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Fujinon Zooms Instant Rebate Extended!

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Instant rebates on select Fujinon Zoom lenses have been extended until March 31st!!!

Fujinon has new discounts available on the Cabrio XK6x20 20-120mm PL Lens and MK lenses below.

0% 24 Month Lease to Own Financing is also available on almost all Fujinon lenses and bundles.  

Estimated Lease Payments do not include insurance and local taxes.

Longer and Shorter Lease Terms are available from 12 to 60 Months.

IRS Section 179 Tax Deductions for 2019 can be taken on your Taxes if the lease is written before Dec 31 2019.

Fujinon MK 18-55mm zoom and MK 50-135 zoom instant rebate valid now through March 31st!

Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 for Sony E mount

 $3,799.00
-$500 instant rebate

$3,299.00

Fujinon MK 50-135mm T2.9 for Sony E mount

 $3,999.00
-$500 instant rebate

$3,499.00

Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 for Sony E mount
          +
Fujinon MK 50-135 T2.9 for Sony E mount

 $3,799.00
 $3,999.00
-$1,400 instant rebate

$6,398.00

Fujinon 20-120mm T3.5 Cabrio Cinema Zoom instant savings valid now through March 31st!

Fujinon XK6X20 20-120mm T3.5 Cabrio Cinema Zoom Lens PL mount

 $13,499.00
-$2,500 instant rebate

$10,999.00

Canon C500 Mark II captures Jaguar Luxury

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Recently Canon Europe interviewed filmmaker Brett Danton after he used Canon’s new C500 Mark II to shoot a commercial for Jaguar to promote their new luxury SUV. 

Here are some of the advantages he found while using the camera.

Brett was a convert to the Full-Frame shooting capabilities of the Canon C700 FF. The large sensor mated to fast prime lenses at wide apertures – aided by built-in ND filters for exposure control, provided a unique look that Brett trusts for prestige brands. 

 The new Canon C500 Mark II shares the same 5.9K sensor as the C700 FF, with the added benefit of being able to record Cinema RAW Light internally to dual CFexpress cards and recording Canon XF-AVC with 2K 4:2:0 8-bit simultaneously to an SD card to use as a proxy. 

Brett relies on the flexibility of the Cinema RAW Light codec to be able to dial in a precise look in post to satisfy discerning clients. “Jaguar has a very specific list of cameras it will allow its commercials to be shot on, and it doesn’t want silver cars to look grey. I had to get everything right first time.” said Brett. 

The small form factor and modular nature of the C500 Mark II provided other advantages over its larger counterpart the C700 FF. The C500 Mark II could be rigged up with monitors, follow focus rigs, the whole shabang to make it a decked out cinema camera, or stripped back to make it as light and compact as possible for use on a drone or gimbal.  

For the Jaguar shoot the C500 Mark II was attached to a Russian Arm mounted to the top of a separate Jagaur  F-PACE to get chase shots of the ‘hero’ car. The camera was also used in a Ronin 2 gimbal and flown up in a drone to get more dynamic images as the F-PACE zoomed through the Spanish mountains. 

Another distinct advantage of the C500 Mark II is its user swap-able lens mount. For the Jaguar commercial Brett used Canon Sumire Prime lenses. “The Sumire Primes bring a filmic feel and give nice flares. Using a Sumire to shoot the car coming towards you at dusk with its headlights on softens the image. The highlights on the metalwork gleam and there are flares from the headlights – just what I wanted.” Brett explained. 

Brett did not have a full kit of Sumire Primes on set so for the drone shots he had to use a Canon CN-E14mm T3.1. The CN-E14mm had an EF mount instead of the PL mount of the Sumires. In a matter of minutes the crew was able to swap the cameras mount from PL to EF and keep on trucking. 

The benefits of this system became even more apparent when Brett swapped onto some of Canon’s super-telephoto prime lenses, the Canon EF 300mm f/2.8 IS II USM and the EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM. The advantage of this interchangeability is that you are able to use canon stills glass on the C500 Mark II while maintaining auto-focus functionality. 

Here’s a video that goes into more detail about the swap-able lens mounts:

 “It was amazing,” Brett says. “We were tracking the cars charging up mountains and the autofocus just kept everything sharp. I don’t care how good a focus puller you are, if you’re using a 300mm or 600mm lens wide open, it’s a hard thing to get right – especially on a full-frame sensor.”

