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January
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In this issue:
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New
Facility
New HD Cameras
Optics
Behind the Service
Commentary
Job Openings
Broadcast Rentals
PHOENIX
Phone
480/ 894.1456
Fax 480/ 894.1023
Toll Free
888/ 686.RENT
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SAN
DIEGO
Phone
858/ 874.7965
Fax 858/ 874.2492
Toll Free
800/ 804.1358
Email:
Rent@BroadcastRentals.com
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It's
official! We’ve moved into our
new offices and warehouse.
Our expanded facility was designed to
serve our valued customers.
The added warehouse space houses all
of the new equipment in our rental inventory
and our new location offers easier access
for picking up and returning the equipment.
When you're in the Tempe area, drop
in and pay us a visit!
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In
this issue:
(Click on a
Link)
New
Facility
New HD Cameras
Optics
Behind the Service
Commentary
Job Openings
Broadcast Rentals
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New HD Cameras |
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Sony
HDW-F900R HDCAM / CineAlta HD camcorder
The highly respected HDW-F900 camcorder
has now been refined into the next-generation
HDW-F900R, offering a variety of further
enhanced functionalities.
The HDW-F900R camcorder records images
in accordance with the CIF (Common
Image Format) standard, which specifies
a sampling structure of 1920 x 1080
active pixels (horizontal x vertical).
Plus, as well as recording at 24P,
the HDW-F900R camcorder is switchable
to record at 25P, 29.97P progressive
scan, and also at 50 or 59.94 Hz interlaced
scan.
The camcorder also provides a comprehensive
range of features for creative shooting
such as enhanced gamma features and
colorimetry controls.
Plus, the design of the HDW-F900R
is highly compact and lightweight,
giving users higher levels of mobility
and comfort when shooting.
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Panasonic
AJ-HDX900 Professional HD Camera/Recorder
This versatile, cost-effective camera
provides high-quality 4:2:2 intra-frame
recording that holds up through layers
of special effects, graphic overlays
and constant editing and processing.
The AJ-HDX900 features a native 16:9,
2/3'' HD, 1-million pixel 3-CCD system
that assures stunning images and produces
a high sensitivity of F10 (at 2000 lux)
and outstanding low-light shooting down
to 0.032 lux (at+62 dB gain).
It is equipped with 14-bit A/D DSP circuits
that provide optimum picture quality,
color reproduction and luminance gradation.
Utilizing the advanced DVCPRO HD codec,
the AJ-HDX900 offers superior 4:2:2
color sampling and independent frame
compression.
The well-balanced camcorder offers impressive
built-in, image-enhancing features including
three Cine-like gamma modes to replicate
the look and feel of film. The AJ-HDX900
is compatible with a wide range of quality
lenses and accessories.
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In
this issue:
(Click on a
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New
Facility
New HD Cameras
Optics
Behind the Service
Commentary
Job Openings
Broadcast Rentals
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Optics
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Glass.
It’s so common,we often take it
for granted.
From the simplicity of a pair of eyeglasses
to the complexity of an orbiting telescope,
glass plays a major role in how we conduct
our daily business. |
If
your “daily business” involves
film or video production, then you probably
already know how critical it is to have
a “good piece of glass”
at your disposal.
Fujinon, Canon, Leica, and Schneider
are some of the “big guns”
that film makers and videographers consider
when looking for the best lenses for
their cameras.
The lens is the first line of defense
in acquiring the finest images possible.
No matter how fantastic the other aspects
of the camera system may be, if the
lens is sub-standard, then it stands
to reason that the pictures that the
camera makes will also be sub-standard.
Modern film and video lenses are more
complex than the proverbial “Swiss
watch.” It is not uncommon for
such lenses to have up to thirty five
different internal elements! Zoom lenses
operate by making groups of elements
move in harmony. Those elements are
usually coated with some exotic substances
which have been formulated to optimize
the performance of the glass. It is
a given that computer aided design and
computer aided manufacturing techniques
are vital to the production of these
lenses.
Intrigued? Click
Here to find out more...
