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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.

Wednesday, November 5, 2014
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Canon VIXIA HF R500- the Top gift for Christmas

What can you get in a camera for only $199.99?

Here are the features that you will find in the Canon VIXIA HF R500 and what this little camera can do for you to get started filming your hunts or for a great 2nd camera angle.

Full HD Video
The VIXIA HF R500 camcorder records Full HD video directly to a removable SD memory card. Widely available in several capacities, SD memory cards let you share your videos quickly and easily. In addition to SD memory cards, the VIXIA HF R500 also lets you use super-high capacity SDXC cards. The same size as a standard SD card, a SDXC card can hold up to 2,048 GB, and provides ultra-fast data transfer.

VIXIA RECORDING TIME CHART

AVCHD Recording Mode
1920 x 1080 Recording 1440 x 1080 Recording
Memory Capacity NTSC: 60P (Approx. 28 Mbps) MXP (Approx. 24 Mbps) FXP (Approx. 17 Mbps) LP (Approx. 5 Mbps)
8GB 35 min 40 min 1 hr 00 min 3 hrs 00 min
16GB
16gb SDHC Card

1 hr 15 min 1 hr 25 min 2 hrs 05 min 6 hrs 05 min
32GB
32gb SDHC Card
2 hrs 30 min 2 hrs 55 min 4 hrs 10 min 12 hrs 15 min
64GB
64gb SDHC Card
5 hrs 05 min 5 hrs 55 min 8 hrs 20 min 24 hrs 30 min
128GB 10 hrs 10 min 11 hrs 55 min 16 hrs 45 min 49 hrs 00 min

Touch & Track
Touch & Track delivers precise focus and exposure on any subject - people, pets, vehicles and more. Simply select your point of interest on the touch panel LCD, and you will have your subject in sharp focus, regardless of where in the frame it moves during the shot – and, the exposure will be perfectly adjusted for subject and conditions. Touch & Track is also the default setting, ready when you turn the camcorder on. For more creative control, you can also choose to adjust focus or exposure independently by turning off Touch & Track, and turning on Touch Focus or Touch Exposure.


Touch and Track feature of the Canon VIXIA Cameras from Campbell Cameras on Vimeo.

32x Optical Zoom
"Optical Zoom" means that the lens of the camera is moving closer to the subject. This provides no image quality loss. When you in the digital zoom mode it is like it is taking a picture and then digitally zooming in (results in grainy images). The CanonVIXIA cameras have a 32x optical zoom. That means that if your animal is 320 yards out the camera can zoom it into 10 yards! That means at full optical zoom it can zoom your subject in 32x times.
Zoomed Out
Partial Zoom In
Full Zoom In
Increase Your Audio Quality
The Canon VIXIA HF R500 has a built-in microphone, but to increase your audio pickup and quality it has a mini-plug audio port that allows you to add an additional microphone. The camera itself does not have a place to mount a microphone to, that is where the Wrap Around Mount comes into play. It attaches to the bottom of the camera and like the name suggests, wraps around the camcorder and gives you a mounting plate on top.
The most important reason when it comes to adding a shotgun microphone is that you can add a fuzzy windscreen to the microphone. We all know how crazy the wind can get when we are out filming a hunt that is where the windscreen comes into play! It will significantly block wind noise from being recorded. You can not add a windscreen to the internal microphone.

A great shotgun microphone that I would recommend would be the Rode VideoMic with Rycote Lyre Suspension System. This has an integrated suspension system that reduces noise being picked up from the camera functions.


Recommended Accessories:
(besides the ones mentioned above)

Vanguard 203AP Tripod & Video Head
• Weight Capacity: 11 lbs
• Maximum Height: 61"
• Folded Length: 24.2"
• Weight: 3.2 Lbs
• Includes 3-way Pan Head 

3rd Arm Mini XL Pro Tree Arm
• Weight Capacity: 2.6 lbs
• Maximum Reach: 33"
• Folded Length: 12"
• Includes tree arm, tree base, ratchet strap,  and fluid head 
Muddy Micro Mount
• 360º Rotation
• 90º Pivot
• Universal 1/4"-20 mount

Extended Reach Mount
• Ball socket rotates 360º and tilts 90º
• Mount trail camera, GoPro, POV camera, or other small camera
• Contains a standard 1/4"-20 male connector
• 13" Folded / 33 1/2" Extended Reach
XIT Stabilizing Handle 
• Provides stabilization for shooting action videos
• Fits most camcorders & DSLRs
• Provides stabilization for action video shoots
• Hot shoe allows attachment of a flash or video light
• Foam padded handle alleviates the stress of lengthy filming
• Fits most compact camcorders, digital cameras, and entry SLRs
• Has the ability to mount to a tripod

Bescor LED-25 Video Light
• For Camcorders & DSLRs
• 4500K Illumination
• Side Bracket
• Shoe Mount
• Powered by (2) AA Batteries (Up to 4 Hrs)
Canon VIXIA HF R500- the Top gift for Christmas
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