Manufacturers of camera systems, lenses, lighting equipment, workflow technology and other film and television production gear will be on exhibit as SIM Digital, along with PS Production Services and Bling Digital, hosts the SIM Technology Showcase on Jan. 30. Held annually at SIM’s headquarters in Toronto, the showcase is designed for production professionals seeking to connect with industry experts.
Exhibitors at this year’s event will include ARRI, which will be showing the ARRI AMIRA, its new documentary-style camera, for the first time in Canada. Additionally, Sony will be demonstrating new workflows for its popular F55 camera system.
“It attracts a great crowd. It’s well organized and well executed,” said Sebastien Laffoux, camera sales manager, ARRI Canada. ARRI will also showcase the ARRI ALEXA XT with the latest anamorphic lenses, as well as several new lighting products, including its M8, a compact HMI lamphead and L7-D, an LED Fresnel.
In addition to ARRI and Sony, Thales Angenieux will be showing its high-end optics including the new 25-250 Zoom. Fujinon will demo its PL Mount lenses including its latest ZK Light Weight Cabrio Zooms. The newly developed Fujifilm ZK series features an exclusive and unique “Detachable” servo drive unit.
Bling Digital will be demonstrating updated systems for data management and video assist, the latest dailies workflows for features shooting in ARRIRAW, POD-based remote lab stations, plus editorial and finishing systems.
Lighting and grip specialist PS Production Services will showcase its new EXO Camera Cart as well as its most popular crane and dolly systems.
SIM Digital’s 9th Annual SIM Technology Showcase is scheduled for Jan. 30, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m at SIM Digital, Toronto.
For more information visit: www.simdigital.com
