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The rise of the high-quality SDI solid-state on-camera recorder will continue at NAB 2011 with the launch of Fast Forward Video's new sideKick HD combined recorder/monitor.
A new camera, post production and display system that offers the highest High Dynamic Range recording, similar to a human eye, has been demonstrated by researchers at the University of Warwick (UK).
Big European orders for Grass Valley; Panasonic AG-AF101 used for first broadcast production; Camera Corps plans a NAB launch for a new 3D/2D remote camera control; and Sony plans 4K+ camera.
The new Camtrol Grand and Prime rigs are designed for DSLRs and smaller camcorders, while Vinten and Vinten Radamec reveal the prototype robotic and fluid heads they will launch at NAB.
DSLR users now have extra options for audio capture, including a compact new Camera Mixer from Audio Developments, and a suspension mount for portable audio recorders, such as the Zoom H4n, from Rycote.