New EOS 7D Mark II Camera Provides Captivating Creative Power at an Affordable Price MELVILLE, N.Y., September 15, 2014 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to introduce the EOS 7D Mark II Digital SLR camera, incorporating professional features and quality in an affordable DSLR. Building upon the proven success of the EOS 7D camera,…
The world’s first, practical, 4K UHD, 2/3-inch optics production camera system provides normal TV production workflows in 4K by using existing HDTV 2/3-inch lenses. Tokyo, Japan, 22 August, 2014 -– Hitachi Kokusai Electric today announced that it has developed the SK-UHD4000, a broadcast 4K Ultra-HDTV camera system which uses the 2/3-inch B4 mount lenses of conventional (2K) HDTV broadcast cameras.…
Optimized for Long-form with XAVC-L Recording, Native E-Mount Lens Flexibility, High Speed XQD Media and a Comfortable, Robust Design Park Ridge, N.J., Sep. 12, 2014 – Sony’s newest addition to its large sensor line is a complete camera system that delivers long-form recording capabilities with 4K resolution in a compact, hand-held design. The new PXW-FS7 XDCAM Super 35 camcorder combines…
Friday September 12th 2014, Amsterdam Netherlands – Australian audio company RØDE Microphones is excited to announce a new standard for broadcast-quality, immersive audio recording for on-camera use. The Stereo VideoMic X is RØDE’s flagship microphone for single-system audio, featuring acoustically matched true condenser capsules and the option for balanced XLR output. Designed and manufactured at RØDE’s headquarters in Sydney, Australia,…
(Colorado Springs, CO) September 12, 2014 — Convergent Design announced today that the Odyssey7Q monitor/recorder will add 4K video recording with Apple ProRes 422 HQ. 4K and Ultra HD video from cameras such as the Sony F55, Panasonic GH4, Vision Research Phantom Flex4K, and others can be converted to ProRes and recorded on the Odyssey7Q. Because of the efficiency of…
Today Convergent Design releases a firmware update for the Odyssey7 and Odyssey7Q. This release adds features, improves current functions and fixes some previous issues. Highlights of the new firmware include: Higher Frame Rates For Apple ProRes 422(HQ) In 1080p Apple ProRes 422(HQ) recording is now enabled in 1080p50 and 1080p59.94. Integrated Deck Control And Scrubbing in Play Mode Scrubbing through…
Sony’s New Compact PXW-X70 XDCAM Professional Camcorder CombinesBenefits of 1” Type Sensor and XAVC Technologies in Handheld Model Sensor More than 8x the Size of a Conventional 1/3 Single Chip, Powerful Sensitivity & Low-light Performance; Future Updates to 4K Recording & Wi-Fi File Transfer & Streaming Park Ridge, N.J., July 30, 2014: Sony’s new PXW-X70 professional camcorder is the first…
Odyssey7 & Odyssey7Q Firmware 2.10.141 Convergent Design will release a firmware update for the Odyssey7 and Odyssey7Q on Monday, July 21st 2014 at 10am Mountain Standard Time. This release adds features, improves current functions and fixes some previous issues. Highlights of the firmware update include these new features: Advanced Playback Controls This is a complete revamp of the Playback system.…
Fremont, CA – July 17, 2014 – Blackmagic Design today announced the immediate availability of Camera 1.8.2 software which adds three new Apple ProRes™ file formats for the Blackmagic Cinema Camera, Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera and Blackmagic Production Camera 4K. Camera 1.8.2 update is available now free of charge from the Blackmagic Design website. Blackmagic Design camera customers have always…
Blackmagic Design Announces Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera for US$495 Fremont, CA – July 16, 2014 — Blackmagic Design today announced an exciting Summer Special discount for the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera for the low price of US$495. With a normal recommended retail price of US$995, this Summer Special represents incredible value and is available for a limited time and will…