OUR TOP FIVE: CAMRADE BAGS

camRade offers a wide variety of carrying bags for all kinds of professional AV equipment. Thanks to some clever design and the use of sophisticated materials such as cordura 1000 and solid stitchery, every camRade provides your equipment with the maximum of protection giving you convenience when carrying and travelling. The range is completed by smart add-ons such as compartments and protective interiors. 

The camRade collection is expanding all the time, since suitable products are continually being developed for newly released hardware but for now here's our TOP FIVE picks.....

JONO'S FAV: run&gunBag

'add your camera and gear, fully assembled, ready for action!'


The run&gunBag, comes in three sizes and is made of 1000 denier black Cordura® fabric, has double (blue) YKK® zippers that open the top flap in one easy pull. Stow away your camera, accessories, tape, batteries, chargers, cables and tools in this easy to use, run&gunBag from camRade.

The soft-padded interior includes removable dividers which make it easy to arrange the main compartment into sections to fit your requirements. Carry the bag with the included comfortable padded shoulder strap, the soft handle, or transport it safely on a trolley. (The zippered opening on the back of the bag allows you to attach it securely to a trolley).

On the front of the bag you’ll find a large pocket for your cables and accessories. Inside, two mesh pockets (made of waterproof material) make it easy to store smaller items and documents. A cinch strap in the main compartment keeps your camera secured during transportation. The bottom of the bag is equipped with a protective armoured plate, covered by a waterproof non-slip cover. Together with the reinforced inserts this provides a rigid lightweight frame which safeguards your camera equipment in any situation.

SUKH'S FAV: camRade audioMaster

The camRade AMAS audioMaster is a 1000 denier Cordura nylon bag designed to carry and protect many audio mixers or recorders. It has a padded foam interior with reinforced plastic sides. The bag has 3 pockets for accessories. Main compartment holds the audio mixer or recorder and there are ports between the compartments to pass the cables through. There are clear vinyl covers with a touch fastener on top of the bag that protect the equipment, while allowing view of the controls. The bag is carried by a removable, adjustable shoulder strap or an optional audio harness. There are rings on top for the shoulder strap or harness and rings on the bottom to fix the harness-belt.

BEN'S FAV: camRade camBag Cinema 

'easily fits your complete shooting gear'

The camBag Cinema is a spacious, soft padded and lightweight camera bag that fits a professional camcorder up to 52 cm/ 20.5 inch, including a wide range of accessories. This bag is made of water resistant 1000 denier Cordura® nylon with reinforced sides. This creates a solid frame that protects your gear in the most extreme conditions. To accommodate all necessary accessories, this bag has various pockets and compartments on both the inside and the outside. Suede padded hand grips and a removable shoulder strap allow you to carry the bag comfortably in any situation. This camBag also allows you to customize the interior with the 4 removable dividers which are supplied with the bag. Due to the design of this bag it’s possible to store or transport your camera with the accessories attached.


LEE'S FAV: camRade camBag 750

The camBag 750 is equipped with two zippered pocket and two mesh pocket that can hold for example a white balance card, tickets and maps. The CB 750 is equipped with two kinds of carrying options. A comfortable over the shoulder adjustable carrying strap with a suede pad and a suede hand grip.   The outside of the bag is made of the highest quality available namely water resistant 1000 denier Cordura. The CB-750 also has a PVC insert that makes the bag more rigid. By using the PVC inlay the camRade bag has a much longer life span than most competitors. The bottom of the bag is equipped with a protective armoured plastic plate and on the outside you will find a non-slip cover, designed for protecting your camera even when you are placing it on the ground.

PETER'S FAV: camRade wetSuits

'you don't want to take a chance with your camera in wet weather, this is a must-have'

The camRade wetSuit's are soft flexible waterproof rain covers that protect your camera against the elements. They also cover LCD screens, microphones and other accessories.The rain cover's are designed specifically for . The near silent fabric minimalises unwanted sound effects caused by wind and rain and reduces the chance of the camera overheating by allowing hot air to escape via the breathing material which the cover is made of. The wetSuit has clear vinyl windows for visibility when adjusting the menu, audio input select level or other controls. The monitor is covered by a vinyl window which can be opened for easy access. This item will be delivered to you in a waterproof pouch with zipper, which you can use for storing and transportation of the cover when not in active use.