The C500 Mark II also supports face detect AF. Brett noted that  “The C500 Mark II doesn’t suddenly stop focusing when the shot is sharp; the focus has a roll-off which gives it a more traditional look, like a focus puller feel. You can really notice it – it just makes it look right.”

With a quick turnaround on the commercial Brett was able to wow the clients with just a quick color grade and LUT. The footage he was able to pull out of the camera exceeded all of his expectations. 

“I shot everything in 5.9K as I wanted to see it on a big screen, and taking it down to 4K cleans it all up. The dynamic range is crazy, over 15 stops for sure. Filming in Cinema RAW Light, I shot at the base of ISO800 the entire time and in the edit added no noise reduction, yet I can’t see any noise at all. The camera performed and made my life easy.”

Brett came away from the shoot thoroughly impressed with the C500 Mark II’s capabilities and versatility.  

“The C500 Mark II has the same sensor as the C700 FF, so there’s consistent quality,” he says. “You can build the camera to the shape you need to make it work for that particular environment. I’d use the C500 Mark II for 90% of my work now and go to the C700 FF with its RAW recorder for SFX work when I need to pull out every last bit of data if the post house requests it, or if I need more choices on SDI output to send more signals out on set.

“The C500 Mark II is a camera I would now happily use for everything, either on its own or with the C700 FF – everything matches up beautifully.”

CANON EOS C500 MARK II 5.9K FULL FRAME CAMERA 3794C007 $15,999

CANON EOS C500 MARK II 5.9K FULL FRAME CAMERA 3794C007 + EXPANSION UNIT 2 $17,598

CANON EOS C500 MARK II RENTAL KIT BUNDLE: EXPANSION UNIT 1 + EXPANSION UNIT 2 + OLED VIEWFINDER + EF CINEMA MOUNT + PL MOUNT KIT $22,594

Quasar Science Battery Light Kit Price Reductions

Posted on by Terry Nixon

Some of the most versatile video kits on the market, these price reductions make Quasar’s 3X1 and 3X3 kits even more of a no-brainer for any videographer.

Don’t miss this chance to pick up a great set of lights that are perfect for anything from sit down interviews to run and gun guerrilla shoots. 

Quasar Science has reduced the price of the popular 3×1 & 3×3 Battery LED Light Kits.

Quasar Science KIT3x1QLion Q-Lion 3×1 Battery Kit $739.99 Reduced to $699.99

Quasar Science KIT3x3QLion Q-Lion 3×3 Battery Kit $2344.99 Reduced to $1,999.99

3X1 Kit Includes:

1 – Q20LS 24″ Q-Lion Battery LEDs
1 – Q10LS 12″ Q-Lion Battery LEDs
1 – Q5LS 5″ Q-Lion Battery LEDs
3 – Single Chargers
3 – Battery LED Baby Pins
1 – Custom Case and Foam

Buy 3X1 Kits Here

3X3 Kit Includes:

(3) Q20W3056S 24″ Q-Lion Battery Bi-Color LED Lights
(3) Q10W3056S 12″ Q-Lion Battery Bi-Color LED Lights
(3) Q5W3056S 7″ Q-Lion Battery Bi-Color LED Lights
(2) QC30MC2 Q-Lion 3.0 Multi-Charger
(9) QLionQC3ChrgCab US Single Chargers with Micro USB Cables
(9) QAAP 3/8″ Battery LED Baby Pins
(1) CASE-3x3SKB-F Custom SKB Case and Foam

Buy 3X3 Kits Here

Introducing the Canon C500 Mark II

Posted on by TMS Staff

Canon representatives Stephen Olsen and Mike Edwards will be in the shop to tell us all about the new Canon C500 Mark II.

Come by the showroom at 4311 Medical Parkway. Austin, TX 78756 on Wednesday October 30th at 1-4pm as we unveil the new Canon C500 Mark II. Limited amount of give away t-shirts from Canon will be available, first come first served.

To RSVP, click on the following link: https://www.facebook.com/events/400413033982468/

Canon 500 Mark II T-Shirts have arrived and are looking good! Come by the show on October 30th 1-4 PM to get yours before they are all gone!

Blackmagic Pocket 6K In Stock!

