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B Series consists of two models, the AU-XP0512BG (512GB capacity) for extended recording needs, and the AU-XP0256BG (256GB). Sales are scheduled to begin at the end of May 2016.

The expressP2 card serves as recording media for the VariCam series, ensuring the recording of 4K image data (max. 120 fps) and HD high-frame-rate image data (max. 240 fps) under AVC Intra codec. The new card inherits its strong reliability from the time-tested P2 Card, and features an error correction capability equivalent to the RAID system, which restores sector/page error data that cannot be corrected with ordinary flash memory. The P2 Card connector is also clearly superior to that of PC cards, with a durability that enables approximately 30,000 insertion/removal cycles.

The expressP2 Card B Series also has the potential to transfer data at a theoretical maximum of 10 Gps, which is about 4 times the speed of the present expressP2 Card A Series. The expressP2 Card with 512GB capacity that is newly joining the lineup enables 4K recording for 180 minutes (AVC-Intra 4K, 4:2:2, 23.98p), making it ideal for the extended recording needs that will naturally increase for shooting documentaries with the VariCam LT.

The world's first 4K XDCAM shoulder camcorder with 2/3-type image sensor offering direct attachment with B4-mount lenses for ultimate flexibility. Body-only configuration with no lens or viewfinder but it can be paired with the optional HDVF-series full HD OLED viewfinder (HDVF-EL20/EL30) for excellent focusing performance, making it a perfect fit for today’s demanding content creation requirements. Ships end of 2016.

Blackmagic Design released ATEM Switcher 6.8 Update with HyperDeck Control Integration! The update adds control of all HyperDeck Studio disk recorders to all ATEM switchers, allowing customers to use HyperDecks as fully controllable sources into their switcher workflow for live production. Now any ATEM switcher can control up to 4 separate HyperDecks. Customers can also see a list of clips on each HyperDeck and trigger recording or playback automatically.

The HyperDeck Studio is connected to an ATEM switcher via Ethernet for control and communication, and via SDI for video playback or recording. Set up is easy and, once each HyperDeck has an IP address, it can be labeled so it can be seen as a source on the control panel. Once the HyperDeck is set to remote it can be controlled by the switcher. HyperDecks can be controlled from either the ATEM software or hardware panels.

That means users can select clips in any order they want, cue the start frame and switch to the HyperDeck for it to immediately begin playing back in the program. Pre-roll can be set for the HyperDeck, just as it would be for a traditional tape deck, so video is rolling the moment the source is switched to the HyperDeck. The tape-style transport controls can be used to start and stop playback, jog, shuttle and more. The HyperDeck will automatically stop at the end of the clip and freeze on the last frame.

ATEM Switchers connected to HyperDecks now get instant replay functions too. Custom macros can be used to record a camera feed in realtime onto a HyperDeck. The macro can then re-play the video in realtime or at different speeds such as ? or ? speed. This means customers can get super high quality slow motion playback when working with high frame rate cameras, ATEM Production Studio 4K and Broadcast Studio models, and HyperDeck Studio Pro or HyperDeck Studio 12G. In addition to HyperDeck integration, ATEM Switcher 6.8 Update also adds support for 3G-SDI Level A.

New v1.65 firmware for Panasonic's DVX200 4K camera includes improvement of V-Log L gradation (more distinct gradations at low luminance areas); improvement of color reproduction of recorded still images; Gain values maintained even after being rebooted; addition of a negative Gain adjustment (values between -6dB and -1dB or ISO250 and ISO400 in the new EXTENDED SENSITIVITY menu); new functions that can be assigned to USER SW ("PUSH AUTO", "SLOT SEL”, "AWB") and more.

New update for DaVinci Resolve 12.5 Public Beta which includes fixes for file relinking, autosaving, tracking, speed effects, audio and plug-in compatibility, as well as general performance and stability improvements. The Studio Edition requires a DaVinci Resolve dongle/license to work. Download here.