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Apple Mac Studio computers are getting a major foothold in indie production companies around the globe, since they’re powerful, affordable and provide a lot of ports for connecting peripherals. But the lack of internal expansion card slots found in tower desktop computers limits connectivity, so many high- end users want them in existing rack systems instead. Sonnet’s RackMac Studio and xMac Studio enclosures address these issues while prioritising good airflow. Both rack mounts are rugged, with rubber cushions to securely hold the computer in place during transport. Sonnet’s enclosures allow Macs to be installed without tools, with space for Thunderbolt or USB SSDs.
The £540/$499 RackMac Studio is a shallow enclosure for up to two Mac Studio computers, ideal for installing in small travel racks. The deeper £670/$550 xMac Studio holds a single computer plus a Thunderbolt to PCIe card expansion module. Both systems fit standard 19in racks. Also available is the £1980/$1650 xMac Studio Echo. This comes with your choice of Sonnet Echo I or Echo III expansion modules, offering additional connections. sonnettech.com
GOPRO VERSUS DJI GoPro launched three new action cams the same day DJI revealed the Action 3. The flagship is the Hero 11 Black, which is a bit bigger and heavier than the Osmo. And while DJI’s camera can be submerged up to 16m without a case, the GoPro only manages ten. The £400/$449 GoPro can record at 5.3K/60p and take 27-megapixel photos, versus the DJI’s 4K/120p with 12-megapixel stills. But it does have the upper hand for most video, shooting 240fps at 2.7K and the extremely wide SuperView in 4K/120p. It also records in 10-bit, rather than 8 like the DJI.
Sony’s new pocket-sized ZV-1F is a fixed-focal-length version of the ZV-1, and the company’s new entry-level camera for content creators. It uses the same 13.2x8.8mm 20-megapixel sensor, but with a wide-angle 20mm-equivalent f/2 prime lens rather than the 24-70mm zoom on the ZV-1. Like the ZV-1 though, it can shoot in 4K/30p. When used with digital image stabilisation there’s a 1.23x crop, so the focal length becomes equivalent to a 25mm lens in full-frame format. This £549/$499 camera uses contrast-detection autofocus and shoots in 8-bit 4:2:0. It has lots of features for vloggers, like a soft skin effect that reduces wrinkles, and face priority AF that automatically adjusts exposure to focus on faces. A directional three-capsule mic and windscreen provide clear voice recording and reduced noise in wind, while the bokeh switch button allows users to quickly enable true optical bokeh for stylised shots. There’s even a product showcase setting for shooting videos of products for reviews. The ZV-1F can transfer footage over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth with Sony’s smartphone app, and the camera may function as a high-performance webcam when connected up via USB. The optional wireless remote commander and grip can control zoom, recording and more – and expands into a handy mini tripod. sony.com SONY STAYS FIXED ON VLOGGING
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