Posted on by Terry Nixon

Blackmagic Design Pocket 6K Camera – CINECAMPOCHDEF6K

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Description

The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K features a Super 35 size sensor, 13 stops of dynamic range and dual native ISO up to 25,600 for HDR images and incredible low light performance. External controls give quick access to essential functions, while the large 5 inch touchscreen makes it easy to frame shots, focus accurately and change camera settings. Features include built in SD/UHS‑II or CFast 2.0 recorders for Blackmagic RAW or ProRes recording as well as a USB‑C expansion port for recording externally to disks, plus EF lens mount, built-in microphones, XLR input, full sized HDMI, 3D LUT support, Bluetooth and more.

Price    $2,495

Camera Features

Effective Sensor Size
23.10mm x 12.99mm (Super 35)

Lens Mount
Active EF mount.

Lens Control
Iris, focus and zoom on supported lenses.

Dynamic Range
13 Stops.

Dual Native ISO
400 and 3200

Shooting Resolutions
6144 x 3456 (6K) up to 50 fps
6144 x 2560 (6K 2.4:1) up to 60 fps
5744 x 3024 (5.7K 17:9) up to 60 fps
4096 x 2160 (4K DCI) up to 60 fps
3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD) up to 60 fps
3728 x 3104 (3.7K 6:5 anamorphic) up to 60 fps
2868 x 1512 (2.8K 17:9) up to 120 fps
1920 x 1080 (HD) up to 120 fps


Frame Rates
Maximum sensor frame rate dependent on resolution and codec selected. Project frame rates of 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94 and 60 fps supported.
Off-speed frame rates up to 60 fps in 6K 2.4:1, 120 fps in 2.8K 17:9 and 1080HD.

Focus
Auto focus available using compatible lenses.

Iris Control
Iris wheel and touchscreen slider for manual iris adjustment on electronically controllable lenses, iris button for instant auto iris settings on compatible lenses.

Screen Dimensions
5” 1920 x 1080.

Screen Type
LCD capacitive touchscreen.

Metadata Support
Automatically populated lens data from electronic EF lenses. Automatic recording of camera settings and slate data such as project, scene number, take and special notes. A 3D LUT can also be embedded in metadata of Blackmagic RAW files.

Controls
Touchscreen menus on 5 inch screen. 1 x Power Switch, 1 x Record Button, 1 x Stills Button, 1 x Scroll Wheel with push integrated into handgrip, 1 x ISO, Button, 1 x White Balance, 1 x Shutter Button, 3 x software configurable Fn buttons, 1 x High Frame Rate (HFR) Button, 1 x Zoom Button, 1 x Menu Button, 1 x Play Button, 1 x Focus Button and 1 x IRIS Button.

Connections

Total Video Inputs
None.

Total Video Outputs
1 x HDMI Type A

Analog Audio Inputs
1 x mini XLR analog switchable between mic with phantom power support and line level (up to +14dBu). 1 x 3.5mm Stereo Input. Can also be used for Timecode input.

Analog Audio Outputs

1 x 3.5mm headphone jack.

Computer Interface

USB Type-C for external drive recording and software updates.

6k-001
6k-002
6k-003
6k-004
6k-005

Audio

Microphone

Integrated stereo microphone.

Built in Speaker

1 x mono speaker.

Media

Media
1 x CFast card slot, 1 x SD UHS‑II card slot, 1 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 expansion port for external media for Blackmagic RAW and ProRes Recording.

Media Format
Can format media to ExFAT (Windows/Mac) or HFS+ (Mac) file systems.

Please click here for a summary of compatible media.

Supported Codecs

Codecs
Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 3:1,
Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 5:1,
Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 8:1,
Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 12:1,
Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q0,
Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q5,
ProRes 422 HQ QuickTime,
ProRes 422 QuickTime,
ProRes 422 LT QuickTime,
ProRes 422 Proxy QuickTime.

Storage Features

Storage Type
1 x CFast 2.0.
1 x SD UHS-II card.
1 x high speed USB-C expansion port for external media.

