News Releases and Archive

Sachtler Takes Videographer Carl Mrozek Into the Wild
March 1, 2012

Valley Cottage, New York: April 6th, 2012 - Wildlife videographer Carl Mrozek says that next to a good camera and lens, “the most critical equipment is my fluid head and...

OConnor to Intro New Fluid Heads, Tripod, and Camera Accessories at NAB 2012
March 1, 2012

OConnor to Intro New Fluid Heads, Tripod, and Camera Accessories at NAB 2012 Burbank, California: March 20, 2012 – Fluid head pioneer OConnor, part of Vitec Videocom, a Vitec Group...

GoPro & iPhone get more reach with K-Tek Tadpoles at NAB booth C8325
March 1, 2012

GoPro & iPhone get more reach with K-Tek Tadpoles at NAB booth C8325 April 12, 2012 - K-Tek has responded to the ergonomic challenges of the new, tiny form factor...

OConnor Accessories Now Part of Jensen’s Permanent Shooting Package
February 26, 2012

OConnor Accessories Now Part of Jensen’s Permanent Shooting Package Burbank, California: March 1, 2012 - Producer/Director/Cameraman Doug Jensen has been a fan of OConnor, part of Vitec Videocom, a Vitec...

Society of Camera Operators – Lifetime Achievement Awards 2013
February 11, 2012

SOCIETY OF CAMERA OPERATORS — PRESS RELEASE Society of Camera Operators – Lifetime Achievement Awards 2013 For Immediate Release                                             February 11, 2013 HOLLYWOOD - The Society of Camera Operators (SOC)...

OCONNOR Camera and Lens Accessories Ideal for Blackmagic Cinema Camera
January 22, 2012

OConnor Camera and Lens Accessories Ideal for Blackmagic Cinema Camera Burbank, CA: January 22, 2013 – OConnor, part of Vitec Videocom, a Vitec Group company is pleased to announce that...

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...