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SUPER-WIDE VIEW FOR UNDER A GRAND The latest Philips monitor has a massive 124cm/48.8in curved screen with 5120x1440 Double QHD resolution for extra-wide viewing on a single monitor. The £960 49B2U6900CH has a five-megapixel auto-framing webcam as well as noise-cancelling microphone and a Busylight which tells others whether you are available for conference calls.
Pressing the control key three times switches between sources without having to dig into menus when using two PCs. USB-C connectivity allows charging of external devices via USB PD up to 100W as well as transferring video or data. The curved Vesa Display HDR 400 screen has Low Blue Mode with flicker-free technology and a height-adjustable stand. philips.com
Time for Tiffen Tiffen has launched pro- quality lens filters for DJI’s
Osmo 3 gimbal camera. Each combines neutral density and polarisation in a single glass element to reduce shutter speed and minimise glare in bright and reflective conditions. The kit includes an ND8/PL with three-stop reduction, the four-stop- reducing ND16/PL and the ND/PL32 which cuts the light by five stops. They are made from 4K high-definition glass with a waterproof/anti-scratch coating and come in a case for £79/$79. tiffen.com
Roland’s flagship V-600UHD and V-160HD video switchers have had a free firmware upgrade with more input/output frame-rate options, user-button customisations as well as support for a PGM/AUX select function for the main output. Additional new features for the V-160HD include AUX bus extensions plus video monitoring and switching on the V-160HD Remote app for iPad. Loudness Auto Gain and Adaptive Noise Reduction PTZ control functions are now assignable via a USB numeric keypad. Major firmware updates for the VR-120HD and VR-6HD are also planned for release this year. roland.com FREE ROLAND GIFT
THE BEST OF SMALL TIME SmallHD’s new flagship Ultra 7 is a durable and super-bright monitor in the Smart 7 Series. It features a next- generation platform powered by the same technology that drives SmallHD’s 4K production monitors and integrates with Teradek’s Bolt 6 wireless platform. The Ultra 7’s colour-accurate touchscreen or joystick. Large, tactile buttons have customisable functions. This is SmallHD’s first IP-certified monitor at IP53, signifying liquid and dust protection. A sealed heat-management system allows operating temperatures from 0 to 40°C. Its machined chassis is strengthened by raised edges and silicone bumpers fend off impacts. The standard £2921/$2999 Ultra 7
be available in Bolt 6 LT 750 and 1500 models. Ultra 7 RX kits come with handles, a padded strap and Wooden Camera micro battery plate for Gold, V-Mount or B-Mount. An integrated Ethernet and 5-pin USB port enables camera-control options for Arri, Red and Sony Venice cameras. smallhd.com
touchscreen can display up to 2300 nits of brightness while 6G-SDI inputs allow ingest and passthrough of up to 4K/30p videos, for accurate detail up close. Dual 2-pin connectors enable output power for accessories, while the software can be controlled through
can be purchased with a fully integrated Teradek Bolt 6 transmitter or receiver inside from £4497/$4499. The integrated wireless monitors feature a new, rugged antenna cap to reduce damage and will
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