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Panasonic introduced HC-X2 and HC-X20, two 4K camcorders with integrated lenses and 1.0-type sensors, offering the advanced features and performance demanded by professionals alongside excellent weight balance and portability. The Panasonic HC-X2 and HC-X20’s high levels of video quality, expandability and adaptability allow them to be quickly and capably deployed in a wide variety of roles including news, interviews and events. The HC-X2/X20 offers superb optical performance via its integrated 24.5mm wide angle lens with 20x optical zoom and 5-axis HYBRID O.I.S.+, plus high-precision, high-speed AF with new face detection capabilities.

Panasonic introduced a new large-aperture ultra-wide fixed focal length lens, the LUMIX S 18mm F1.8 (S-S18), as the fifth addition to the series of F1.8 large-aperture lenses based on the L-Mount system standard. The large-aperture LUMIX S 18mm F1.8 (S-S18) boasts high optical performance passing the quality standard of professional use despite its compact size. Ultra-wide 18mm perspective provides versatile ways of use at different shooting distances. In a long shot, it captures more foreground or background elements to deliver a dynamic impression into the image. It is possible to add artistic expression to the foreground subject using rich perspective by shooting from a short distance.

Wireless video transmission specialists, Hollyland, have launched a pair of new products: a receiver/transmitter kit Mars 4K with support for up to 4Kp30 and a 5.5" LCD touchscreen monitor Mars M1 combining both transmitter and receiver functions compatible with the Mars 400S Pro/Mars 4K series. In stock!

Libec announced three new broadcast products, the SVF-7Pro Full HD 7"Studio Viewfinder, the ZD-1 Zoom Demand for portable lenses, and the FD-1 Focus Demand for portable lenses. These Japan-made products for studio camera systems will be a cost-effective solution for users looking for advanced and high-quality studio accessories.

This software update adds support for the new HyperDeck Extreme 4K HDR. In addition, it adds support for the H.264 and DNx recording to HyperDeck Extreme 4K HDR and HyperDeck Extreme 8K HDR models, plus support for recording up to 64 channels of PCM or AAC audio, digital slate for clip metadata, HDR override, LCD calibration and support for Polish and Ukrainian translations.