Today’s outside broadcasts demand more than ever from camera support, with productions expected to deliver more content, from more locations, using a wider variety of cameras and lenses, while balancing crew, space and budget constraints. At IBC2026, GTC Patron Vinten, a Videndum brand, will demonstrate how its latest manual and robotic camera support solutions help broadcasters meet those demands, combining precision manual operation with scalable robotic workflows that enable high-quality coverage across every part of a live production.
Vinten’s manual camera supports continue to provide the stability and control trusted by operators covering fast-moving events. Launched at last year’s IBC, the Versine 240 fluid head joins the flagship Versine 360, extending a range designed specifically for every position without a box lens at outside broadcasts. Supporting payloads from 0-25 kg (55 lb), Versine 240 delivers the precise balance and smooth movement needed for long-lens operation, all within a lightweight design suited to roaming OB positions, touchline coverage and live event production.
Beyond the field of play, broadcasters are increasingly creating temporary presentation studios, interview areas and analysis positions to bring audiences closer to the action. Vinten will demonstrate VEGA Lite, its broadcast-ready PTZ control solution that delivers professional automation, consistent workflows, and scalable control. Supporting a wide range of broadcast PTZ cameras and robotic devices, VEGA Lite provides a single control platform that allows broadcasters to create a unified workflow, making it easy to build flexible productions that can evolve as requirements change.
Supporting this growing PTZ ecosystem, Vinten will showcase dedicated support solutions including the manual Osprey Lite pedestal, adapted for direct PTZ camera mounting, alongside the robotic Tecnopoint Starter Ceiling Track, which provides smooth overhead PTZ camera movement while maximising valuable floor space. Together, these solutions offer broadcasters flexible options for creating professional presentation environments wherever they are needed.
For permanent studio facilities, Vinten will also highlight the FP-188+ full XY robotic pedestal, controlled by the VEGA Control System. Incorporating intelligent mapping and enhanced on-board sensing, the system enables precise, repeatable camera movement while helping operators avoid potential collisions in busy studios.
Whether deploying experienced camera operators to capture the intensity of live action or expanding productions with robotic cameras and PTZ systems, Vinten’s portfolio enables broadcasters to build workflows that match the needs of each production without compromising on quality or creativity.
“Live production has never been more varied,” said Ginny Grove, Product Marketing Director. “Alongside traditional event coverage, broadcasters are producing more analysis, interviews and digital content than ever before, often from temporary production spaces. At IBC, we’re showing how our manual and robotic camera support solutions work together to give customers the flexibility to cover every part of the story, from the action itself to the studio.”
| Visitors to IBC2026 are invited to booth 13.A05 to experience Vinten’s latest manual and robotic camera support solutions and discover how they help broadcasters capture every moment of live production with confidence. |
For more information, visit the Vinten website www.vinten.com
