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Sony have just released firmware v4.10 for their Sony PXW-FS7 camcorder. This is a remedial firmware, which addresses a few bugs and improves functionality.

Great news for videographers, video journalists and single operators looking for a new entry level tripod or even better - a hands-free monopod designed for video use - Libec has a couple of new exciting products that might be of interest.

Wireless video monitoring solution makers Paralinx just announced their 2nd generation Paralinx Tomahawk transmitters. The compact Tomahawk2 system has a wide coverage range of 2000 feet (around 600 meters) and can maintain a latency of less than 1 ms, which is more than impressive.

The latest software update 12.5.4 for one of the industry standard pro colour grading suites - Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve Studio adds support for the Touch Bar on the latest Apple MacBook Pro, mp3 decoding on Windows, support for the CR2 Raw still files from the Canon 5D Mark IV and more.

After months of rumours and anticipation, Panasonic finally unveiled their top end Micro Four Thirds Lumix GH5 camera at the CES 2017 convention in Las Vegas. The Panasonic GH5 takes off where the GH4 left off, and now includes 4K/60p capture, a first for a camera of its class, and also another world's first - 10bit 4:2:2 capture in 4K at 24p to SD cards.