SET- UP | REV I EW: NAB SHOW
Even though we can’t go to the NAB Show this year, there are still plenty of exciting new releases. Here’s our pick NAB REVIEW ONES TO WATCH
All information is subject to change as a result of Covid-19, which may also impact delivery times
CAMERAS
SONY
pro.sony.com
Sony had planned to show its family of 4K and 6K cameras at NAB, including the Venice, which now features v5.0 firmware – adding new frame rates and monitoring options to streamline production workflows. Since its inception in 2017, the camera has become a hugely popular choice for filmmakers and has been used on a wide range of high-profile productions across the globe, such as the BBC and Netflix’s dramatisation of Dracula , which aired earlier this year. Also intended for NAB was the Sony FX9, the latest addition to Sony’s full-frame 6K line-up, which includes fast hybrid AF, dual base ISO and S-Cinetone colour science. Not forgetting Sony’s Trimaster monitors for on-set and post-production applications, as well as audio equipment for location-based audio recording.
BLACKMAGIC DESIGN blackmagicdesign.com
The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera line has become a favourite among indie producers and DOPs, and the latest iteration shoots 6K at a smaller price compared to other cinema cameras. It features a Super 35 sensor, making it compatible with a wide range of Canon EF mount lenses, which are largely available and have excellent optics. The Ursa Mini Pro 4.6K, which offers 15 stops of dynamic range and can shoot at up to 300fps, is also an exciting new product, alongside Blackmagic’s editing software, DaVinci Resolve 16. The new grading software is packed with features, including a cut page designed for speed and fast turnaround work.
10 DEF I N I T ION | APR I L 2020
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