Redrock Micro's DSLR 2.0 Hybrid Support Rigs Win Black Diamond Award

Highly Coveted Award Recognizes "Best in Show" for NAB 2009

HOLLYWOOD, CA--(Marketwire - May 11, 2009) - Redrock Micro, the leading provider of cinema accessories for digital filmmakers, today announced the Redrock's DSLR 2.0 hybrid support rigs won the Best of Show Black Diamond Awards handed out at the 2009 NAB Show. The DV Black Diamond Awards recognize outstanding achievement in the advancement of the art and science of video technology.

"Our teams searched the NAB show floor for products that were truly deserving of recognition," says NewBay Media Broadcast & Video Group Vice President & Group Publisher Eric Trabb. "Recognition with an award at NAB from the Broadcast & Video Group is a strong vote of confidence and admiration from this leading publication."

Type rest of the post hereThe Redrock DSLR 2.0 hybrid support rigs enhance video DSLRs (such as the Canon 5D Mark II, Nikon D90, and Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GH1) with the stability, strength, and features for cinema-style shooting, while maintaining the ultra lightweight, small footprint, and rapid setup of still photography. Redrock's DSLR hybrid support rigs are perfectly designed for the demands of today's digital still and motion photographers. As with all Redrock products, the DSLR 2.0 rigs are affordably priced for indie filmmakers, avid hobbyists, and film education.

"We are proud to receive the Black Diamond Award for the DSLR 2.0 hybrid support rigs," said James Hurd, Chief Revolutionist for Redrock Micro. "We listened to our customers and worked hard to deliver the kinds of innovative products at revolutionary price points that fit today's unique shooting styles and situations."

NewBay Media's Broadcast & Video Group of products, which also includes DV.com, Digital Video Expo, Videography magazine, videography.com, and the Creative Planet Communities, is uniquely poised to recognize the full spectrum video technology. A select panel of engineers, editors and production and post professionals joined the magazine staff to judge the Best of Show awards for DV.

Availability and Pricing

The Redrock Micro DSLR 2.0 support accessories are available for immediate ordering from Redrock direct and from select Redrock resellers. Pricing depends on configuration.

About Redrock Micro

Redrock Microsystems delivers high quality cinema accessories for digital filmmakers at revolutionary prices. Redrock Micro's products are designed to enhance DV, HD and video DSLR cameras including Panasonic, Sony, Canon, and JVC for true cinema-style shooting. At the heart of the Redrock family is the award-winning Redrock M2 Encore Cinema Lens adapter, which creates the shallow depth of field, angle of view, and focus techniques typically only found in 35mm motion pictures. Additional cinema accessories include the microFollowFocus, microMattebox, microSupport system, and microShoulderMount. Through a unique business approach of direct-to-customer and build-to-order, Redrock delivers the quality and features of premium solutions at a fraction of the price. This approach is ideal for independent filmmakers, owners/operators, film educators and students, and budget-conscious moviemakers. Redrock Micro has offices in Dallas, Texas, and Hollywood, California. Redrock Micro can be reached at info@redrockmicro.com and www.redrockmicro.com.