NAB Product Announcements

AJA Debuts CION Professional Camera

by: cwalsh 4/08/2014

4K/UHD/2K/HD Professional Camera

Las Vegas, NV, NAB Conference, Booth SL2505 (April 7, 2014)— AJA Video Systems today announced CION, an entirely new professional camera. CION features an ergonomic design and is capable of shooting at 4K/UltraHD and 2K/HD resolutions. AJA pioneered lens-to-post Apple ProRes workflows with the introduction of the Ki Pro product line in 2009; CION builds on this achievement by offering in-camera recording directly to the Apple ProRes family of codecs - including 12-bit 444 - for pristine image capture. ProRes codecs are well established in many post-production environments and offer wide compatibility with editing, color correction and finishing applications. CION enables today’s growing demand for high frame rate support and offers the ability to output 4K raw data at up to 120 fps via 4x 3G-SDI outputs. CION can record directly to AJA Pak SSD media at up to 60 frames per second.

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AJA NAB 2014 Product Announcements

by: cwalsh 4/08/2014

AJA Video Systems Announces the FS1-x, LUT Box, hi5-Plus, Ha5-Plus, Kona 4, Corvid 88....

In addition to the brand new AJA CION Camera, AJA Video Systems announced several new products at the National Association of Broadcasters Conference this year, including the FS1-X, a compact single rack-mount frame synchronizer and converter, the LUT-box, a new Mini-Converter to allow monitors to display accurate color space and look for any SDI video signal, and the KONA 4, the latest generation in its award-winning line of professional desktop video and audio I/O cards.

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The world’s smallest broadcast camera with the world’s largest viewfinder

by: cwalsh 4/08/2014

Blackmagic Studio Camera

Introducing Blackmagic Studio Camera, the world’s most advanced broadcast camera for live production! Inside its incredibly tough, lightweight magnesium alloy body you get a massive 10” viewfinder, 4 hour battery, talkback, tally indicators, phantom powered microphone connections and built in optical fiber and SDI connections that let you connect to your switcher with a single cable! The Blackmagic Studio Camera is available in HD and Ultra HD models, and is packed with all the advanced features you need for multi camera production and broadcast!

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The world’s first user upgradable 4K digital film camera

by: cwalsh 4/08/2014

Blackmagic URSA

Introducing Blackmagic URSA, the world’s first high end digital film camera designed to revolutionize workflow on set. Built to handle the ergonomics of large film crews as well as single person use, URSA has everything built in, including a massive 10 inch fold out on set monitor, large user upgradeable Super 35 global shutter 4K image sensor, 12G-SDI and internal dual RAW and ProRes recorders. Because the sensor and lens mount assembly can be changed, you can choose EF or PL lens mounts, or even a broadcast video sensor with B4 mount. This means you can upgrade to the latest sensor technology in the future and keep your investment in the camera body!

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NAB Announcements from Blackmagic Design

by: atanguma 4/08/2014

Blackmagic announces new DaVinci Resolve 11, ATEM Camera Control, ATEM Switcher Upgrades, New Mini Converters, Teranex Express, and MORE...

Las Vegas, NV, NAB Conference - It’s NAB 2014 time and Blackmagic Design has some very exciting new products this year. In addition to several exciting new cameras coming from Blackmagic Design this year, they have also announced more from their 4K production line. Including some new converters, switchers, and software as well. Have a look at what's next from Blackmagic Design...

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NIPROS NAB 2014 Product Announcements

by: cwalsh 4/08/201

Exciting new products from NIPROS designed to steamline your workflow

- ST-7S300 Shoulder Mount Rig for Sony PMW-300

- FD-400A - Intercom via BNC Connection

- LS-750/850 - Both for HD＆4K production, exciting features are for now & future

- HDF-700 - The real Professional Viewfinder & Field monitor with the high brightness panel


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G-Technology The New STUDIO SERIES

by: cwalsh 4/08/201

G-SPEED Studio and G-RAID Studio unveiled at NAB 2014

G-Technology unvieled its new Studio series product line touting Thunderbolt 2 technology at this year's National Association of Broadcasters Convention in Las Vegas, NV.

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Sound Devices PIX 250I File-Based Video Recorder

by: atanguma 4/08/2014

The New PIX 250I File-based Network Connected Video Recorder from Sound Devices

delivers the performance, quality, and reliability required for fast-paced studio, live sports, event, and mobile production. This cost-effective and networkable recorder seamlessly replaces tape-and disc-based video decks.

