At NAB 2015 Snell will be demonstrating a complete IP system including routing, production switching, processing and playout.

Vice Group has recently phased out the Petrol Bags brand while transitioning the carrier bag line under the Sachtler brand name. A total of 37 products will make the transition. Product manager, James Wilson indicates: “We have simplified the product range to ensure it meets all of the key needs of the industry - whether it is for the camera, lighting, audio or camera support equipment."

Bon’s new 5.5” Full HD field monitor, distributed by Cache Media, features revolutionary design qualities as well as numerous advantages over its two main rivals in this market.

CTV, one of the largest independent OB companies in Europe, has equipped its three new OB trucks with RTS intercoms. Among them are CTV’s new flagship OB11, which features an ADAM matrix and 32 RTS keypanels. As one of the largest OB trucks ever built, the 4K-capable OB11 truck has so far covered Sky Sports’ cricket broadcast, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, the National Television Awards and the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards.

Cartoni, the world leader is camera support, marks its 80th anniversary this year. Cartoni was founded in 1935, when cinematographer Renato Cartoni invented the first flywheel, pan-head tripod. His invention quickly became the standard for documentary and news operations and by World War II, most Italian cameramen were equipped with Cartoni heads and tripods.

German public broadcaster phoenix, which delivers in-depth news and factual programming as a complementary service to Germany's popular ARD and ZDF channels, is upgrading to full HD operation. The upgrade, which is being carried out without interruption to the TV station's broadcasting operations, requires a major infrastructure overhaul; phoenix has chosen Snell IQ Modular to provide the quality and reliability essential for broadcast operations.

Sony have jam-packed their latest Super 35 4K FS7 with so many features and functionality that it’s getting difficult to keep track. Ever since its announcement at IBC 2014 in Amsterdam, we’ve known the camera will eventually get a free 4K DCI (4096 x 2160) recording option via a free firmware update in early 2015. Well, the time has come and as BVE 2015 in London is in full swing, Sony managed to announce firmware update 2.0 for the Sony PXW-FS7 and the XDCA-FS7 extension to be released in March 2015.

P2 ROP (P2 Remote Operation Panel) App for iPad*1 is available for free at Apple App store. It enables iPad to control functions/setting of the AJ-PX5000 or AJ-PX270 P2 Camera Recorder remotely via wireless connection*2. P2 ROP App can control variety of settings similar to those of the AG-EC4G Extension Control Unit controls, including picture quality settings, zoom/focus*3, and REC start/stop.

The NewTek TalkShow video calling production system has now integrated Audinate''s Dante media networking solution.

Steven Tiffen, Jeff Cohen and Michael Fecik of The Tiffen Company, a leading manufacturer of award-winning imaging accessories, were honored with the Scientific and Technical Academy Award of Commendation during the Academy’s Scientific and Technical Awards presentation on February 7. Portions of the evening’s event will be included in the Oscars telecast on Sunday, February 22. Steve Tiffen, Jeff Cohen, and Michael Fecik were recognized for their efforts in developing dye-based filters that reduce infrared contamination when neutral density filters are used with digital cameras.