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RED Digital Cinema presents new V-RAPTOR [X] 8K VV and V-RAPTOR XL [X] 8K VV cameras that combine the benefits of RED's two digital cinema camera families into one powerful, modern unit. The high frame rates, sensitivity and resolution of the V-RAPTOR series sensor combined with the global shutter of the KOMODO series have created a new standard in professional digital film cameras! The V-RAPTOR [X] models are the first large format cameras with a global shutter on the market! The 8K sensor used has 17+ EV dynamic range and allows recording 16-bit 8K 17:9 material at up to 120 fps or 8K 2.4:1 at up to 150 fps, and 4K 2.4:1 at up to 300 fps! The newly introduced Global Vision image processing technology provides greater flexibility throughout the production process and enhances the ability to work with HDR and SDR material and virtual production. First camera orders will be placed in early March, with upgrades from the RAPTOR 8K VV and RAPTOR XL 8K VV models also available.

Wireless microphone system AVMATRIX WM12 offers transmission distances up to 100 m (line-of-sight) in the 2.4 GHz GFSK band, the ability to operate two transmitters within one system for dual-channel operation, a lightweight wearable transmitter design (25 g) with integrated microphone, and the ability to connect a third-party lapel microphone, easy to read OLED display on the receiver unit for easy configuration, two audio outputs (3.5mm jack) and USB output, battery life up to 15 hours for the transmitter and 4 hours for the receiver, handy carrying case, quick mute button etc. The integrated omnidirectional microphone has a frequency range of 100 Hz - 20 kHz with a tolerance of +/- 3 dB, a maximum sound pressure of 110 dB SPL and a signal-to-noise ratio >/= 90 dB. Sold as Dual (2x TX + 1x RX) and Single (1x TX + 1x RX) sets. On sale in about 14 days.

Blackmagic Design starts shipping compact camera announced late last year Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K G2! This second generation brings an innovative 4K sensor with 13 eV of dynamic range and dual native sensitivity (0 dB and 18 dB gain respectively) and a maximum ISO sensitivity of 25,600. The G2 version also boasts 12G-SDI (up to 2160p60) output, a USB-C port for recording Blackmagic RAW material to external drives, or the ability to remotely control it over an Ethernet network (USB-C/Ethernet adapter required).

The manufacturer AvMatrix has introduced a number of new products, including. the Eagle T10 is an affordable, compact HD camera with HDMI and USB-C interfaces (simultaneous output up to 1080p60) for recording and streaming, a 5MP 1/2.8" CMOS sensor, a durable aluminum alloy body, an integrated wide-angle zoom lens (10x), a range of effect presets, an infrared remote control, 2D/3D noise reduction, H/V flip function, AE and AF functions, etc.

Panasonic releases updates for mirrorless cameras LUMIX S1 (v2.3), LUMIX S1R (v2.0), LUMIX S1H (v2.7) and BS1H (v1.3) increasing compatibility with L-Mount optics ("new communication standard for macro lenses"; i.e. for the new LUMIX S 100 mm f/2.8 Macrodownload here.