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    • Sony Unveils HDC-4300 World’s First 4K System Camera with Three 4K Image Sensors

      Press release from #NABShow by blog.Sony.com Las Vegas, April 12, 2015 – Sony’s next generation of HDC series camera technology provides the ability to use the high magnification wide zoom range lenses currently employed by HD 2/3-inch systems while maintaining an adequate depth of field to properly show all of the action in live event broadcasting. The new HDC-4300 is the world’s first camera to use three 2/3-inch 4K image sensors¹. It supports the same B4-mount lenses as well as the same control surfaces as Sony’s industry leading HDC-2000 series cameras. The existing HDLA-1500 series, control and shading systems, viewfinders and master set-up units are all interchangeable between the HD and 4K systems. Directors and operators can keep their approach to live events — including camera angles, zoom ranges and iris settings – while using familiar camera technology. “This camera provides 4K capabilities and a workflow that content producers are instantly familiar and comfortable with,” said Rob Willox, marketing manager for content creation systems, Sony’s Professional Solutions Americas. “We’ve developed an approach that allows the large existing HDC series user base to employ 4K advantages such as 8x high frame rate and 4K cut-out and zoom while using a familiar infrastructure and signal path.” The new HDC-4300 is capable of 4K/HD operation, with 2x, 3x Super Slow Motion as standard, and higher speeds up to 8x available, to produce high-quality replays and specialty program effects. The camera uses ultra-high-precision alignment technology to realize three 4K sensor on a new prism. This allows the support of the next-generation ITU-R BT.2020 broadcast standard’s widened color space for future-proof masters or post production options for today’s productions, shown on tomorrow’s 4K services. Direct attachment of B4 HD lensesStandard large-format B4-mount lenses mount directly onto the HDC‑4300. This gives broadcasters the flexibility needed for live sports broadcasts: 4K capabilities while maintaining their customary HD-lens operating styles. SZC-4001 SoftwareSony’s SZC-4001 software package (sold separately) allows broadcasters to take advantage of 4K capabilities. Super Slow Motion (up to 8x) at HD ResolutionThe SZC-4002 software package (sold separately) enables the system to shoot full HD (1920 x 1080) at frame rates up to 479.52/400 fps, as well as 59.94/50, 119.88/100, and 179.82/150 fps. Users can save these high-frame-rate shots to Sony’s PWS-4400 multiport 4K/HD Live Server. HD/4K Live Production for Sports  The HDC-4300 accepts the same configurations as existing 4K live systems. A BPU-4000 baseband processor unit receives the camera signals via SMPTE fiber and connects to an HDCU-2000 or 2500 camera control unit. This provides power and full intercom, tally, and return capabilities.Users can seamlessly blend an HDC-4300-based system with existing HDC Series camera systems. The HD signals from the HDC Series cameras and from the new camera system can be adjusted to match colorimetry. The addition of other 4K products, such as the PWS-4400 multi-port 4K/HD Live server, a multi-format switcher capable of real-time 4K signal processing based on the MVS-8000X, and Sony’s new BVM-X300 4K OLED or PMW-X300 4K LCD monitors create an end-to-end 4K live production solution. HDC-4300 – additional features:• HD cut-outs – two full HD images to be cut out from the 4K picture in real-time including a selectable zoom and perspective mode.• Many of the Picture adjustment functions of HDC Series cameras are supported by the HDC-4300 system• Dynamic focus (4K focus-assist function) – a focus point can be displayed on the viewfinder with a marker in 4K mode for easy focusing.• Auto lens aberration compensation 2 (ALAC2) function• Color reproduction adjustment functions• Gamma table selection• User gamma function• Natural skin-tone detail function• Knee saturation function• Low-key saturation function The HDC-4300 4K/HD live camera system is planned to be available in summer of 2015.

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GoPro Announces the New GoPro HD HERO3: Black, Silver, White Editions

GoPro Announces the New GoPro HD HERO3: Black, Silver, White Editions


GoPro just announced their new HERO3 action cameras– Black, Silver, White Editions. They also announced several accessories including the LCD Touch BacPac, the HERO3 Frame Mount and a Wi-Fi Remote with an optional Attachment Keys + Rings set for connecting the Wi-Fi Remote to your car keys or zipper. Also announced is a 3.5mm Mic adapter and various other cables.


