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Sony sets a new standard
Vortex line beyond the Vortex8 and Vortex4 hard panels with the Vortex8 Soft and Vortex4 Soft. These are high- output soft panels designed with the same RRGBBW colour engine, build quality and user interface. Also new is the Vortex24, providing 1950W of lighting power with a 20° beam angle. Its 24-pixel zones allow for maximum creative control for complex effects. The Soft panels were developed for efficiency as a native soft light, delivering full-spectrum, high-output light right out of the box. The 650W Vortex8 and 325W Vortex4 can work with diffusers or open-face and be mixed with Vortex hard panels using LNX, Creamsource Multi Yokes or other mounting systems. A 48v DC power allows use with batteries on location, while an IP65 rating fends off even the worst of the weather. Sony’s new FE 24-50mm f/2.8 G optic is designed to be small and lightweight, but comes with a smaller zoom range compared to the regular 24-70mm version as a result. Priced at £1149/$1098, it’s cheaper than the 24-70mm f/2.8 and boasts a 67mm front filter, a maximum diameter of 74.8mm/2.9in, a length of 92.3mm/3.6in and weighs just 440g/0.97lb. Its minimum focusing distance is 18cm/7.1in. Crafted for compactness without sacrificing optical quality, the lens has 16 elements in 13 groups, including four aspherical lenses and two ED glass pieces to reduce chromatic aberration. Its 11-blade circular aperture ensures soft and smooth bokeh. With a dual linear motor AF system, it offers swift, precise and silent focusing. Plus, it supports high-speed continuous shooting up to 120fps with AF/ AE tracking for the A9 III camera. In video, AF tracking is available for 4K/120p and FHD to 240p, supporting in- body active mode image stabilisation. It is also compatible with the focus breathing compensation on the latest Sony camera bodies. The lens has a customisable focus hold button, aperture ring, aperture click on/off switch and focus mode switch. It’s designed to be dust- and moisture-proof, with a fluorine coating to repel dirt from the front lens surface.
A dedicated portable data transmitter for Sony cameras allows high-speed, low-latency video and still image data transport over 5G networks. The wireless PDT-FP1 delivers broadcast-quality stills and video outdoors or indoors, where Wi-Fi connection is unavailable. A unique antennae structure supports a range of domestic, international and stand-alone 5G networks. The portable data transmitter has a 6.1-inch OLED display and a cooling fan. It also comes with an HDMI input, a LAN port, a USB-C port as well as a charging terminal. You can use it as a modem to transfer media to any FTP destination or with Sony Creators’ Cloud for Enterprise app to transfer media to Sony Cloud services. Live streaming is also possible using RTMP or a direct stream to a YouTube channel. sony.com NO WI-FI? NO PROBLEM…
NEW GLASS Sony hopes the compact size of the 24-50mm f/2.8 lens will be ideal for filmmakers looking to keep their kit as small and light as possible
“The AF system uses two linear motors for speed and precision”
Cream of the LED crop Artisan LED lighting brand Creamsource has expanded its flagship
The $4500 Vortex8 Soft puts out 2240 lux at 3m when set to 5600K, while the $2300 Vortex4 Soft outputs 1180 lux. The beam angle is 110° and the light source is RRGBBW, which is red and deep red, green, blue and royal blue, plus white. The punchy Vortex24 offers 27,560 lux and is much larger. Drawing 1950W power, it is suitable for standard circuits and includes a House Power setting for 15A circuit operation. It is equipped with dual Ethernet ports with a built-in Gigabit switch, enabling single-cable runs and daisy-chaining of units for array management and control with protocols like sACN. The $16,500 Vortex24 enables fast swaps of diffusers and accessories with a front latch system and includes a medium flat diffuser for light softening. No UK prices have been announced for the lights, which will ship in summer. creamsource.com
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