The PIX 250i records and plays Apple ProRes and Avid DNxHD QuickTime video files through its 12-bit 4:4:4 3G-SDI at data rates from 330 Mb/s (ProRes 4444) down to 36 Mb/s (ProRes and DNxHD proxy files). Files recorded on a PIX 250i can be directly imported by leading editing systems including Avid Media Composer, Apple Final Cut Pro, and Adobe Premiere Pro. QuickTime masters made in an editing system are ready for playback on the PIX 250i.

Extensive network connectivity supports grouping multiple PIX recorders over Ethernet for simultaneous recording and playback. The PIX 250i can group with other PIX 250i recorders, as well as PIX 260i, and PIX 270i units. Additionally, SSD drives and files can be accessed over Ethernet as network-attached SMB volumes. An embedded web server provides browser-based control and setup-menu access.

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ZEISS Announces Cinemizer OLED Video Device

by: atanguma 4/08/2014

The new 3D Virtual Reality video glasses...

The new cinemizer OLED virtual reality video glasses from Carl Zeiss combine three-dimensional movie enjoyment with brilliant image quality and outstanding stereo sound. The cinemizer OLED 3D glasses project a 40” image in the glasses, creating a movie-theater atmosphere. Immerse yourself in a fantastic new world – wherever you are! The high-contrast OLED display as well as the light weight of the glasses ensure optimal comfort and wearability and enable individual adjustment to suit the user’s visual needs.

The outstanding design of the cinemizer OLED allows you to experience all that your virtual world has to offer: at home or on the road, at work or at play, and for a wide range of applications.

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Panasonic debuts 4K Camera/Recorder, Varicam 35, with new Super 35mm MOS Sensor, AVC-Ultra codecs for 4K

by: cwalsh 4/07/2014

Ultimate image production for cinema and episodic drama; breakthrough modular design enables docking with either 4K or 2/3-in camera head to same recording module...

NEWARK, NJ (February 27, 2014) – Panasonic today unveiled a 4K camera/recorder, VariCam® 35, that incorporates a newly-developed super 35mm MOS image sensor and the company’s AVC-ULTRA family of video codecs. The new camera’s superb image handling in multiple formats including 4K, UHD, 2K and HD make it an unparalleled tool for high-end filmmaking, and commercials and episodic production as well as live 4K events.

- Newly developed super 35mm MOS sensor with 14 stop of Latitude
- 4K VFR, UHD-VFR recording: 1 fps to 120 fps
- V-Log gamma
- AVC-Intra 4K and Apple ProRes for HD recording
- Cableless connection with RAW Recorder from CODEX In-camera Color Grading function
- PL mount for Cine lens


With its innovative design, the 4K camera module unit (AU-V35C1) is separate but dockable to the recording module unit (AU-VREC1), which is also interchangeable with Panasonic’s new 2/3” camera module unit (AU-V23HS1) (see separate news release). This system flexibility can be expanded with an umbilical cable between the s35mm 4K camera and the AVC-ULTRA recorder, providing “box” camera functionality for jibs, cranes and other “remote” camera needs. This common recorder module is also interchangeable with Panasonic’s new 2/3” 1080p camera, enabling professionals to switch between s35mm and 2/3” camera heads to best suit their creative needs...

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Panasonic announces expressP2 card for 4K and high frame rate recording; New expressP2 drive promotes fast transfer of high-speed footage

by: cwalsh 4/07/2014

New 4K VariCam 35 and 2/3" VariCam HS Camera/Recorders will use expressP2 Card

NEWARK, NJ (February 27, 2014) – Panasonic has announced a new generation of P2 solidstate recording media, the expressP2 card, specifically designed to accommodate high frame rate 1080 HDAVC-ULTRA recording (above 60fps) as well as 4K capture. The company’s new 4K VariCam 35* and 2/3” VariCam HS* (High Speed) camera/recorders, both with higher requirements for data handling than prior P2 camcorders, incorporate two expressP2 slots.

- High frame rate 1080 HD AVC-ULTRA recording (above 60fps) and 4K capture
- Fast transfer speeds (up to 2.4Gbps.)
- High reliability and the writing assurance of all P2 frame rates, formats and codecs

The 256GByte expressP2 Card (AU-XP0256A) facilitates the 4K VariCam 35’s recording of 4K video at frame rates up to 120p, as well as the 2/3” VariCam HS’s 1080 HD recording at frame rates to 240fps. In addition, the new expressP2 card ensures high-speed transfer, high reliability and the writing assurance of all P2 frame rates, formats and codecs. The expressP2 card is the same length and width as a standard P2 card, with 1.5x the thickness.

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ABonAir Introduces MIMO Wireless Broadcast Transmitters

by: cwalsh 4/2/2014

The New AB420, AB412, AB407 Systems Use Full MIMO Radio to Increase Coverage, Performance and Picture Quality....

