Visual Impact Blog

BVE 2016 isn't all about cameras, and even though they are everywhere simply because manufacturers have to use them to display their accessories whether it be wireless solutions, lenses or monitors. We stopped by the TV Logic and Holdan booths where we saw a few new models that might be of interest to some of you.

At BVE 2016 we had a chance to check out the latest product release from Convergent Design - the Apollo multicamera recorder/switcher, which can record up to 4 Full HD streams from 4 cameras and record into industry standard 10bit Apple ProRes codec on SSD drives for a quick turnaround. The Apollo can also be used as a video switcher for live events saving you a lot of money and eliminating the need for large and bulky pieces of equipment.

We kicked-off our BVE 2016 coverage over at the Canon stand by taking a look at their latest Canon 1D X Mark II flagship DSLR camera, which can now shoot in 4K resolution up to 60fps - a first for any DSLR in the world!

At BVE 2016 we had a chance to stop by the Panasonic booth and see the first trade showing of the new Varicam LT 4K lightweight camera as well as the brand new Litepanels Astra 1x1 Bi-Color Soft.

Sony recently released a new firmware update for their latest Super 35 XDCAM 4K camera - the PXW-FS5. The baby brother to the FS7 has been extremely popular with small production companies and freelancers doing a variety of work including, but not limited to events, weddings, documentaries and corporate gigs, but there have been reports from various users about some compression artifacts when shooting in Slog3 in high ISO's. Luckily Sony just issued a firmware update version 1.11 which addresses those issues.