FALCAM TAKES FLIGHT VIA TRANSCONTINENTA UK

Voted our Distributor of the Year last year, Transcontinenta UK is making a very strong start to 2023, announcing exclusive UK and ROI distribution for Broncolor, new Falcam video solutions, attendance at The Societies Trade Show, plus a new Irish Sales Representative

Not only has Transcontinenta UK kicked off activity for 2023 by taking on distribution of Broncolor products – see panel on this spread – it has also added the Falcam brand to its distribution portfolio.

Described as a ‘new, exciting and innovative brand’, Falcam has been designing and manufacturing video equipment since 2020, its pitch being that it offers ‘small but extraordinary, simple but efficient’ devices of superior quality. Aimed at helping ‘content creators’ improve the flexibility and efficiency of their workflow, the addition sees Transcontinenta UK further expand its video solutions, the name ‘Falcam’ being an amalgamation of ‘Falcon’ and ‘Camera’.

Excitingly, all Falcam products can be linked together without additional tools required, allowing one person to work simply and easily with several cameras. Its product range currently divides into four categories: camera cages; the F22 Quick Release System; the F38 Quick Release System; plus the Geartree System.

Tailored to specific camera brands and types, each Falcam Camera Cage provides multiple mounting points for the user to creatively expand their set up, its ergonomic design ensuring a comfortable grip even with prolonged use. In addition to perfectly fitting the camera and allowing access to both controls and the battery, these sturdy cages offer durability, while their sandblasted anodised surface in ‘Monet grey’ means it looks great aesthetically too.

Although already equipped with multiple mounting points, the Falcam Camera Cage can be combined with all accessories from the Falcam F22 and

Falcam’s fantastic four: the Geartree System (top right), Camera Cages for Sony and Panasonic (middle and bottom left), F38 quick release plate (below, centre) and its F22 counterpart for action cameras (bottom right) are all available now for videographers via Transcontinenta UK

F38 Quick Release System. Eschewing the need for screws or nuts, one simple click is all that’s required for a specific release plate, extra grip, handle or accessory foot to be attached to the cage. These can also be removed or moved just as easily, allowing any content creator to switch from a horizontal to a vertical recording position in no time.

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As it sounds the Falcam F22 Quick Release System is built around a 22mm wide quick release plate for the Falcam Camera Cage, keeping the entire set up small and light, while no time consuming tightening or screwing of parts is required. In fact all F22 accessories can be simply stacked to secure them, and removed immediately with a button press. The range sees photographers and videographers well catered for, via various top and side handles for a Falcam Camera Cage or a DJI or Zhiyun gimbal, tilt and swivel cold shoes for monitors, microphone and lamps, plus accessories specific to the likes of GoPro and Insta360 action cameras, including various pro quality suction cups for use on cars and boats. Alternatively the Falcam F38 Quick Release System is built around a 38mm wide quick release plate, making it Arca Swiss compatible and capable of use with a wide range of photographic and video equipment. Once again all F38 products can be easily clicked together and detached with a button press. Again, there are various accessory kits, including a set for the shoulder strap of a backpack or camera straps, plus kits for DJI and Zhiyun gimbals. Finally, the Falcam Geartree System is described as a ‘revolutionary all-inone solution’ for every content creator, YouTuber, live streamer, podcaster and gamer. It includes a variety of mounts, adapters, brackets, clamps and other accessories that again can be quickly installed and adjusted with the one click. All parts and accessories are made of durable aluminum and stainless steel. Content creators working at home or in the studio can fold their gear around a durable main column, requiring minimal storage after use.

SHOW & TELL

Can’t wait to chat to the guys at Transcontinenta UK about the above? Fortunately the distributor will again be showcasing brands including Broncolor, Tamron, Peak Design, Hahnel, Lexar and Leofoto, on stands 26-29 at The Societies Trade Show in London on March 16th to 18th; the only major UK photo show scheduled this year. So do come along and see its dedicated and knowledgeable staff and product managers.

Speaking of which, the third major piece of Transcontinenta UK news this month concerns the appointment of a new Irish Sales Representative, Keith Kennedy (pictured) Keith is a well known and represented sales rep described as possessing a wealth of experience in the photo and video industry. He is looking forward to catching up with old friends and colleagues and growing the Transcontinenta brands in the Irish market.

For more on its portfolio of distributed brands and how to add them to your stock, speak direct with Transcontinenta UK on 0203 966 5947 or email info@transcontinenta.co.uk

Exclusive Distributor For Broncolor

The other major news from Transcontinenta UK this month is that since January 1st, 2023, it’s been become exclusive UK and Republic of Ireland distributor for Broncolor’s high performance lighting systems. With Broncolor and the Transcontinenta Group having already enjoyed a business relationship covering Europe since 2011, both are now keen to expand things even further.

As those of us in the trade will already be aware, Broncolor boasts an extensive range of lighting products including power packs, continuous lighting, light shapers and modifiers, lamp heads, monolights, special effects lamp heads and accessories. The brand now sits alongside Transcontinenta UK’s wide range of other big names aimed at both photo and video applications, including Tamron, Peak Design, Zhiyun, Hahnel, Lexar, Hollyland and Leofoto.

“With the addition of Broncolor to our portfolio of brands the range of accessories for professional photographers and videographers offered by us is strengthened even further, while widening an already extensive range of solutions available for both photo and video,” notes Transcontinenta UK MD Simon Coleman.

With the distributor now able to stake a claim on the tag of ‘one stop shop’ with more authority than most, Simon adds: “We are proud to be able to offer Broncolor’s range of premium lighting products to the market as it is one of the most reputable and recognised lighting brands in the industry. It really is the perfect fit within our growing portfolio, combining outstanding technological innovation and excellent quality that you would expect from products made in Switzerland.”

As well as providing stock of its products, Transcontinenta UK adds that it will obviously provide all existing, as well as new, Broncolor customers in the UK and Republic of Ireland with the exceptional customer service they’d expect.