Canon

70-200mm cine lens

Sony

A9 camera and 100-400mm lens

Sound Devices

MixPre-3 and MixPre-6

Sound Devices, LLC, the audio manufacturer whose products are trusted for award-winning productions including La La Land, Mad Max: Fury Road and Game of Thrones, announces the launch of its new groundbreaking product line, the MixPre Series of audio recorders with integrated USB audio interface. The lightweight, robust, ultra-portable MixPre-3 and MixPre-6 are the perfect audio companions for musicians, sound designers, podcasters and videographers. Available now for $649 and $899 respectively, Sound Devices’ MixPre Series marks the first time the industry pioneer is bringing its high-end, professional audio innovations to the wider consumer market.

The 3-input/5-track MixPre-3 and the 6-input/8-track MixPre-6 feature Sound Devices’ groundbreaking new Kashmir™ microphone preamps. These high-performance, ultra-low-noise, discrete, Class-A microphone preamps with analog limiters are custom-engineered by Sound Devices. This sophisticated design ensures high quality, professional-grade audio recordings.

“Our new Sound Devices MixPre Series is the culmination of decades of experience designing products for the best-of-the-best in the professional audio industry,” says Matt Anderson, CEO of Sound Devices, LLC. “Our mic preamps simply have to be heard to be believed, whether mic’ing drums, birds, or dialog, using condenser, dynamic, or ribbon mics. The MixPre-3 and MixPre-6 merge the latest advances in audio technology with an unintimidating, compact and rugged design. Not to mention they’re both very affordable. These products are a must-have piece of equipment for anyone ranging from production engineers and musicians to YouTubers.”

Some of the unique features of the MixPre Series include:

• Superior professional-grade audio – state-of-the-art, custom-engineered Kashmir mic preamps with analog limiters and new 32-bit A-to-D converters.
• USB audio interface – record while streaming USB audio at the same time; ideal for mixing or recording podcasts, Skype interviews and video blogs. Also serves as a useful backup by recording to an SD card.
• Compact and durable – the pocket-sized MixPre-3 is one of the smallest products in its class. Both the MixPre-3 and the slightly larger MixPre-6 are the perfect size for jobs on the run. They are also constructed with a die-cast aluminum chassis making them robust, yet extremely lightweight.
• Touchscreen – sunlight-readable, color LCD using IPS touch-screen technology for the ultimate in convenient navigation.
• Full-featured mixer – equipped with ergonomic gain controls for fast and accurate mixing, and a custom-designed, wide-bandwidth headphone amp for monitoring. Also includes pan and soloing plus circular LED metering.
• Mobile app – built-in Bluetooth Smart(R) Technology enables control from the Sound Devices free Wingman app. Users can start/stop recording, enter/edit metadata, as well as arm, disarm and rename tracks on the MixPre recorder from a mobile device. The Wingman app is available for iOS from the App Store.
• Camera mounting – as an added benefit to DSLR users, the MixPre Series also have retractable 1Ž4″-20 mounting capacity making them a perfect pairing for a wide variety of cameras.

The MixPre-3 and MixPre-6 offer many similarities in terms of functionality but differ in size and I/O capabilities. The MixPre-3 offers up to a 5-in/2-out USB audio interface with 3 discrete mic preamps, and the ability to stream up to 3 analog inputs (including 3 high-quality mic inputs) + 2-channel mix over USB. The MixPre-6 offers up to an 8-in/4-out USB audio interface with 4 mic preamps and streams up to 6 analog inputs (including 4 high-quality mic inputs) + 2-channel mix over USB to a Mac or Windows computer. In addition, the MixPre-6 features XLR / 1Ž4” combo inputs allowing 1Ž4” line-input sources to be connected directly. Both models record to a removable SD, SDHC or SDXC media card.

Both MixPre recorders come with Basic and Advanced modes. Designed to allow a user to start recording right out of the box, the Basic mode takes the guesswork out of audio recording and is intended for simple 2-channel mix applications, such as interviews, video blogs, music or podcasts. The Advanced mode offers more experienced audio enthusiasts access to multi-channel recording and advanced settings, such as metering, routing, timecode, trim gain, stereo channel linking, headphone presets and more. The MixPre Series also has several convenient powering options from AA batteries sleds to hot-swappable L-Mount battery power. It can also be powered via USB to a computer or optional wall-mount accessory.

Canon NAB PR

Canon U.S.A. Hosts Live Production Environments, Hands-On Demos, Education and Workflow Presentations at NAB 2017

Canon’s EOS C700 Cinema Camera and New COMPACT-SERVO 70-200mm Lens Among Equipment and Demonstrations On Display

MELVILLE, N.Y., April 20, 2017 – At the 2017 NAB Show in Las Vegas, NV, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, will showcase its line of professional 4K and high-definition imaging equipment for motion pictures, television production, video content creation, and still photography at booth C4325. The Canon booth at NAB 2017 will feature demonstrations and highlight scenarios which showcase the breadth of Canon imaging equipment in a variety of live production and filmmaking environments. From stadiums to studios, houses of worship to on-location breaking news, Canon will demonstrate its wide variety of cameras, lenses, reference displays, and projectors in various manners of production scenarios.

