Apply now by completing the leasing application below.
*Estimated monthly payments and total. Final amount may vary. Accessories not included in amount listed.
We will provide a tax exemption form if applicable in your state of purchase. Insurance will be needed on the camera. You may add to an existing insurance plan that qualifies or get insurance through the leasing company.
Give us a call at 512-440-1400 to speak with a sales rep today!
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is the voice for the nation’s radio and television broadcasters. NAB advances the interests of their members in federal government, industry and public affairs. They encourage content and technology innovation and spotlight important and unique ways stations serve their communities. Every year the NAB Show is where global visionaries convene to bring content to life in new and exciting ways! This year the show will take place on April 6 – April 11, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
ATOMOS is offering a pre-NAB promotion on Shogun & Ninja Inferno units valid on March 15 – March 31, 2019!
The Shogun Inferno is the best of everything Atomos does in a single product; 4K 60p, HD 240p, Cinema DNG Raw recording over Quad SDI connections. Like the Shogun Flame this unit features 1500nit brightness, HDR brightness range and a 10-bit panel with dual battery continuous power on the back. The Inferno adds in PQ in/out so that its not just HDR on the Inferno, the PQ output lets you connect to HDR panels and the PQ in lets you connect from your NLE for grading using the Inferno.
Shogun Inferno Improvements:
High quality 4K 60p and HD 240p ProRes and DNxHR recording, from either a video or Raw signal – perfect for sports broadcasters and slow motion recordings
Raw to Raw CDNG recording up to 4K DCI/UHD 30p or 2K/HD 120p. CDNG support will also be added to existing Shogun Flame, Shogun and Shogun Studio users one month after the launch of Inferno.
Versatility of Quad SDI connections to let you input from cameras with 1.5/3/6/12G SDI outputs without the need for converters – perfect for 4K HDR multi cam events
PQ (ST-2084) input that allows you to use Inferno as a grading monitor in Post
PQ (ST-2084) output standard HDR to compatible TVs and monitors
AtomHDR. AtomHDR image processing lets you shoot with the high brightness range of your camera’s Log profile while maintaining vibrant true-to-life colors. Conventional monitors lack this capability, displaying the brightness detail of Log but with a washed out image that makes judging exposure difficult. Be at the forefront of the HDR revolution by having a field monitor capable of resolving HDR in the field as you see it in Post Production and record the original Log image direct from the sensor for HDR grading in post production.
The AtomHDR engine lets you monitor a post production HDR image in the field on a 7″ calibrated screen. For collaboration on set or in post, connect Shogun Inferno to HDR compatible larger screens, select the desired color space (Rec709, DCI P3 or Rec2020) and see the magic of HDR on larger screen sizes. Use the PQ input to connect from your NLE and use the Inferno as a monitor to grade HDR in Post.
4K 60p & HD 240p Recording. Shogun Inferno combines high resolution recording, high frame rate recording and playback. Record Video from both HDMI and SDI cameras direct from the sensor to 4:2:2 10-bit ProRes or DNxHR up to an amazing 4K 60p or HD 240p. Record Raw over SDI up to 4K 30p either directly to CDNG or record to ProRes or DNxHR. Playback recorded ProRes or DNxHR files via the HDMI or SDI output at the same high frame rates to supporting monitors.
CDNG Raw over Quad SDI. The Quad SDI connections offer the widest camera compatibility with 1.5G/3G/6G/12G SDI inputs and a convenient single 12G SDI output. This allows you to connect single link from SD 1.5G, HD 3G, 4K 30p 6G or 4K 60p 12G. Connect any combination of 3G connections up to Quad SDI at 4K 60p. Conveniently link a Quad SDI workflow to a single 12G workflow through the Shogun Inferno which acts as a 4 to 1 converter with 12G SDI and 4K HDMI output from the Quad input.
The Atomos Ninja Inferno is an HDMI monitor / recorder that accepts 4K signals from both Professional UHD 4K Cameras and DCI 4K Cameras. Its 7″ high-resolution monitor with AtomHDR delivers 10 stops of dynamic range to match 10-bit camera LOG footage.
Monitor. The Ninja Inferno expands on the impressive Atomos Ninja line with a seven inch monitor boasting 1500nit brightness. Apart from being an obvious companion for 4Kp60 cameras like the GH5, the Ninja Inferno is the world’s first HDMI monitor-recorder to accept 4K DCI signals from cameras like the Panasonic GH5/GH4/DVX200/HCX1000/UX180/HCX1, Sony FS7/Z100 and the JVC LS300. The Ninja Inferno can also playout HDR as PQ or HLG to larger HDR compatible screens or feed HDR in as a PQ or HLG signal for mobile HDR grading.
