News Releases and Archive

SCHNEIDER OPTICS Presents New Cinegon, Xenoplan and Tele-Xenar, P-Iris C-Mount Lenses
January 15, 2012

Schneider Optics Presents New Cinegon, Xenoplan and Tele-Xenar, P-Iris C-Mount Lenses Schneider Optics introduces 16 new motorized versions of Schneider-Kreuznach’s Cinegon, Xenoplan and Tele-Xenar Compact C-Mount lenses. These high quality lenses have been fitted...

Vinten Supports New Season of “Are We There Yet?”
January 14, 2012

Vinten Supports New Season of “Are We There Yet?” When cinematographer Bill Berner began to gear up for the new season of the multi-camera comedy “Are We There Yet?” he...

SOOM to Support “Burn” Feature Documentary
September 9, 2011

SOOM to Support “Burn” Feature Documentary December 26, 2011 - Sachtler, a Vitec Group brand, announces that filmmakers Tom Putnam and Brenna Sanchez have chosen the highly adaptable Sachtler SOOM...

Markowitz Chooses OConnor for Billy Bob Thornton Driven Feature
September 9, 2011

Markowitz Chooses OConnor for Billy Bob Thornton Driven Feature Burbank, California: February 23, 2012 - From “Sling Blade” and “The Apostle”, through to challenging situations on “Crazy Heart”, cinematographer Barry...

Eastwood and Radin to be Recognized by SOC with Lifetime Achievement Awards at February 19th Presentation
September 9, 2011

Eastwood and Radin to be Recognized by SOC with Lifetime Achievement Awards at February 19th Presentation January 26, 2012 - The Society of Camera Operators is proud to announce the...

New iPro Tele Lens for iPhone 4/4S at Macworld/iWorld
September 9, 2011

New iPro Tele Lens for iPhone 4/4S at Macworld/iWorld January 26, 2012 - Renowned lens-maker Schneider Optics announces the addition of the new 2X Tele lens for its popular new...

Peterson Creates Saturated and Contrasty Look for “Desperate Housewives” with Schneider Filters
September 9, 2011

Peterson Creates Saturated and Contrasty Look for “Desperate Housewives” with Schneider Filters February 15, 2012 - The producers behind the nighttime drama “Desperate Housewives” count on cinematographer Lowell Peterson, ASC...

K-Tek Introduces 3 Windscreens for Small Microphones
September 9, 2011

K-Tek Introduces 3 Windscreens for Small Microphones October 26, 2011 - Known for popular boom poles, shock mounts and Norbert camcorder accessory mounting system, K-Tek offers three new windscreens. Designed...

Haunting Pictures with OConnor
September 8, 2011

Haunting Pictures with OConnor January 25, 2012 - Mexican cinematographer Antonio Riestra worked on Agustí Villaronga's successful drama "Pa negre" with the 2575 fluid head from OConnor, a Vitec Group...

OConnor O-Focus DM Photo and Cine Sets; One Solution for Two Applications
September 8, 2011

OConnor O-Focus DM Photo and Cine Sets; One Solution for Two Applications Burbank, California: February 9, 2012 - OConnor, a Vitec Group brand, announces the O-Focus Dual Mini, a compact,...