New Sony NEX-FS100 promotion
New Sony promotion running across the whole of Europe where we are offering customers who have purchased an NEX-FS100 the chance to get their hands on a 70 minute advice, tips & tricks Blu-ray & DVD.
This Blu-ray & DVD is available to any customer who purchases an FS100 (either model) via a Sony Professional Solutions Specialist (previously known as Sony Specialist Dealers!). And I’m pleased to say that this promotion is not only available to any European customer who purchases in the future but is also available to those who have purchased in the past.
Sony PMW-F3L/SCL incl. 2 Years PrimeSupport
Bundle contains PMW-F3L & SCL-Z18X140. PROMOTION Bundle - Valid til March 31th 2012 and as long as supply lasts! The PMW-F3 is part of the CineAlta 24P family of digital cinematography products and its support for multiple frame rates includes a filmic 23.98P as well as S-Log workflows. More Details
Alert: Nexto Released New Firmware for NVS
NextoDI released new firmware v1.50 for all NVS models.
V1.50 (2012.1.06)
- Added preview support for PRORES CODEC (for NVS2525 UDF Special only)
- Added 'MOTION DETECTION' function to give a warning when a user
handling of the unit that can leads to causing HDD failure.
- Added 'E-COPY' mode (Emergency Copy). When internal HDD failed, users
can still copy a memory card to an external eSATA/USB HDD.
- Added 'Folder Name Selection' function. User can select different
folder name during the copy.
- Added support for copy 'RED SSD' through RED station
- Added support for copy 'SoundDevice SSD' through eSATA (for NVS2525
only)/USB connection
- Added support for Wise S2 card (for NVS2501/2500 only)
- Set Up menu changed
- Minor bug fix
Free download link at http://www.nextodi.com/support/en_download.php
Download Sony NEX-FS100 Handbook (pdf)
New Panasonic camcorder joins the very short shortlist
Panasonic's AG-HPX250 P2 camcorder is now BBC approved for HD production. It is named in the HD Handheld category, a list that comprises only five cameras. Of these, the HPX250 is one of only three that are authorised for on-board capture, rather than needing an external recorder.
Weighing only 2.5 kg and designed to be highly portable, the HPX250 packs advanced features into its compact body: its 3x 1/3" sensors capture full 1920 x 1080 10 bit 4:2:2 video, recording to the AVC-Intra codec up-to 100 Mb/s on Panasonic P2 cards. Other features include best in class low light performance, variable frame rate shooting and 22x zoom lens that offers the 35mm equivalent of 28mm to 616mm.
Commenting on the news, Richard Payne, Technical Development Manager of Holdan - Panasonic's distributor - said: "For news gathering and documentary work, the HPX250's amazing zoom range and low light performance will be a great asset. Its over- and under-cranking versatility and native 24p shooting mode will also make it a highly effective tool for creative producers."
At around €5300, and with no need for expenditure on additional recording devices, the HPX250 represents excellent value. As a hand-held camera, it is the most affordable route to producing HD to the technical standard required by the BBC.
Sony News
New 3D System Link Option for PMW-F3K & PMW-F3L
The software upgrade CBK-3DL01 - especially created for 3D shooting with PMW-F3 is available now. This option allows the user to connect two camcorders with one cable for 3D synchronised genlock, timecode and control.
New product - SCL-Z18X140 - High Power Zoom Lens X14.0 with FZ mount for PMW-F3
New product - SCL-Z18X140 - High Power Zoom Lens X14.0 with FZ mount for PMW-F3 is avalable now and the shipment has been started. The zoom lens changes the PMW-F3 to new camera to offer different applications like documentary, cinematography, commercial films.
PMW-F3L & PMW-F3K - New Firmware V.1.20
The new firmware V.1.20 for PMW-F3K & PMW-F3L is available to download on www.pro.sony.eu.
New XDCAM Browser V2.0 available for download
What' new: XDS Decks operations via FTP/CIFS/NET-RMT protocol, 3D Clip Browsing, Support Mac OS X 10.7(lion), XMPilot Planning Metadata browsing
PMW-500 : new firmware v1.12 to download
Function Improvement versus v1.11: 1°Reduces Stop-Restart reaction time by more than 0,5 sec / 2°Bug correction : User setup data from an All file load maintained after Power Off - Power On
PDW-700 & -F800: new firmware v1.75 available
What's new: support of new CPU, IC 921 on FP board (suffix -B), Alarm when abnormal Real Time Clock, "Li Low batt" on LCD, tally flashing at 4Hz. Error log indication supported.
