Hybrid HDSLR cameras and ever-smaller pro camcorders are changing videography dramatically; yet along with the obvious advantages and opportunities presented by smaller, lighter cameras, come new problems to solve: as ENG camera operators use smaller cameras, and photographers are expected to shoot broadcast-quality video footage on their HDSLRs, both groups are finding that their camera equipment doesn’t have the ergonomic form for steady shoulder-mounted or hand-held footage; nor the attachment points for monitors, batteries, light-modifiers or accessories; nor the inherent weight that helps minimize camera shake. SYMPLA is Manfrotto’s solution to those problems: a professional modular video rig system that extends and complements new cameras, allows for stable support and framing, supports essential accessories features, offering versatility and high performance as well as comfort, safety and much simpler and faster set up than existing rigs.

SYMPLA is built for flexibility and speed, so you can change anything and everything easily and quickly: hand grip positions, counterbalance, camera body, lens, accessories, filters, light-shielding angle; shoulder-supported, hand-held, or tripod/monopod-mounted… whatever you need to get the shot, the second you need it. SYMPLA is quick to fine-tune, so even when you need to make changes to your rig on-location and mid-shoot, SYMPLA’s minimal locks and tool-free adjusters will let you get back to shooting quickly. Thanks to our revolutionary camera remotes which fit the rig handgrips, SYMPLA allows precise fingertip control of framing and camera functions without losing the grip position and keeping your eyes on the frame, helping you capture stable, usable, creative footage. And SYMPLA can quickly be extended: whether you start from one of our kits, or from single components, you can build the exact rig you need for the shot, as soon as you need it.

	MVA511WK Sympla Shoulder Support System
	MVA512WK Flexible_Mattebox_System
	MVA513WK Long Lens Support System

MVA513W Sympla Fixed Plate	MVA515W Sympla Variable Plate	MVA517W Sympla Variable Plate
MVA516W Sympla Body Support	MVA514W Sympla Lens Support	MVA512W Sympla Flexible Mattebox
MVA518W Sympla Adjustable Handles	MVA522W Fig Rig Sympla Version	MVR911ECCN Hdslr Clamp-On Remote Control
MVR911EJCN HDSLR Deluxe Remote Controlfor Canon	MVA519W Sympla H-Offset	MVA524W Sympla V-Offset
MVA523W Rods - 150mm	MVA520W Rods - 300mm	MVA511W Sympla Shoulder Pad
MVA521W Counterweight
Sympla - Timelapse video
Sympla - Slideshow Video
Sympla - Behind the scenes with Bill Frakes
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Manfrotto has won two prizes at the 2012 edition of one of the world most prestigious design competitions: the Red Dot Design Awards. The two Manfrotto winning products have been chosen by the international jury among a total of 4,515 projects, submitted by designers and companies from 58 countries.
According to the jury’s report, both Manfrotto products stood out for their unique and innovative design, wisely combined with technology and ease of use. In more detail:

1. The SYMPLA Rig System, an innovative, beautiful modular solution for HDSLR’s and camcorders. Sympla, which will be presented for the first time at the forthcoming NAB Show in Las Vegas, has already raised great excitement within the industry: thanks to easier, safer and more comfortable usage, it just makes videographer’s life simpler.




2. The MVK502AM System, an innovative telescoping video kit incorporating the MVH502A fluid head and the MVT502AM tripod. The system, featuring lightweight, compactness and unexpected sturdiness, already represents a game-change in design and technology for all professional videographers.

In addition, the Imaging & Staging Division of the Vitec Group – to which Manfrotto belongs – was awarded three further prizes. The winners’ awards ceremony is scheduled for 2 July 2012, at Aalto-Theater in Essen (Germany). This year’s gala, titled “Red Dot Award: Product Design”, is expected to be attended by more than 1,000 international guests from design, industry, politics and media.

For further information and details, please visit: www.red-dot.de.

Video industry technology has radically changed over the past few years, introducing even lighter and more compact cameras. The latest cameras have created a new way of filming, where one person is often able to do the job on their own while a few years ago a full crew was required.

The video industry is crossing over to a new dimension!

NEW BRIDGING SYSTEMS

MVH502A PRO VIDEO HEAD 75MM -M SIZE	MVH502AH PRO VIDEO HEAD FLAT BASE-MSIZE
504HD PRO VIDEO HEAD 75	509HD PRO VIDEO HEAD 100

Longer sliding plate for extra balancing control. Easy Link Connection to support V-DSRL and movie accessories. PAN fluid drag system for a more ergonomic operation Easy Link Connectors for a more flexible accessory attachment Wider top plate and longer sliding plate for extra stability and balance when using video or photo equipment An even more rigid structure for maximum precision and improved responsiveness Counterbalance system ensures quick set-up and optimal performance Ball-bearing drag system for precise, smooth movements Lightweight modern materials for optimum balance of strength and size ABR (Advanced Balancing Recorder) for precision when fixing equipment, ensuring a perfect position, saving time and making this operation much more efficient, accurate and fast.

