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Newly in stock tilta Cine Series Professional Carbon Camera TripodscT08, CT08A and CT12! All kits are equipped with a fluid head with adjustable counterweight and friction and a load capacity of 8 and 12 kg respectively, a tilt range of +90° / -60°, and a quick release plate compatible with DJI Arca-Swiss + Manfrotto systems (CT08/CT08A) and Manfrotto (CT12) respectively. The CT08 and CT08A variants differ in the base, which is a three-segment base consisting of a single tube for the former (max. height 1.8 m, weight 4.5 kg) and a two-segment base with a more robust 2-2-1 configuration for the CT08A (1.79 m, 6.25 kg). the 7.75 kg heavy and up to 1.81 m tall CT12 is designed for higher loads (up to 12 kg at the head and up to 50 kg at the base) and can reliably handle modern medium-weight camera setups: RED Komodo, Sony FX6, Blackmagic PYXIS, ARRI Alexa Mini LF/Amira, etc.

An interesting new addition to the Portkeys range of monitoring specialists PL55.4" touchscreen camera display with 1920x1152 resolution and 500^cd/m2 brightness, which in addition to HDMI I/O (4Kp30 input/1080p60 output), NP-F power supply and the obligatory monitoring functions (3D LUT, zebra, histogram, anamorphic display, color corrector, etc.) also offers USB 3.0 output (1080p60, M-JPEG) for streaming e.g. using Open Broadcaster Software.

Insta360 are launching the second generation of their 4K webcam Link! New Insta360 Link 2 is compatible with both Windows and macOS, connects via USB-C and offers a sensitive 1/2" sensor for seamless operation even in twilight, PDAF focusing, HDR mode, AI-based ambient noise reduction technology, and, in "gimbal" option, automatic subject tracking. The camera also offers a presentation mode with whiteboard detection or Deskview mode for viewing the desktop in front of the monitor, a 9:16 portrait mode and gesture or mobile control.

Wireless communications specialists Hollyland launch new affordable intercom Solidcom SE for smaller and medium-sized teams. The system supports full-duplex transmission within up to five headsets over a maximum distance of 350m and features ENC technology for ambient noise reduction, as well as high immunity to interference. It also delights with a lightweight headset design for comfortable long-term wear, an easily replaceable battery, and charging via both charging station and USB-C. On sale now!

Nikon followed up the first, recently launched Nikon Z lens in FX format (35 mm f/1.4) with a new 50mm model with the same aperture. The new 50 also offers a very similar weight (420g) and the same excellent optical quality as its 35mm older sibling, even at full aperture. On sale from 26 September 2024.