Record. Record 4K 60p Apple ProRes or DNxHR on the Ninja Inferno in 10-bit 4:2:2 color accuracy and 24/25/30/50/60p frame rates. Bypass the internal recording limitations of certain 4K 60p 10-bit cameras with this versatile recorder. Auto HDMI start/stop recording trigger from selected Canon, Sony, Panasonic and Nikon cameras and convert interlaced video from your camera to progressive with built-in 3:2 and 2:2 pulldown. Record any HDMI source — including gaming consoles and PCs.
XLR Audio. An optional XLR breakout cable with 48V phantom power allows users to connect and power external microphones. Monitor and record up to 8ch of embedded HDMI 2.0 24bit digital audio.
Power. The Atomos Ninja Inferno uses a hot-swappable dual battery system and also features DC mains connectivity. Audio control is simple with dedicated meters and menus to select channels for recording/monitoring and adjustments for frame delay and gain.
The 2019 Academy Awards have officially wrapped up and all the winners have been announced. “Free Solo” took the award for Best Documentary Feature. Want to shoot like an Oscar-nominated film? Well, all five of the Oscar-nominated Documentary features were shot using Canon cameras and lenses.
We’ve listed the Canon equipment that the films were shot with and where you can watch these Oscar-nominated documentaries.
Renowned free solo climber Alex Honnold has long desired to attempt El Capitan, the 3,000-foot granite rock in Yosemite National Park. Although he wants to begin, Honnold is suddenly plagued by injuries and his friends and family worry for his safety. Nothing can stop him, however, and Honnold becomes the only athlete to make the treacherous ascent without ropes.
Where to watch: “Free Solo” will be having its Network Premiere on National Geographic on March 3 at 8/7c. You can find it in select theatres here.
The dreams and everyday experiences of friends Daniel and Quincy, and also those of Boosie, the mother of Quincy’s children, are depicted as they go about their lives in Hale County, Alabama. Also explored is the idea of how the Southern African-American experience can be depicted on film.
Where to watch: You can rent or buy on YouTube, Google Play, Vudu and Apple.
As he films his fellow skateboarders over the years, Bing Liu wonders why so many of them have experienced contentious relationships with their fathers. As he focuses on friends Zack, who is about to become a father himself, and Keire, who is grappling with his racial identity, Liu realizes that he must resolve his feelings about his own abusive childhood.
Where to watch: You can watch with a Hulu Subscription or on PBS. of f
Documentarian Talal Derki returns to his native Syria and gains the trust of Abu Osama, a founder of the Al Qaeda-affiliated Al Nusra Front. Believing in an Islamic caliphate, Abu Osama indoctrinates his sons in his beliefs, sending the oldest two, Osama and Ayman, to a military training camp. The brothers have differing reactions to their training, however, with Ayman longing to return to school.
Where to watch: You can stream on Kanopy and rent or buy on Amazon, Apple, Fandango Now and Vudu.
Octogenarian Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who was sworn in as a Supreme Court justice in 1993, had spent her prior legal career battling laws that allowed gender discrimination. Supported by her devoted husband, a fellow lawyer, and their two children, Ginsburg becomes renowned for her tireless work ethic, liberal outlook and keen intellect.
Where to watch: You can stream with a Hulu or Hoopla subscription. You can rent or buy on Amazon, Fandango Now, Vudu, YouTube, Google Play and Apple.
You can shoot like an Academy Award-nominated film with the right Canon gear. Give us a call at 512-440-1400 or shop all Canon here. 0% Lease financing is available on select Canon products.
The new Canon C300 Mark II Touch Focus Kit enables touchscreen auto focus using the 4″ Touchscreen LCD Monitor (LM-V1) that has been shipping with the C200. Also included is the MA-400 XLR accessory, which is a separate XLR unit. Canon spent a lot of time rethinking how the C300 Mark II could be rigged using the LM-V1 Touch Screen LCD and the MA-400 XLR accessory. Using these two accessories instead of the traditional “clamshell” Monitor/XLR unit allows for a more flexible and arguable more streamlined set-up. Additionally, if a user doesn’t need XLR, they can now rig the C300 Mark II with the LCD only for an incredibly small set-up. This also allows easier rigging with Gimbal Stabilizers. And the Top Handle is still included! The LCD and XLR accessory can be configured in many ways with or without the top handle.
New items included in the Canon C300 Mark II Touch Focus Kit 0635C032 includes:
In the box: EOS C300 MK II Body (EF Mount), Grip, Camera Cover, Handle Unit, Handle Bracket, Battery Pack BP-A30, Battery Charger CG-A10, Compact Power Adapter CA-A10, Eye Cup, Hexagon Socket, Allen key, Viewfinder Cap, Thumb rest, Tripod base TB-1, WFT Attachment, Measuring Hook, AC Cable x2, DC Cable(for CA-940), Shoulder Strap SS-1200, LM-V1, MA-400, Mount To Shoe Adapter, 492LCD Micro Ball Head, Instruction Manual
RED has announced the all-new DSMC2 BRAIN w/ DRAGON-X 5K S35 sensor. Take a look!
