Latest articles by Craig Johnston
NAB 2015: JVC Touts 4K, ENG Strengths
Although it’s not ignoring the existing business it does with 1/3-inch camcorders for news and studio work, JVC has started to march in the 4K direction.
NAB 2015: AJA to Loan 100 New 4K/2K CION Cameras
In a move designed to get its CION 4K/2K camera in the hands of users, AJA announced its #TryCION promotion, loaning cameras out to 100 qualified shooters who have applied for the program online.
NAB 2015: Sony Debuts 4K Zoom Camera; 4K OLED
Sony played host Sunday afternoon to its usual packed house NAB press conference with a bevy of new products and technology announcements.
NAB 2015: Panasonic Touts 4K, Cloud Advances
Orders for 4K programming from Amazon and Netflix over the past year are music to Steve Cooperman’s ears.
NAB 2015: Canon Addresses 4K Imaging Challenges
Larry Thorpe has been listening to the company’s camera and lens customers and has discerned the current trends in cameras and lenses.
NAB 2015 Camera Support Gear Preview
As new cameras in new form-factors come onto the market, the makers of camera support equipment rush to bring new tools to make those cameras more usable.
Intercoms Becoming More Feature-Rich
The earliest intercom systems in broadcast facilities were homebuilt, primarily of telephone components.
NAB 2015: Notes From the Floor on Three-Sensor 4K Cameras
At the 2014 NAB, Grass Valley dropped a bombshell when it introduced a three-sensor 4K camera, employing 2/3-inch CMOS chips, referred to as B4 mount.
NAB 2015 Lens Preview
The large, single-sensor 4K cameras have demanded new lenses from lens makers and the 2015 NAB Show will bring them to the floor aplenty.
NAB 2015 Camera Preview
Some camera makers are holding their cards close to the vest for the show, not wanting to tip their hands to their competitors.
Cable and Connectors Keep Evolving
But a closer look at this glue that holds a facility together shows that there are changes going on there...
2015 NAB Lighting & Batteries Review
LED fixtures have comprised the majority of professional lighting systems shown at NAB for the past decade or so—and continue to build their share.
NAB 2015 Camera Support Review
Camera support equipment manufacturers provide products that add production value and smooth camera movement.
Will New Year of 3D Drive Lens Technology?
What’s driving 3D right now? It’s a counter-offensive by the movie theater owners.
Behind the Scenes Gear
News video crews make it look easy using today's portable ENG equipment
