Christie's latest 4K projector sports 60 fps output, six-figure price tag (eyes-on)

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="image-container" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Christie Digital Systems unveils first 60 Hz 4K projectors with sky" data-src-height="411" data-src-width="619" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/christiedsc00323.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">When a 48 frames-per-second version of <i>The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journe</i>y was released, some viewers questioned whether high frame rates necessarily translate to a better viewing experience. Whether or not you embrace this trend, it's clearly not going away. Case in point: today, Christie Digital Systems introduced two new 4K projectors capable of 60 fps -- a "world's first," according to the manufacturer. Unveiled on the NAB show floor, the 35,000-lumen and 25,000-lumen models display extremely crisp and bright images -- big-budget car commercials and surfing footage basically pop off the screen.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">The projectors are available for pre-order now, so it'll likely be quite some time before they begin showing up in your neighborhood cineplex. Their price tags ($125,000 for the 25,000-lumen model and $161,000 for the 35,000-lumen D4K3560), not to mention their bulky 250+ pound bodies, make them destined for state-of-the-art cinemas rather than home theaters. If you <i>do</i> manage to squeeze one of these giants into your den, we'd be more than willing to drop in to catch a flick or two. Take a look at the 25,000-lumen D4K2560 in action in our eyes-on video after the break -- it looks incredibly sharp and vibrant, despite the reduced brightness output.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> <img alt="Gallery Image" height="425" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/dsc00264.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="Gallery Image" height="425" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/dsc00286.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="Gallery Image" height="425" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/dsc00292.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="Gallery Image" height="425" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/dsc00301.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="Gallery Image" height="425" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/dsc00305.jpg" width="640" /></div></div><iframe frameborder="0" height="349" id="viddler-105d71d9" mozallowfullscreen="true" src="//www.viddler.com/embed/105d71d9/?f=1&offset=0&autoplay=0&secret=92874920&disablebranding=0&view_secret=92874920" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="545"></iframe></div>

Christie's latest 4K projector sports 60 fps output, six-figure price tag (eyes-on)

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Red Epic Dragon sensor updates start tomorrow for $8,500, watch the actual process at NAB

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="copy post-body" dir="ltr" itemprop="text" style="text-align: left;"> <div class="image-container" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Red to start performing Epic Dragon sensor updates tomorrow at its NAB booth" data-src-height="340" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/red-dragon-upgrades-04-08-13-01jpg.jpg" /></div>Red has announced that Dragon sensor updates will start tomorrow for Epic-M and Epic-X owners and, interestingly, is letting owners (and the public) see the operation for themselves at its NAB booth. The new sensor will bring 6K resolution, 120 fps at 5K and 15+ stops of dynamic range in a slightly larger format, according to Red. Early adopters will be able to pre-order now for $8,500, while Epic owners who wait until Thursday or later will be able to grab the update for $9,500. Filmmakers hoping for a new Epic-M with the Dragon instead of the Mysterium-X sensor will be able to pre-order tomorrow for $29,000 or so. Meanwhile, there's good news for those with the more budget-minded Scarlet -- they'll be able to upgrade to the Epic directly or get a 6k Dragon sensor and ASICs, with pricing details coming tomorrow and pre-orders launching on Thursday. Red may have a tough row to hoe with recent NAB news from the likes of BlackMagic Design and Vision Systems, but how many companies will actually let you watch your camera get operated on? Check the source for more.<br /> </div></div>

Red Epic Dragon sensor updates start tomorrow for $8,500, watch the actual process at NAB

Red has announced that Dragon sensor updates will start tomorrow for Epic-M and Epic-X owners and, interestingly, is letting owners (and...

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Phantom Flex4K camera unveiled, blasts through 1000 4K frames per second

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="image-container" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Phantom Flex4K camera blasts through 1000 4K frames per second video" data-src-height="340" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/phantomflex4k-04-08-13-02.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Vision Research just upped the 4k speed barrier by a near order of magnitude with the launch of its Phantom Flex4K cinema camera at NAB. Starting at $110k, it builds on its Phantom Flex predecessor with up to 1,000 fps in 5 second bursts at 4k, 2,000 fps in 2k and 3,000 fps at 720p resolution -- speeds that'll net you almost three minutes of 4k video when played back at 24 fps. The full 16:9 Super 35 sensor-equipped model can be had with PL, PV Canon EOS or Nikon F/G mounts and will capture RAW or compressed footage in an "industry-standard," but as yet unspecified format. The Flex4K will also be available with a Phantom Cinemag IV, which will hold up to 2TB of data, or nearly 2 hours of RAW 4k footage at normal recording speeds. Other features include a Bluetooth transmitter and handheld Phantom RCU for remote operation, 12+ stops of dynamic range, HD-SDI video output and a camera control interface and form factor that hews to industry norms, according to Vision Research. If you're still reading after seeing the six-figure price tag, check the videos or More Coverage link after the jump for more.</div></div><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="300" mozallowfullscreen="" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/63490371" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="400"></iframe><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/6Yg8j-z0Y4M?feature=player_embedded" width="640"></iframe></div>

Phantom Flex4K camera unveiled, blasts through 1000 4K frames per second

Vision Research just upped the 4k speed barrier by a near order of magnitude with the launch of its Phantom Flex4K cinema camera at NAB. S...

