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Edelkrone state a new generation of the popular motorised camera heads HeadPLUS and HeadPLUS PRO! The third generation offers faster and more accurate movement, double the battery life, longer wireless (BT) range and remote activation, automatic calibration, improved camera plate (with vertical shooting and easy access to the camera battery port), improved lock mechanism and the ability to directly connect the new, affordable Focus/Zoom module. The standard version can carry up to 4.5 kg, the PRO version up to 9 kg. On sale from 7/2024.

New zoom Tamron 50-300 mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (A069) for Sony FE mirrorless cameras is a compact, lightweight telephoto lens with advanced features. Weighing just 665g and measuring 15cm in length, it offers a very wide 50-300mm focal length range, excellent image quality, a fast and quiet linear AF motor, Tamron VC (Vibration Compensation) stabilisation and a Zoom Lock switch. At a focal length of 50mm, it achieves a minimum focusing distance of 0.22m and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:2 for excellent close-up performance. On sale from about the second half of June.

Panasonic just introduced LUMIX GH7the new flagship in the LUMIX G! It features a new25.2MP BSI CMOS sensor with high-speed readout and 13+ EV dynamic range (V-Log/V-Gamut), advanced AF algorithms incl. PDAF with target detection mode (human/animal/car/motorcycle/train/airplane), internal recording up to 5.7K Apple ProRes RAW HQ, 10-bit Open Gate 5.8K mode, 32-bit FP audio support (with new optional DMW-XLR2 accessory), high-speed video modes HFR 240 fps and VFR 300 fps, active cooling for continuous recording, anamorphic modes (5.8K/30p or 4.4K/60pm 10-bit), 5-axis dual stabilization (up to 7.5 EV), proxy video recording, and Frame support.io. An unexpected new feature is the new DMW-SFU3A optional license key that activates ARRI LogC3 color mode on the GH7 or GH6! On sale from the second half of July.

15% discount on a new portrait lens is offered from 5.-10.6.2024 TTArtisan APS-C AF 56 mm f/1.8 in variants for Sony E mount a Fuji X. The lens impresses with a very good aperture, all-metal body, compact dimensions, quiet autofocus stepper motor and clear image with minimized chromatic aberrations (the design uses ED - Extra-low Dispersion - element). The discount is valid only on the date indicated or until further notice.

Blackmagic Design introduce a new "G2" PCIe variant of the DeckLink 8K Pro card, now with an expansion card with HDMI 2.1 I/O (up to 4Kp120 DCI and 8Kp60 DCI) for easy connection of 4K and 8K monitors/projectors. With 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.1 interfaces, the DeckLink 8K Pro G2 supports all common SD, HD, Ultra HD, 4K DCI, 8K and 8K DCI standards including high frame rate modes, Rec. 2020 standard and up to RGB 4:4:4 sampling (12 bits). Original version (without HDMI 2.1) now at a sale price, valid on stock only!