The Canon booth will feature presentations and panel discussions throughout the show with industry experts, ASC members, and up-and-coming voices in imaging culture. The stage will also be a working demonstration of the seamless integration of Canon imaging products into a live production environment. New to the Canon booth this year, The Virtual Reality Experience showcases Canon’s innovation in current, emerging, and future imaging technology by providing a simulated journey through a panoramic landscape powered by Canon digital imaging solutions.

Visitors to the Canon booth will have hands-on opportunities with the full range of Canon Cinema cameras, 4K reference displays, HD Video and DSLR cameras and lenses, including the recently announced Cinema EOS C700 Digital Cinema Camera, EOS 5D Mark IV Digital Camera with new Canon Log feature upgrade, the new COMPACT-SERVO 70-200mm Telephoto Zoom Lens as well the latest in Canon Cinema, Broadcast, and EF lenses. Also on display will be Canon’s award-winning line of high-resolution Projectors, including the flagship REALiS 4K600STZ which offers native 4K resolution, HDR compatibility, and a Laser light source.

“As Canon continues to expands its line of professional cinema and video imaging cameras, lenses and projectors, the excitement we have to show our latest technologies at The NAB Show endures and grows year-by-year,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “NAB is an amazing show for us to connect with professionals in all aspects of video creation, editing, and distribution to show how our range of products can help them create and display their content.”

Imaging Solutions for Professional Productions

Canon will be demonstrating a broad array of solutions for a multitude of production types. For large scale operations, the EOS C700 will be making its NAB debut. The flagship camera in Canon’s acclaimed Cinema EOS lineup, this powerful camera boasts a Super 35mm 4.5K sensor and 15 stops of dynamic range. For those looking to capture a cinematic look in a compact form factor, the EOS 5D Mark IV will be shown for the first time with the newly announced Canon Log feature upgrade. This upgrade will allow footage from the EOS 5D Mark IV to be easily matched with Cinema EOS footage, making it a suitable “B” camera on studio productions, or an “A” camera on indie films or documentaries.

Workhorse lenses for all production styles, the COMPACT-SERVO series will be prominently featured in the booth, including the debut of the COMPACT-SERVO 70-200mm lens. Featuring built-in image stabilization* and a servo drive unit, these rugged lenses are designed for daily use in demanding environments. Ideal for run-and-gun documentaries, ENG productions, and event videography, the COMPACT-SERVO series presents a cost-efficient, versatile solution for working professionals.

For broadcast clients, the Canon booth will feature 4K imaging solutions for field, handheld, and studio production. The robust family of five 4K lenses covers the full complement of broadcast environment needs. Additionally, a broad scope of HDTV lenses will be on display, including the DIGISUPER 95 TELE, which features the longest focal length of any lens in its class** at 1,178 mm.

Immersive Environments

Along with the schedule of informative lectures and panel discussions, the Canon stage will also feature live performances from entertainers at various times throughout the show. All events on the Canon stage will be broadcast live onto IMAG screens at the side of the stage utilizing cameras that are open to the public to touch-and-try. This live demonstration is a fully functional production environment, complete with VFX, control room, and a professional crew staffing the boards.

Canon’s HDR Suite will feature live demonstrations of 4K and UHD for Motion Picture and Broadcast production, showing support for HDR, WCG, ACES v1.0 color management, SMPTE 2084 and Hybrid Log Gamma. Spotlighting the newly available DP-V2420 and DP-V1710 reference displays first announced in September 2016, this area will also showcase the advantage of using a 4K reference display on-set to properly setup HDR and WCG shooting. A 30", 2000 nit prototype reference display will be in the area, as well as a prototype 4K projector with native DCI resolution and color space.

Additionally, The Virtual Reality Experience is a 20-foot diameter half dome, featuring 360 degree video captured by an array of EOS C300 Mark II cameras, and displayed via high-resolution Canon REALiS Projectors. Guests will experience a fully panoramic landscape, and imagine the possibilities of truly immersive video environments.

Service, Support, and Education

Canon is committed to providing world-class service, support, and education to professionals. An in-booth Service and Support consultation area will be available for show attendees to discuss with representatives Canon’s offerings for Client Services and Programs. Canon Factory Service Technicians will be available throughout the booth to answer questions related to Canon broadcast or cinema products. Canon Service and Support offers customized and unique customer service for imaging professionals and organizations.

