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New monitors from EIZO, new USB mics, and a brand new 135mm Samyang lens features in this week's news update.
EIZO Introduces New Generation of ColorEdge Monitors
EIZO introduced its first new generation of ColorEdge monitors: the 27-inch CG2700X (3840 x 2160) and CG2700S (2560 x 1440). Both of them support the HDR workflow and are the first ColorEdge monitors to feature a new cabinet design and built-in network connection via USB Type-C connection.
CG2700X CG2700S Eizo.
With the USB Type-C connectivity you are able to display video, transmit USB signals, and supply up to 94 W (CG2700X) or 92 W (CG2700S) of power to a connected device, such as a tablet, MacBook Pro, or other high-end notebook PC. This makes it faster and easier to connect when moving between creative workstations or when working in a remote or home studio.
Key Features:
- 98% reproduction of the DCI-P3 color space
- Smooth gradations with 10-bit simultaneous display from a 16-bit LUT1
- Screen uniformity with patented digital uniformity equalizer (DUE) technology
- Nearest Neighbor interpolation function for video upscaling (CG2700X)
- DCI 4K cropping function for displaying DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) content (CG2700X)
- Ergonomic stand with height (155 mm), tilt (35° up, 5° down), swivel (344°), and pivot (90°) adjustment
The ColorEdge CG2700X and CG2700S will begin shipping from spring 2022.
Logitech’s latest mechanical keyboards
Logitech announced its pair of new wired mechanical keyboards: G413 SE and G413 TKL. These keyboards feature PBT keycaps that are engineered to hold up over time. In addition of being heat- and water-resistant, they are compatible with replacement keycaps in case you need to customise them. These features make these keyboards worth considering when looking for different PBT keycaps in the market.
The Logitech G413 SE and Logitech G413 TKL SE Mechanical Keyboards are expected to be available at global retails in February 2022 for suggested retail prices of $79.99 and $69.99, respectively.
LOGITECH G413 SE.
Powering the RED V-RAPTOR - Hawk-Woods VL-OCI Dual Mini V-Lock Adapter
After the release of RED’s new flagship camera, the RED V-RAPTOR, Hawk-Woods introduced a dual Mini V-Lock Adapter. This specifically designed for the V-RAPTOR promises to solve a problem that some filmmakers have experienced while shooting with the V-RAPTOR. It ensures extended run time and allows battery hot-swapping.
The Hawk-Woods VL-OCI connects directly to the V-Lock battery plate on the back of the V-RAPTOR camera. These power bricks can be swapped while shooting, which avoids any need for rebooting during the shoot. The adapter comes with a two-way LED indicator that monitors the current power draw.
Despite being officially listed on the Hawk-Woods website, there is no information about their price or availability.
Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE Lens Announced – Lightweight & Fast Telephoto Prime
The Korean lens manufacturer Samyang Optics have been known for its very affordable manual Samyang prime lenses. Now the company announced its new Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE lens. As a telephoto prime lens for full-frame Sony E mount cameras, it comes with a minimum focus distance of 0.69 meters (2.26 ft), three customized buttons, fast and accurate autofocus, and a lightweight design.
According to Samyang Optics, the lens’ autofocus should work for both photo and video due to its quiet tracking accuracy. The lens also features an optimized function called Astro-Focus Mode. Its mode status can be easily recognized with the LED Index when shooting at night.
The Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE lens 3 different features:
- Focus Hold Button: Keeps the lens locked to that focusing distance. You can assign functions such as Eye AF in settings on the camera body.
- Custom Switch: Allows adjustment of the aperture silently by rotating the focus ring.
- Focus Range Limiter Switch: This only operates in AF mode and it can be moved forward or backward to select the focus range. The advantage of limiting the focus range is that it will make the AF work faster.
The new Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE lens is now available for preorder for $999.
RICOH THETA X 360 Camera Announced
RICOH THETA announced its new model for their line of 360 cameras - RICOH THETA X. The first RICOH THETA 360 was released in 2013, Ricoh has been active on upgrading their line of 360 cameras.
The RICOH THETA X dimensions are 51.7 x 136.2 x 29mm which makes it quite portable by weighing 170g (including battery and microSD card). It is equipped with two 1/2″ type sensors and two f/2.4 ultra-wide-angle lenses. Each sensor has approximately 48MP resolution, so the resulting stills images, when stitched together, can have up to 60MP (11008 x 5504) in resolution (available only in JPEG).
Available resolutions and frame-rates:
- 5.7K: 5760 x 2880 /30fps /120Mbps,64Mbps,32Mbps
- 4K: 3840 x 1920 /60fps /120Mbps,64Mbps,32Mbps
- 4K: 3840 x 1920 /30fps /100Mbps,54Mbps,32Mbps
- 2K: 1920 960 /30fps / 32Mbps,16Mbps,8Mbps
The camera comes with one full battery that provides approximately 220 photos or 30minutes of 5.7K30p video. The USB-C port also supports power delivery for extended shooting times. What makes this 360 camera interesting, is its fairly large 2.25” full-colour touch-screen display. When this is not used with a smartphone, the display can be used as a scene preview to adjust shooting settings or capturing images. A dedicated RICOH THETA+ app is available for both PC and smartphone.
The official launch is expected to be in March 2022. There is currently no information about the exact price to compete with the current Insta360 ONE X2 on the market.
JOBY WAVO announces its new range of microphones
There is a new player in the audio industry: JOBY Wavo and its line of audio products. The first small JOBY Wavo microphone hit the markets almost two years ago, JOBY now expands their line significantly. Their new line of products will be offering a variety of accessories and pre-defined sets for these products.
The new range includes the Wavo PRO shotgun on-camera microphone, lavalier microphone, Wavo AIR 2-person wireless microphone set, and Wavo POD desktop USB microphone. All of these products connect through their new designated Wavo app.
The Wavo PRO microphone: This super-cardioid mic comes with directional polar pattern and noise reduction (ANR) that keeps your audio clean from any background noise. The microphone has built-in LEDs that notify battery and audio levels in real-time. The JOBY Wavo PRO second 3.5 mm microphone input connects a wireless mic or cable lavalier mic. The two options for outputs are: analog 3.5 mm TRS output for the camera and digital USB-C output for computer or smartphone. The Wavo PRO microphone has a built-in rechargeable battery which can keep it running for around 60 hours. Wavo PRO on-camera shotgun microphone costs $299.99.
JOBY Wavo app: This helps you to control multiple aspects of the audio pick-up such as gain, pads, filters, and parametric EQ. App users can also activate the -10dB safety track recording. The microphone connects to the app via Bluetooth 5.0.
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