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Blackmagic Design just released Camera Update 3.4, which adds SDI start/stop record trigger support to the Blackmagic Production Camera 4K, as well as support for RP-188 timecode over SDI. The firmware update is free of charge for BMPC owners and also provides a SMPTE update for the 6G-SDI output making the Production Camera 4K compatible with a larger range of external devices.
Canon announced a brand new compact servo zoom lens - the CN-E 18-80mm at NAB 2016, which is surprisingly affordable and great for run-n-gun shooting scenarios. Check out these two videos, which go over the features and benefits of the new lens and the ME200S-SH multi-purpose camera.
Convergent Design announced they are continuing indefinitely the discounted pricing on their Odyssey7Q+ and Apollo at £1400 + VAT and and £2300 + VAT respectively. This is great news for freelancers and production companies looking to spice up their 4K and Full HD workflow especially if working in a multi-camera environment.
Sachtler, part of the Vitec Group, and an esteemed manufacturer of high-quality camera support systems including tripods, fluid heads and other accessories including camera bags has announced they are upgrading their best-selling fluid head, the Video 18 S1 to introduce its successor - the Video 18 S2.
The Sony UMC-S3C is the latest camera announced by Sony; the tiny 4K beast features a massive 12 megapixel full-frame 35mm sensor, interchangeable E-mount and extreme low-light sensitivity that goes up to nearly half a million!
