7E ‘Talking Head’ Video Phone for the lone reporter

There is a growing trend on the news, from distant locations, to send a reporter with a small suitcase containing compact equipment. This enables a ‘talking head’ in front of a sceen type shot. Unlike all the kit, normally implied, and with the attendent crew. This can be operated by the individual. The picture is a little pixilated still. But having seen reports on CNN and BBC from Afghaistan and the like, it adds much imediacy to the situalion, quality being of less importance.

I want one, for dealing with evidence and police, here in the uk 🙂

http://www.7e.com/content/products/th_1.htm

Live video & audio contribution on demand via ISDN & Inmarsat satellite services

The 7E ‘Talking Head’ series video reporter units are rugged, portable and suitable for location work anywhere in the world where there is an ISDN line or a suitable Inmarsat terminal. Housed in a waterproof case and using tried and tested technology, the unit can be used in the harshest of environments with complete confidence. Simplicity and flexibility of operation for the lone reporter has been the keyword in the product’s development,

datasheet (55KB) http://www.7e.com/PDF/7E_th1.pdf