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Blackmagic MFT Cinema Camera
NED: At IBC, a second model of the Blackmagic Cinema Camera featuring a passive Micro Four Thirds lens (MFT) mount was announced. The model supports any MFT lens with manual iris and focus, and may be adapted to other lens mounts such as PL via third party adapters. The ability to use third party adapters to allow other types of lens mount is because the MFT lens mount is much closer to the image sensor and allows space for adapters to other lens mounts.

Panasonic Debuts AK-HC3800 Handy Studio Camera System
Panasonic introduced the AKHC3800 studio handy camera with exclusive studio system options at IBC. The AK-HC3800 studio handy camera ensures high-quality images with a high-sensitivity 2/3 type 2.2mega pixel IT 3CCD and a newly developed 38-bit DSP (internal video processing circuit) with a 16bit A/D converter. The camera incorporates various image quality adjustment functions, including image quality compensation functions such as a chromatic aberration compensation (CAC) and scene ﬁle settings in addition to the dynamic range stretch (DRS). The camera control unit (CCU), AKHCU200, combined with the remote operation panel (ROP), AK-HRP200G, means that a highgrade uncompressed optical ﬁbre transmission camera control system can be conﬁgured at low cost. The CCU and the ROP can be connected with the cables. An IP connection with a LAN cable will be supported. This camera system exhibits outstanding cost effectiveness in terms of both operability and controllability. A 17.8cm (7-inch) LCD viewfinder, the AK-HVF70G, equipped with versatile assist functions, will also be available. This simple and compact system supports high-end quality studio and EFP image recording. The AK-HC3800, AK-HCU200, AK-HRP200G and AKHVF70G will be available in December 2012.

Canon Broadcast Spec HD PTZ
NED: Canon has announced the BU47H a remote control pan-tilt camera head that aims for the top of its class. Dedicated to reproducing high picture quality and high resolution, the BU-47H has received an extensive upgrading of camera functions, including ﬁnely-graded video adjustment functions that dovetail neatly with user preferences and shooting applications. Producing HD broadcast picture quality and with an image stabilising function and rugged construction, the camera is ideal for outdoor use in the most demanding conditions.

Panasonic’s AK-HC3800 studio system

Sound Devices Unveils 664 Production Mixer
14 Sound Devices unveiled the 664 Production Mixer, the newest addition to its popular line of ﬁeld and production mixers, at IBC 2012. The new ﬂagship in Sound Devices’ line of portable production mixers, the 664 builds on the feature set of the 552 Production Mixer and offers expanded input/output connectivity and recording capabilities, along with greater ﬂexibility and easeof-use. Its six input channels have dedicated controls for trim, fader, pan and PFL. The inputs and four output buses are all recordable, for a total of 10 tracks of recording. Sound Devices’ 664 contains six ultra-low noise, high-dynamic range transformer-less preamps that accept mic- or line-level signals and include analogue peak limiters, highpass ﬁlters, input trim control and direct outputs on every channel. Featuring full analogue audio paths for high-performance audio and superb power efﬁciency, the 664 also has numerous digital capabilities. Inputs 1 and 6 are unique in that they can be selected as AES3 or AES42 inputs for digital microphones, each with its own SRC for simplicity in system clocking. Sound Devices’ 664 features an intuitive LCD menu that enables users to simply adjust input settings and offers the capability to see how an input is routed and connected when its settings are altered. The 664 includes a high-precision Ambient-based timecode generator/ reader for multi-camera and doublesystem sound applications.

Carbonite Gains Control Boost
CAN: Ross Video’s Carbonite mid-size production switchers are expanding their options with the addition of ViewControl and DashBoard’s LiveAssist. Vi e w C o n t ro l p ro v i d e s a powerful way for any operator to create a professional production with the touch of a finger. DashBoard LiveAssist offers users additional soft control and set up interfaces via the Ross Video DashBoard Control System.

Sound Devices 664 – ﬂagship production mixer

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