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Panavision's new digital film camera uses RED 8K sensor. The camera has been optimized for 8K and 4K workflow and Panavision's large format lenses, including Primo 70 wireless motorized models. The sensor, derived from RED's RED WEAPON 8K cameras, offers 16-bit, 35.5 megapixel CMOS technology, large size of 40.96 x 21.60 mm, and enables to shoot up to 60 fps at 8K Full Frame (8192 x 4320), 75 fps at 8K 2.4:1 (8192 x 3456) on SSD media in the form of R3D files. The camera will also shoot 8K RAW with simultaneous 4K proxy (ProRes or DNx), and will be rental-only, beginning early 2017.

Steinberg released a 9.0.20 maintenance update for WaveLab Pro 9 and WaveLab Elements 9. This update introduces a new display design, the all-new Black Theme and resolves over 40 issues in different areas of the application. The update is now available for download from the Steinberg website. Steinberg also released free trial versions of WaveLab Pro 9 and WaveLab Elements 9! WaveLab Pro 9 reinvents creative mastering featuring a redesigned user interface, full mid/side support, exchange capabilities with other Steinberg DAWs as well as MasterRig, the unique mastering plug-in suite! These trial versions may be used for a period of 30 days and come with the same functionality that the full versions have to offer.

Version 1.71 firmware for Panasonic's AG-DVX200 4K camera adds support for the newly released AJ-WM50E wireless module. Channel settings for Wireless LAN are as follows:

2.4GHz frequency band: Auto, CH1, CH6, CH11
5 GHz frequency band: Auto, CH36, CH40, CH44, CH48

Video Devices PIX-E Series firmware v3.00 is available now for PIX-E5H, PIX-E5 and PIX-E7 camera monitors/recorders. Get the new version here.

New

Supports recording of H.264 codec (MP4 files) with timecode stamp directly to SpeedDrive and/or SD card. New H.264 options in MENU > Recorder & Drives > Codec and also MENU > Recorder & Drives > SD Card H.264 Recording.

Supports simultaneous ProRes and H.264 recording - ProRes to a SpeedDrive and H.264 to an SD card. This feature includes automatic 4K to 1080p scaling for H.264.

Note: When a LUT is active, it is baked into the recorded H.264 file, but it will not impact ProRes recordings. This is ideal for when you want to simultaneously record a full dynamic range, log-encoded ProRes master file for the edit suite and a REC709 H.264 file suitable for client viewing.

Samsung 850 EVO 1TB mSATA is added as approved media for use in SpeedDrive.

New SD Card File List screen is now available for viewing information on MP4 files recorded to the SD card.

With an SD card inserted, the drive's remaining space is now displayed on-screen as D2 in the information bar.

Changes

Alert appears if the mSATA drive is approaching maximum operating temperature.

Fixed

Eliminates a rare issue where some units could randomly reboot.

Eliminated Rare issue with some units where screen displays a corrupt image after Video Devices Splash Screen, mid operation, or entering/exiting playback.

Touch Screen Axis flipped when running in upside-down mode with certain USB Keyboards.

Intermittent issue where files are stamped with the incorrect time/date.

Occasional drops on HDMI Output.

Inaccuracies in the RGB Waveform and Histogram monitors

Note: Enhancements made and issues resolved in previous firmware updates still apply.

Known Issues or Limitations

This is a list of any published Known Issues or Limitations for the latest PIX-E Series Firmware

H.264 Playback is not supported.

While recording H.264, HDMI output, scopes, and the 4-way view are disabled.

When 720p is coming in and the monitor is set to anamorphic desqueeze with the following combination of settings (16:9, 2x, Full), the display will be noticeably choppy. This is only a display issue; the recordings are fine. Display of incoming 720p with any other combination of anamorphic desqueeze settings is okay, and the aforementioned combination of settings will work just fine with other resolutions.

There is a compatibility issue with 29.97 fps or 23.98 fps timecode for H.264 and Final Cut Pro X.