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CLEVER IPHONE MODULE FROM KONDOR BLUE Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max have opened up a new world for shooting high-res video thanks to USB-C ProRes recording, and Kondor Blue’s latest innovation makes them even more useful. These new £86/$99 Recording Modules were designed by Kondor Blue, in collaboration with memory specialist Angelbird, to allow video to be stored on CFexpress or SD cards instead of clogging up the phone’s memory. Recording Modules are compatible with Magsafe and can be directly connected to the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max or a Magsafe-compatible case. The SD Module requires cards that are at least 220MB/s or faster to fully support the iPhone resolution and frame rates. The magnet connection is strong and rubber pads provide additional friction to keep the module in place while avoiding any damage to the iPhone’s glass back. The module can also be mounted via 1/4in-20 on the back and has male/female Arri- style 3mm anti-twist options. The module isn’t limited to simply iPhones, as it can also be used with any camera capable of USB-C recording. Additionally, it doubles as the card reader when offloading footage. For rigging, Kondor Blue offers a Cold Shoe Arri Mount Adapter that makes for a solid and simple way to attach the module to a camera. kondorblue.com
OWC’S SUPERFAST SSD STORAGE The new Thunderblade production drive is claimed to be the speediest shuttle and editing RAID SSD on the market. The OWC Thunderblade X8 takes performance to new heights with up to 2949MB/s real-world speed and up to 16% more capacity and efficiency in RAID 5. Designed for great portability with an Compact close-up glass for L-Mount Panasonic’s Lumix 100mm f/2.8 Macro is the world’s smallest and lightest medium-telephoto prime close-up lens. Costing £999/$998, this full-frame L-Mount optic weighs 298g/0.66lb and is 82mm/3.2in long with an external diameter of 73.6mm/2.9in. The latest Lumix has a new optical design of 13 elements in 11 groups, with three aspherical, as well as a rounded, nine-bladed aperture for smooth bokeh. An updated focus mechanism gives a speedy tracking performance with fast and precise autofocus. The minimum focusing distance is 20.4cm/8in and the front takes 67mm screw-in filters. A mode switch swaps between manual and auto focusing, and a focus range selector features three distinct settings. The lens is dust- and splash-resistant. In addition to shooting close-up, life-size images with its 100mm focal length, the lens has a fast f/2.8 aperture – ideal for flattering headshots. In a major benefit for video, it operates silently thanks to a newly developed Dual Phase linear motor. Focus breathing is suppressed and micro-step aperture control offers smooth exposure changes. Choose between linear or non-linear focus ring settings. panasonic.com
integrated cooling system, Thunderblade is at home either on-set, in the edit suite or transported between shoots in its ballistic hard-shell case. Before each Thunderblade is shipped, it undergoes a rigorous multi-hour ‘burn- in’ performance certification to ensure it arrives ready for use. Up to eight NVMe M.2 SSDs give up to 32TB storage, and there’s software to
create, monitor and manage advanced RAID sets. The Thunderbolt port allows daisy- chaining of five additional Thunderbolt devices or a USB-C device or display. It comes in 8TB, 16TB or 32TB capacities, starting at £1900/$1750. owc.com
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