Some big new announcements at this year's NAB Show including some highly anticipated cameras, lighting gear and accessories. Check out some of the latest updates below
Blackmagic Design PYXIS 12K Cinema Camera
The PYXIS 12K is a new box camera from Blackmagic in the same format as the original PYXIS, but with the same 12K large format sensor that is found in the URSA Cine 12K LF. Which according to Blackmagic means that the PYXIS 12K has the same 16 stops of dynamic range, a massive upgrade for cameras in this price range and form factor.
The large format sensor in the PYXIS 12K allows you to shoot in 3:2 open gate, and you can also shoot anamorphic and deliver in a range of aspect ratios with 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 1.66, 1.8 and 2x de-squeeze factors. And importantly you can shoot in 4K, 8K or 12K using the entire sensor without cropping, retaining the full field of view of your lenses.
The Blackmagic PYXIS 12K is available in three models - L-Mount, PL, or Locking EF lens mounts; however, the mounts are not swappable.
Camera Features
Effective Sensor Size
35.64mm x 23.32mm (Large Format)
Pixel Pitch
2.9 microns
Lens Mount
Active L-Mount.
Lens Control
Iris and focus on supported lenses.
Dynamic Range
16 Stops.
Native ISO
800
Shooting Resolutions
12K, 9K, 8K, 4K (3:2 open gate, 16:9, 17:9, 2.4:1, 6:5)
Connections
Total Video Outputs
1 x 12G-SDI up to 2160p60
1 x Viewfinder USB-C with power,
data, video and locking connector.
Analog Audio Inputs
1 x mini XLR analog audio in, switchable between mic with phantom power support and line level (up to +14dBu).
1 x 3.5mm Stereo Input.
Analog Audio Outputs
1 x 3.5mm headphone jack.
Reference Inputs
Tri-Sync/Black Burst and Timecode.
Computer Interface
USB Type-C for external drive recording,
PTP camera control and software updates.
Ethernet
1 x 10Gb/s RJ‑45 connector supporting 10/100/1000/10G BASE‑T.
Media
2 x CFexpress Type B card slot, 1 x 10 Gbps USB-C port for external media for Blackmagic RAW and H.264 Proxy Recording.
Accsoon CineView M7 PRO & CineView M7 Monitors
Accsoon has announced two new monitors with the biggest news being the CineView M7 PRO a 7-inch touch-screen SDI/HDMI monitor with an integrated long-range wireless receiver and transmitter compatible with Accsoon’s CineView transmitters. It has a range of 1200ft / 350m and uses Accsoon’s ultra-low latency wireless technologies to transmit on more than one band for greater reliability simultaneously.
The CineView M7 is essentially the same monitor, but without the transmitter & receiver integration and external antennas. The two monitors can also record footage at up to 4K60 in H.264 or H.265 direct to external USB thumb drives, SD cards or external SSDs.
Display Specs:
- Screen Type: 7-inch Intelligent Touchscreen
- Peak Brightness: 1000nits
- Color Accuracy: Delta E < 2
- Color Gamut: 100% REC.709
- EOTF/Gamma: 2.20
- Calibrated to Pure Law Gamma 2.2 for better visibility
- Resolution: 1920 x 1200
- Viewing Angle: 178°/178°
I/O Interfaces
- HDMI IN: Supports up to 4K60 DCI video input
- HDMI OUT: Supports up to 4K60 DCI video output
- SDI IN: 3G SDI. Supports up to 1080P60 video input
- SDI OUT: 3G SDI. Supports up to 1080P60 video output
- SD Card Slot: You can directly record to the SD Card, import LUTs from SD Card and offload footage to the SD Card.
- USB 3.0 (Type-C): Plug in external storage devices for recording and file import/offload
- Microphone jack (3.5mm): Supports external audio input to replace the audio signal embedded in the video source.
- Headphone jack (3.5mm): Supports using external headphones or speakers for audio monitoring.
Powering Solutions
- Dual NP-F Slots
- USB PD
- DC
Amaran Pano 60c & 120c LED Panel Lights
Amaran has release two new panel LED lights that have an incredibly small, ultra slim footprint, perfect for travelling and mounting in hard to reach spaces. The Pano 120c is comparable in size to a MacBook laptop, and the smaller Pano 60c is about the size of an iPad Pro.
Both lights can be powered via a USB-C PD (Power Delivery) input, and they feature secure locking USB-C cables. They can be used with a variety of power banks and chargers, including an Apple 140W charger.
Pano 120c Key features
- Output: 13,490 Lux at 3.3′ (6500K)
- 2300-10,000K CCT; RGB Mode
- CRI 96 | TLCI 97
- 14 x 10″ Panel; Battery/AC Power
- Fan Cooled; 0-100% Dimming
- Charges via USB-C Cable
- Features 12 Special Lighting Effects
- Includes Softbox, Grid, and Diffuser
- Includes Locking Power and Stand Adapter
Key features
- Output: 6290 Lux at 3.3′ (6500K)
- 2300-10,000K CCT; RGB Mode
- CRI 96 | TLCI 97
- 10 x 6.1″ Panel; Battery/AC Power
- Onboard, App, and Bluetooth Control
- Fan Cooled; 0-100% Dimming
- Charges via USB-C Cable
- Includes Softbox, Grid, and Diffuser
- Includes Locking Power and Stand Adapter
Aputure STORM XT52
Aputure announced the official launch of their new flagship LED light the STORM XT52. Aputure states the STORM XT52 is more powerful than a 6K HMI and says that the light is the brightest light in the world to offer color adjustability, with more than 70% of the Rec2020 color space covered.
When combined with a narrow reflector, the STORM XT52 is claimed to be brighter than a similarly focused ARRI M90. When used with medium and wide reflectors, the XT52 outperforms 6K HMIs and is much brighter than an ARRI M40.
Key features
- BLAIR Light Engine Spectrum
- The best quality color spectrum with the greatest range of adjustability.
- 2500-10,000K CCT range
- 100% +/- Green (full ASC MITC range)
- Indigo emitter to replicate the natural fluorescence of real daylight
- x,y coordinate color tuning covering 70% of Rec2020
- CRI/TLCI 96, SSI (P3200): 87, SSI (CIE D5600): 86
- Best-in-Class Output
- The brightest point source LED in the industry, with the lowest dimming.
- (measured using 5600K at 5M)
- 48,000 Lux (35° reflector)
- 29,000 Lux (50° reflector)
- 10,000:1 dimming ratio, down to 0.01% output