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).
The RED Mini-Mag is compatible with the following RED Digital Cinema cameras:
DSMC2 MONSTRO
DSMC2 HELIUM
DSMC2 GEMINI
WEAPON 8K VV
WEAPON 8K S35
WEAPON 6KEPIC-W
SCARLET-W
RAVEN
EPIC/SCARLET DRAGON
EPIC/SCARLET M-X
You’ll need one RED Station Mini-Mag USB 3.1 Reader SKU# 750-0084 to copy footage from your camera to your computer. The RED Station is available and in stock for $195 at Texas Media Systems.
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.
If you own a Canon C200 or C200B camera, you’ll want to read the following announcement from Canon. They have determined that a recording error may occur with the EOS C200 / C200B. The details of the phenomenon and support plan are described below.
Canon C200
Phenomena
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
Workaround
Users should use a configuration that does not include the settings listed above, although we acknowledge that this may not be possible for all users. Note: This Phenomenon only affects internally recorded footage. Output signals from the output terminals are not affected.
Affected Products
EOS C200 / C200B Digital Cinema Cameras equipped with Firmware Version 1.0.3.1.00 are affected.
Support
Firmware Version 1.0.3.1.00 has been removed from Canon’s Web site.
The new Firmware is scheduled to be released mid-June 2018.
If you have not already done so, please register the EOS C200/C200B. By registering, we will be able to notify you via email about future announcements.
This information is for residents of the United States and its five territories only. If you do not reside in the USA or its five territories, please contact the Canon Customer Support Center in your region.
Contact Information for Inquiries
Canon Customer Support Center
Phone: 1-855-CINE-EOS (toll free)
1-855-246-3367
TDD: 1-866-251-3752
Email: CinemaEOS@cits.canon.com
For additional support options: usa.canon.com/support
If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call at 512-440-1400 to speak with a sales rep today! Looking to buy the Canon C200 or C200B, financing options are available!
Quasar Science has released some exciting lighting products that DP’s, Grips, and lighting technicians will love. All of their bulbs are LED powered meaning they are dimmable and are more durable than Kino Flo bulbs while providing nice, even flicker-free lighting.
Photo by Jason Youngblood
Do you have an old Kino fixture lying around because you got tired of replacing the bulbs when they break? Just buy some Quasar tubes, throw them in the fixture and you’re good to go. All of Quasar’s light tubes have a milk glass plastic diffuser coating that gives it a nice soft quality and subject falloff like you would expect to find with Kino Flo’s.
These lights are truly the LEGO of the lighting world. You can rig them up like you would Kino Flo’s or you can strip it down to just a bulb and mount it anywhere.
Photo by Jason Youngblood
There are five main types of lights Quasar makes. The Q-LED Rainbow Linear Lamps with RGBX comes in either 2′ or 4′ and gives you a color temperature range of 2000 to 6000 Kelvin. They also are able to reproduce a full 360° hue palette for vibrant fully saturated color or mixed with X-fade white light for soft beautiful pastels. Includes color presets for Blue, Cyan, Green, Yellow, Orange, Red, Magenta, and Purple. All Rainbow Lamps are equipped with on-board digital interface giving you command of Intensity, Kelvin, hue & saturation. Each lamp has a built in Lumen Radio CRMX chip for wireless control. The Rainbow can also be wired to DMX via Cat5 I/O Port.
The Q-LED T-8 comes in 2′ or 4′ at either 5600 or 3 Kelvin. The Q-LED Crossfade comes in 1′, 2′, 4′, 6′, and 8′ and offers a changeable color temperature range from 2000 to 6000 Kelvin. They also make a battery powered light called the Q-LED Lithium Ion Battery LED that comes with magnets on either end making it a really handy option to add a hair light, eye light, or adding a little fill without having to run extension cords all over the place. Quasar also makes a line of practical lighting bulbs.
Each light tube comes with a P1G or “PIG” as we are calling it at Texas Media Systems. This plugs into the end of the light and will let you plug the light in to power it. If you are running more than one light together you’ll probably want to pick up the Cluster Power Adapter so you can plug lights into this (depending on the cluster power adapter) and then into your dimmer or the wall. If you are going to be using more than one light and don’t have an old Kino-Flo lying around you may want to consider getting a backplate. These come in 1, 2, and 4 light configurations making it simple to run multiple lights on one stand. We are also carrying the Mathews MQ Mount designed to hold the bulbs with minimal light loss. They are also designed to make it impossible to crush your light.
Kill Switch and Reset Button
Quasar Science has a nifty option to ensure that your lights don’t turn on when traveling or transporting your gear. All you need to do is follow the steps below!
To disable the Power Button when traveling, using a pen, press and hold the the KILL button button on the side for 5 seconds.
To enable the Power Button after it has been killed, plug it into your charger.