Storage Rates
6144 x 3456 (6K)

Blackmagic RAW 3:1 – 323 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 – 194 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 – 121 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 – 81 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 – 194 to 483 MB/s *
Blackmagic RAW Q5 – 49 to 139 MB/s **

6144 x 2560 (6K 2.4:1)

Blackmagic RAW 3:1 – 240 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 – 144 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 – 90 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 – 60 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 – 144 to 359 MB/s *
Blackmagic RAW Q5 – 37 to 103 MB/s **

5744 x 3024 (5.7K 17:9)

Blackmagic RAW 3:1 – 264 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 – 159 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 – 100 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 – 67 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 – 159 to 395 MB/s *
Blackmagic RAW Q5 – 40 to 114 MB/s **

4096 x 2160 (4K DCI)

Apple ProRes 422 HQ – 117.88 MB/s
Apple ProRes 422 – 78.63 MB/s
Apple ProRes 422 LT – 54.63 MB/s
Apple ProRes Proxy – 24.25 MB/s

3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD)

Apple ProRes 422 HQ – 110 MB/s
Apple ProRes 422 – 73.6 MB/s
Apple ProRes 422 LT – 51 MB/s
Apple ProRes Proxy – 22.4 MB/s

3728 x 3104 (3.7K 6:5 anamorphic)

Blackmagic RAW 3:1 – 176 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 – 106 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 – 67 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 – 45 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 – 106 to 265 MB/s *
Blackmagic RAW Q5 – 27 to 76 MB/s **

2868 x 1512 (2.8K 17:9)

Blackmagic RAW 3:1 – 67 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 – 41 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 – 26 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 – 17 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 – 41 to 101 MB/s *
Blackmagic RAW Q5 – 11 to 29 MB/s **

1920 x 1080

Apple ProRes 422 HQ – 27.5 MB/s
Apple ProRes 422 – 18.4 MB/s
Apple ProRes 422 LT – 12.75 MB/s
Apple ProRes Proxy – 5.6 MB/s

Recording Formats
Blackmagic RAW 3:1, 5:1, 8:1, 12:1, Q0 and Q5 at 6144 x 3456, 6144 x 2560, 5744 x 3024, 3728 x 3104 and 2868 x 1512 with film, extended video, video dynamic range or custom 3D LUT embedded in metadata.
ProRes at 4096 x 2160, 3840 x 2160 and 1920 x 1080 with film, extended video or video dynamic range or custom 3D LUT.

Storage rates based on 30 frames per second.
* Constant Quality setting Q0 storage rates quoted are indicative only, based on a 2:1 – 5:1 compression range.
** Constant Quality setting Q5 storage rates quoted are indicative only, based on a 7:1 – 20:1 compression range.
Actual storage rates are entirely dependent on image subject matter.

Software

Software Included
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Operating System.

Operating Sytems

Mac 10.13 High Sierra
Mac 10.14 Mojave or later.

Power Requirements

Power Supply
1 x External 12V power supply.

External Power Input
1 x 2‑pin locking connector.

Battery Type
Canon LP-E6.

Battery Life
Approximately 45 minutes
(recording 6K RAW at 24 fps to CFast 2.0 with screen brightness at 50%)

Power
12V-20V.

Accessories

Optional Accessories
Blackmagic Pocket Camera Battery Grip.

Physical Specifications

Environmental Specifications

Operating Temperature
0°to 40°C (32° to 104°F)

Storage Temperature
-20°to 45°C (-4° to 113°F)

Relative Humidity
0% to 90% non-condensing

What’s Included

  • Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K
  • Lens turret dust cap
  • Camera strap
  • 30W power supply with locking connector and international adapters
  • LP‑E6 battery
  • Welcome booklet
  • DaVinci Resolve Studio activation key

Warranty

Product Warranty
12 Month Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty.

Blackmagic Design Cinema Cameras and Accessories In Stock Now At TMS.

Texas Media Systems is a licensed dealer of Blackmagic Design products. Shop all Blackmagic products below.  

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K

Next generation 4K camera with dual native ISO up to 25,600, full 4/3 HDR sensor, 13 stops of dynamic range, Blackmagic RAW recording to internal SD/UHS‑II and CFast cards, as well as a USB‑C expansion port for recording to external drives and more!

$1,295

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Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K

Next generation 6K camera with dual native ISO up to 25,600, Super 35 HDR sensor, 13 stops of dynamic range, Blackmagic RAW recording to internal SD/UHS‑II and CFast cards, as well as a USB‑C expansion port for recording to external drives and more!