WHAT’S NEW
The DSMC2 DRAGON-X™ 5K S35 delivers the same image quality as its predecessor along with these benefits:
High frame rates at 5K
Blazing fast data speeds
Access to RED’s latest image processing pipeline (IPP2).
Don’t worry. In the spirit of “obsolescence obsolete,” owners will have the ability to upgrade to other sensors in the DSMC2 family.
With a compact design, the DSMC2 DRAGON-X allows for all-around adaptability under any circumstance. Whether capturing that once-in-a-lifetime moment, creating content for YouTube, or taking part in a “run-and-gun” style shoot, you can harness the performance and power of RAW knowing your camera can go anywhere and won’t hold you back.
THE SPECS
The RED Digital DSMC2 DRAGON-X has two options available for purchase:
In what seems like the endless stream of Full-Frame Mirrorless camera announcements this summer a new contender has just entered the ring!
Exciting New Specs
Earlier today at Photokina Panasonic announced the Lumix S1 and S1R. Similar to Sony and Nikon’s recent offerings the new Lumix camera will come in two flavors. The S1 will feature 24 megapixel resolution and the slightly up-spec’d S1R will have 47 megapixel resolution.
Other key spec’s that Panasonic is touting for the camera is it’s dual image stabilization, 3-axis tilty-flippy LCD screen, Dual XQD/SD card slots, 100% weather sealing and of all things resistance to low temperatures (Panasonic appears to be trying to shake Canon and Nikon’s strangle hold on the nature and adventure photographer market).
One last feature that the New Lumix will feature is 4K 60p recording (50p for all you PAL folks). The S series is the first, and so far only, full-frame mirrorless to feature 4K 60p recording. THE WAIT IS FINALLY OVER!
New Collaborative Mount
Panasonic will also be introducing a new mount to go along with the new cameras. The L-mount is relatively new product of a collaboration between Leica, Sigma and Panasonic. The mount is 51.6mm in diameter and has a 20mm flange distance. The new specs puts it squarely between Sony’s E mount and the new Nikon Z and Canon RF mounts in terms of size and ability to use adapters.
Outside of 4K 60p recording and 24/47MP sensors not many other details have been released about the new camera’s features. Given the camera’s Lumix lineage it’s safe to assume that the S1 and S1R will have similar max shutter speed and other video modes to the GH5.
Exact Release date and Pricing TBA
Panasonic has announced that the S1 and S1R will be released in early 2019.
Pricing for the camera has not been announced. Going by the competition it is safe to assume the bodies will be around $2000 for the S1 and $3000 for the S1R.
They did not confirm any lenses that will be releasing with the cameras. However, they did announce a commitment to expand the lineup of S-series compatible lenses to more than 10 by 2020. They mentioned 3 lenses in this expanded lineup specifically.
So far a 50mm f1.4, a 24-105mm, and a 70-200mm lens were included in the press release. (No max aperture for the 24-105 and the 70-200 were announced.) Based on some of the photos used during the Photokina presentation, it is safe to assume that these lenses will be released with S1 and S1R. The 24-105mm will likely be a kit option.
Currently, the only L-mount lenses are from Leica. They have 11 full-frame L-mount lenses in production at the time of writing.
Final Thoughts
With Panasonic entering the game it is now undeniable that full-frame mirrorless is (or at least will soon become) the new standard in Photography. Panasonic has lead the way in introducing rock solid video performance in a small package with it’s Lumix GH series cameras.
It’s too soon to say if there will be any major video improvements over the GH5 and GH5s, but the introduction of a full-frame sensor will make the new cameras much more appealing to crossover shooters.
Without official confirmation on pricing and a few other key video features (looking at you 4:2:2 10bit internal) it’s hard to tell how these will stack up against the A7iii and A7riii. If the S1 and S1R come in within a few hundred dollars of the current A7 series lineup, Panasonic will be rocking Sony’s full-frame boat pretty hard.
Overall the Lumix S1 and S1R pack a lot of great features into a single camera which will make Panasonic an increasingly viable alternative for professional photographers who want to switch to mirrorless and videographers who need rock solid video in a full-frame package.
The Full Photokina Panel
If you have any questions give us a call at 512-440-1400 to speak with a sales rep today or shop Texas Media Systems online here.
Date: Wednesday, August 15 Time: 1pm – 5pm Location: AFS Cinema Free event with RSVP
SHOT ON RED is your hands on chance to see the DSMC2 Monstro 8K VV, Helium 8K S35 and new Gemini 5K S35. Explore the creative freedom of DSMC2 IPP2, REDCode RAW, HDR, R3D.
