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Blackmagic Design have just introduced some news: the ATEM Switchers 8 update.A TEMMini Pro and ATEM Mini Pro ISO), two new ATEM Mini Extreme and ATEM Mini Extreme ISOmodels (with 8 inputs, 6 independent DVE effects, 2 media players, 2 downstream keys, 16-segment multiview display, 2 USB interfaces, multiple HDMI outputs, and -- in the case of the ISO variant -- also recording all 8 inputs + 1 output), the Web Presenter HD streaming box (a professional variant of the popular Web Presenter with 12G-SDI input and 1080p streaming), and a new "pocket" camera model with the tongue-in-cheek name Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro. The new model, the highest and also the largest in the BMPCC line, will offer integrated ND filters, a large HDR (1,500 cd/m2) touch and positionable display, Super 35 sensor (6,144 x 3,456 resolution, 13 EV dynamic range, dual native sensitivity, ISO up to 25.600), EF mount, power supply via NP-F570 batteries, "generation 5 color science" DSP algorithms taken from the URSA Mini Pro 12K (an update for existing cameras in the series is also in the pipeline), and an optional battery grip and high-quality OLED viewfinder.

Meike 50mm T2.1 lens from the FF-Prime Cine Series. With an image circle of 45 mm, this lens is compatible with Full Frame cameras, and is available in various lens mounts, including PL/EF/RF/E/L/Z. It has industry-standard 0.8mm pitch gears on the focus and aperture rings. The lens design of the Meike 50mm T2.1 FF-Prime consists of twelve elements in eight groups, and an aperture mechanism consisting of 11 aperture blades. The minimum focusing distance is 60mm. Compatible with Canon C700, Sony VENICE, Alexa LF, Z Cam E2-F6, Mavo LF, all full-frame Sony, Panasonic, Canon, Sigma, and Leica mirrorless camera, all Super 35/ APS-C sensors.

Blackmagic Design are planning another online introduction of new ATEM Mini and camera overheads! Itwill happen on February 17 at 19:00 on the brand's YouTube channel.

This software update adds support for project collaboration and remote database connection on the free version of DaVinci Resolve when using the DaVinci Resolve Project Server. In addition, this update adds new options for applying effects and better composite behavior when cropping images. DaVinci Resolve Studio 17.0 Public Beta 9 also adds faster importing of AAF timelines and more accurate snapping behavior on the Fairlight page. The Fusion page improves Text+ functionality and provides better stability when working with R3D files.

From 12 February to 28 February (or while stocks last), a new Panasonic sales promotion offering a discount of CZK 5,000 incl. VAT on a LUMIX S5 body or set. The discount is applied by entering the code PANAS5221 in the shopping cart. For the duration of the promotion, we will add a SanDisk Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I 128GB 170MB/s 128GB card and a Feelworld F6 random monitor for a total value of 8,309 CZK! In addition, we also have special prices on selected S1/S5 accessories from SmallRig!