$2,495

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Blackmagic Pocket Camera Battery Grip

Battery extender and hand grip for Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera lets you shoot for over 2 hours on a single charge!

 

 

$245

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LP-E6 Battery

LP-E6 compatible Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery. For use with Blackmagic Micro cameras and Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera.

 

 

$45

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Mini XLR Adapter Cables

Adapter cable for connecting to professional audio equipment which use full size XLR connectors.

 

 

$39

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Blackmagic Pocket Camera DC Cable Pack

Now you can conveniently power your Pocket Cinema Camera from a variety of different power sources. Pack includes D-tap to 2-pin, 2.5mm barrel to 2-pin and 2-pin to fly lead to create your own custom cables. All cables are 650mm long.

$55

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Want to know more about the Blackmagic Pocket 6K Cinema Camera?

Check out TMS Media Consultant Ross Grasse’s Pocket 6K blog post at the link below
Focusing With The New Blackmagic Design Pocket 6K Camera

Touch Focus Upgrade Kit for C300 Mark II

Posted on by Terry Nixon

Original Canon C300 Mark II owners with the clam-shell monitor can easily add Touch Focus with the Touch Focus Upgrade Kit.

CANON C300 MARK II EF TOUCH FOCUS UPGRADE KIT FOR ORIGINAL C300 MARK II CAMERAS $1299

Canon C300 Mark II EF Touch Focus Upgrade Kit Includes the following items:

Canon LM-V1, Touchscreen LCD 2417C001
CANON MA-400 MICROPHONE ADAPTER  0873C001
Mount To Shoe Adapters
Micro Ball Head

You’ll re-use the UN-5 cables that were supplied with the C300 Mark II.

You’ll need to update the C300 Mark II firmware to enable support for the LM-V1:

Canon C300 Mark II Firmware Version 1.1.1.1 or 1.1.2.1.00 

Here’s a video from Canon that shows the Canon C300 Mark II Touch Focus:

Canon C300 Mark II Touch Focus Upgrade Kit

 

Canon C300 Mark II Touch Focus Side View of MA-400 & LM-V1

 

Canon LV-V1, MA-400, Micro Ball Head, & Mount to Show Adapters

 

The New Canon C500 Mark II Camera

Posted on by TMS Staff
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Its no secret that 2019 has been the year of the camera. It feels like a new camera has been either announced or released almost every month this year, and Canon looks like it is going to cap it all off this December by releasing the new C500 Mark II.

With the bevy of new DSLM cameras that have blurred the line between pro-sumer stills camera and professional video camera Canon’s Cinema EOS line has been given an increasingly intense run for its money.  Canon looks to be re-asserting it’s status as King of the Heap by releasing the C500 Mark II. The new camera offers some truly impressive specs and a high degree of modularity at a very competitive price point (compared to other similarly capable and similarly modular camera systems).

Limited Offer: Free SanDisk CFexpress 512gb Memory Card and Card Reader. A $649 Value!

Here is a list of official features that Canon has announced for the camera:

  • 5.9K Full Frame CMOS Sensor, with support for Super 35mm and Super 16mm crop modes
  • User Changeable Lens Mounts which gives users freedom to use the lenses they desire
  • Newly developed DIGIC DV 7 Image Processor, which powerfully processes high-resolution image data
  • Canon RAW Light and XF-AVC Recording
  • Proxy Recording
  • Compatibility with EF and PL* Lenses
  • Anamorphic Lens Support
  • Electronic Image Stabilization
  • Modular Design with three available Expansion Units allows a high level of connectivity and interoperability
  • 3” LCD Touch screen Monitor LM-V2
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF with support for Touch AF and Face Detection AF
  • Canon Log 2 and 3 Support
  • 4 Channel Audio Recording
  • Support for Custom User LUTs
  • 15 stops dynamic range
  • Cinema RAW light internal
  • Drone and gimbal size and weight

Let’s break down what some of these features mean.

