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The Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 II Asph. is a fixed wide angle lens in an astonishingly small form factor with an overall length approx. 20.5mm. Thanks to a weight of only 55 g, it is an excellent choice for aerial filming using drones and small cameras, such as Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera or Panasonic's GH4. The lens features a maximum aperture of F2.5 (min. F22) with 14mm focal length (35mm camera equivalent – 28mm), 46mm filter size (max. 55.5mm), MFT mount, diagonal angle of view 75°, and circular aperture diaphragm with 7 blades.

Magic Pocket ViewFinder Free is a director's viewfinder Android app simulating Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera. The customized camera window will help you to see the exact framing of your future shot. Just select the focal length of the lens and choose if you will be using the Focal Reducer/Booster. This app will help you estimate your future shots even without the camera in hand. If you want, you may save the picture you see in your camera for future reference. The app is available free of charge. There is also an advanced version of the program that supports Pocket Cinema Camera, Blackmagic Cinema Camera and Blackmagic Production Camera 4K, as well as other formats.

Scala announced the release of Scala Enterprise version 10.4, bringing you support for the next generation of the Samsung Smart Signage Platform for digital signage. Samsung's D Series displays feature an improved system-on-a-chip that supports advanced applications—without the need for an external media player or PC—resulting in streamlined deployment and a significantly reduced total cost of ownership. Powered by a quad core Cortex-A9 1GHz processor including a full codec video processor, 1.5GB DDR3 and 4GB of memory enabling increased performance to support more advanced applications such as touch and video wall configurations. Standalone display system eliminates the need for an external media player or PC. The Samsung DM-D lineup is rated for 24/7 use, providing performance and dependability for businesses and organizations communicating around the clock. Slim direct-lit displays contain 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution up to 450 nits brightness and a 5000:1 contrast ratio for sharp, detail-rich text and images. Built-in Wi-Fi sends Ethernet cabling the way of the dinosaur, further reducing installation costs.

Livestream announced the latest update to the Livestream app for iOS. This update includes an exciting new feature that allows you to broadcast live using your GoPro Hero as a camera source! For the first time ever, you can share your GoPro video live with millions of people worldwide. All you need is your GoPro camera and the Livestream app for iOS!

As a special offer, NewTek have put together a groundbreaking crossgrade promotion that offers a full version of LightWave 11.6 for only 590 EUR to artists using other 2D and 3D software programs. The offer is valid through October 31, 2014.