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Blackmagic's Production Camera 4K gets full size cinema sensor, $3,995 pricetag

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="copy post-body" dir="ltr" itemprop="text" style="text-align: left;"> <div class="image-container" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Image" data-src-height="320" data-src-width="515" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/blackmagic4klede.jpg" /></div>No matter how hard companies try and keep secrets, when it comes to trade show floors there's always the risk that someone will snap a picture and steal their thunder. The latest casualty is Blackmagic, which will be announcing both a Pocket Cinema Camera and this, its Production Camera 4K. We're fairly sure that this will sit above its Cinema Camera, offering a bigger Super 35 sensor, global shutter and Thunderbolt connector alongside the SSD recorder, touchscreen LCD and EF lens mount we found on last year's model. When the company gets around to announcing the hardware properly, it'll be available for $3,995 -- low enough to make even the most ardent of DSLR fans think twice.<br /> [Image Credit: Danielo Garcia]<br /> <div class="image-container" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Blackmagics Production Camera 4K gets full size sensor, $3,995 pricetag" data-src-height="735" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/blackmagicbreak-1365406617.jpg" /></div></div></div>

Blackmagic's Production Camera 4K gets full size cinema sensor, $3,995 pricetag

No matter how hard companies try and keep secrets, when it comes to trade show floors there's always the risk that someone will snap...

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Blackmagic's $995 Micro Four Thirds Pocket Cinema Camera gets snapped at NAB

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="copy post-body" dir="ltr" itemprop="text" style="text-align: left;"> <div class="image-container" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Image" data-src-height="340" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/blackmagic.jpg" /></div>We may lament the death of the point-and-shoot, but we doubt Blackmagic's forthcoming Pocket Cinema Camera will go as quietly into the night. Whilst wandering the halls at NAB, Danielo Garcia snapped a billboard announcing the device a little before its expected arrival time. The stats in the promotional flag (in full, after the break) reveals that it's the budget-brother of Blackmagic's Cinema Camera MFT. This new unit keeps the same Micro Four Thirds lens mount, with a Super-16 Cinema 1080HD sensor, 13 stops of dynamic range, lossless CinemaDNG RAW recording and Micro HDMI monitoring. When it's officially announced, the unit will retail for $995, putting smiles on the faces of indie filmmakers and people who need their Disneyland recordings ready for the silver screen.<br /> [Image Credit: Danielo Garcia]<br /> <div class="image-container" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Image" data-src-height="735" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/blackmagicbreak.jpg" /></div></div></div>

Blackmagic's $995 Micro Four Thirds Pocket Cinema Camera gets snapped at NAB

We may lament the death of the point-and-shoot, but we doubt Blackmagic's forthcoming Pocket Cinema Camera will go as quietly into t...

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Visualized: Sony teases prototype 4K cameras and lenses at NAB

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="DNP Visualized Sony teases prototype 4K cameras and lenses at NAB" data-src-height="411" data-src-width="619" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/sonylensdsc00060.jpg" style="margin: 4px;" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">At its NAB 2013 press conference, Sony told us several times that it never stops thinking about the future. It's fitting, then, that in addition to announcing pricing for two 4K sets, the company gave us a taste of what's to come a few years down the line. A wide variety of lenses, including both current models and some prototypes, appeared on stage briefly -- behind ropes, no less -- and while we got no shortage of shots, specs, model names and any other particulars were strictly off-limits. Current optics included basic wide-angle and telephoto models, and of the two prototype cameras on display, one was of particular interest, due in no small part to its DSLR-like form-factor -- this could perhaps become Sony's version of the Canon EOS-1D C. Unfortunately, Sony says that these devices won't make it to market for quite some time, so photogs will have to make do with this eye candy for now.</div></div><iframe frameborder="0" height="349" id="viddler-3aa799e5" mozallowfullscreen="true" src="//www.viddler.com/embed/3aa799e5/?f=1&offset=0&autoplay=0&secret=67251750&disablebranding=0&view_secret=67251750" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="545"></iframe></div>

Visualized: Sony teases prototype 4K cameras and lenses at NAB

At its NAB 2013 press conference, Sony told us several times that it never stops thinking about the future. It's fitting, then, that in...