Attendees interested in Canon’s professional educational offerings can visit the Education area to learn about our upcoming programs at the Canon Hollywood Professional Technology & Support Center in Burbank and beyond. For those who want to improve their technical skills at NAB in addition to learning about the latest products, Canon Live Learning is offering free 30-minute appointments with a senior trainer. These sessions can be booked via the Canon Digital Learning Center at http://learn.usa.canon.com/resources/articles/2017/nab-1on1-sessions.shtml.***

Visit Canon at the 2017 NAB show at Booth C4325 in the Central Hall to see first-hand the latest products, panel discussions, and immersive environments. For more information on the booth and an up-to-date schedule of the speaker schedule, please visit http://www.usa.canon.com/NAB2017. Follow Canon throughout the show on Instagram at @CanonUSA and Twitter at @CanonUSApro.

Angénieux

NAB 2017: A New Lightweight Compact Zoom Lens in the Angénieux Optimo Style Line

Angénieux is very pleased to present at NAB 2017 a new zoom lens in the Optimo Style line that should meet the highest interest of cinematographers.

The Optimo Style 48-130 T3 is the third lightweight compact zoom lens in the Angénieux Optimo Style line. It joins the Optimo Style 16-40 T2.8 and 30-76 T2.8, the two other lightweight compact zooms of the range, and the 10x Optimo Style 25-250 T3.5.

The new Optimo Style 48-130 is the longest zoom in the lightweight series . It weighs only 4.3lb/1.95kg and has a Close Focus at 3’1”/0.94m. It is the perfect lens for close-ups, portraits, or tight shots either handheld, on Steadicam, remote heads, gimbals, rigs, or drones.

The Angénieux Optimo Style 48-130 has superb optical performances. It covers an image circle up to 34.6mm diameter ( RED 8K helium sensor or ARRI Open Gate for instance) with a constant T3 aperture throughout the entire zoom range. As with the rest of the Optimo Style family, it has no ramping when zooming in, minimal breathing , distortion and optical aberration. The lens shares the familiar, precise, rugged construction of the Optimo Style series with 320 degree rotation of the focus barrel, and industry standard 0.8M gears on the focus, iris and zoom barrels.

Adobe

Adobe has announced updates to Premiere Pro, After Effects, Character Animator, Audition and Media Encoder bringing new features for graphics and titling, polishing audio, refining color and sharing assets to the connected programs. Most notable is the addition of what Adobe is calling the Essential Graphics Panel in Premiere Pro.

Samyang

16mm T2.6 Samyang VDSLR lens

https://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/16782/16mm-t2.6-samyang-vdslr-lens

Lens dock

iZotope

iZotope RX6

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- (April 20, 2017) -- iZotope, Inc., makers of award-winning tools for audio production, today released RX 6, the latest update to its flagship audio repair and enhancement software, RX. Built on years of extensive research in advanced digital signal processing and machine learning, RX 6 advances to a level of audio repair that once seemed impossible.

In RX 6, new features and workflows allow users to easily edit, repair and restore musical performances, while post production professionals can find new solutions to some of the once unsolvable issues in post production today.

“RX 6 pushes the envelope of what is possible in audio repair, while introducing tools that fit the needs of everyone, from the home studio artist to post production professionals,” says Gerry Caron, Chief Product Officer of iZotope. “Machine learning is enabling advancements across industries, including audio tech. With RX 6, we are utilizing this technology to address some of the audio industry’s deepest pain points, providing uncompromising quality and dependability to create truly great sound.”

Key Features & Benefits

RX 6 is available in four versions, each equipped with features to meet the needs of a variety of users:

• RX Elements - budget-friendly version of RX featuring Voice De-noise, De-clip, De-click, De-hum plug-ins and the standalone audio editor.
• RX 6 Standard - includes everything in RX 6 Elements, plus additional features including De-bleed, Spectral De-ess, Mouth De-click, Spectral Repair and more.
• RX 6 Advanced - premier version of RX that includes everything in RX 6 Standard plus De-Wind and advanced features made possible through machine learning, like De-rustle and Dialogue Isolate.

RX Post Production Suite 2 - comprehensive post production toolkit for everything from dialogue editing to mixing and delivering. Post Production Suite 2 includes RX 6 Advanced, Neutron Advanced, RX Loudness Control and Insight, as well as a 1-year all access pass to Groove 3 Video Training and 50 download credits to the Pro Sound Effects Library.

Manfrotto

Manfrotto Introduces Nitrotech New Fluid Video Head

• Breakthrough Nitrogen piston technology for precise, continuous counterbalance
• Variable pan & tilt fluidity for smooth and accurate shooting
• Easy link connector with anti-rotation to support off-camera accessories
• Side-lock sliding plate attachment
• Secure, 8 kg load capacity
• Flawlessly constructed professional video heads for superlative videography
• High-impact, ground breaking design, superior quality materials

Manfrotto, world leader in the photography, imaging equipment and accessories industry, presents the new Nitrotech Video Head - a revolutionary head that combines the most successful features of Manfrotto’s Video Heads range with the ground-breaking, unique-to-the-market Nitrogen piston mechanism that guarantees continuous counterbalance.

