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Machined from robust 7075 Aluminum, the DSMC2® Tactical Top Plate mounts to the top of your DSMC2 BRAIN® to provide 1/4-20 and 3/8-16 mounting points for RED® and third-party accessories. This plate is specifically designed to provide reliable and seamless functionality with existing DSMC2 battery modules, expanders, and accessories. The DSMC2 Tactical Top Plate provides multiple ways to trigger record start/stop. First, the plate offers a 3-pin POGO connector that allows you to mount a RED “smart” handle, extending the DSMC2 BRAIN’s intelligent handle interface. Second, the plate also offers an unpowered 3-pin Fischer port, boasting the flexibility to interface with compatible third-party start/stop triggers. Additionally, DSMC2 Tactical Top Plate extends the DSMC2 BRAIN’s top LCD/EVF interface through a 16-pin LEMO connector. This additional connector allows you to remote mount a RED LEMO-based display without the use of a LEMO Adaptor A.

Tutorials in the new EDIUS Basics series describe basic functionality of the Grass Valley EDIUS Pro 8 and Workgroup NLE applications.

The new software update for DaVinci Resolve Studio fixes a bug when detecting Blackmagic Desktop Video hardware, improves monitoring selection of PsF formats, provides better license dongle detection on MacOS High Sierra. In addition, this update has many general performance and stability improvements, and is recommended for all DaVinci Resolve 14 Studio users.

Blackmagic Design released two new updates: Blackmagic Camera 4.7.1 Update, and Ultimatte 1.1 Update, respectively. The 4.7.1 Camera Update fixes an occasional bug for Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera which causes display errors in the data from the sensor, as well as fixes a bug for URSA Mini when updating to the latest software (recommended for all URSA Mini cameras). The 1.1 update for Ultimatte adds 3G-SDI Level A support to Ultimatte 12 and provides minor bug fixes. In order to work with Level A devices, you must also download and install the new Smart Remote 1.2 update. Download any of the updates here.

What's new in Blackmagic Camera Setup 4.7.1

Micro Cinema Camera

Fixed a bug where there could be display errors in the data from the sensor in rare situations.

URSA Mini 4K and URSA Mini 4.6K

Fixed an issue where URSA Mini is updated incorrectly.

The SmallHD OS3 update has something to offer for every filmmaker! This free downloadable update comes with a host of new features for all current SmallHD on-camera and production monitors (FOCUS, 500 Series, 700 Series, UltraBrights, 1300 Series, 1700 Series, 2400 Series, and 3200 Series):

Auto-Calibration

Using the official SmallHD color probe, auto-calibration can be initiated simply by attaching the probe to the monitor via USB and letting the monitor do its thing. Watch our Auto-Calibration How-To Video (this feature is not available for the 701 and 702 Lite monitors)

Customizeable False Color (Exposure Assist)

Creating a visual, data-driven exposure tool has never been this customizable. Create up to 10 different IRE ranges, with custom color assignments, and start using False Color exactly how you want to.

Spot Metering in LUMA Waveform

Adding to SmallHD’s customizable Waveform tool is the ability to highlight and monitor critical areas of your image. Using a spot meter box with an adjustable size, the targeted area’s data becomes easy to see on the Waveform.

Image Gallery Viewer

Screen captures and images loaded onto SmallHD monitors via SD card can now be accessed in an image gallery. Quickly glance at dozens of frame grabs from a day of shooting, and do so without being connected to your camera.

Adjustable White Point

We’ve added support for the following white points for the desired input space and monitor calibration: D65, DCI-P3, 3000K, 5000K, 5600K, 9300K.

SmallHD FOCUS now accepts 4K30

The SmallHD FOCUS monitor will now accept video signals up to 4K30 via HDMI. Shooters will see an improvement in image quality while shooting in 4K and using the Zoom feature to magnify their image.



How to update a SmallHD Monitor

• 1. Download the latest Firmware Package (3.1.2)
• 2. Extract the .zip file and drag and drop the .bin file onto an SD card (must be 16gb or smaller – FAT or FAT32 for Windows, MS-DOS (FAT) for Mac)
• 3. Remove SD Card from computer or card reader attached to computer
• 4. Insert SD card into your SmallHD monitor
• 5. Turn on the monitor and navigate to the monitor’s Settings Menu
• 6. Scroll to the bottom of the settings list to the “Firmware” Item, located in the “System” section. Your Firmware section should display “Upgrade To Firmware 3.1.2.” Select this option and follow the on-screen instructions.
• 7. Once the firmware is installed and the on-screen prompts tell you to reboot your monitor – hold down the power button for at least 5 seconds and then release.
• 8. Press the power button again to begin operating your monitor with the new firmware installed.