PRODUCT NEWS SCHNEIDER POLISHES FRESH SET OF LENSES
Schneider Optics has launched the Schneider- Kreuznach Cine-Xenar III set of prime lenses. Designed for PL-mount 35mm single sensor and film cameras, the optics feature fast T/ stops and robust construction. The lens range includes an 18mm/T 2.2, 25mm/T 2.2, 35mm/T 2.1, 50mm/T 2.0, 75mm/T 2.0 and 95mm/T 2.0. Schneider said that by using up to 18 iris blades, the lenses produce “a desirable and pleasing ‘bokeh’ when imaging with a shallow depth of field”. Focus control has large, easily readable engravings and offers 270 degrees of focus rotation to facilitate smooth and accurate adjustment. The lenses are capable of ultra-close focusing, down to 11 inches (25cm) from the sensor plane. The lenses will be available in July.
OXYGEN DCT ADDS TO EVOLUTION
Oxygen DCT has expanded its Evolution Pro P3 monitor range with the addition of four new five-inch monitors. The displays are targeted at production and on-camera applications. They can accommodate broad- cast formats up to 1080p/50 as a 3G signal or HDMI, and feature focus assist and false colour, waveform display, vectorscope display, daylight mode, eight-channel audio metering, DSLR and native zoom, markers and freeze-frame.
AUDIO CARD FOR LEADER LV5770
Leader Instruments has released an audio card for its LV5770 multi-SDI monitor (below). The OP43 audio card incorporates loudness measurement, lip-sync timing anal- ysis and surround-sound monitoring. The new features increase the number of audio capabilities for the LV5770, which already include 16-channel AES/EBU embedded audio input/output, Dolby audio evaluation and decode, as well as eight-channel discreet or embedded digital-to-analogue signal con- version. The OP43’s loudness measurement capability allows camera crews, post staff and playout operators to ensure con- tent is compliant with the demands of EBU Recommendation 128.
www.broadcastnow.co.uk/techfacils ATOMOS READY TO SHIP NINJA 2
Atomos’ new external recorder, Ninja 2, is due to ship this month. New features include HDMI input and output, as well as support for version 3.0 of the company’s AtomOS operating system. “The change in hardware design and the new AtomOS 3.0 software means that Ninja 2 users can benefit from the same functionality updates as our Samurai customers,” said Atomos chief exec- utive and founder Jeromy Young. Ninja 2 is priced at £695.
HD HERO 2 GOES UNDERWATER
GoPro has released an underwater housing unit for its HD Hero camera, as well as a firmware upgrade that will boost the cam- era’s data rate and add the ability to shoot at 24fps. Protune – which was developed in conjunction with Technicolor Cinestyle – is a camera mode that GoPro said will lead to a more efficient workflow. In a bid to reduce compression artefacts, the camera’s data rate will be increased from 15Mbps to 35Mbps, while the ability to shoot at 24fps is intended to make it easier to intercut footage shot on a GoPro device with other sources. A neu- tral colour profile will allow for greater lati- tude through the col- our correction process.
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The free firmware upgrade will only be avail- able for the HD Hero 2, not the earlier HD Hero device. The Dive Housing unit features a large, flat glass lens, which GoPro said would allow for “maximum photo and video sharpness underwater in all resolutions”. It is waterproof to 60 metres and has a suggested retail price of £30.
KINO FLO TURNS ON CELEB 200 LED
Kino Flo has launched the Celeb 200 LED light. Designed for use with small green screens, news anchor desks and “run and gun” shooting, the light can switch from daylight to tungsten. It features colour tem- perature control, on-board and remote dim- ming, and is programmable from 2,700K to 5,500K. It costs from £1,916.
AUTODESK TRIALS SMOKE 2013
Autodesk is running its first extended trial of a product in a bid to make Smoke 2013 (below) appeal to a wider group of users. Autodesk media and entertainment world- wide field marketing manager Nick Manning said: “Research told us the interface was alien to some users, so we have worked with Final Cut and Media Composer users to
make it more familiar. From June, users will be able to download a 2013 pre-release that they can get familiar with. Input from the beta will be used for the autumn release.”
AJA AND CANON LAUNCH RECORDER
AJA Video Systems has teamed up with Canon to launch a 4K external video recorder – the Ki Pro Quad. The portable recorder can capture files in formats including 4096 x 2160, 3840 x 2160, 2048 x 1080 and 1920 x 1080, with 10-bit 444 and 10-bit 422 colour support. It takes 4K RAW via SDI and can simultane- ously output the data via a Thunderbolt
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