The new Nitrotech N8 head securely supports a load up to 8 kg. The new head features a precise, continuous counterbalance system that effortlessly and safely holds and operates a wide array of video camera and camera models – in a variety of sizes. The variable fluidity function on both pan and tilt allows smooth, judder-free movement that is perfect for video work and photography work for example: wildlife, long lens, or sports photography. It allows precise control and balance over a heavy telephoto lens or video camera and features a 3/8” Easy Link equipped with an anti-rotation function that enables an external monitor or other accessories to be fitted.

This new head also features a side-lock sliding plate mechanism that allows safe, quick and easy camera attachment. The NITROTECH head has a flat base mount with a standard 3/8” thread that is highly versatile for different support combinations such as a tripod, slider or rig.

Manfrotto’s game-changing N8 Nitrotech Video Head makes a strong impression at first sight through its distinctive, impactful design, which emphasizes this core breakthrough technology. Ideal for both video and photography work, the Nitro head is a revolution in fluid video heads.

For more information, please visit www.manfrotto.co.uk

Prices start from £449.95.

Panavision Millennium DXL 8K

Demos

• LEE Filters, A Panavision Company (Booth C11746)
• Vitec Videocom (Booth C6025)
• Freefly Systems (Booth C2922)

Agree with roly. Perhaps Vitaliy will arrange a group buy (for the Panavisions :o).

Avid

Avid Unveils Media Composer | First—A Free Version of the Industry- standard Video Editing System Fully featured video editing solution will enable anyone to create professional-quality videos for free, based on the same creative tools that the industry’s top professionals rely upon

AVID CONNECT, LAS VEGAS, April 22, 2017 – Avid® (Nasdaq:AVID), a leading global media technology provider for the creation, distribution, and monetization of media assets for global media organizations, enterprise users and individual creative professionals, today announced the upcoming availability of Avid Media Composer® | First, a free version of the industry-standard video editing system. Media Composer | First is a brand new, fully featured video editing solution that provides aspiring creative professionals, students, and those just starting their professional careers with free access to the same creative tools used by the most successful and acclaimed filmmakers and television program creators in the world. And because it’s powered by the Avid MediaCentral® Platform, “First” users can also easily connect and collaborate with other aspiring creative and media professionals through the Avid Artist Community. Avid will showcase Media Composer | First at the Avid booth during NAB 2017 (Booth #SU902).

“It can be really difficult for up-and-coming filmmakers, television program creators and digital media producers to get access to the right tools to tell their stories in a compelling way. Consumer applications are fun to play with but will only take you so far,” said Dana Ruzicka, chief product officer, Avid. “With Media Composer | First, we’re giving any aspiring creative pros access to the same tools used by top industry professionals—for free! And with access to the Avid Artist Community, First users can connect with other aspiring creatives and media professionals, collaborate and get their work out there for others to see.”

Media Composer | First provides users with a comprehensive yet simple-to-use editing toolset with many of the same features and functionality that award-winning Media Composer editors rely on, in a new powerful, streamlined interface. With four video tracks, eight audio tracks, and a host of built-in visual effects, transitions, color correction presets and titling templates, users can quickly cut together layers of video, dialog, music and sound effects to produce captivating, professional-quality video content. Media Composer | First also allows easy sharing, with easy publishing to popular social media channels including YouTube, Vimeo and Facebook.

“I’ve worked with other tools, but Avid’s model is the most efficient by far,” said Emmy® Award-winning editor, Stuart Bass, ACE (The Office, Arrested Development, Pushing Daisies). “Learning Avid’s industry-standard tools has been essential in making me the successful editor that I am today.”

Avid’s vibrant Artist Community, an online community designed to foster creative connections and professional opportunities, together with Media Composer | First and Pro Tools® | First, enables emerging creative and media talent to more easily connect, fostering creative and professional growth and opportunities.

Availability

Avid Media Composer | First will be available in June 2017 as a free software download through the Avid website.

Sony PR

UMC-S3CA – This new model is an Ultra high sensitivity 4K interchangeable lens video camera with a full frame sensor. Its Genlock support enables users to operate multiple cameras in synchronization and widens the camera’s range of applications, such as shooting from multiple points or Virtual Reality use. Its small and light weight size make the camera easy to install on cranes and sliders ideal for crash cam use and to capture exciting images from different angles and height.

Full PR at https://blog.sony.com/press/sony-goes-beyond-definition-at-nab-2017/