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Blackmagic Design today announced Blackmagic URSA Mini, a compact and lightweight Super 35 digital film camera that’s perfectly balanced for handheld use and comfortable enough to be used all day. URSA Mini features an incredible 4.6K image sensor, switchable global or rolling shutter, up to 15 stops of dynamic range, a large 5 inch fold out viewfinder and dual RAW and Apple ProRes recorders.

Blackmagic Design today announced two new micro cameras: the Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K and the Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera. Both cameras are expected to start shipping in July 2015.

Join Livestream’s Co-Founder & CEO Max Haot for a first look at all the new products and announcements from Livestream, live from their booth at NAB on Monday, April 13.

Sony’s next generation of HDC series camera technology provides the ability to use the high magnification wide zoom range lenses currently employed by HD 2/3-inch systems while maintaining an adequate depth of field to properly show all of the action in live event broadcasting.

Blackmagic Design today announced Blackmagic Camera 2.3, which is a major update for Blackmagic URSA cameras. This new software adds support for HD window mode allowing 150fps recording in 1920 x 1080 resolutions, adds support for ProRes 444 XQ, allows recording onto 2 CFast 2 cards simultaneously in RAW allowing higher frame rates in RAW and also adds support for the new V2 4K URSA image sensor which allows Ultra HD capture to 120 fps.

RØDELink represents the next generation of digital wireless systems. Using a series II 2.4GHz digital transmission with 128-bit encryption, it is able to constantly monitor and hop between frequencies to maintain the strongest possible signal level at a range of up to 100 metres* (over 100 yards). The RØDELink Filmmaker Kit provides everything you need to start shooting video wirelessly, including a receiver, transmitter and broadcast-grade lavalier microphone.

FUJIFILM Corporation has announced the world’s first launch, in July, of a broadcast zoom lens that offers exceptional optical performance for use with 4K cameras. The latest release, "FUJINON UA80x9" is a 80x zoom lens that covers a broad range of focal lengths from 9mm in wide angle to 720mm in telephoto, making it ideal for the live coverage of sporting events and concerts.

Orca Bags has announced 4 new bags to be showcased at NAB and available to the public in early May. All 4 of the new Orca Bags have an integrated Orca Trolley System, features sturdy build and protection with an aluminum frame, configurable divider system and are made of high quality durable textile materials.