Designed by intoPIX, it unleashes image sensor and traditional RAW data-flows thanks to an innovative processing and coding. The full power of the image sensor is preserved while reducing the bandwidth, the storage needs and the transfer time. It offers high image quality and the capability to manage high resolution, high frame rate and high dynamic range workflows.

TicoRAW is the world’s first RAW codec, handling both RAW pictures and RAW videos, that can offer compression efficiency with such low complexity on RAW Bayer and other Color Filter Arrays (CFA) patterns. Tico stands for tiny codec. The technology and associated products are covered by one or more claims of patent, awarding intoPIX’s hard work and innovation.

intoPIX is pleased to announce today the successful integration of the TicoRAW technology into the new generation of Nikon cameras, including the latest flagship Z 9 mirrorless camera.

Nikon made the bold strategic move to select the intoPIX TicoRAW technology: leapfrogging existing camera limitations to meet all advanced and upcoming requirements of imaging professionals, whether in live sports, film, wildlife documentaries or other challenging environments. Thanks to this addition, the new Z 9 camera offers High-Efficiency RAW recording up to 8K and 60fps (available through the 2022 firmware update), preserving all the benefits of the RAW format, while ensuring very low power processing and very fast transfer speed.

With TicoRAW, the full quality of the captured sensor data is preserved while reducing the bandwidth and the storage needs. It can be used for both Still pictures and RAW movies. This patented technology offers high image quality, and the capability to manage very high resolutions, high frame rates and high dynamic range workflows. TicoRAW is the world’s first RAW codec that can offer compression efficiency with such low complexity. It also has the advantage of retaining this very fast format for editing, regardless of resolution and/or frame rates used.

“intoPIX is really proud to work with Nikon. Together we share the same ideals and passion: offer ever more beautiful images and videos, at anytime, anywhere in the world. Experience image-making like never before.” explained Gael Rouvroy, CEO at intoPIX.

With this latest revolution, intoPIX and Nikon invite all camera enthusiasts to enter this fantastic world of limitless imaging.

The two companies welcome everybody to contact their respective teams to sample the intoPIX TicoRAW technology solutions and the new Nikon cameras.

My first love is Sony HDR-TD10E, camera has various issues (like 1080i shooting in 3D) but.. you can't produce simple stable amateur 3D footage for such price otherwise.

And 3D is SUPER important for your personal family stuff.

For photos - Samsung 45mm 2D/3D lens + NX500 (much cheaper NX300 will do also)

Again - making 3D photos is superb thing that you can only understand years ahead.

I also have Fijifilm W3 and if you go outside with nice light around, for fast stuff, it is good 3D camera.

Notice and apology regarding temporary suspension of orders for digital imaging products

Thank you for your continued patronage of Sony products.

Currently, with regard to digital imaging products, parts availability is delayed due to the effects of global semiconductor shortages.

Therefore, we will suspend the acceptance of orders from our distributors and customers at the Sony store as follows for specific models with tight supply.

Regarding the resumption of order acceptance, we will consider it while observing the status of parts supply, and will inform you separately on the product information page.

We deeply apologize for any inconvenience caused to our customers.

We will do our utmost to deliver the product as soon as possible, and we appreciate your understanding.

About the model that has stopped accepting orders

After December 3, 2021, we will suspend the acceptance of orders from our distributors and customers' orders at the Sony store.

• Digital single-lens camera: VLOGCAM ZV-E10 series
  • Digital single-lens camera: α7 II series / α6400 series / α6100 body (black)
• Shotgun microphone: ECM-B1M
• Professional camcorder: PXW-Z190
• Digital video camera Handycam "HDR-CX680"
• Tripod "VCT-P300", multi-pod "VCT-MP1"

12MP 240fps APS-C sensor LTN4625A has both global and rolling shutter modes.

In an announcement, the IBC said it was canceling the in-person portion of IBC2021 event that had been scheduled to take place at The RAI on Dec. 3-6th. The decision followed growing concerns and feedback from IBC exhibitors and expected attendees about the disturbing health situation, which continued to deteriorate over the past week. Instead, the IBC said it has begun to focus on offering a virtual online alternative.

https://www.vislink.com/ibc-2021/

Notice and apology regarding temporary suspension of orders for some digital imaging products

Thank you for your continued support of Sony products.