Chat with RED team members and Texas Media Systems! Quench your thirst, enjoy some of Austin’s finest food, and get lucky with some RED Swag (while supplies last).
Canon USA has just released the Canon C200 and C200Bfirmware version 1.0.4.100 update that is available now. If you’re an owner of one of the two cameras we highly recommend to update and keep your equipment up to date. Here are a few things on what’s been updated and fixed with this new update.
Firmware Version 1.0.4.1.00 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements
Fixes image quality degradation, such as color misalignment or edge distortion, may occur in the recorded footage when using the following combination of settings:
– recording format XF-AVC
– frame rate 59.94i / 50.00i
– 1920×1080 resolution
Optimizes the Black Gamma compensation when Normal 1 to Normal 4 is set for Gamma in the Custom Picture settings.
Optimizes color accuracy in areas of high brightness when Normal 1 to Normal 4 is set for Gamma in the Custom Picture settings.
Caution
You cannot perform the firmware update using CFast 2.0 cards. Please use a commercially available SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card that is 128MB or more for the firmware update.
Firmware version 1.0.4.1.00 is for updating Cinema EOS C200 cameras running firmware version 1.0.0.1.00 – 1.0.3.1.00. If your camera’s firmware is already version 1.0.4.1.00, it is not necessary to update the firmware. Once the camera is updated to the latest version, it cannot be restored to a previous version.
Steps for the Firmware Update
After the firmware update has been performed, the camera’s menu and custom picture settings will be reset. It is recommended that users save their menu and custom picture settings as settings data to an SD card, separate from the one that will be used to carry out the update, before starting update operations. This saved data can be loaded into the camera and the settings can be changed after the update has been completed. You can download the firmware update here. The downloaded folder will contain the firmware (file name: VNC4.FIM / file size: 39,287,424 bytes), and instructions on the firmware update procedures.
Before starting the firmware update operations, please be sure to carefully confirm your understanding of these instructions.
The following things are required to perform this firmware update:
1. An EOS C200 or EOS C200B camera body
2. A computer (OS Requirements: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 SP1)
3. A 128 MB or higher-capacity SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card (both commercially available)
4. An SD card reader/writer (commercially available) or an SD card slot built into the computer
5. A fully charged battery pack for the camera
6. Compact power adapter bundled with the camera
7. The firmware (the downloaded file)
Once you have everything ready it’s just a matter of uploading to your camera. For a complete detailed version of how to update the firmware on your camera click here.
If you have any questions give us a call at 512-440-1400 to speak with a sales rep today or shop Texas Media Systems online here.
RED Digital Cinema has announced 0% financing on the RED MONSTRO 8K VV and RED HELIUM 8K S35 on camera purchase or upgrade plus accessories. The promotion is available now through September 30, 2018!
Apply now by completing the leasing application below and get same day approval!
*Estimated monthly payments and total. Final amount may vary. Accessories not included in amount listed.
We will provide a tax exemption form if applicable in your state of purchase. Insurance will be needed on the camera. You may add to an existing insurance plan that qualifies or get insurance through the leasing company.
Give us a call at 512-440-1400 to speak with a sales rep today!
Canon has introduced two new telephoto zoom lenses, the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM and Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM.
The new lenses serve advanced amateur and professional photographers in a variety of applications and solutions including wildlife, landscapes, portrait and sports photography. Canon EF 70-200mm focal-length lenses are a popular option for photographers in need of a long zoom range that maintains a relatively compact design. In addition, these updated lenses inherit the same overall build-quality and ruggedness photographers have come to expect from the Canon EF L-series line of lenses.
“At the core of image capturing, Canon believes the lens is just as important as the camera. A seamless relationship between the two allows photographers to produce emotion-evoking and timeless images,” said Kazuto Ogawa, president and chief operating officer, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “Canon is excited to offer photographers two distinct options in the 70-200mm focal-length, continuing to further expand our optics heritage.”
The new Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM is an ideal lens for professional photographers who shoot with the Canon 1D and 5D series of DSLR cameras. The inclusion of Air Sphere Coating (ASC) technology helps to reduce flaring and ghosting, and suppresses the reflection of light.
Additional noteworthy features of the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM include:
Optical Image Stabilizer up to 3.5 shutter speed stops of correction
Fluorine coating on front and rear elements helps to reduce smears and fingerprints
Inner focusing system with Ring Ultrasonic Motor
One fluorite lens and five UD lenses helps to provide high-image quality
Minimum focusing distance of 1.2m (3.9ft)
Lens features 23 elements in 19 groups
Circular eight blade aperture
The Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III is scheduled to begin shipping in August 2018 for an estimated retail price of $2,099.00.