Telescopic System
This new lightweight video tripod brings an innovative elliptic telescopic twin leg to the video market. Thanks to the twin section, the tripod is more compact and more stable. The system comes supplied with a carry bag.
MVT502AM TELESCOPIC TWIN LEG TRIPOD	MVK502AM KIT VIDEO TELESCOPIC TWIN LEG

TWIN LEG SYSTEMS

509HD

509HD,545BK PRO MIDDLE-TWIN KIT 100	509HD,545GBK PRO GROUND-TWIN KIT 100
504HD
504HD,546BK MIDI TWIN SYSTEM(MS)	504HD,546GBK MIDI TWIN SYSTEM(MS)
MVH502A
MVH502A,546BK PRO VIDEO ALUMINIUM SYSTEM - 4

SINGLE CARBON LEG SYSTEMS

509HD

509HD,536K PRO SINGLE CF KIT 100
504HD
504HD,535K PRO FLUID VIDEO HEAD	504HD,536K MIDI CF SYSTEM
MVH502A
MVK502C PRO VIDEO CARBON SYSTEM - 4KG

502 - Tutorial Video

509HD - Tutorial Video

BRIDGING - Emotional Video

Manfrotto, the world leader in the design, production and distribution of equipment and accessories for the photography and imaging industry, has won – out of 2,923 entries – six prizes at one of the world’s most prestigious design competitions: the If Design Award 2012.

Pocket
MP3-D01

Photo-Movie Head
MH055M8-Q5

Compact Photo-Movie
MKC3-H01

Carbon Fiber Tripod
MT057C4

Magnesium Ball Head
MH054M0-Q2

The significant results achieved at the IF Design Award 2012 by Manfrotto – and the Vitec Group in general – represent further recognition of the quality of Italian design: a success that the company is proud to share with the entire sector, which has been the emblem of Italian excellence around the world for years.

The award-winning products will be presented at the iF design exhibition Hannover, which will run in parallel to CeBIT (06 – 10 March 2012) at the Hannover exhibition center. Additionally, for the first time, the winning products will also be shown at the iF design exhibition Hamburg: right in the center of the new HarborCity, Hamburg offers a superb meeting point for the media and design industries and for everyone interested in design and architecture. And finally, the iF award winning entries will also travel to China to be presented at the iF design exhibition Hainan, one of the most attractive locations in China, both in terms of tourism and business.

All award winners from all four iF design awards 2012 will be published in March 2012 in a comprehensive and attractive reference books: the iF yearbook 2012.

For additional information, check the website: www.ifdesign.de.

What is the Manfrotto Imagine More Factory?

It is a unique place where anyone is invited to test his talent by personally experiencing the emotion of photographing – and being photographed – on professional photography sets.
It will be a truly interactive Photo Lab set up in a temporary location: here you’ll find a team of professional photographers who will guide you and your friends through amusing photo sets, making you a celebrity for a day!

The Imagine More Factory is also an excellent opportunity to try the new iconic Manfrotto products in the field and learn all the tricks you need to take better shots! So come on - What are you waiting for?

Check here for the place and date of the next Manfrotto Imagine More Factory Tour stop:
Beijing (China): October 14-16
Berlin (Germany): October 21-23
Hong Kong: November 5-6
London (UK): November 18-20
Paris, Tokyo, Rome and New York: coming soon in 2012.

Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this of this great experience!

The Venice Film Festival was the second milestone of the Manfrotto Imagine More Roadshow.

After the official launch from Manhattan’s skies in May, thanks to the net and the word of mouth of our most precious supporters – you, the Imagine More promise started spreading all over the world and collecting thousands and thousands of spontaneous submissions.

All this finally landed at one of the world most iconic event for all imagination enthusiasts: the 68. International Venice Film Festival.

In Venice, during an official event, Manfrotto released the “Imagine More Manifesto”, as the outcome of the reworking by director, photographer and Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Bill Frakes of the tweets and pics posted by online users within the international Imagine More Contest.

Being made by the direct contribution of Internet users, the film appears as the first user-generated short devoted to imagination.

The 12 winners, chosen for their originality and creativity among more than 12.000 interpretations of the imagination concept, were representative of seven different countries (US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, China and Hong Kong).

They were the true protagonist of the whole Venice experience, and for several reasons.

Not only their contributions were the pillars of the movie and not only they were awarded with a special edition of the Manfrotto Messenger Unica bag and Manfrotto compact tripod, but they had also the chance to personally meet celebrities like Bill Frakes and the Italian actress Violante Placido, beautiful godmother of the initiative since the NY launch.

In addition, Manfrotto had also provided them a special pass allowing the entrance to the official photographers’ area: this way, they had the privilege of capturing world celebrities walking on the red carpet next to the Festival’s official photographers!

Then, soon after the awarding ceremony, winners were admitted to the preview of one of the screenings in competition together with Bill Frakes, Violante Placido and Manfrotto top management.

Last but not least, to make the experience even more unforgettable, they were staying at one of the most elegant hotel of the Laguna: the Danieli Hotel, few steps from the beautiful San Marco’s square.

Jana Benjamin Navrátilová So proud to be a part of this!

Marion Ruszniewski Yeah thank you so much, the film is really great and the music too, good job ! and I’m proud to be part of this too !

Kevin Thornhill Amazing work by Bill and his team. Thanks again for the opportunity to be part of the event.

Ilaria La Preziosa I’m proud to have participated, i would like to thank all Manfrotto people and Bill Frakes, you are great persons! It has been a wonderful and unforgettable experience! I’m using your tripod…it is great!

Thomas Reimann Wonderful to see what Bill Frakes has made with our contributions! It has been a great debut the evening in Venice! Thanks again for this!

For further information about African Revival visit: www.africanrevival.org