Panavision has signed a letter of intent to purchase the camera inventory of Joe Dunton & Co., which maintains rental facilities in London and Wilmington, N.C. Industry veteran Joe Dunton and his son, Lester Dunton, will join Panavision's executive ranks upon completion of the transaction.
The pair also will continue their research and development efforts. JDC's innovations include its anamorphic lens system, as well as 35mm 20:1 zoom lens. The Dunton's are developing an HD back projection system.
Joe Dunton, who in June was presented a Lifetime Achievement Award at Cine Gear Expo, is credited with the development of the video assist. A member and current vp for the British Society of Cinematographers, he has received honors during his career including the Member of the Order of the British Empire in the 1998 Queen's New Year's Honors List for his services to the camera and film industry.
"It's a good move", Dunton said of the deal with Panavision, which pioneered the single lens reflex movie camera.
The pair also will continue their research and development efforts. JDC's innovations include its anamorphic lens system, as well as 35mm 20:1 zoom lens. The Dunton's are developing an HD back projection system.
Joe Dunton, who in June was presented a Lifetime Achievement Award at Cine Gear Expo, is credited with the development of the video assist. A member and current vp for the British Society of Cinematographers, he has received honors during his career including the Member of the Order of the British Empire in the 1998 Queen's New Year's Honors List for his services to the camera and film industry.
"It's a good move", Dunton said of the deal with Panavision, which pioneered the single lens reflex movie camera.
- 8/15/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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