In 1972, Ikegami introduced the HL-33, the first compact hand-held color video camera for electronic news gathering (ENG). The compact ENG cameras made live shots easier and—when combined with portable videotape recorders—provided an immediate alternative to 16mm television news film, which required processing before it could be broadcast.

First HL-33 hand-held cameras in South America delivered to TV Globo in Brazil. American Broadcast Company (ABC) selected Ikegami’s innovative HK-312; first delivery in the U.S.A. made to KABC. Relocated its headquarters to 39th Ave., Long Island City, New York.

Jan 13, 2013 · This camera debuted in 1971 and made the name of Ikegami synonymous with cameras. The TK 301A was used extensively in the Sapporo Winter Olympic Games in Japan. Ikegami was busy developing it’s ENG line with the HL 33 …

Feb 21, 2013 · First HL-33 hand-held cameras in South America delivered to TV Globo in Brazil. American Broadcasting Company (ABC) selected Ikegami’s innovative HK-312; first delivery in the U.S.A. made to KABC. Introduced the HL-35, the world’s first ENG color camera using 2/3-inch Plumbicon”‘ tubes.

Developed “HL-33” Portable Color Camera, had a lively time of it as ENG (Electric-News Gathering) Camera. Developed “MKC-309″Medical Camera and started approaching medical electronics market. Offered a complete line of ENG systems to set …

Apr 18, 2014 · Third on the scene with portable color was Ikegami. In 1972, the HL 33 (Handy Looky) debuted. The HL 33 also had a large back pack, but did lead the way in Electronic News Gathering and is generally considered the first ENG camera.

established Ikegami as a major colour camera manufacturer, no doubt helped by its extensive use on the Sapporo Winter Olympic Games. The lightweight HL-33 portable colour camera also quickly became a favourite for ENG operations, and other ENG products were added towards the end of the decade. Camera

Feb 16, 2009 · Handheld color cameras did not come into general use until the early 1970s, and the first ones were two pieces, a camera head shoulder unit that held the lens and tube section, and a backpack unit. The Ikegami HL-33 was the first of …

Oct 27, 2012 · English: Ikegami Electronics Handy-Looky HL-33 ENG, a 1973 television camera. The system comprised the camera unit and a backpack.

• Developed "HL-33" Portable Color Camera, had a lively time of it as ENG (Electric-News Gathering) Camera. 1971 • Developed "TK-301A" Color Camera based on TK-301. This color camera provided dramatic improvement in performance and was supplied to NHK (nationwide) and many commercial broadcast stations as a standard camera.