Panasonic has released a free firmware upgrade for the EVA1 digital cinema camera that unlocks the RAW recording, as well as adds ALL-Intra frame recording formats, time-lapse recording, and HD 4:2:2 interlaced formats.

This year’s NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) convention will see the continued expansion of the FUJINON 4K HDR lens range from the Optical Devices Division of FUJIFILM. Fujifilm made the Development Announcement on Tuesday, March 27 in Japan of the company’s latest Premier UA Series of UHD 2/3” lenses, the UA46x9.5B and UA46x13.5B. A prototype will be shown at the Fujifilm booth (#C7225). NAB2018 will be held from April 9-12 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Cinegy Air PRO 12 provides broadcast automation and real-time, multi-channel video playout software for SD, HD and Ultra HD (4K) playout in a single integrated suite.

Spanish company AEQ will show its new Systel IP equipment and applications during the NAB Show, including the Systel IP 16 multiline VoIP talkshow/phone-in system with Dante connectivity.

Calrec is expanding its product line to reach new customers in radio, launching Type R—a new modular, expandable, IP-based radio system that utilizes standard networking technology and combines it with configurable soft panels that can be tailored to operator needs.

Apantac TX # MultiviewerApantac, internationally recognized manufacturer and pioneer of cost-effective yet feature-rich multiviewers, video walls, extension and signal processing solutions is launching its TX # (pronounced TX Sharp) Multiviewer at NAB 2018, booth SU3602.

The first satellite was launched into space by the Soviet Union more than 60 years ago and ever since the technology has been a major factor in the distribution of communications and signals, including for the broadcast industry. However, as IP, OTT and other new forms of distribution continue to emerge and develop, is satellite going to come crashing back down to earth? Not necessarily, according to the panelists of the “Ultra HDTV Live Event and News Broadcasting: The Olympics and Beyond” panel at the Satellite 2018 conference.

LYNX Technik AG, provider of software-defined modular interfaces for broadcast as well as professional AV and industrial signal processing applications announces its new Testor APP for the greenMachine platform. LYNX Technik will be at NAB2018 in the IABM member lounge, N110MLR.

Cinegy's Air PRO bundle has been deployed by WEDU-TV, Tampa, Florida, to get four new channels on air. Received from Munich on a Friday and deployed on-air in Tampa by Monday, the Cinegy Air Pro bundle enabled WEDU-TV to begin transmitting one HD channel with local-origin programming; the Florida Channel, a satellite feed of legislative events; plus PBS Kids and Create TV picked up from neighbouring PBS station WUSF. WEDU was also able to add all required legal ID's and announcements "on the fly" during the transition of the channels.

Chrosziel has released the new QuickLock Tripod Adapter Plate (401-150), replacing the original 401-130 VCT-14 plate.