  • 5.9K Full Frame CMOS Sensor, with support for Super 35mm and Super 16mm crop modes
  • User Changeable Lens Mounts which gives users freedom to use the lenses they desire
  • Compatibility with EF and PL* Lenses
  • Anamorphic Lens Support
 
These features taken together point to Canon’s effort to make this camera just as comfortable shooting high budget narrative films as it is shooting run and gun docs and commercial work. The drone/gimbal sizing means that you with the right drone you can send this 100ft in the air while still maintaining all the advantages of the full frame sensor and advanced video codecs. The crop modes, user swap-able lens mounts, anamorphic lens support and EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization) make this camera truly lens agnostic.  As Canon’s own literature states, this camera can take anything from old servo zoom B4 lenses to vintage stills glass to PL cinema glass (especially their own Sumire Prime Cinema lenses, because y’know, synergy).
 

1  CANON GR-V1 Camera Grip 2420C001 $239**

2  Thumb Rest**

3  Canon CM-V1 EF Cinema Lock Mount 3937C001 $2199*

4  Canon PM-V1 PL Mount Kit 3936C001 $1599*

5  Canon MO-4E B4 Mount Adapter for EF Lenses 1788C001 $1999*

5  Canon MO-4P B4 Mount Adapter for PL Lenses 1788C002 $1999*

6  Mic Holder Unit**

7  Canon LA-V2 LCD Attachment Unit 3942C001 $249**

8  Canon LM-V2 LCD Monitor 3941C001 $749**

9  Handle Unit**

10  Canon CL-V2 Clamp base for EVF-V70 2419C001 $349*

11  Canon EVF-V70 OLED Viewfinder 1753C001 $5999*

12  Canon EVF-V50 OLED Viewfinder 3938C001 $699*

13  Canon EU-V1 Expansion Unit 1 3939C001 $749*

14  Canon EU-V2 Expansion Unit 2 3940C001 $1599*

15  Canon RC-V100 REMOTE CONTROLLER 9660B001 $1999*

16  Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver 6363B001 $390*

17  Canon SU-15 Shoulder Support Unit 1752C001 $1499*

18  Canon SG-1 Shoulder-Style Grip Unit 1754C001 $1999*


* Optional Accessory

** Included with Canon C500 Mark II


With Canon’s excellent Dual Pixel AF, EIS system, and support for custom user LUTs the C500 Mark II is a big boy cinema camera that still provides exceptional user assistance. The camera supports Continuous, Face Detect, and One-shot AF modes when using appropriate lenses. The EIS system is basically just Canon’s way of saying this camera has 5 axis IBIS, so you can use any non-OIS lens with impunity. 
  • Newly developed DIGIC DV 7 Image Processor, which powerfully processes high-resolution image data
  • Canon RAW Light and XF-AVC Recording
  • Proxy Recording
  • Canon Log 2 and 3 Support
  • 15 stops dynamic range
  • Cinema RAW light internal
 
The C500 Mark II is a lean, mean, media recording machine. The new DIGIC DV 7 Image processor allows you to record in a variety of frame rates, resolutions, bitrates, and codecs depending how much color flexibility you need in post or how much space you have on your hard drive. The ability to record 2K 8bit proxies to standard SD cards lets you streamline your transition into post-production and make your editor’s life just a little bit easier. With 15 stops of dynamic range and Cinema RAW light internal this camera is capable of producing footage that will make the hardest part of color grading be deciding what ‘film look’ best fits your quirky indie dramady about deconstructing the manic pixie dream-girl trope.
  • Modular Design with three available Expansion Units allows a high level of connectivity and interoperability
  • 3” LCD Touch screen Monitor LM-V2
  • 4 Channel Audio Recording
 
This one goes out to all you multi-cam users out there. The C500 Mark II system features a variety of expansion units that enable features to make the C500 Mark II a capable broadcast camera. The stand-outs in this section are the EU-V1 expansion unit and the EU-V2 expander. The studio-centric EU-V1 adds Ethernet ports for live-streaming, RS244 remote camera control, and genlock/sync-out. If the EU-V1 is the nerdy indoor kid little brother, the EU-V2 is the beefy, out on the football field big brother expansion unit. The EU-V2 adds a V-Mount battery plate, two additional XLR audio inputs for 4-channel recording, a lens control port, 24V and D-tap power outputs, Genlock, an additional RS422 port and an Ethernet port. 

Oh! and also this camera supports IP streaming. You can pair the camera with a separately available transmitter or stream to your computer via Wi-Fi or Ethernet to allow an off-set producer or a nosy client to view your capture at rates of up to 1080p XF-AVC at 9 or 4 Mb/s.

