TV News Station Opts for iPhones Rather Than Field Cameras

The team running a local TV news station in Switzerland believes that iPhones offer adequate capabilities for news broadcasts, according to PetaPixel. TV station Léman Bleu has replaced all of its field cameras with iPhones and selfie sticks. Swiss newspaper Le Temps reports that the station has outfitted its reporters with iPhone 6 kits for pre-recorded packages and live shots. “It’s a search for lightness and responsiveness, but also a way to reduce the costs of producing a newscast,” said news director Laurent Keller. The smartphones enable reporters to easily go live via broadcast and online. News organizations in the U.S. are also experimenting with the approach.

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