Matrox Announces Highest Density 12G SDI I/O Cards for Multi-Channel 4K and HDR

Matrox® Video has announced two new additions to its industry-leading developer product portfolio: Matrox X.mio5 12G, a multi-channel SDI I/O card with onboard video processing, and Matrox DSX LE5 12G, a multi-channel SDI I/O card. The developer cards are the first to offer reconfigurable, high-density 12G/3G SDI connectivity, enabling OEMs to build advanced broadcast media and entertainment… Continue reading Matrox Announces Highest Density 12G SDI I/O Cards for Multi-Channel 4K and HDR

‘Lost Generation’ – Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K video

Munich based Directors Duo recently tested the high speed performance of the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K using variable frame rates and prime lenses. Filmmakers Benjamin Kratzin and Christopher Schlierf shot ‘Lost Generation’ in LA and cast Johannes Bartl. Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K RAW, Olympus 12-40mm M.Zuiko f/2.8 lens and Voigtlander Primes, AngelBird SSD2GO… Continue reading ‘Lost Generation’ – Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K video

Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 shot & broadcast in 4K with FUJINON lenses

Last weekend saw Supercars and Foxtel air an Australian  broadcast first with their Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 going out in 4K, making it the first sport in Australia to be televised at the ultra-high resolution. In a production involving 28 native 4K cameras deployed around the track, every lens used for the broadcast was a FUJINON 4K lens.  Supercars Media’s Nathan Prendengast explained, “Supercars… Continue reading Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 shot & broadcast in 4K with FUJINON lenses

IBC 2018: THIRD LENS IN FUJINON 4K HDR ZOOM SERIES TO MAKE IBC DEBUT

The Optical Devices Division of FUJIFILM will introduce the 4K UA70x8.7BESM field lens during IBC2018, in addition to the two 46x lenses. The UA Series is designed for UHD broadcast applications and made to optimize 4K HDR performance from today’s new 4K 2/3″ cameras. With a 70x zoom ratio and focal length range of 8.7~610mm (17.4~1220mm… Continue reading IBC 2018: THIRD LENS IN FUJINON 4K HDR ZOOM SERIES TO MAKE IBC DEBUT

NEP expands 4K capabilities with Sony

Sony Australia has welcomed NEP Australia’s significant expansion of its 4K inventory, equipment and services in partnership with Sony Australia. The Sony products will be used for all NEP’s sports productions in Australia across its mobile fleet and at its world-leading all-IP Andrews Hubs, starting with NEP’s live ultra-high definition (UHD-4K) cricket coverage for FOX… Continue reading NEP expands 4K capabilities with Sony

SONY’S FIRST 8K SYSTEM CAMERA

Sony has unveiled the UHC-8300, its first 8K camera system that includes 1.25-inch three 8K sensors. It opens up the world of 8K with the flexibility to offer customers new capturing technology for shooting in 4K and more. Hiroyuki Takahama, Assistant General Manager, Content Creation Solutions Marketing, Professional Solutions Company (PSAP), Sony Corporation of Hong Kong… Continue reading SONY’S FIRST 8K SYSTEM CAMERA

PANASONIC’S NEW 14-STOP 4K CAMERA

It’s busy season for camera releases at the moment. Good for us, but it only makes the decision over what to purchase that much harder. On the smaller side, there’s the Panasonic GH5, which rocked the boat, but still had a small sensor and didn’t match the autofocus capabilities of Sony or Canon. Again, proving… Continue reading PANASONIC’S NEW 14-STOP 4K CAMERA

THREE NEW 4K CAMERAS FROM PANASONIC & DETAILS ABOUT THE GH5

Panasonic this week released details on its much-anticipated GH5, which it says will be available sometime in 2017. The company has also released new 4K cameras, the new weather-sealed Lumix DMC-G85 G Series camera designed for the field videography and photographer. The Lumix DMC-FZ2500, a compact camera with cinema 4K capabilities and attached 35mm zoom lens and the pocket-sized Lumix… Continue reading THREE NEW 4K CAMERAS FROM PANASONIC & DETAILS ABOUT THE GH5

INDIEGOGO: CYCLOPS POCKET DSLR

A new Indiegogo campaign has begun for the production of a pint-sized DSLR with interchangeable lenses and 4K video recording capability. The Cyclops Pocket DSLR features a 12-MP Sony sensor and its entire body (including lens) is no bigger than the key you use to start your car. It’s a little like a spy-cam, but… Continue reading INDIEGOGO: CYCLOPS POCKET DSLR

A CLOSER LOOK – MILLENNIUM DXL PANAVISION’S NEW 8K SHOOTER

Introduced earlier this year at Cine Gear, the Millennium DXL Camera (DXL), is what you get when Panavision, Light Iron and RED Digital Cinema join together to make a baby. Albeit a very shiny and very expensive camera-baby, boasting a modular design, an 8K sensor, large format optics, and an optimised workflow. At the beating… Continue reading A CLOSER LOOK – MILLENNIUM DXL PANAVISION’S NEW 8K SHOOTER