Omega Broadcast and Cinema's Journey through NAB Show 2024
Our experience at NAB was so much fun as we explored the latest products from leading brands like Canon, Panasonic, Fujinon, and more. Explore our discoveries as we highlight the innovative products showcased at the event.
Canon MS-500
The MS-500 is built around a 1" 3.2MP ultrahigh-sensitivity SPAD (Single-Photon Avalanche Diode) sensor that uses photon counting to accurately detect light with less noise than CMOS sensors. This color camera has a B4 mount for using ultra-telephoto 2/3" broadcast lenses to capture images day or night. It supports video resolutions up to 1080p60 and supports both NTSC and PAL broadcast frame rates using a single 3G-HD/SDI output.
Features:
- Ultrasensitive 1"" SPAD Sensor
- B4 Lens Mount | 10x Digital Zoom
- Built-In Magnifying Optical System
- 3G-SDI, Genlock, RJ45 LAN, 8-Pin RS-232
- Supports up to 1080p 59.94 Video
Fujinon Duvo HZK 24-300mm Portable Zoom Lens
The FUJINON Duvo HZK24-300mm is a versatile lens designed for both cinematography and live broadcasting applications. It offers a 12.5x zoom range, covering focal lengths from 24mm to 300mm as standard. With its compact design and lightweight build, this lens is ideal for shoulder-mounted operation. Whether you’re capturing wide-angle scenes or distant subjects, the Duvo HZK24-300mm delivers quality and flexibility.
Features:
- Zoom Range - The lens offers a versatile 12.5x zoom, covering focal lengths from 24mm to 300mm as standard.
- Compact Design - With a length of just 270.5mm and a weight of 2.95kg, the Duvo HZK24-300mm is designed for shoulder-mounted operation.
- Sensor Coverage - The lens provides native Super 35mm sensor coverage.
- Optical Quality - Large-diameter aspherical elements and Super ED (extra-low dispersion) lenses contribute to excellent optical quality.
- Remote Control - Zoom, aperture, and focus can be controlled via third-party wireless controllers, allowing for remote operation.
Hollyland PYRO H 4K Wireless System
The Hollyland Technology Pyro Series Wireless Video Transmission System is designed for small to medium commercial and filmmaking teams. It offers a versatile 12.5x zoom range, covering focal lengths from 24mm to 300mm as standard. With its compact design and lightweight build, this lens is ideal for shoulder-mounted operation. Whether you’re capturing wide-angle scenes or distant subjects, the Duvo HZK24-300mm delivers quality and flexibility.
Features:
- Wireless Transmitter and Receiver Set
- Transmit UHD 4K30 Video up to 1300'
- HDMI Input, Output, and HDMI Loop Output
- 2.4 and 5 GHz Frequency Bands
- Supports UVC Plug-and-Play for Streaming
- 650' Transmission in Broadcast Mode
- Smart Channel Scanning, Bright LCD
- Low 60 ms Latency, 12 Mb/s Bit Rate
- DC, L-Series, and USB-C Power Options
Ikan Lyra POE 1x1 Bi-Color Studio Panel Soft LED Light
The Ikan LBX10-POE presents a compact lighting solution suitable for studios with limited ceiling space. It's designed for easy installation, leveraging Power over Ethernet (POE++) technology, allowing swift connection via Ethernet cables. Sporting advanced CRI LED chips and a soft panel, it emits a gentle and evenly distributed light, ensuring clean and well-defined shadows. Its adjustable color temperature, ranging from 3200K to 5600K, renders it adaptable to various lighting scenarios. With a wide 110-degree beam angle, it provides extensive coverage, while its robust yoke facilitates effortless adjustments and secure positioning at any angle. The intuitive yellow control knob and LED display on the rear panel simplify brightness, color temperature, and DMX channel adjustments. Integrated barn doors with clips offer the convenience of attaching light modifiers. Furthermore, its inclusion of a baby 5/8″ and junior 1 1/8″ combo pin enhances compatibility, enabling use with standard light stands.
Features:
- 90W PoE++ Light
- Art-Net & sACN DMX
- 97 CRI COB LEDs With 1/2 Stop Soft Diffusion Panel
- Silent Fanless Fixture
- Bi-Color Adjustable 3200K-5600K
- Consistent Light Across All Color Temperatures
- Beam Angle 110 Degrees
- Built-in Barndoors With Integrated Clips
- Artifact Free Clean Shadow
- Combo Pin
Ross Artimo Free Roaming Broadcast Robotic System
Artimo by Ross Video is a revolutionary full-motion camera robotics system designed to redefine the possibilities in broadcast production. It combines the flexibility of a free-roaming pedestal with the fluidity of a dolly or jib, enabling precise and dynamic shots. Artimo moves smoothly across virtually any studio floor, extending from the lowest angle to above your head, allowing sweeping, cinematic movements. Its sleek design and internal cable management seamlessly integrate the entire studio into the narrative. With full payload support for broadcast cameras, lenses, teleprompters, and talent monitors, Artimo empowers filmmakers and broadcasters to capture stunning visuals with unparalleled smoothness.
Features:
- Unparalleled Movement and Control - Artimo combines the flexibility of a free-roaming pedestal with the fluidity of a dolly or jib. Precise and dynamic shots are achievable, eliminating the constraints of traditional XY pedestals.
- Smooth Motion Across Any Studio Floor - Artimo moves smoothly across virtually any studio floor, from the lowest angle to above your head. Sweeping, cinematic shots become possible without the need for additional dollies or jibs.
