT
StudioRig System
Our fluid damping mechanism, using gear units and bearings with
the tightest tolerances, enables smooth and precise play-and-jerk
free focus moves when direction changes. It is a system to meet
the individual needs at set.
Cine lenses, primes and cine-style zoom lenses harmonize perfectly with the StudiRig Cine. Other versions upon request.
Hand
Wheel 2
Focus Drive
Hand Wheel
extension
Axle
extension
Hand
Wheel 1
Basic Unit
Flexible shaft
Focus lever
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Follow Focus
Follow Focus
DV StudioRig
The follow focus device for DV and HDV camcorders
is compact, lightweight and fits on the Ø 15mm
support rods.
StudioRig Cine
The product translates the rotation on the hand wheel into a ratio
of 1:1 on the lens focus ring. Practically play-free precise focus
pulling.
The scale is quick to change and easily read by the camera operator. The reference marking can be adjusted for the operator or
assistants. Gear drives and gear rings for different lenses ensure
precise adjustments and optimal use of the lens’ adjustable angle.
Lenses with built-in gear rings can also be focused.
For further adjustments, different gear diameters are available. All
gear drives can be easily mounted without tools. Three gear modules for lens types are available. The QuickFit Versions slip onto
the rods from below – no need to dismantle other accessories.
A new Varilock 2 module for the StudioRig Cine are for precise
repeatability of focus settings with manual end stops. It can be
easily added to the FollowFocus StudioRig.
Components
Product No.
StudioRig Cine Single (2nd hand wheel not possible)
204-01S
StudioRig Cine
204-01
StudioRig Cine Single VariLock 2
204-02S
StudioRig Cine QuickFit
204-01Q
Versions with Video gear box upon request.
System components
Hand wheel extension
201-07
Second hand wheel
201-02
VariLock 2 Handwheel
201-55
Axle-Extension
201-30
Flexible shaft 330mm
201-31
Flexible shaft 450mm
201-32
Flexible shaft 1000mm
201-33
Spare part selection
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Replacement hand wheel with scale
201-03
Spare scale
201-04
Focus lever
201-18
DV StudioRig Plus
It guarantees precise repeatability of focus settings for
cameras with auto focus or electronic focus control.
The DV-StudioRig Plus with the VariLock 2 function has a range of
rotation which is fully variable for any selectable limit. From two
variable starting points, the end stops of the focus range can be
set manually covering the complete focus range thus giving utmost flexibility.
The slider of the DV StudioRig Plus extends to 55mm for lenses
with larger diameter.
The DV StudioRig Plus Photo is equipped with a reverse gear allowing focus control of photo lenses just like the cameraman is
used to from film and video.
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Fluid-Zoom
Shoulder supports
Fluid-Zoom-Drive
Variable fluid drag for jerk-free zoom drives.
Variations are available due to optimal mechanical adjustment
to the lenses, allowing for the highest precision of zoom drives.
Some drives directly mount on the lens while others require a
support system (lightweight support with Ø 15mm rods). For use
on bridge plates with Ø 15mm or 19mm rods extensions EU15
and EU19 are available. A short and a long zoom lever is included
with each unit.
Lens Supports & Adapters
Shoulderpad MultiPad 15
DV Balancer ENG-Version II
MultiPad 15 and DV Balancer®
The DV Balancer® comfortably places camcorders
with built-in viewfinders at eye level, leaving hands
free for camera control.
The ENG version is optimized for cameras with a mirror aviewfinder and is adjustable in height. With all versions, the weight of
the camera will be absorbed by the shoulder pad and the chest or
belly rest, leaving the hands free to control the camera. For transport, the chest rest and shoulder unit are separated. The “Memory
Clip” of the classic Balancer stores the individual adjustment for
immediate re-installation after unpacking.
The new shoulderpad MultiPad 15 can be fixed laterally or straight
behind the camera as well as underneath the camera body. MultiPad 15 turns every camera in a shoulder mounted camera. One
may add one of the various handles.
Lens Supports
The new and universal lens-support – fits Ø 15 and
19mm rods, from prime lens to heavy zoom lens – the
right solution
Chrosziel offers a large number of different lens supports for SD,
HD and CineStyle lenses that can be combined with 15mm Video
standard or 19mm bridge plates.
Components
Product No.
