The Tiffen Company, the leading manufacturer of imaging accessories for the consumer/professional imaging and the motion picture and broadcast television industries, announces today it will debut and demonstrate the new Steadicam M-2 modular camera stabilizer at the 2019 Cine Gear Expo in Los Angeles, CA.
Designed for the demanding camera operating requirements of modern broadcast and cinema applications, the Steadicam M-2 features a sleek, new top stage that seamlessly integrates the revolutionary Steadicam Volt ™ horizontal stabilization technology for reduced weight, height, and a simplified rig design.
“The M-2 is direct result of operator feedback and is designed to address the needs of the Steadicam community,” said Andrew Tiffen, SVP of Marketing, The Tiffen Company. “By building the Volt technology directly into the top stage we dramatically reduced the distance between the top of the gimbal and top of the stage for a more compact design. Also, rig customization had been a hallmark of Steadicam operators for decades and with the M-2 we are offering a wide variety of choices to allow operators to build a sled as close to their needs as possible.”
Expected to be available in mid-summer 2019, the Steadicam M-2 expands the open architecture of the industry-leading Steadicam M-1 with new lighter weight components in a mix-and-match configurable system to meet any camera operator’s needs. It includes a new ultra-high precision Volt-ready gimbal and rigid carbon fiber posts available in various diameters and lengths for increased customization. The new lightweight base is available with either gold mount or v-lock battery plates and an optional hot-swappable third battery mount. The streamlined monitor mount uses industry-standard 60mm rod spacing and further reduces the overall weight while maximizing viewing angles in either normal or low-mode operation.
Steadicam will be offering Test Drive opportunities with the M-2 in Los Angeles, New York, and London for operators to try before they buy. Test Drives are subject to availability and some restrictions apply. Interested users can sign up on the M-2 product page here: www.tiffen.com/pages/m2
Financing options are being developed for those looking to purchase the M-2 directly. Contact your local sales representative to express your interest and be notified when they are available.
The Tiffen Company will showcase its latest products for digital content creators at the 2019 Cine Gear Expo at the Booth #25. For those who miss the Cine Gear Expo, the Steadicam M-2 will be available for demo at the Steadicam Operator Expo / Tiffen Open House on Sunday, June 2, 2019 in Burbank, CA.
About Tiffen
For over 80 years, Tiffen has been helping those in the consumer/professional imaging and the motion picture and broadcast television industries create the world’s greatest images by providing them with innovative products and services. Tiffen is a leading manufacturer of imaging accessories, including: Tiffen optical photographic filters and lens accessories; Steadicam camera stabilizing systems; Lowel location lighting equipment; Domke camera bags and Zing camera covers; Davis & Sanford tripods and support systems; and Stroboframe flash brackets.
For more information on Tiffen, please visit http://www.tiffen.com.
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For more information contact:
Kayla Marzo
(631) 609-3124
kmarzo@tiffen.com