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Sony unveils 30-and 56-inch professional 4K OLED monitor prototypes

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="image-container" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Sony unveils professional 4K OLED monitor prototypes, promises reduced color shift, better viewing angles" data-src-height="391" data-src-width="619" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/nab3333.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> The 56-inch OLED TV Sony trotted out at CES may not be headed to the consumer market, but it is becoming a reality, at least in the professional sector. The company showcased a pair of 4K OLED prototypes at NAB 2013, outing a 4,096 x 2,160 30-inch model as well as a 3,840 x 2160 56-inch display. Both panels boast of wide viewing angles and low color shift, promising accurate signal reproduction for industry professionals working with 4K content. No word yet on pricing, but professionals can look forward to upgrading sometime in next year. Sony also announced a refresh for its existing line of professional OLED displays. The A series will replace seven older skus, again promising better viewing angles and color shift than the previous generation. <span>Hit the break for the official press release, item skus, and a quick break down of what products the A series will be replacing.</span></div></div>

Sony unveils 30-and 56-inch professional 4K OLED monitor prototypes

The 56-inch OLED TV Sony trotted out at CES may not be headed to the consumer market, but it is becoming a reality, at least in the profe...

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Sony announces $699 FMP-X1 4K media player and distribution service

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="image-container" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Sony announces FMPX1 4K media player and distribution service" data-src-height="313" data-src-width="619" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/fmp-x1basic-f-12001-1024x671.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> Along with its new smaller (and cheaper) 4K TVs, Sony has announced its FMP-X1 4K media player and 4K video distribution service. Plans for both were first revealed at CES, however the official press release (included after the break) provides the full details, that it will be $699 and arrive preloaded with 10 4K films and shorts when it ships this summer. Starting in the fall, the video service will launch, with "fee-based" access to Sony's library of movies. Sony also revealed that it has started adding to the 4K movie collections for the buyers of its $25k 84-inch Ultra HDTV, delivering <em>Lawrence of Arabia</em>. Those buyers will be able to swap their current player for the FMP-X1 when the 4K distribution network launches in the fall. The "mastered in 4K" (but delivered in 1080p) Blu-ray discs are still part of the plan as well, and buyers of the new TVs can expect <em>Spiderman</em>, <em>Ghostbusters</em> and <em>Angels & Demons</em> as pack-ins.</div></div>

Sony announces $699 FMP-X1 4K media player and distribution service

Along with its new smaller (and cheaper) 4K TVs, Sony has announced its FMP-X1 4K media player and 4K video distribution service. Plans fo...

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Sony unveils Anycast Touch all-in-one production system at NAB

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="image-container" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Sony unveils Anycast Touch allinone production system at NAB" data-src-height="263" data-src-width="361" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/anycast-1365368576.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> In addition to announcing pricing for its 55- and 65-inch 4K TVs at its NAB press event, Sony unveiled updates to its Anycast studio-in-a-box. Sony has been offering its live broadcasting all-in-one for quite some time, but the Anycast Touch (AWS-750) unveiled today features several updates, including sliding dual touch displays. (The product looks more like a beefed-up Duo 11 than a bulky suitcase, which can't be said about earlier models from the Anycast line.) A tilt-screen function lets you split audio- and video-editing functions between the two panels, and you'll be able to bring up video sources just by tapping their thumbnails on-screen.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> Aside from the new touchscreen design, the Anycast Touch offers all the A/V essentials:<span> a video switcher, audio mixer, a special effects generator, an encoder and a scale converter. Video output tops out at 1080p with 10-bit processing, though other specs, such as display size, are TBA. </span><span>Sony hasn't discussed pricing yet, but it <em>did</em> reveal that the Anycast Touch will go on sale in September -- we imagine additional details will surface before that far-off date.</span></div></div>

Sony unveils Anycast Touch all-in-one production system at NAB

In addition to announcing pricing for its 55- and 65-inch 4K TVs at its NAB press event, Sony unveiled updates to its Anycast studio-in-...

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Sony announces pricing for 55- and 65-inch 4K TVs, shipping April 21st

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="copy post-body" dir="ltr" itemprop="text" style="text-align: left;"> <div class="image-container" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Sony announces pricing for 55 and 65inch 4K TVs, set to ship April 21st" data-src-height="299" data-src-width="525" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/xbr-55x900a-1357535092.jpg" /></div>Think $25,000 for an 84-inch 4K TV is a bit tough to swallow? You're certainly not alone, but if you're willing to compromise on a few viewable inches, you could very well save yourself quite a bit of cash. At Sony's NAB press conference today here in Las Vegas, the company finally shared pricing for its smaller 4K models, the Bravia XBR-55X900A and the XBR-65X900A, which ring in at 55 and 65 inches, respectively. That first flavor will retail for a mere $5,000, with its larger sibling due in stores for just a grand more. As we learned at CES, both models offer Triluminous displays with X-Reality PRO and Motionflow XR960 technology, WiFi and NFC one-touch screen mirroring, not to mention native support for displaying 3,840 x 2,160 pixels images. The more budget-friendly duo will hit stores on April 21st -- they'll also be available to order online in just two weeks' time.<br /> </div></div>

Sony announces pricing for 55- and 65-inch 4K TVs, shipping April 21st

Think $25,000 for an 84-inch 4K TV is a bit tough to swallow? You're certainly not alone, but if you're willing to compromise on ...

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