DV Balancer® classic
3020
DV Balancer® *, with flat belly rest
3025
DV Balancer® ENG*, with straight shoulder pad alignment
for cameras with ENG angled viewfinder on the side, such as
Sony PMW-EX3
3030
Shouldersupport proVideo straight
3035
Shoulder Pad with back support and swivel-ball-clamp
3033
Vario Pad 15
3034
Suitable Handgrips
Handgrips proVideo
403-10
Handgrips proVideo wide
403-20
Handgrips proVideo wide adjustable
403-20L
MultiPad 15
Adapter
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Fixed and adjustable adapters from Ø 19mm to 15mm rods extend the flexibility.
MultiPad 15 Adjustable Shoulderpad complete
3050
MultiPad 15 Straight
3050-02
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QuickLock & Bridge Plates
Light Weight Support (LWS)
Light Weight Support (LWS) 401-FS7
QuickLock Plate 401-130
For Sony PXW-FS7
The patented QuickLock tripod adapter plate for quick
and secure camera connection.
With the new Light Weight Support 401-FS7 for Sony PXW-FS7,
Chrosziel developed a support with integrated shoulder pad and
unparalleled slim design. The ergonomic pad is slideable and allows easy and safe rest of the LWS on the shoulder. Its integrated
V-mount reliably fixes the camera on a quicklock plate.
Suitable for all cameras that are equipped with a wedge plate
connection (V-mount) in the front and a mounting bracket behind
the shoulder support. In combination with bridge plates (401-121),
adjustment of the center of gravity is very easy.
• Sony V-Mount for Chrosziel QuickLock Plate 401-130, Sony VCT-14 or
• Arri V-Lock-Baseplate
• Can be combined with Chrosziel 19mm DigiCine Bridgeplate
401-F235*
• Rod clamping for Ø15 mm rods, 205mm long, with thread insert for extention rods
• Retrofit rear rod clamping 401-FS7-01
• Hirth rosettes for combination with Chrosziel Leather Handgrips 403-30
*requires accessories kit 401-FS7-03 (Tripod adapter plate for LWS 401-FS7)
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DigiCine Bridgeplate 401-F235
Light Weight Support 15 HD Allround
Large bridge plate for all major Digi-Cine cameras.
The new, easy-to-adjust support for many camera sizes.
Allows comfortable working from the tripod, depending on the
desired center of gravity, the camera can be moved smoothly back
and forth with the sturdy slider. An extra long slider version allows
you to work with very long lenses. Stainless steel or carbon fiber
rods up to 720mm length support the lens using the Chrosziel
lens support, safely. The 401-F235 works with the light-weight
support type 401-4XX what the range of applications with various
ligands cameras greatly expands.
Various spacers allow individual height adjustments of the new
LWS 15 HD Allround (401-450HD). This is perfect for camera-operators who have no need to adjust their lightweight support particularly fast to different camera sizes. The new lightweight support
system can be universally set for example for Sony PMW-F3, F5/
F55, FS 100/FS700 as well as for Canon EOS C100/C300/C500 and
various other cameras with same or smaller optical center height.
For all current camera systems Chrosziel offers preconfigured
versions of the new lightweight support.
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Handgrips for universal use
The CustomCage
Handgrips
The new handgrips work perfectly well in conjunction with the
Chrosziel CustomCage and with all cameras and accessories
using an ARRI-standard rosette system (Hirth). The handles are
adjustable and are variable in length 240 - 400mm. (with or without electr. start/stop knob).
Handgrips proVideo wide, 403-20L
Handgrips proVideo, 403-10
Handgrip extensions 403-32
The CustomCage
The Chrosziel CustomCage is a brand new product,
developed in cooperation with camera-operators for
camera-operators.
The modularity of the CustomCage offer the user maximum flexibility. The differently colored modules in different sizes make the
CustomCage versatile useable for a large number of cameras.
The CustomCage can be easily combined with the Chrosziel lightweight support systems. Now also available as BLACK EDITION!
Components
Product No.
Components
Product No. | BE
Set handgrips (Optional Clamp-on start/stop switch
for many cameras available.
403-30
Chrosziel CustomCage with case for individual configuration
700-00 | 700-00B
Chrosziel CustomCage for BlackMagicDesign Camera
700-10 | 700-10B
Bar with rosettes (Hirth)
403-31
Chrosziel CustomCage for DSLR-cameras
700-20 | 700-20B
Handgrip Extension (pair)
403-32
Chrosziel CustomCage for Canon EOS-C series
700-30 | 700-30B
Handgrips proVideo
403-10
Chrosziel CustomCage for Sony PMW-F3
700-40 | 700-40B
Handgrips proVideo wide
403-20
Chrosziel CustomCage for Panasonic AGAF 100
700-41 | 700-41B
Handgrips proVideo wide adjustable
403-20L
Chrosziel CustomCage PMW-F5/F55
700-50 | 700-50B
More parts and accessories for the CustomCage can be found in
www.chrosziel.com/CustomCage.