Kfar Saba, Israel, March 31, 2014: ABonAir, a leading provider of wireless broadcast transmitters, has today introduced its MIMO product line, offering enhanced wireless performance and coverage. ABonAir's wireless broadcast systems enable camera teams to transmit broadcast sessions directly from a camera to a media center or director-monitor over the air without the restrictions of cable connections. ABonAir systems deliver exceptionally reliable and stable radio coverage, enabling unique video content creation.

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Lectrosonics Introduces L Series Wireless Microphone Products

by: cwalsh 3/26/2014

Features include wide tuning bandwidth, Digital Hybrid Wireless® technology....

Rio Rancho, NM – March 2014… Lectrosonics, recognized the world over as a leading manufacturer of wireless microphone systems and audio processing products, is pleased to announce three new products in the company’s L Series ‘Large Bandwidth’ line of wireless microphones. The new L Series units all share a wide tuning range of three standard Lectrosonics blocks, or 67.5 to 76.8 MHz, depending on the specific frequency band, and employ Lectrosonics' patented Digital Hybrid Wireless® technology for compandor-free audio along with compatibility modes for interoperability with older analog systems. The new L Series product group consists of the LMb and LT beltpack transmitters, and the LR miniature receiver.

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Panasonic unveils 3rd Generation VariCam HS with 1080P High-speed/Variable frame rate AVC-Ultra recording to 24fps

by: cwalsh 3/01/2014

AVC-Ultra provides 12-bit 4:4:4 acquisition capabilities for critical field mastering and archiving, and efficient 4:2:2 10-bit reordings for documentaries and sports...

NEWARK, NJ (February 27, 2014) – Panasonic today announced a third-generation VariCam® camera, the VariCam HS, that incorporates the company’s AVC-ULTRA family of video codecs and high speed 1080p image capture of up to 240fps to produce extraordinary high-definition imagery for the most demanding documentary, sports or SFX slow-motion applications.

Featuring an innovative modular design, the VariCam HS 2/3” camera head docks with the AVCULTRA recording module to provide the full functionality and ergonomics of a conventional production camera/recorder. This system flexibility can be expanded with an umbilical cable between the 2/3” camera module Unit (AU-V23HS1) and the recording module Unit (AU-VREC1), providing “box” camera functionality for jibs, cranes and other “remote” camera needs. This common recorder module is also interchangeable with Panasonic’s new s35mm 4K camera module unit (AU-V35C1) (see separate news release), enabling professionals to switch between 2/3” and s35mm camera heads to best suit their creative needs.

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Panasonic introduces AV-HS6000 2 M/E live switcher with advances in operation, functionality and style

by: cwalsh 3/01/2014

34 Inputs, 16 Outputs and four DVEs per M/E; Intuitive User Interface Design...

NEWARK, NJ (February 27, 2014) – Panasonic has announced availability of the new AVHS6000, a powerful, cost-effective 2 M/E switcher with 32 HD-SDI plus two DVI-D inputs, 16 HDSDI outputs, 16 keyers, four independent MultiViewers, expandable clip storage, a Web server and many other advanced features.

The new switcher is configurable to match an expanded slate of production needs through options including a touch-screen menu panel, extra Primatte®* chroma keyers, expandable clip storage, and an SDK for development of a virtually limitless range of customized plug-ins to suit emerging production workflow needs. Easily customizable for diverse workflows, the HS6000 is a great tool for advanced production in house of worship, sports, broadcast, staging, and education.

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Panasonic to begin shipping AJ-PX270, first P2 HD handheld camcorder with AVC-ULTRA recording

by: cwalsh 3/01/2014

Available in March, new handheld delivers AVC-ULTRA's high quality and versatile efficiency; Offers flexible 3G/4G/LTE wireless mobility...

NEWARK, NJ (February 27, 2014) – Panasonic today announced delivery and pricing of the new AJ-PX270, the company’s first P2 HD handheld camcorder with AVC-ULTRA recording. Combining the high quality and incredible efficiency of low bit rate recording and the flexibility of 3G/4G/LTE wireless mobility, the five-pound PX270 provides all the key functionality of Panasonic’s high-end, shoulder-mount camcorder (the AJ-PX5000 with AVC-ULTRA). It also features newly-developed high-sensitivity, low-noise 1/3” 3-MOS imagers to produce stunning pictures, even in low light conditions.

The ultimate news acquisition tool, the PX270 will be equally suitable for a wide range of sports, corporate, education and event applications. The PX270 will be available in March at a suggested list price of $6,495.00.

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