Mar.15.2011, Dubai, UAE: United Broadcast and Media Solutions (UBMS), a leading pro-video and broadcast distributor in the Middle East and Africa, introduces high speed digital cameras from Vision Research namely, the Phantom "Flex" and Phantom "HD GOLD".

Vision Research designs and manufactures high-speed digital imaging systems used in applications including defense, automotive, engineering, science, medical research, industrial manufacturing and packaging, sports and entertainment, and digital cinematography for television and movie production.

The Phantom "Flex" considered by many to be the world's most flexible digital camera, offers an unprecedented degree of flexibility in all areas of high-speed image capture, and goes beyond HD to support 4-megapixel imaging, when the highest resolution is required. Depending on the shooting mode and resolution, the Flex is capable of shooting from 5 FPS to over 10,750 FPS.

Key Features
Up to 2,570 FPS in full HD at 1920x1080 in Standard Mode
HQ Mode provides ultimate in image stability under changing shooting conditions
Phantom CineMag compatible, CineMag interface has field-replaceable pin array
2 x 4:2:2 HD-SDI video ports, can be configured as dual-link 4:4:4 video (4:4:4 not available at 60fps video formats)
Global, electronic shutter to 1 micro second (shutter angles in HQ mode dependent upon frame rate and resolution)
Multi-cine capable via segmented memory
Internal mechanical shutter for hands-free and remote Current Session References
On-camera controls for camera modes, settings, playback, edit & save
Frame synchronization to external signal, allows multiple cameras to be synchronized - essential for stereo 3D recording
External trigger signal on camera connector panel and both 12VDC power ports
Genlock for synchronizing video playback - essential for 3D video workflow.

The Phantom "HD GOLD" is capable of resolutions beyond 2K, with frame rates in excess of 1000 fps at 1080p and 1500 fps in 720p. The camera boasts an excellent dynamic range and a high sensitivity (ISO 640) making it useful even under normal lighting conditions. Unlike with film, and some other digital high-speed cameras that require rendering, you can immediately see the results of your shot.

The camera records to an internal RAM memory of 8, 16 or 32 Gigabytes that can then be downloaded to a laptop computer. But this is just the start of methods that is provided to store your work. Take advantage of the swappable non-volatile solid state recorders -- the Phantom CineMags. These low profile modules mount snugly to the top of the camera body and store 128, 256 or 512 GB each. When one of these storage magazines is filled, the Phantom CineStation allows downloading of the images to a PC running the Phantom software application.

Key Features
Second generation Phantom HD
1000 FPS in HD at 1920 x 1080
1500 FPS in HD at 1280 x 720
User selectable 8- 10- 12- 14-bit pixel depth
Phantom CineMag compatible
On-camera controls for full camera operation

Jean-Luc Laydevant, Director of Global Sales at Vision Research says, "The Phantom HD has quickly become the industry standard for commercials by being able to capture over 1000 FPS in Full HD, while the Phantom Flex is bringing additional flexibility for outdoor shooting and sporting events. This technology is very well adapted to the Gulf region, with its buoyant and high quality advertising market as well as major international sporting events. Our partnership with UBMS is very important to us, in order to serve our customers in the region, by combining our technology, and UBMS's know how and excellent service record in the region".

The Phantom Flex also operates in "HQ mode", Vision Research's proprietary image enhancement technology which "ensures stable blacks, low noise, higher dynamic range and repeatable shots over the full range of supported resolutions, frame rates, and temperatures, all without the need to conduct pre-shot black references."

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United Broadcast and Media Solutions is the official distributor of Vision Research products.

For further information about United Broadcast and Media Solutions and Vision Research, please log on to www.unitedbroadcast.com; Alternatively send email to info@unitedbroadcast.com or visit Showroom #1, Rashid Al Majid Building, Airport Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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