I’m at NAB! Check out Sony’s New HDC-4800 4K 8x ultra high frame rate camera

I landed here in Las Vegas at noon. Got into my room and headed over to Sony’s presser at 2pm to see what goodies they have. Mostly broadcast gear. Here are the highlights that I liked. I know this is broadcast stuff but it all comes full circle.

Check out my Facebook page for the live stream of the unveiling of the new HDC-4800.

I’ll be doing a lot of live stream at NAB for the next few days so give the page a like so you can follow the news and fun at NAB the minute I see it. How cool is that!

Click on the pic to see the stream.

The “F” Cams got some love today!

BVM-X300 — update for support of both Hybrid Log-Gamma formats, safe and aspect markers, XYZ color modulation and 1.5G dual link inputs.

F55 – version 8 adds support for XAVC 4K class 480, for professionals that need higher quality picture performance

FS7 — adds center crop functionality, a feature traditionally found on higher-end models like the F55, flexible spot focus and true 24P.

FS5 — adding RAW external recording and auto variable ND filters, among several other features

Sony has a new XDCAM 2/3 inch 4K B4 mount broadcast camera that looks great. First one in the market. PXW-Z450, captures 4K (3840 x 2160) picture quality from a new 2/3-type Exmor R™ CMOS sensor, with exceptional weight balance and low power consumption alongside networking features.  Another addition is the PXW-Z150 with 1.0-type sensor that delivers low-light performance and networking features for fast turn-around workflows.

The HDC-4800 is pushing 4K High Frame Rate Capture. The camera has is S35 UHFR beast. Shoots up to 8X at 4K and up to 16X in full HD.

From Sony:

Sony’s new HDC-4800 camera system combines 4K resolution with enhanced high frame rate capabilities — 8x at 4K, and up to 16x in full HD. This power is combined with HD cut-out and zoom capabilities for sports and live event production. The new HDC-4800 is complemented by the BPU-4800 combination baseband processor unit/replay server creating a fully networked, 4K live ultra-high speed production workflow.

The HDC-4800 uses a new Super 35mm 4K CMOS sensor and wide color space (BT.2020 and BT.709).  It supports PL mount lenses to capture high resolution, crisp images for live sports shooting.  HDR support is under development and will be available in the near future.

Good way to start the day now off to another event and the Blackmagic presser event tomorrow morning. I’ll share what I learn as soon as I hear about it.

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