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The Optimo Style 48-130 T3 is the third lightweight compact zoom lens in the Angénieux Optimo Style line. It joins the Optimo Style 16-40 T2.8 and 30-76 T2.8, the two other lightweight compact zooms of the range, and the 10x Optimo Style 25-250 T3.5.

Zaxcom today has expanded its Digital Recording Wireless line with ZMT3-HM, a new plug-on transmitter that pairs high end features with sleek ergonomics. A perfect solution for ENG applications, the ZMT3-HM combines wide-band transmission, selectable 12, 24, 32 and 48V Phantom power and a rechargeable internal battery for easy use and fluid functionality.

Zaxcom, known for creating innovative audio technology, has changed the way we think about wireless booming with the announcement of the ZMT3-Phantom, a new transmitter in its Digital Recording Wireless line. While traditional wireless transmitters are normally placed at the bottom of a boom pole, the ZMT3-Phantom takes its spot near the top.

UFF-1 Universal Follow Focus is the first follow focus to be compatible with 15mm LW, 15mm Studio, and 19mm rods without the use of adapters. Simply unlock the rod clamps and slide to the appropriate position. Notches in the bottom of the bridge indicate when the clamp is in the perfect position. The included swing arm can be reversed to the front or back position which is helpful for compact lens configurations and the bridge has the lowest height in the industry so it will work with the larger zoom lens barrels.

Zaxcom today announced the launch of the RX-12R to its Digital Recording Wireless line. With increased sound challenges in studio and network applications, the RX-12R is designed to meet those demands while introducing new levels of technology in an affordable package.

With the popularity of the ZFR200 and ZFR300 miniature recorders, Zaxcom, the award-winning audio specialists, is proud to announce the ZFR400, its smallest and lightest professional recorder to date.

Atomos once again redefines the workflow options for video creatives by creating the first production/studio monitor to combine a 19” HDR 1200nit 10+ stop panel with 4K 12bit Raw or 10bit 422 ProRes/DNxHR recording and HD recording up to 240p or live switching and recording of four 1080p60 channels.

Today Panasonic announced a free firmware update that adds a 2K RAW up to 240fps to the VariCam LT. All available RAW outputs will be supported by Convergent Design in the Raw Bundle for Odyssey7Q+ and Odyssey7Q via a free firmware update in June 2017. Convergent Design will also release free firmware in May supporting Avid DNxHD 4:2:2 for the Odyssey7Q+ and Odyssey7Q in single-channel recording, and for Apollo and Apollo Option multi-camera HD. This upcoming release will support bit rates of 220Mb and 145Mb up to 60p from HD video sources.