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Miller Tripods Ltd., a leader in the production of innovative camera support solutions, introduces a version 2 update to its Arrow FX Fluid Head, which provides highly accurate, real-time, pan and tilt positioning, at NAB (Booth C8721). Arrow FX Version 2 features high-resolution magnetic encoders integrated into the fluid head that enable precise monitoring and communication with zero latency.

Pro audio powerhouse RØDE Microphones is proud to announce the launch and shipping of the Wireless GO™ digital wireless microphone system – the world’s smallest and most versatile digital wireless mic/receiver combination. Wireless GO is an ultra-compact digital wireless microphone system which is unique in its clip’n’go versatility, incredibly compact form-factor, and unmatched price accessibility. It’s the perfect wireless mic solution for content creators in all disciplines: filmmakers, on-camera presenters, newsgatherers, vloggers and more.

FUJIFILM Corporation introduces the zoom cinema lenses “Premista” Series, which support large-format sensors* and deliver outstanding high resolution, beautiful bokeh and rich gradation with HDR (high dynamic range) . The Premista Series can bring out the maximum capability of large format sensors, which are increasingly being adopted into cinema camera, to provide robust support for high-quality video production.

Canon Australia today announces the launch of the Sumire Prime lens series – a range of seven fast T-stop cinema prime lenses, all with an interchangeable PL mount, which can be modified to an EF mount as required.

Blackmagic Design have announced URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2, a second generation URSA Mini Pro camera featuring fully redesigned electronics and a new Super 35mm 4.6K image sensor with 15 stops of dynamic range that combine to support high frame rate shooting at up to 300 frames per second. In addition, URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 supports Blackmagic RAW and features a new USB-C expansion port for direct recording to external disks.

Blackmagic RAW, a revolutionary next generation codec that combines the quality and benefits of RAW with the ease of use, speed and file sizes of traditional video formats. Blackmagic RAW is a more intelligent format that gives customers stunning images, incredible performance, cross platform support and a free developer SDK.

Congratulations to the winners of the 2018 Australian Screen Sound Guild Awards (ASSG) held in Sydney last week. Lemac’s resident audio specialist, Ross Boyer, presented the award for “Best Sound for a Television Drama or Comedy Series – Over 30 Minutes” which was awarded to the sound crew of ABC TV production "Riot".

In direct response to feedback from the theatre, film and television industries, DPA Microphones is adding to its d:screet™ and d:fine™ ranges by introducing its smallest ever high end pro audio microphone capsule. Launching in September 2018, the d:screet™ CORE 6060 and 6061 Subminiature Microphones and the d:fine™ CORE 6066 Subminiature Headset Microphone are just three millimetres in diameter – two millimetres smaller than DPA’s existing 4000 series of miniature microphone products.