The new GoPro HERO3 camera is available in three models - the HERO3: Black Edition,  the HERO3: Silver Edition, and the HERO3: White Edition.


GoPro adds a more budget-friend camera to the line up. The HERO3: White Edition is a Wi-Fi enabled action camera with an 5-megapixel image sensor and a wide angle aspherical lens. Like its predecessor, the HD HERO2, it also comes with a waterproof housing that can protect the camera to a depth rating of 197’ (60 m). It also captures up to Full HD 1920 x 1080p video at 30 fps, and supports several other recording resolutions and frame rates. This is a great camera if you are on a budget and looking to break into the point-of-view filming world. The HERO3: White Edition is compatible with the LCD Touch BacPac and the Wi-Fi Remote. It has a micro HDMI output, a microphone/composite video port, and a microSD card slot that supports up to 64GB cards. The camera also features photo bursts ever 3 seconds. The built-in Wi-Fi enables remote control via the Wi-Fi Remote (sold separately). It also supports live video preview and remote control from your smartphone or tablet with the free GoPro app. Besides the waterproof housing, the HERO3: White Edition ships with two adhesive mounts, two buckles, assorted mounting hardware and a USB charging cable. 

The HERO3: Silver Edition is a Wi-Fi enabled camera with an 11-megapixel image sensor and a wide angle aspherical lens. Like its younger brother, the White Edition, it also comes with a waterproof housing and also captures up to Full HD 1920 x 1080p video at 30 fps, and supports several other recording resolutions and frame rates. The camera also features video looping, Protune capabilities, manual white balance, burst shooting at 10 fps and time-lapse recording. The built-in Wi-Fi enables remote control via the Wi-Fi Remote (sold separately). It also supports live video preview and remote control from your smartphone or tablet with the free GoPro app. The HERO3: Silver Edition is compatible with the LCD Touch BacPac and the Wi-Fi Remote. It has a micro HDMI output, a microphone/composite video port, and a microSD card slot that supports up to 64GB cards.  Besides the waterproof housing, the HERO3: Silver Edition ships with two adhesive mounts, a three-way pivot arm, two buckles, assorted mounting hardware and a USB charging cable. 


The GoPro HERO3: Black Edition is the new top GoPro camera model and is a must have for every hunter! The GoPro HERO3: Black Edition is 2x better in low light and with the built-in WiFi you can use your Smartphone or Tablet as an LCD Screen and control ALL functions of the camera. The camera has the same wide angle lens as the HERO3: Silver Edition, but it gives you more control and supports 4Kp resolution video- Never seen before in a point-of-view camera!! It can also capture 2.7Kp, 1440p, 1080p, 960p, 720p and 480p video up to an impressive 240 fps for high-speed action and impressive slow motion playback. Unlike the Silver Edition, The HERO3: Black Edition includes the Wi-Fi Remote. The ports and interfaces are the same on both camera models and the HERO3: Black Edition supports all the advanced shooting features that the HERO3: Silver Edition features. However, it also supports continuous photo shooting and burst photography at up to 30 fps. Another feature is picture in video, which lets you simultaneously record video while shooting photos at 5, 10, 30, and 60 second intervals and works with the GoPro app as well. Besides the Wi-Fi Remote, the HERO3: Black Edition includes the same accessories as the HERO3: Silver Edition. Both models are compatible with all current GoPro mounts and accessories.



A handful of new accessories have also been announced by GoPro, including the LCD Touch  BacPac. The LCD Touch BacPac is a removable LCD touch screen that attaches to your GoPro HERO3 camera, as well as some older GoPro models (there is limited compatibility with the original HD HERO and HD HERO2). The touch screen LCD affords preview and instant playback of photos or video of your hunt. It also facilitates visual control of the camera and camera settings. The LCD Touch BacPac is equipped with an integrated speaker, volume control button and a 3.5mm headphone jack for more accurate audio monitoring.