Getting down to the nitty gritty, the Canon Cinema C500 Mark II is scheduled to be available in December 2019 for an estimated retail price of $15,999.00. 

If you are are in the market for a camera system that can do everything from low budget docs to real cinema work and have a spare $16k burning a hole in your pocket the new Canon Cinema C500 Mark II is a pretty solid value proposition. 

 For more information, including accessory prices and availability, call or email us today!

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RED Product Updates

Posted on by Terry Nixon

 

RED Product Updates
August 2019

 

Price Increases:

RED LCD/EVF Adapter A 720-0035 Increased from $195 to $250

RED LCD/EVF Adapter B 720-0038 Increased from $195 to $250

RED S35 Al Canon EF Mount 725-0026 Increased from $700 to $900

RED VV Al Canon EF Mount 725-0030 Increased from $750 to $950

RED Gold Mount Battery Module 720-0053 Increased from $750 to $950

RED S35 Al Nikon Mount 725-0040 Increased from $800 to $950

RED Quick Release Platform Pack 790-0183 Now includes 790-0904 Mounting Plate.  Increased to $1350

RED S35 Standard OLPF 790-0513 Increased from $295 to $350

Discontinued:

RED Top Handle 720-0035 2x Available $550.00

RED Outrigger Handle 720-0044 2x Available $550.00

RED Bolt Kit 790-0445 1x Available $50

RED V-Lock Battery Module 720-0052

RED S35 Ti PL Mount 725-0022

RED S35 Ti Canon EF Mount 725-0032 $2000.00

RED Motion Mount S35 Ti Canon EF 725-0038

RED Motion Mount S35 Ti PL 725-0039

RED BRICK Power Package RED Brick Battery and Charger available for individual purchase.

RED REDVOLT-V 43Wh Battery 740-0043

RED AC Power Adapter 150W 740-0047

RED Arm 5″ 790-0052

RED Arm 9″ 790-0073

RED DOVETAIL Mounting Plate 790-0083 Long

RED DOVETAIL Mounting Plate 790-0084 Short

RED Universal Mount 19mm 790-0085

RED 15mm Adapter Centered 790-0086

RED Mounting Plate 790-0094

RED Travel Charger 790-0134

RED 3BNC-to-00 LEMO Sync Cable 790-0154

RED 4-Pin XLR-to-DSMC Power Cable 30″ 790-0165

RED 4-Pin 00-TO-FLYING LEAD 780-0187

RED PL Mount Body Cap 790-0201

RED Modular Assault Plate Pack 790-0024

RED Front Body Cap 790-0256

Red SIDEWINDER Custom 790-0440-C.  Non-Custom SIDEWINDER 790-0440 still available for purchase.

RED EVF Mounting Plate 790-0520

RED AC Power Adapter Pack 790-0638

RED LCD/EVF Cable Right-to-Straight 4′ 790-0644

RED LCD/EVF Cable Right-to-Right 12″ 790-0645

RED LCD/EVF Cable Right-to-Right 18″ 790-0649

RED LCD/EVF Cable Right-to-Right 24″ 790-0651

Panasonic AG-CX350 Tutorials & Guidebook

Posted on by TMS Staff

Have you ever wanted to know everything about Panasonic’s AG-CX350 camcorder? Well good news! Writer and Filmmaker Barry Green has put out a new series of instructional videos that covers exactly that.

Some copy from Panasonics release on this:

The AG-CX350 is the industry’s lightest 4K 10-bit fixed-lens camcorder and includes HDR recording, 4K 10-bit 60p capture and is equipped with the RTMP/RTSP/RTP protocol for live streaming and NDI | HX-ready IP connection. A few topics that A Guide To The Panasonic AG-CX350 Camcorder include are:

  • Explanation of formats
  • Getting proper exposure
  • System and menu settings
  • Inputs and outputs
  • Using NDI | HX
  • Setting the camera up for live streaming
  • And much more

Purchase the Panasanonic AG-CX350 Here!

You can find all the videos here:

CX350 – Camera Tour

CX350 – Tips & Tricks

CX350 – User Buttons

CX350 – Menu Tour

CX350 – Adjusting Color

CX350 – Controlling Audio

CX350 – Networking

CX350 – OIS, Hybrid, i.ZOOM and D.ZOOM

CX350 – Recording Formats

CX350 – Streaming