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Lens Control Systems
Lens Control Systems
MagNum
MagNum Kits ready to shoot
The ergonomic lightweight lens control
All kits include motor cables, a power cable with D-Tap connector
(4-Pin XLR in MagNum Broadcast KIT) and a high-quality carrying
case with foam insert (except MN-ACKIT). Included as well are
motors with gears 0.8 + 0.5 + 0.4 and a mounting clamp for 19
mm and 15 mm rods. Additional kits are available without motors
or with motors of other manufacturers.
This radio remote control was ergonomically and functionally
optimized in cooperation with actual users. It is offered in three
variations: the basic model with one motor channel (MN-101), a
two-motor channel version with an upgrade option for a slider,
not included with the hand unit (MN-150), as well as the fully
equipped 2-motor channel version (MN-200). Additional modules
expand the MN-150 or MN-200 with up to two other motor channels, and enhanced broadcast capabilities.
Components
Product No.
Product No. without motor
MagNum 1Motor KIT
MN-101KIT-M
MN-101KIT-0
MagNum 1Motor Extendable KIT
MN-150KIT-H
MN-150KIT-0
MagNum 2Motor KIT
MN-200KIT-H
MN-200KIT-0
Components
Product No.
MagNum Single Channel
MN-101 1channelversion
MagNum 3Motor KIT
MN-300KIT-H
MN-300KIT-0
MagNum Broadcast KIT
MN-300KIT-BC-H
MN-300KIT-BC-0
MagNum Extendable
MN-150 1channelverslon
ext. 2 channels
MagNum Accessories KIT
MN-ACKIT
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MagNum
MN-200 2 channelverslon
MagNumBC
MN-300 3 channelverslon
Accessorles
Product No.
Rodmount for the receiver on 15mm support rods
MN-RMB 1
Digitalmotor by Heden M26VE, sultable for 15mm
& 19mm rods, mounts vertlcally,wlth allgear drive
modules O.B, 0.6, 0.5, 0.4.
M26VE
Digi 1lmotor by BTM, same fittings aswith Heden
BTM7
Motor cable, Lemo plug, B-pln
MOTD60
Scale llluminatuion light
SI
Holster for belt-carrylng
MN-HOL
Accessories such as mountings and power supply cables are available for most cine and video cameras.
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Lens Control Systems
ALADIN MK II and ALADIN BC
ALADIN is the user-friendly remote control.
Carry out automatic calibration of lens parameters at the beginning of shooting – switch off, reconfigure or change the battery
– switch on again and resume the shooting. The ALADIN MKII
receiver allows from 3 to 8-motor remote control and has also
been developed for S3D Rigs. With Extension Interface up to 16
control channels.
Testing-Equipment
Collimators
The new and compact UniversalCamCollimator with two sliding
bases available for measuring back-focus of lenses and cameras,
and the classical AutoreflexCollimator with eyepiece and Siemens
star. Chrosziel has the appropriate Lens-testing equipment with
mounts (interchangeable for collimator and projector) for photo,
cine and video lenses.
ALADIN BC – Broadcast goes Cine Style.
The Aladin MK II BC controls PL-mount-, ENG- and similar lenses
via integrated or external servo-lens-motors with full Broadcast
workflow support, with broadcast demands.
Applications and Purpose
Support of analogue and digital broadcast demands
Support of OB vehicle RCP signals
Control of Video Return, Talkback, F/I/Z follow
Support of digital serial protocol RS
Power supply from camera or fibreglass adapter
Set up with on board display
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Lens-Testing: Projector MK5
Updated, reliable lens projector with measuring tolerances in the
μ range. Test slides for cine and video SD and HD are available as
well as a remote control for motorized focusing. A new version
MK6 is in development!
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Chrosziel – More than
one Step ahead!
Chrosziel GmbH
Klausnerring 6
85551 Kirchheim bei München
Germany
Tel. +49 89 901 091-0
Fax +49 89 447 08 61
EN 0315 PROD
E-Mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.chrosziel.com