To Reset the lamp to default settings of 5600k and 100%, press the RST button.
Check out Cameron Gallagher’s review of Quasar lights and check out the Quasar Science kit here.
We are authorized Quasar Science dealers so stop by and try them out or place your order online today! Give us a call at 512-440-1400.
Panasonic has announced a new firmware update for the DC-GH5 (Firmware Version 2.3) and DC-GH5S (Firmware Version 1.1) to further enhance their performance and usability. The new firmware update download is available now and can be found here. Let’s dig into the details of what the new update includes and fixes.
1. Improvement of AF performance
• AF tracking performance in video recording has been improved.
• AF speed at 180d (180°) has been improved when displaying the shutter speed in degrees in SS/Gain Operation>ANGLE/ISO.
2. Improvement of Body I.S.(Image Stabilizer) performance
• There were cases where peripheral distortion occurred in video recording while walking when used with Panasonic wide zoom lenses (H-F007014, H-E08018). This bug has been fixed.
3. Improvement of sound recording performance
• Sound quality has been improved by optimizing the noise reduction performance of internal noise canceling microphone.
4. New functions
• L.Monochrome D has been added to Photo Style.
• Grain Effect can be added and adjusted in Photo Style.
• Live View Boost has been added, which makes it easy to check the composition on the monitor in low-light environment.
• Night Mode has been added, which reduces glaring on the screens when recording in low-light environment.
• Maximum 20x enlarged view is available in MF Assist.
• Focus Ring Lock has been added to [Custom] menu, which disables focus ring operation to lock the focus.
• WB/ISO/Expo. Button has been added, which enables adjustment of WB/ISO/Exposure only while the exposure compensation button is pressed. This can be set at Custom>Operation.
• Dial has been added to the Custom>Operation Lock Setting.
• Power/Wireless Indicator has been added in the Setup menu, which enables turning off the status indicator and wireless connection lamp.
5. Other improvements
• Like 709,V-LogL* and V-LogL View Assist* in Photo Style can be used in photo shooting.
• LUT Monitor Display* and LUT HDMI Display* can be used in playback mode.
• Focus Ring Lock, E-Stabilization(Video), Mic Rec Level Disp., Live View Boost, Night Mode and L.Monochrome D can be assigned to the Fn button that works in recording mode.
• LUT Monitor Display*, LUT HDMI Display* and Night Mode can be assigned to the Fn button that works in playback mode.
• Vector Scope can be displayed on the screen while adjusting white balance.
• It is possible to choose images from group display such as burst shots in RAW Processing mode.
• Restarting time from sleep mode has been shortened while using Image App and Bluetooth connection.
You can choose to shorten the time of remote operation and image transfer or remote shutter control by going to Setup>Bluetooth>Returning from Sleep Mode.
• Remaining battery status is indicated by 1/4-gauge, indicating approximately 25% per gauge.
• There were cases where folder name was garbled when connecting wirelessly with Windows10-based PC. This bug has been fixed.
* Upgrade Software Key DMW-SFU1(sold separately) is required.
1. Improvement of AF performance
• AF performance of photo shooting under low-light, low-contrast environment has been improved.
• AF speed at 180d (180°) has been improved when displaying the shutter speed in degrees by going to SS/Gain Operation>ANGLE/ISO.
2. Improvement of sound recording performance
• Sound quality has been improved by optimizing the noise reduction performance of internal noise canceling microphone.
3. New functions
• L.Monochrome D has been added to Photo Style.
• Grain Effect can be added and adjusted in Photo Style.
• Focus Ring Lock has been added to Custom menu, which disables focus ring operation to lock the focus.
• WB/ISO/Expo. Button has been added, which enables adjustment of WB/ISO/Exposure only while the exposure compensation button is pressed. This can be set by going to Custom>Operation.
• Dial has been added to Custom>Operation Lock Setting.
4. Other improvements
• Focus Ring Lock, E-Stabilization(Video), Sound Rec Level Disp. and L.Monochrome D can be assigned to the Fn button that works in recording mode.
• Vector Scope can be displayed on the screen while adjusting white balance.
• It is possible to choose images from group display such as burst shots in RAW Processing mode.
• There were cases where the Image Stabilizer icon was not displayed when switching the settings of Image Stabilizer using the Fn button on the H-ES200 interchangeable lens. This bug has been fixed.
• There were cases where folder name was garbled when connecting wirelessly with Windows10-based PC. This bug has been fixed.
The details of each firmware program is also available on the following pages:
RED DIGITAL CINEMA announced a new simplified camera lineup. The new camera lineup consists of a single BRAIN, the DSMC2, with three sensor options (Monstro 8K VV, Helium 8K S35, Gemini 5K S35) at lower price points. The RED WEAPON and EPIC-W cameras are no longer available.
