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The Universe XF camera base station supports new video over IP standards.

Grass Valley Releases XF Camera Base Station for Live IP April 26^th 2017 - 09:30 PM

At the 2017 NAB Show Grass Valley introduced a new camera base station to support live IP operations. The XCU Universe UXF camera base station UXF cradle together support the AIMS roadmap and all IP video formats, including high-speed operation and high dynamic range (HDR), providing the flexibility broadcasters need for their current workflows, for burgeoning IP workflows, and beyond.

TVU Networks Introduces H.265/HEVC Transmitter April 25^th 2017 - 07:00 PM

TVU Networks new TVU One transmitter for mobile newsgathering supports the H.265/HEVC video compression standard.

Manfrotto Introduce a Fluid Head Counterbalanced With a Nitrogen Piston April 25^th 2017 - 05:00 PM

Manfrotto has introduced the Nitrotech Video Head, a new head with a nitrogen piston mechanism that guarantees continuous counterbalance.

Litepanels Upgrades LED Lighting, Boosting Output While Reducing Power April 24^th 2017 - 07:00 PM

Litepanels has announced significant upgrades to its professional LED lighting range, boosting the light output of its fixtures while reducing power consumption.

Dejero Preview Vehicle Mount Kit/ Counter Fake News With ExpertFile April 24^th 2017 - 01:50 PM

Dejero is previewing its new EnGo Vehicle Mount Kit, demoing the latest enhancements to its Gateway mobile connectivity solution and allying with ExpertFile to counter fake news.

Vocas to Introduce a Range of Camera Accessories at 2017 NAB Show April 22^nd 2017 - 08:00 AM

At the 2017 NAB show, Vocas will introduce a wide range of new accessories for specific brands and video cameras models.

The AP has experimented with 360-degree VR cameras for projects like “Seeking Home: Life inside the Calais migrant camp” news documentary.

The AP Looks To Next-Generation Technologies For Newsgathering April 17^th 2017 - 01:50 PM

Global news organizations like The Associated Press (AP) are always trying to provide clients with up-close-and-personal images to help viewers better experience what’s happening on the ground. With the advent of live video streaming from a cellphone and highly immersive technologies like virtual reality, the electronic newsgathering (ENG) toolkit has grown larger and more complex in how it is used to convey a story.

Fujinon UA27x6.5B studio lens resolves 4K.

Fujifilm Introduces UHD-Compatible Studio and ENG-Style Zoom Lenses April 17^th 2017 - 11:00 AM

Fujifilm will introduce a Fujinon 4K-compatible studio lens, the “UA27x6.5B”, at the NAB Show 2017. The 27x zoom is the latest lens in the company’s Premier UA Series of 4K 2/3” lenses. The UA Series is the world’s first designed specifically for UHD broadcast applications.

The Grass Valley LDX-C86 compact camera.

New LDX C82 & LDX C86N Compact High Frame Rate Cameras From Grass Valley April 14^th 2017 - 12:00 PM

Grass Valley releases two new series of compact cameras. The LDX C82 series for HD production and the LDX C86N Series, a fully self-contained companion to Grass Valley’s native 4K system cameras, to meet a wide range of broadcasters’ camera needs. The new series join the recently upgraded LDX C86 Series to provide a fully comprehensive compact solution to the challenges broadcasters face in HD, 3G, 4K and beyond.