FOR ALL THE INFO YOU COULD POSSIBLY NEED CALL THE LOVELY BPS SALES TEAM ON: 

020 8941 1199

feguards your camera equipment in any situa

PHILLY BECOMES DEJERO HOTSPOT

Dejero will be offering private Wi-Fi hotspots and onsite support for the Papal visit to Philadelphia in September 2015 to help broadcasters cover the historic visit. 

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BPS customers continue to use Dejero’s unique technology to provide high quality video over IP for live news stories and events such as the Olympics, World Cup and European Championships. As well as these major events BPS has co-ordinated rentals for Premiership club pre-season tours in the USA, Malaysia and Singapore, coverage of the FIFA World Cup draw in St. Petersburg, reporting of the Ashes series and many other events for major broadcasters world-wide. 

For your event in the UK and Europe contact the team on 020 8941 1199

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: WESTCOTT FLEX

Let BPS introduce you to the future of LED lighting....

The Westcott Flex.

Westcott have partnered with the inventors of the newly patented flexible LED technology to develop a range of flexible lighting systems.

Westcott are working with a team of video and photo lighting experts to develop an entire series of innovative components for controlling and modifying this new technology, including a variety of sizes, mounting systems, diffusion options, battery operation and more.

Their goal is to innovate and deliver an extremely versatile lighting system. The Flex is designed to enable the cinematography and photography industries to produce creations that are currently impossible using today's lighting equipment. 

The Westcott Flex is a pliable, dimmable, water-resistant LED mat for photography and video production that produces an outstanding quality of light with an impressive 95+ CRI in both daylight and tungsten models.

At a mere 5 ounces, the bendable 10" x 10" Flex features a surface lined with 256 LED diodes and outlined with a mouldable 1/4" black leather frame. This extremely compact design allows it to be easily concealed on-set or location, and effortlessly stored for travel.

The Westcott Flex will be available in both tungsten and daylight options. The Flex Tungsten omits an impressive 1,600 lux of illumination at 1 meter with a 98 CRI, while the Flex Daylight offers a slightly brighter 1,900 lux at 1 meter with a 95 CRI.  A dimmer will be included to adjust the light output from 5% to 100% for precise output.

BPS are a licensed stockist of the Westcott Flex so call our sales team today on 020 98411199 for more info or to arrange a demo

Now available from BPS: GoPro HERO4 Session

GoPro HERO4 Session

SO SMALL, SO STOKED. BE A HERO.

HERO4 Session packs the power of GoPro into our smallest, lightest, most convenient camera yet

• 35% smaller and 40% lighter than other HERO4 models, its rugged waterproof design eliminates the need for a separate housing. With 1080p60 video and 8MP photo capture, HERO4 Session delivers the professional image quality that has made GoPro famous. Though simple in design, it features many of the modes and settings of other HERO4 cameras, easily accessible using the free GoPro App or Smart Remote
• So small, so light, you’ll be stoked to have HERO4 Session along for the ride
• Features
• Smallest, Lightest GoPro Yet With a compact design and weight of just 2.6oz (74g), HERO4 Session is 35% smaller and 40% lighter than other HERO4 cameras
• Durable and Waterproof to 33’ (10m) Designed to withstand extreme environments and conditions. Waterproof to 33’ (10m), no housing needed
• Professional Video and Photo Quality Records stunning 1440p30, 1080p60 and 720p100 video as as capturing 8MP single photos, 10 fps Burst photos and 0.5-60 second Time Lapse photos
• Easy Access to All Modes + Settings Access and change all modes and settings using the GoPro App or Smart Remote
• Built-In Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Enables connectivity to the GoPro App or Smart Remote to control the camera remotely, and view and share your content
• Built-In Battery Rechargeable built-in battery offers up to two hours of recording time
• Ultimate Mounting Flexibility The camera can be rotated in mounting frames to create ultra compact mounting setups, while the Ball Joint Buckle lets you adjust capture angles instantly also compatible with existing Gopro mounts and accessories
• Full Camera Control Use the GoPro App or Smart Remote to access all camera modes and easily adjust settings
• Other features include
• Auto Image Rotation, Protune for Video, Superview, Auto Low Light, HiLight Tagging, Wide Angle Lens, Supports up to 64GB microSD cards

CONTACT THE BPS SALES TEAM FOR MORE INFO: 

020 8941 1199 

OR BOOK A DEMO

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SLIP, SLOP, SLAP this Summer

SCHOOL'S OUT FOR SUMMER

SLIP your camera into a camRade wetSuit

• Vinyl windows to view controls
• Maintains easy access to all control parts of the camera including the LCD screen
• Noiseless fabric reduces wind and rain noise
• Can withstand temperatures as low as -20C

SLOP around the pool this Summer 

• The ultimate bad-Weather protective cover
• your kit stays safe and dry protected from the worst of the elements

SLAP us with a photo of your camRade wetSuit in action 

• and we'll send you a thank-you gift

Our current bestseller is this wetSuit for the Sony F5/F55

We have an exhaustive list of cameras we can supply camrade wetSuit's for. If you can be bothered to read it, here it is, alternatively give us a ring and speak to a real-life boy. 

