• Shot Bags vs Weight Bags: A Practical Guide to Safer, More Stable Setups

    If you work in film, television, live production, events, photography or signage installation, you already know one simple truth: stability equals safety. One gust of wind, an uneven surface or an underweighted stand can quickly turn expensive equipment into a serious hazard. That’s why shot bags and weight bags are considered essential on professional sets ... Read more
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    Shot bags stabilising film equipment, event structures and outdoor restaurant umbrellas
  • LEMO USB for Harsh Environments: From USB 2.0 to USB 3.1 at 10 Gb/s

    Why USB needs to grow up for field use Standard USB plugs are brilliant on the bench, but less so in the field — especially when vibration, dust, moisture and repeated mate/de‑mate cycles enter the chat. That’s where LEMO’s push‑pull USB portfolio comes in: the company has extended its long‑running USB 2.0 options with USB 3.1 inserts ... Read more
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    LEMO push‑pull USB connector with gold contacts, shown against industrial and outdoor environments representing harsh field conditions.
  • USB‑C Power Delivery and IDX Batteries: The Smarter Way to Power Modern Production Workflows

    USB‑C has rapidly become the universal standard for powering and connecting professional devices—from cameras, monitors, and laptops to phones and now professional broadcast batteries. For film, television, broadcast, and content‑creation crews, USB‑C brings one major advantage: a single, fast, universal connection that just works. With IDX expanding its battery ecosystem to fully support USB‑C Power ... Read more
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    USB‑C Power Delivery header image showing an IDX USB‑C PD battery and high‑wattage USB‑C cable used in modern production workflows.
  • Uncompromising Connectivity: LEMO’s Medical Interconnect Solutions

    In the high‑stakes world of healthcare, where precision, uptime, and safety can determine clinical outcomes, the infrastructure supporting medical technology must be nothing short of flawless. From life‑sustaining monitoring systems to robot‑assisted surgical platforms, modern medical devices depend on connectors that perform reliably under constant mechanical, electrical, and environmental stress. For more than 75 years, ... Read more
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  • Ethernet the LEMO Way: 10G in the Real World and the Rise of SPE

    Ethernet isn’t just RJ45 anymore When gear leaves the rack, standard RJ45 often isn’t robust enough. LEMO addresses this with high‑speed twisted‑pair inserts and shells designed to meet Ethernet parameters (insertion loss, return loss, crosstalk) while delivering environmental sealing and secure latching. [web.lemo.com] 10G and CAT6‑class rugged options For classic multi‑pair copper Ethernet (e.g., 1000BASE‑T/10G‑Base‑T ... Read more
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  • Mission-Ready Tech: Advanced Solutions for Military & Security Operations

    In today’s rapidly evolving defence landscape, reliable technology is the backbone of successful operations. Whether you’re deploying in the field, securing critical infrastructure, or conducting surveillance in hostile environments, having the right gear can make all the difference. At John Barry Sales, we supply cutting-edge solutions from trusted brands like LEMO, Pelican, Freefly, and more—designed ... Read more
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