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In
this issue:
(Click on a
Link)
New
Facility
New HD Cameras
Optics
Behind the Service
Commentary
Job Openings
Broadcast Rentals
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Faces Behind the Service
At Broadcast
Rentals, superior service is only as
good as the people who deliver it. To
this end we are proud to feature team
members from our Phoenix and San Diego
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Walter
Dutra, Phoenix office
Walter is originally from Cape Cod,
Massachusetts. Prior to joining Broadcast
Rentals, Walter worked for several east
coast facilities, starting off as a
projectionist with Nickelodeon cinemas
in Boston.
His studies in radio and television
landed him a position as Maintenance
Engineer with WUHF in Rochester, New
York. With 4-years of experience at
WUHF Walter moved on to WQTV in Boston
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Walter's
next stint for 6 years was at Target
Television Productions, as Chief Engineer.
He then joined WBZ in Boston as Maintenance
Engineer.
Prior to joining Broadcast Rentals,
Walter was Maintenance Engineer at KSAZ,
TV Fox 10 for 12 years.
According to Walter, …"My
broadcast engineering background has
given me a very broad range of experiences...installation,
maintenance and repair of all major
systems and components in a broadcast
television facility, from cameras to
transmitters...helicopter support equipment
to graphics."
"Over the years at KSAZ, I have
worked with Broadcast Rentals on a freelance
basis and know what a great group of
people they are. The move to come and
work full time at Broadcast Rentals
was a logical step.
All of us here share the same philosophy
of service; to be available for anyone
who has a question, and to solve problems
as quickly as possible.
The customer will know that the equipment
is ready to go and he or she will have
a quality piece of equipment for their
rental. And, if they do have problems,
we are available 24/7 to help them out."
Walter's favorite film: …"That's
a tough to say...having been a projectionist,
I’ve seen many many good films;
don’t know if I can pick one!"
Favorite hobbies; "I am a private
pilot, doing that for a number of years.
I love to take people for rides, visiting
other airports and camping. I've flown
to many places…from New England
to the Grand Canyon...to Mexico. One
of my favorite experiences was a cross-country
airplane trip camping along the way."
Walter is married and the proud father
of 3 children...and 5 grandchildren.
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In
this issue:
(Click on a
Link)
New
Facility
New HD Cameras
Optics
Behind the Service
Commentary
Job Openings
Broadcast Rentals |
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Commentary ...from Oz
In this issue, we've focused on two
new and important additions to our
rental inventory, the Sony HDW-F900R
and
Panasonic HDX900 cameras.
The momentum with HD production is
building and we are committed at Broadcast
Rentals to deliver the latest HD technology.
As always, we are interested in what
our customers needs are. If you have
a specific piece of equipment or package
that you are interested in, email
me at: OZ@BroadcastRentals.com
Or,
call me directly: 480-894-1456, or
toll free: 888-686-7368
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In
this issue:
(Click on
a Link)
New
Facility
New HD Cameras
Optics
Behind the Service
Commentary
Job Openings
Broadcast Rentals
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Job Openings
We are currently
looking for a Video Engineer at our
San Diego office.
In Phoenix, we are seeking a part-time
driver, for 4 to 6 hours per day.
Email your resume for consideration
in our Phoenix and San Diego facilities
to: OZ@BroadcastRentals.com
For more details go to our web site
"Current
Job Openings" page.
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PHOENIX
2343 West
University Drive
Suite 101
Tempe, Az. 85281
Phone
480/ 894.1456
Fax 480/ 894.1023
Toll Free
888/ 686.RENT
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SAN
DIEGO
7581 Convoy Ct.
San Diego, Ca. 92111
Phone
858/ 874.7965
Fax 858/ 874.2492
Toll Free
800/ 804.1358
Email:
Rent@BroadcastRentals.com |
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Broadcast Rentals
...is
one of the largest rental facilities
in the Southwest, maintaining
an impressive inventory of broadcast
video and support equipment.
Excellent customer service is what
we are so well known for.
For
a complete list of equipment; cameras,
camera accessories, tripods, lenses,
monitors, video tape recorders, editing
packages, video accessories, switchers,
prompters, projectors, grip/lighting,
audio, batteries and chargers ...visit
our web site: www.BroadcastRentals.com
Broadcast Rentals is committed to
HD video rentals. To visit our HD
web site, Click
Here.
If you have any questions or comments,
please send us an email or call us
directly; we are always happy to hear
from you.
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