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Sony launch a pair of new camcorders, THE HXR-NX800 a PXW-Z200offering a range of innovations for advanced sports production, live streaming, cultural and social event recording and more. The new HXR-NX800 is the successor to the popular HXR-NX5R, and adds 4K video, an improved lens, Wi-Fi interface and other features, while the PXW-Z200 adds a 12G-SDI interface, time code or MXF support (planned as an update in summer 2025). Both models boast artificial intelligence technology for autofocus with subject recognition, a 1" Exmor RS CMOS sensor and up to UHD 60p/120p video recording (XAVC HS/S/SI/HS Proxy up to 16 Mbps), a 20x Sony G zoom lens (24-480mm f/2.8-4.5), a range of image presets (S-Cinetone, ITU709, 709tone, HLG Live), electronic ND filter (1/4-1/128 ND), a new tilting viewfinder, removable microphone holder and 3.5" bright LCD display, lightweight body (approx. 1.93 kg for HXR-NX800, 1.96 kg for PXW-Z200), HDMI A, USB-C and LAN ports, as well as 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi with streaming (RTMP/RTMPS/SRT) and automatic video upload to FTP servers/cloud. On sale during the second half of September.

Professional Film Lens Series DZOFilm Arles has expanded to include five new lenses: the 14 mm T/1.9, 21 and 40 mm T/1.4, 135 mm T/1.8 and 180 mm T/2.4. Like other DZOFilm Arles lenses, they offer FF and VV sensor coverage, PL mount (EF optional), uniform dimensions (except for the 135 and 180 mm focal lengths) and precision optics. In addition to the individual lenses, a set of all five in a sturdy carrying case will also be on sale, as well as new sets of eight (14/21/25/35/50/75/100/135mm) or all ten models (14/21/25/35/40/50/75/100/135/180mm). On sale in September/October.

Panasonic unveils several new cameras including a high-end broadcast model UCX100 (and corresponding hybrid optical interface CFA100), as well as a pair of 4K "box" cameras UB10 a UB50. These are based on the LUMIX G and LUMIX S models and differ in the bayonet (MFT in the UB10 and L-Mount in the UB50), sensor (10.3 MP 4/3 and 24.2 MP S35 respectively) and dynamic range in V-Log mode (13 and 24.2 MP respectively). they share the same size/design, broad support for IP standards (RTP/RTSP etc.), dual native sensor sensitivity technology, 3G-SDI, HDMI Type A, LAN, TC, Genlock and USB-C, H.264/H.265/HEVC MP4/MOV recording to SD cards, easy integration with Panasonic PTZ cameras, advanced AF detection with subject detection and more... Both cameras are expected to hit the market during the first quarter of 2025, with the studio model UCX100 going on sale in December this year.

From September 16 - October 6, 2024, get a lens included with the purchase of a LUMIX S5M2/S5M2X, S9, GH7 and G9M2 body or kit! For the S5M2/S5M2X, this is LUMIX S 85 mm f/1.8 (S85ME), for the S9 the LUMIX S 50 mm f/1.8 (S50ME) and for the GH7/G9M2 the Leica DG Summilux 9 mm f/1.7 Asph. (X09ME); all lenses in "bulk" packaging. The promotion is valid only during the specified time range or while manufacturer's stock lasts.

Update 11.11.15225 for EDIUS 11 brings a new "iPhone HLG" color space for HDR videos shot with Apple iPhone and optimizations for playback in Mync. Download here.