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As part of a limited time offer , you can get the new LUMIX S5 with Sigma 45mm f/2.8 DG DN lens included (standard 12,553 excl. VAT)! The offer is only valid if you purchase the LUMIX S5 before 30 September 2020 or while stocks last. To obtain the lens, you will need to fill out a questionnaire/registration on the manufacturer's website (specific address to be announced on October 1) between October 1 - 31, 2020, as well as provide a copy of the invoice and a photo of the serial number/barcode of the S5 purchased. You will receive your lens within 28 days of Panasonic verifying your registration.

Panasonic is planning to release a new FW update for the LUMIX S1series by the end of this year, which will bring a number of innovations including 5K video recording for the S1R and significant improvements to the autofocus functions of the S1R/S1H/S1. The updated AF system will offer improved detection of people and their movement (in addition to eyes, faces and bodies, the entire head of subjects is also detected for more precise focusing), including when the subject is moving quickly, turning their back to the camera or tilting their head... The upgraded DFD technology will offer improved AFC for continuous focusing also for very small or fast moving subjects, in both photo and video modes.

TheDatavideo HDR-90 is a video recorder for recording one UHD 4K track or up to four 1080p60 tracks to ProRes compressed format (10-bit, 4:2:2), on 2.5" SSDs. With two SSD slots, continuous recording is supported. The recorder offers 1x 4K HDMI input, 1x 12G-SDI input, 3x 3G-SDI inputs as well as an analog audio interface with XLR connectors. A 5" front panel LCD touch screen makes it easy to preview and measure (vectorscope, focus peaking, etc.) video as well as configure the unit. But the HDR-90 is not just an ISO recorder, it can also be used as a simple four-channel HD overhead including quad view display and video source switching by touch.

Thenew converter for connecting two-wire intercoms to four-wire systems is used to easily connect Mars T1000/SysCom 1000 devices with intercom products from other manufacturers, such as Clear-com, Hanson, Altair, Datavideo... The bi-directional converter offers a variety of features including input/output gain adjustment with LED level indication, DIP switch for cable length compensation and terminator (220R), 1/4 width 19" rack chassis for easy mounting of four devices in a single frame, direct power (12~36V) from two-wire intercoms, etc.

Thenew update for Blackmagic Design cameras is aimed primarily at users of the Blackmagic Camera Fiber Converter and Studio Fiber Converter for URSA Broadcast, where it implements the ability to activate phantom power for Intercom 1 and 2 channels, improved HDR support, increased sync stability/accuracy and other features. For Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and 6K cameras, fixes zero response for some commands sent over Bluetooth. Download here.