EQUIPMENT

 

Equipment is an essential part of the wedding photographer and videographers life. At Imago we view equipment  as a ever changing artform. We stay abreast with the latest technology and ensure that we are on the cutting edge of all tne new techniques and technologies available.

We use state of the art equipment to ensure that  you receive that best quality product of your special day. The equipment information on this page is only regarding the major equipment and none of the extensive enhancement equipment we offer.

Video image stabilising equipment such as the Glidecam and Manfrotto Figrig can used on various of the packages.

Digital Video Cameras (3CCD)

  2 x Canon XM2 

                                A high-quality, versatile model suitable for professional videographers. Its advanced

                                technology delivers unrivalled image quality in its class. The XM2 offers all the features

                                of the market-leading XM1 plus some enhancements, including a new picture

                                adjustment feature  and manual control for picture adjustments.

                              
 

Still Cameras

Professional Digital SLR Cameras:

At Imago we converted to digital at the end of 2002 and therefore have had grown in the diifucult areas of professional digital photography. We believe that digital photography has changed the field of photography for the better. It has enabled the photographer to capture the moments, that perhaps he would not have in film.

NIKON D200 -  with assorted nikkor lenses and accesories

The Nikon D200 is a 10.2 Megapixel camera, that produces full 300 * 400mm images and larger if required.

FUJI FINEPIX S2PRO - this is used as a third backup camera.

The FinePix S2 Pro is the 2nd generation professional body SLR that boasts Fujifilm's next generation Super CCD sensor system for professional photography. Characteristic of the Nikon body, the FinePix S2 Pro is a general purpose Professional Body Digital Camera that offers a full feature set appealing to the many facets of the Professional Imaging market. It is a 6.17 million pixels Super CCD that can produce 12.1 million pixel images.

Professional Film Cameras - these are used on special request only.

Pentax Z1 - A professional power zoom film camera, with all the professional controls.

Digital PC Based Editing Systems

 

                                   3 x Avid Liquid Edition Pro systems are in operation. (Dual Xeon, Pentium D3.2 and Pentium

                                   3.4Ghz systems). Avid Liquid PRO is the most powerful and comprehensive DV editing

                                   solution available today. On top of providing the strong editing features that professionals

                                   demand and require, Liquid Edition delivers stellar tools for impressive real-time compositing,

                                   effects and DVD authoring, all from an intuitive interface. 

Steinberg Wavelab 4 and Cubase SX and the highly acclaimed Nuendo Production suite is available for sound editing and music creation.

SOUND

Sound is recorder via the stereo microphones on the cameras complete with wind reducers. Wireless microphones are also used during various sections of the filming to ensure a high clarity of sound. Separate MiniDisc audio recordings are also available.

 

 

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Last modified: 04/19/07