Double Your Creativity
With the NEX-FS100E and NEX-5K
NEX-FS100E- Offering an entry into creative Super 35mm shooting.
Designed with feedback from leading camera operators the new NEX-FS100E with its interchangeable lens and Super 35mm sensor, delivers fantastic cinematic images and creative flexibility to an increasing range of applications.
NEX-5K- Delivering DSLR style creativity in a light, compact camera.
The NEX-5 is the interchangeable lens camera that delivers the picture quality of a DSLR, yet is about half the size and weight and far less complex. Enjoy Full HD movies, astounding low-light pictures and incredible panoramic shots.
• Customers who purchase a promotional pack of the Sony NEX-FS100E Sony from participating Sony Specialist Dealer between 1st November 2011 and 31st December 2011 will be entitled to receive a NEX-5K at no extra cost.
• The Promotion is only open to customers in the following countries: United Kingdom, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Malta, Slovenia, Hungary, Slovakia, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, Cyprus, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Switzerland, Turkey, Albania, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo, Moldova, Israel, Montenegro & Macedonia.
• This promotion is not open to customers in Italy, please contact your Sony Specialist dealer for information of offers currently available in Italy.
Panasonic AG-AF101 approved for HD by the BBC
The AG-AF101 has joined the illustrious list of HD specialist cameras approved by the BBC. Other models on the same list include the ARRI Alexa, Sony's CineAlta F35 and the Red camera, units that cost many times more than the Panasonic AF101.
The announcement comes on the back of a number of high profile channels broadcasting programmes shot with the AF101. Studio 9 Films were recently commissioned by Al-Jazeera Europe to film a documentary using the camera. The camera operator twinned the camcorder with an external recorder to capture footage at 50Mbps - something the BBC also insists on. Other productions that have used the camera include shows recorded for Channel 4 and a host of TV commercials.
Allan Leonhardsen of the distributor Holdan Limited comments: "The 101 has been a big hit for Panasonic right across the world. Its picture quality, and particularly its control over depth of field, are excellent for a camera at this price point. It is a leap up from a DSLR with its professional controls, ergonomic handling and broadcast interfaces. To be on the approved BBC HD list is a real feather in its cap."
New products from Panasonic
AVCCAM Camcorders (Entry Product – based on SD cards and AVC-HD codec)
AG-AC130 “Handy” Camcorder (3.9k Euros / Fall 2011)
• 1/3” CMOS Sensor
• 2.2M Pixels (1920x1080 Native)
• 21x Optical Lens (28-588mm)
• Three Ring Design (Focus, Zoom and Iris)
• 2.5Kg Weight
• AVC-HD Codec for HD and DV for SD
• 50Hz only support (no VFR support)
• Support for SD, SDHC and SDXC cards
• Dual Slot Recording for Redundancy
• HDMI and USB-2 Interfaces
AG-AC160 “Handy” Camcorder (4.6k Euros / Fall 2011)
• 1/3” CMOS Sensor
• 2.2M Pixels (1920x1080 Native)
• 21x Optical Lens (28-588mm)
• Three Ring Design (Focus, Zoom and Iris)
• 2.5Kg Weight
• AVC-HD Codec for HD and DV for SD
• 50 & 60Hz support with VFR support
• Support for SD, SDHC and SDXC cards
• Dual Slot Recording for Redundancy
• HDMI, HD-SDI and USB-2 Interfaces
P2 Camcorders:
AG-HPX250G “Handy” Camcorder (5.5k Euros / Fall 2011)
• 1/3” CMOS Sensor
• 2.2M Pixels (1920x1080 Native)
• 21x Optical Lens (28-588mm)
• Three Ring Design (Focus, Zoom and Iris)
• 2.5Kg Weight
• 17W Power Consumption
• AVC-I 50/100, DVC100 Codec for HD and DV/DVC25/DVC50 for SD
• 50 & 60Hz support with VFR support
• Support for P2 cards only
• HDMI, HD-SDI, Genlock, Timcode and USB-2 Interfaces |
