Video Products

Panasonic Solutions Co. introduces the AW-HE120, a new HD integrated camera. The compact camera, offered in white and black, includes a pan-tilt head, a 20X zoom lens that extends from wide-angle to ultra-telephoto, and a 2.2 megapixel U.L.T. 3-MOS image capture system with support for full HD video. The remote operation supports earlier designs and IP connections. The built-in four-position ND filter allows adjustment of the exposure. It is equipped with a high-performance digital signal processor (DSP). The product is available this winter with a suggested list price of less than $10,000.

800-528-8601     panasonic.com

Two new extenders from Gefen, the GefenPRO DVI FM-1500 and the DVI FM-2000, provide the ability to view high-resolution computer data on a DVI display when the computer is stored in a rack or control room. Both products use modular sender and receiver units that install quickly. The DVI FM-1500 can reach up to 1,640 feet using multi-mode fiber, streamlining installation while eliminating electromagnetic interference (EMI). The DVI FM-2000 reaches up to 1,000 feet in distance using two multi-mode fiber optic cables terminated with SC connectors. Two dual-link fiber optic cables provide integrity of delivery without signal quality loss.

800-545-6900     www.gefen.com

Canon U.S.A. Inc. introduces the LV-8235 Ultra-Short Throw (UST) multimedia projector. Capable of projecting an 80-inch picture from a distance of 1.04 feet, the LV-8235 UST can sit on a table or be mounted horizontally or vertically on a wall, ceiling, or floor for a variety of 3D or 2D display applications. The use of active shutter-type glasses is required for the 3D display application. The new model provides close proximity with a clear picture at a suggested list price of $1,799.

516-328-5000     www.usa.canon.com

Blackmagic Design announces SmartView HD, a full-resolution HD six-rack monitor with a 17-inch LCD screen. It features centralized network-based control to allow easy computer color matching when used in multi-monitor installations. SmartView HD also offers features such as SDI/HD-SDI/3G-SDI input with re-clocked loop outputs; tally input with red, green, or blue tally indication; control software panel free for Windows and Mac OS X; and Ethernet input with loop output for remote control. SmartView HD lists for approximately $850.

408-954-0500     www.blackmagic-design.com

The new Carbonite 1M – 1 MLE control panel from Ross Video is designed to be a feature-rich control surface with single-button access for up to 24 sources. It reportedly offers instant access to Carbonite’s powerful custom control macros, advanced transitions, and multi-function menu buttons. The company says it is designed for fast-paced, high-pressure productions. The new panel pairs with the Carbonite 16- or 24-input production engine and controls one or two full MLEs. www.rossvideo.com

613-652-4886     www.rossvideo.com

Matrox Video Products Group introduces the new MC-100, a dual SDI to HDMI mini converter that supports a wide range of display resolutions through 3G, Dual Link, HD, and SD-SDI. This single portable unit can be used as an HD-SDI switcher, a distribution amplifier, a multiplexer, and a 3D processing unit, making it what Matrox calls the most versatile mini converter on the market. www.matrox.com

514.822.6000     www.matrox.com

Built for broadcast, JVC’s new GY-HM150 ProHD handheld camcorder offers HD/SD recording options and what the company says is the industry’s fastest shoot-to-edit workflow. With its 3-CCD imagers, the GY-HM150 offers full HD 1080p, 1080i, and 720p recording at a variety of frame and bit rates. The camera provides native .MOV files for Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere, native .MP4 files for other NLE systems, and records SD footage (480i) as standard DV files (.AVI or .MOV). pro.jvc.com

973-317-5000     pro.jvc.com

The new GSWS-MTP67 and GSWS-MTX58, part of the Value Line of graphic computing workstations from Globalstor, operate on Windows 7 Professional (64-bit) and are built on MiniTower/Intel platforms. Both new Value Line workstations feature advanced PNY NVIDIA Quadro graphics cards and include 12-GB DDR3-1333 RAM, 500 GB of storage and a 7,200-rpm SATA drive, as well as a 24x DVD-RW drive. www.globalstor.com

The newly reformulated Dual Vision projection screen material from Da-Lite Screen Co. has increased contrast and a viewing half angle of 65º that replaces the previous 50º half-angle fabric. The new features are designed to provide a dramatic improvement in the viewing cone and increase the image uniformity. Dual Vision offers a light grey tint for enhanced contrast and a 0.9 gain, which Da-Lite says makes this screen surface an excellent choice for wide-aspect ratio and multiple projector applications. www.da-lite.com

574-267-8101     www.da-lite.com