repair. It's hardly efficient technique to add "clean the lens" at irregular
intervals between them. Scope lenses that feature anti-fog treatment or
technology, or pre-use anti-fog solutions or pre-warming holders prevent
such delays.
The video towers to which the scopes and cameras are connected
have seen their share of improvements as well. The equipment, which
previously consisted of cabinets on wheels full of separate image pro-
cessing, light source and other components, has now been stream-
lined into a single unit with a smaller footprint, often mounted on an
equipment boom, which makes turning over cases much more effi-
cient. These control units are also able to conveniently interface with
the Internet for image archiving and streaming broadcasts, something
that it once took the assistance of a team of audiovisual experts to
accomplish.
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