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SmallHD If optimal colour precision on-set or in the editing suite is paramount, SmallHD’s new OLED 27 is sure to appeal. The 27in monitor offers true 10-bit colour at a 4K resolution of 3840x2160 pixels. It also has
there’s a hot-swappable dual Gold or V– Mount battery plate. Power comes via an XLR input, plus there are two 2-pin power outputs and a further four 12G-SDI and single HDMI 2.0 inputs and outputs. Vision monitors, meanwhile, are designed for field use and come in two sizes – 17 and 24in. Both are 4K HDR, 10-bit colour devices. The 17in model offers 3840x2160 pixels, with 4096x2160 pixels on the 24in version. All monitors use SmallHD’s PageOS 4 operating system, but an updated version was showcased at NAB. This includes new functionality such as Multi-View and EL Zone, a false-colour system based on stops of exposure. PageOS 5 will be available as a free upgrade, but no firm date has been set for its release. smallhd.com
a contrast ratio greater than 1,000,000:1 and brightness up to 550 nits. While you’re more likely to be staring at the front of the OLED 27, the back is just as important, with a range of mounting and connectivity options. A dovetail mounting rail supports batteries and other accessories, while
Teradek NAB proved a rich hunting ground for fans of Teradek kit, with the company unveiling a swathe of exciting developments – including Spark 4K, a wireless video system, and Wave, a five-in-one smart streaming monitor. Standout products include Serv 4K and MDR.S. Serv 4K enhances workflow with local and external stakeholders by streaming content at every stage of the production process in glorious 4K HDR. When working on-set, up to four camera feeds can be streamed to 20 devices via the free Vuer app. Off-set content can be streamed to computers, Apple TVs, smartphones and tablets, while in post, real-time collaboration can take place using the Core cloud-based stream management system. In all cases, streams are protected with military- grade, 256-bit, end-to-end encryption. Collaborators can communicate using
built-in voice chat and messaging tools. MDR.S, meanwhile, is the latest addition to the company’s RT system and is incredibly small – half the size of the current MDR.X – weighing just 68g and measuring 58x24x42mm. The unit features three ports: a power port that
supports up to 28v, a camera control port, and a motor port to daisy chain up to three motors, for a cleaner build. teradek.com
Wooden Camera Accessory specialist Wooden Camera announced the Ultra QR articulating monitor mount, designed to securely attach production monitors to a C-stand or 15mm male baby pin. The Ultra QR can support monitors weighing up to 20kg and features an integrated Arca-Swiss dovetail clamp. Once the monitor is on the stand, the mount allows it to be articulated, maintaining friction – but without loosening the handle. Movements include up and down, side to side panning and rotation from landscape to portrait. Connection to the monitor itself is done via VESA fitments or the Arca-Swiss dovetail clamp with select SmallHD monitors. woodencamera.com
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