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As always, Blackmagic have released a host of new products and announced a number of major software updates to existing products at their annual NAB Show product announcement press conference.

Lytro unlocks a new level of creative freedom and flexibility for filmmakers with the introduction of Lytro Cinema, the world’s first Light Field solution for film and television. The breakthrough capture system enables the complete virtualization of the live action camera -- transforming creative camera controls from fixed on set decisions to computational post-production processes -- and allows for historically impossible shots.

Miller will be unveiling the new arrowX Series at NAB 2016. An evolution of the company’s popular Arrow Series, this new range of fluid heads will include the arrowX 3, arrowX 5 and arrowX 7. The arrowX Series features Miller’s "16 CB PLUS", a unique sequential counterbalance design, which takes traditional counterbalancing a step forward, resulting in repeatable, accurate and rapid setup.

The team at Easyrig is happy to announce a STRONG version of "Vario 5"! The “Vario 5 STRONG” is a flexible, inclusive solution built to handle advanced camera setups and associated high weights. It is now possible to cover a load range of 14-25 kg (30-55 lbs) all in “One Rig".

Zaxcom today announced their latest line of digital recording wireless transmitters with a brand new modulation, Zaxcom High Density (ZHD). ZHD modulation allows for up to 10 channels of wireless to be operated in one MHz of frequency spectrum space.

Canon today unveils a new Cinema EOS lens with cine-servo style functionality - the CN-E18-80mm T4.4 L IS KAS S. Designed for professional and advanced amateur videographers using large-format, single-sensor cameras, the lens strengthens Canon’s line of cine-servo lenses, following in the footsteps of the CN7x17 and CN20x50. The latest addition offers the perfect balance of operability with outstanding precision and quality, giving videographers the power to capture exceptional footage.

Canon today introduces the ME200S-SH, a compact professional multi-purpose video camera featuring Canon’s renowned Dual Pixel CMOS Autofocus system. Ideal for use across a wide range of applications from broadcast and cinematic productions, to scientific research and wildlife documentaries, the ME200S-SH is capable of capturing professional, high quality Full HD images even in low or difficult lighting conditions.

As our Brisbane customers will know, the renovations to our rentals department at 5 Exhibition St, Bowen Hills are almost complete and the focus is now shifting to the Sydney office!