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Focusing On The Latest In Cameras Cont.
formats. The camera module is
separate, but dockable, to the
recording module unit, which is also
interchangeable with Panasonic's
new 2/3" camera unit. This system
ﬂexibility can be expanded with an
umbilical cable between the s35mm
4K camera and the AVC-ULTRA
recorder, providing "box" camera
functionality for jibs, cranes and
other "remote" camera needs.
Among the camera/recorder's
production features are real-time,
high frame rate, variable speed 4K
recording up to 120fps. The camera
also includes a newly-developed
OLED electronic viewﬁnder with
optical zoom functionality, and a
24-bit LPCM audio for in-camera
audio master recording.
RED Digital Cinema recently
introduced its RED 4K Broadcast
Module, the Epic-M Monochrome
6K Dragon, and the REDLINK
Development Kit.
"By introducing this Module, we
are providing shooters with the
ability to capture and view action
in real-time, up to 4K and 60
frames per second," stated RED's
Brent Carter.
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The company's 6K Dragon sensor
is the latest addition to the Epic
Monochrome family. The technology
is based around the unique sensor
pattern that enables the maximum
optimum resolution and extended
dynamic range to be achieved.
Out of the box, RED's Scarlet-X
Dragon gives users the ability to
capture motion video and still
images at 1-12 frames per second in
6K, or up to 60 frames per second in
5K. Also new for NAB, the REDLINK
Development Kit makes it possible
for users to create apps that

RED's Scarlet-X Dragon captures
motion video and still images at one
to12 fps in 6K or up to 60fps at 5K

remotely
adjust RED
camera
controls
from
a
mobile device
or computer.
Another new
feature within
this version of
REDCINE-X
PRO is A.D.D.
(Advanced
D r a g o n
Debayer). This
is a new algorithm
for Dragon that carefully
analyses every pixel to create the
best frame possible.
Sony has launched the PXW-X180
handheld solid-state memory
camcorder - the latest addition to its
XDCAM Series. It features three 1/3"
Full HD Exmor CMOS sensors and a
newly developed 25x optical zoom
Sony G Lens with 26 mm wide angle.
To accommodate a format widely
preferred by broadcasters and
production houses, the PXW-X180
records in MPEG HD422 at 50
Mbps, and XAVC Intra and Long

Sony's PXW-X180 handheld solid-state
memory camcorder features three 1/3"
Full HD Exmor CMOS sensors

GOP, which enables 10-bit sampling
for high-deﬁnition recording. It can
also record in MPEG HD420 at 35
Mbps, AVCHD and DV.
A wireless LAN module is included.
Through a one-touch operation, a
wireless connection can be made
to a smartphone or tablet. The
image can then be used to conﬁrm
the angle of the shot, to monitor
the recording and operate the
camcorder by remote control.

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