The GoPro Frame Mount is another new accessory. It is a low-profile frame that features specific engineering so your audio still sounds great – even at high speeds. The Frame Mount is compatible with the HERO3, as well as the LCD Touch BacPac. It comes with a lens cap, one flat adhesive mount, one curved adhesive mount and assorted mounting hardware.



Other accessory announcements from GoPro include the Wi-Fi Remote and the Wi-Fi Remote Attachment Keys + Ring Set. The Wi-Fi Remote is compatible with the HERO3 camera. It is included in the Black Edition.
• Shutter button, a power/mode/select button
• Rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
• Rated to 10’ (3 m) and it has a 600’ (180m) transmission range.
• One Wi-Fi Remote can control up to 50 GoPro cameras at a time.
• It provides access to all your GoPro camera
• It includes one removable attachment key ring as well.

The last new announcement is for a 3.5mm mic adapter which connects any external 3.5mm microphone, like the Sennheiser MKE-400 to your HERO3 camera.



GoPro HD HERO3 Comparison Chart
HERO3 White Edition HERO3 Silver Edition HERO3 Black Edition
Image Sensor 5MP sensor 11MP sensor 12MP sensor
Lens Ultra wide angle asperical lens Ultra wide angle asperical lens Ultra wide angle asperical lens
Aperture f/2.8 f/2.8 f/2.8
Lens Elements 6 6 6
System NTSC/PAL NTSC/PAL NTSC/PAL
Recording Media microSD (supports up to 64GB) microSD (supports up to 64GB) microSD (supports up to 64GB)
Video Format H.264 codec, .mp4 file format H.264 codec, .mp4 file format H.264 codec, .mp4 file format
Audio Format Mono, AAC compressions with AGC Mono, AAC compressions with AGC Mono, AAC compressions with AGC
Supported Video Resolutions 1080p (30 fps)
960p (30 fps)
720p (60,30 fps)
WVGA 480p (60 fps)
1080p (30,25,24 fps)
960p (48,30,25 fps)
720p (60,50,30,25 fps)
WVGA 480p (120 fps)
4K (12fps)
2.7K (30,25,24 fps)
1440p (48,30,25, 24 fps)
1080p (30,25,24 fps)
960p (48,30,25 fps)
720p (60,50,30,25 fps)
WVGA 480p (120 fps)
Still Image Resolution 5MP 5MP, 8MP, 11MP 5MP, 7MP, 12MP
Built-in WiFi Yes Yes Yes
USB 2.0 Port Yes Yes Yes
Micro HDMI Port Yes Yes Yes
Microphone input Yes with Mic Adapter Cable Yes with Mic Adapter Cable Yes with Mic Adapter Cable
Waterproof Housing to 197' to 197' to 197'
Time-Lapse Recording 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, or 60 sec 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, or 60 sec 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, or 60 sec
Burst Shoot (Photo/Sec) 3/1 3/1, 5/1, 10/1, 10/2 3/1, 5/1, 10/1, 10/2, 30/1, 30/2, 30/3
Continuous Shooting N/A N/A Yes (3/1, 5/1, 10/1)
White Balance Auto Auto, Manual, 3000K, 5500K, 6500K, Cam Raw Auto, Manual, 3000K, 5500K, 6500K, Cam Raw
Photo in Video N/A N/A Yes (3/1, 5/1, 10/1)
Looping Record (Video) No Yes Yes
Protune No Yes Yes
High Bitrate Capture (H.264) Not Specified by Manufacturer Up to 35 Mb/s Up to 45 Mb/s
LED Lights 4 x recording (red): 1 x wireless (blue)
*Can be turned off
4 x recording (red): 1 x wireless (blue)
*Can be turned off
4 x recording (red): 1 x wireless (blue)
*Can be turned off
Wi-Fi remote Optional (sold separately) Option (sold separately) Yes (included)
Battery Type Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
Battery Capacity 1050 mAh 1050 mAh 1050 mAh
Battery Charging USB USB USB
Windows Windows Vista, Windows 7 & Later Windows Vista, Windows 7 & Later Windows Vista, Windows 7 & Later
Mac Mac OS X 10.5 & Later Mac OS X 10.5 & Later Mac OS X 10.5 & Later



GoPro Announces the New GoPro HD HERO3: Black, Silver, White Editions
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