- Beautifully Designed and Integrated - Artimo’s sleek design enhances its on-camera appeal. Internal cable management ensures seamless integration into the studio environment.
- Full Payload Support - Artimo can handle a complete broadcast payload, including cameras, lenses, teleprompters, and talent monitors. No more cumbersome bolt-on accessories – Artimo provides stability and ease of use.
Ross Carbonite Code NDI Production Switcher
Ross Carbonite Code is a software-based production switcher designed specifically for NDI workflows. It combines the power of Ross Video’s Carbonite range with the efficiency and low latency of NDI video transport technology. With its NDI inputs and outputs, multiple Mix Effects (MEs), Chroma-keyers, and an integrated RAVE Audio Mixer, Carbonite Code empowers content creators to produce high-quality live video content seamlessly.
Features:
- NDI Inputs and Outputs - Carbonite Code harnesses cutting-edge, low-latency network-based video technology for high-quality results.
- Mix Effects (MEs) - Carbonite Code features three powerful Carbonite MEs, each with 6 full Keyers.
- MultiViewers (MVs) - Monitor all essential video signals using the three standard MultiViewers within Carbonite Code.
- Audio Mixer - The RAVE Audio mixer included in Carbonite Code offers a 48-channel mixer with 6 Aux Mixes.
- Control Panels - Like all Carbonite production switchers, Carbonite Code is compatible with the full range of TouchDrive control surfaces for more tactile control.
Sony MLS-X1 Scalable and Reconfigurable Live Production Processor/Switcher
The MLS-X1 inherits Sony's decades of experience in professional switchers, offering enhanced operability, reliability, and capability for demanding live operations. Unlike traditional switcher setups, the MLS-X1 adopts a modular design, allowing for rapid configuration with multiple smaller processing units tailored to the requirements of any production. Whether it's for studio, OB van, or remote productions, the MLS-X1 delivers substantial processing power and scalability. It's characterized by its dynamic nature, simplicity, flexibility, and speed.
Features:
- Reconfigurable - The MLS-X1’s modular design allows for rapid configuration based on production requirements.
- GPU-Based Effects and Graphics - An innovative architecture adds a GPU-based effects and graphics module, providing flexible video processing power.
- Logical Deployment Flexibility - Units can be linked for large-scale events, expanding system power and capacity.
- Redundancy Options - Flexible selection of redundant systems ensures reliability.
- Networked Live - Seamlessly integrates with Sony’s Networked Live solution for distributed production.
Sony HXC-FZ90
The HXC-FZ90 4K HDR Studio Camera from Sony incorporates a 2/3" 4K CMOS sensor for producing oversampled HD imaging or UHD 4K with a separately available license. This broadcast-style camera has a SMPTE LEMO connector for connecting to the separately available HXCU-FZ90 CCU. Ideally suited for 4K HDR productions, it supports both the BT.2020 color gamut and Sony's SR Live for HDR with HLG and S-Log 3. This body-only version of the camera does not include an EVF or an onboard monitor.
Features:
- 2/3" 4K HDR CMOS Sensor, B4 Lens Mount
- SMPTE LEMO Connector to HXCU-FZ90 CCU
- Up to 1080p60 Oversampled HDR Video
- UHD 4K Requires Separate License
- Up to 2000 TV Lines of Resolution
- BT.2020 & SR Live for HDR (HLG/S-Log 3)
- 2x & 4x Digital Extender in HD
- Requires Separate Viewfinder or Monitor
- Dual 3-Pin XLR Audio, 5-Pin Intercom
- Robust, Lightweight Build
Gates ML-105 Ultra Low Light Underwater Imaging System Housing
The Gates ML-105 serves as an ultra low-light underwater imaging system, designed to function in environments with minimal light. The Gates ML-105 Housing is engineered to expand the possibilities of underwater motion imaging, uncovering natural phenomena such as bioluminescence, moonlit reefs, and dimly lit caves, along with capturing faintly illuminated marine creatures like lanternfish, without the need for extra artificial lighting. This advanced imaging capability is made possible by the Canon ML-105 camera, renowned for its exceptional performance in low-light conditions, boasting over 4 million ISO.
Features:
- Ultra Low-Light Capability - The ML-105 is capable of operating in extremely low-light conditions, revealing natural bioluminescence, moonlit reefs, and other dimly lit scenes without additional artificial lighting.
- Canon ML-105 Camera - The system utilizes the Canon ML-105 camera, which offers incredible low-light performance with an ISO sensitivity of over 4 million.
- Integrated Monitor / Recorder - The ML-105 housing includes a rear-viewable 5.2-inch Atomos Ninja monitor/recorder.
- Direct Camera Control - The Gates ML-105 Housing features the Gates GCC Command/Control module, providing direct access to camera functions such as iris, ISO, and shutter settings.
Panasonic KAIROS 200 Core with Analog & 2110 I/O
The KAIROS Core 200 (AT-KC200) mainframe option offers a higher performance CPU and GPU thereby increasing the system’s video processing capacity and expanded HD and 4K inputs/outputs, and enabling the platform to be utilized in a wider range of more complex productions. Compared to current Cores, AT-KC200 has increased capacity with 32GB RAM Player, 7GB Stills and 400GB Clip Player. In addition, ST2110 and SDI sources can be recorded for RAM and Still.
Features:
- Versatile Input/Output Support
- Agile Input Routing
- Resolution Independence and Customizable Multi-Viewers
- Layered Effects and Unlimited MEs
- Software-Based Operability and Expandability
- Low Latency and Variable Frame Delay
- Redundancy and System Log Function
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