020 8941 1199

camRade wetSuits are available for all the following:

Sony HXC100, Sony HDW650, Sony PDW500, Sony PDW800, Panasonic HPX300, Panasonic AG-AF101, Panasonic AG-AC90, Panasonic AG-AC90A, Panasonic AG-HPX250, Panasonic AG-AC130, Panasonic AG-AC160, Panasonic AJ-PX270, AJA CION, ARRI Alexa, ARRI Amira, Blackmagic Design Cinema Camera, Blackmagic Design Production Camera 4K, Blackmagic Studio Camera, BlackMagic Design URSA, DSLR's , Canon EOS C100, Canon EOS C100 Mk II, Canon EOS C300, Canon C500, JVC GY-HM100, JVC HM150, JVC GY-HM600, JVC GY-HM650, JVC GY-HM700, JVC HD100, JVC HD200, JVC HD250, Sony F5/F55, Panasonic HC-X1000, Panasonic AG-HMC41, Sony HVR-Z1 / Z5 / FX1, Sony NEX-EA50, Sony NEX-FS700, broadcast video cameras with a 5 or 7" viewfinder and ENG lens, broadcast video cameras with a 5 or 7" viewfinder and block lens, Sony PMW-100, Sony PMW-150/200/EX1/HVR27/NX-5/HDR-AX2000, Sony PMW-300, Sony PMW-F3, Sony PXW-FS7, Sony PXW-X160 / X180, Sony PXW-X200, Sony PXW-X70, Sony Z100/FDR-AX1, RED Epic / Scarlet, Canon XA10 / XA20 / XA25, Canon XF100 / XF105, Canon XF200 205, Canon XF300 / XF305

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK:
PANASONIC AG-DVX200

Following in the footsteps of the breakthrough AG-DVX100, the new AG-DVX200 debuts as the world’s first*1 4/3-type large format, 4K/60p (Use SDXC/SDHC Memory Card compatible with UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) when using high bitrate video recording mode of 100 Mbps or greater) camcorder to feature an integrated zoom lens.

The DVX200 captures stunning imagery by virtue of LEICA DICOMAR 4K 13x zoom lens combined with an advanced large format 4K imager and the blending of aesthetics like shallow focus, attractive Bokeh, and an amazing 12 stop dynamic range made possible by the VariCam style V-Log L processing.
Newly designed lens-integrated body provides excellent mobility and extra flexibility is supported by the compartment with hatch-type cover which protects the battery and terminals from dust and impacts.

The crimson red colouring and stylish carbon-black textured body represents philosophy and advanced features of the new AG-DVX200 that produces emotional and highly detailed 4K images.

Our suppliers at HOLDAN Broadcast, AV & Professional Video Distribution have today received the first Panasonic DVX200 engineering sample. 

Message us with any questions you might have or phone the sales team on 020 8941 1199.

FEATURES:

• Newly developed F2.8 LEICA DICOMAR 4K lens
• 13x zoom, 4K (4096 x 2160) 24p: 29.5 mm - 384.9 mm
• FHD: 28mm - 365.3 mm (35 mm film equivalent)
• 5 axis Hybrid Image Stabilizer
• Inteligent Auto Focus system
• ND filters (1/4, 1/16, 1/64)
• Beautiful Bokeh effects from a 4/3-type, large-format sensor
• 12 stops of imager latitude faithfully recorded by new V-Log L gamma curve
• 60p images (MP4/MOV) with 4K (UHD: 3840 x 2160) resolution are recorded onto SD cards (Use SDXC/SDHC Memory Card compatible with UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) when using high bitrate video recording mode of 100 Mbps or greater)
• Variable Frame Rate with a maximum of 120 fps (in FHD resolution)
• Simultaneous, backup, and relay recording using two card slots

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