NAB 2018
When it comes to HMIs, K 5600 Lighting, with its Joker series of lights, is one of the best names in the business, and now we are seeing a solid upgrade to this series with the Joker² at NAB. Keeping the same basic form, this updated line offers a few key enhancements that makes it even a more reliable lighting tool for photographers and videographers. The series is available in 400W,
Ikan came to NAB ready to impress with an astounding lineup of new releases. Among the featured items are the STRATUS camera cages, Oryon LED Ring Lights, a Helia LED Fresnel, Canvas Fabric LED Kits, the PT-ELITE-LS Elite Universal Tablet Teleprompter, the DH7-V2 On-Camera Monitor, and the Atlas AX20 Field Monitor. Of course, plenty of other Ikan products were on display, as well, including the recent PIVOT 3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer.
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Another of Vitec Group's Creative Solutions brands, Teradek, had many of its latest accessories on display. Streaming buffs will appreciate the Teradek VidiU Go, the second-generation VidiU product. It offers efficient HEVC encoding in addition to the widely compatible H.264 encoding format for streaming to your CDN of choice. If you're wondering
The SLR Magic booth was lined with cinema lenses, running the gamut from E-mount to PL mount and spherical to anamorphic. New at this show, however, are more options for E-mount cameras by way of the MicroPrime CINE series of lenses. Optically speaking, these lenses feature the familiar optics of their currently available Cine lens line, but housed in a cinema-grade metal exterior with matching dimensions and focus/iris gear positioning, with a lens ring marked in T-stops instead of F-stops.
25mm, 35mm, 50mm, and 75mm focal lengths will be
Tokina is aggressively expanding its cinema-lens lineup and, at NAB this year, is showing off a pair of impressive optics: a 105mm T1.5 Vista Prime and 11-20mm T2.9 Cinema ATX. Two very different options, these lenses help flesh out the overall cinema line and cover some valuable focal lengths for shooters.
Extending the overall reach of the Vista Prime lineup is the 105mm, which manages to cover full-frame sensors, offer an incredibly fast T1.5 transmission, and work well at up to 8K resolution. Certainly a long lens, it sits in direct
Redrock Micro's booth had some cool new products. Combining a boompole and a gimbal, the DigiBoom gives you the stability of a three-axis gimbal stabilizer with the added flexibility of an extendable boom, for cameras. The boom itself is made from carbon fiber and it extends from 3 to 6'. The three-axis motorized gimbal stabilizer supports cameras weighing up to 6.5 pounds, and it has pass-through connectors for audio, LANC, and S.Bus, for audio input, output, and camera control using the integrated interface.
Redrock Micro also showed us its
Joining Manfrotto’s Pro Light series of camera backpacks are the Pro Light Cinematic Backpack Expand, Pro Light Cinematic Backpack Balance, and Pro Light FastTrack-8 Sling Bag, each offering more space than the other while providing pockets in all the right places.
The Backpack Expand is designed for the single shooter who carries a larger camcorder, such as a Canon C300 with a handle. It features room for a camcorder, 17"
Better known for filters, NiSi dove headfirst into the cinema-lens world with the company’s announcement of the F3 prime lens series. Currently comprised of a 25mm T2.1, 35mm T2.0, 50mm T2.0, 75mm T2.0, and 100mm T2.0, this full-frame set is optimized for current-generation high-resolution sensors and, with 46.5mm of coverage, will work with all the latest and greatest camera systems, including the ARRI Alexa LF, Red Monstro VV, Canon C700 FF, Sony Venice, and plenty more. The lenses also offer a distinct style and look, with stylized flare
The 2018 edition of the NAB trade show has given us plenty to talk about already but, of course, there is always more gear upon which to feast our eyes. One of the notable sectors this year is lighting, with multiple manufacturers releasing equipment ranging from small accessories to full-fledged kits. The variety can seem massive, with each company expanding its own lineup in different ways, but it also means that you have more options. So, let us dive in!
Kino-Flo: The veteran lighting giant
When videographers use gimbals and other advanced rigs, they require precise movements and control to create the cinematic shots they dream of. Knowing this, and the potential of their Ronin series of stabilizers, DJI has taken this NAB to flesh out its control systems with the release of the Master Wheels and Force Pro. The creation of multiple control options means that all varieties of filmmakers can find a device that fits their needs and budget, with the Master
Carrying a roll of gels around is now a thing of the past, especially when you take a look at the Luxli Cello 10" RGBAW LED Light, being released at NAB 2018. This compact camera-mountable panel offers 176 LEDs, each of which can quickly change to produce red, green, blue, or white. In addition to this useful function, the Cello has another trick up its sleeve in the form of Bluetooth connectivity.
During operation, the Cello offers
Adventurers, birders, and landscape photographers who need a premium bag to carry serious camera equipment, as well as their essential outdoor gear, may be plenty satisfied with the array of features and space available in Gitzo's Adventury series of premium backpacks. Available in 30L and 45L sizes, this
The Video department at B&H Photo is pleased to share Sony's introduction of a trio of new XDCAM camcorders, at NAB 2018. Let's take a brief look at the just-released PXW-Z280, the PXW-FS5M2, and the PXW-Z190. Features common to each of these compact, pro 4K video cameras include 4K/60p capture, an electronically variable ND filter for precise exposure adjustments, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) for HDR workflow compatibility, and support for a variety of frame rates, and codecs.
PXW-Z280 4K 3-CMOS ½"-Type Sensor XDCAM Camcorder
Starting at the
Here at B&H Photo, we are pleased to share news of SmallHD's new 5" OLED FOCUS On-Camera monitor and the SDI version of the IPS LCD 5" FOCUS Monitor, along with new kits for both new monitors and the original