Currently, with regard to digital imaging products, some of them have issues with parts availability due to the effects of global semiconductor shortages.

Therefore, after November 19, 2021, we will suspend the acceptance of orders from our distributors and customers at the Sony store for certain models.

We will consider resuming production looking at he status of parts supply, and will inform you separately on the product information page.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused to our customers.

We will do our utmost to deliver the product as soon as possible, and we appreciate your understanding.

Products subject to suspension

• Digital single-lens cameras: α7 II series / α6400 series / α6100 body (black)
• Shotgun microphone: ECM-B1M
• Professional camcorder: PXW-Z190

Video codecs have several dozen parameters that subtly affect the encoding rate, quality and size of the compressed video. Codec developers, as a rule, provide standard presets that on average yield acceptable performance for all videos, but for a given video, certain parameters may yield more efficient encoding. In this paper, we propose a new approach to predicting video codec presets to increase compression efficiency. Our effort involved collecting a new representative video-sequence dataset from Vimeo.com. An experimental evaluation showed relative bitrate decreases of 17.8% and 7.9%, respectively for the x264 and x265 codecs with standard options, all while maintaining quality and speed. Comparison with other methods revealed significantly faster automatic preset selection with a comparable improvement in results. Finally, our proposed content-adaptive method predicts presets that archive better performance than codec-developer presets from MSU Codec Comparison 2020 [1].

https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9477507/figures#figures

PDF of article at https://clck.ru/YVSwQ

Profoto and Nikon announce collaboration

Profoto and Nikon today announce their collaboration for further improved functionality for professional photographers.

“Profoto is very pleased to collaborate with Nikon, the professional camera brand with its origin in Japan. This collaboration between two industry leaders in professional photography provides a unique platform that will enable future improvements for the world’s best and most ambitious photographers” says Anders Hedebark, CEO of Profoto.

The unique Profoto AirTTL revolutionized the way photographers work when it was first announced in November 2013. Profoto enables a lean workflow by making it possible to wirelessly integrate and truly merge your camera with your flash, thus empowering photographers to be more creative and focus less on settings.

Light is the essence of every image and with Profoto AirTTL light shaping becomes simpler. It unlocks new creative possibilities and helps you go from idea to final image faster.

Profoto Air Remote TTL-N, Profoto Connect-N and Profoto A10-N are available at dealers and rentals around the world.

Patreon is building a video hosting solution and native player. CEO Jack Conte confirmed the project to The Verge, alongside news that he is joining many executives before him in launching a podcast called The Creator Economy.

“We already host podcasts, and now we’re starting to host video, as well,” he says. “We’re building a video product ... So in terms of how we’ve approached our strategy, and what exactly it is that we’re building, we’re building the horizontal architecture for any creator, no matter their medium, or no matter the upload format, to be able to build a business around their work.”

Conte didn’t share more details on the product, but it’s presumably a way for creators to host and share video without leaving the platform.

Youtube is hosting most videos made by creators now, but Vimeo also gets nice money. Considering horrible shape of dying Vimeo hosting it can be final blow.

Audiotonix, the group which comprises the Allen & Heath, Calrec, DiGiCo, DiGiGrid, Group One Limited, KLANG:technologies, and Solid State Logic entertainment technology brands, announces the acquisition of US-based Sound Devices LLC as part of its expanding group. The transaction, which was concluded today, further extends the Audiotonix professional solutions for audio production environments.

James Gordon CEO of Audiotonix comments, “The addition of Sound Devices and their fantastic team to our portfolio of premium audio brands is a proud moment for all involved. Their expertise and technical pedigree in film production, broadcasting and professional recording is a great fit. As with previous acquisitions we always look to increase the knowledge share group-wide and, with FPGA-based solutions and RF wireless technology at their core, we have an enviable opportunity.”

The acquisition will coincide with co-founder Jon Tatooles departure from Sound Devices after 23 years. Co-founder Matt Anderson, who has been Chief Engineer of Sound Devices since inception and CEO since 2013, will continue to serve in both roles.

Matt Anderson states, “I’ve enjoyed getting to know James and the team during the past few months. In terms of values and culture, Sound Devices fits perfectly within the Audiotonix group of companies. In a way, it will be ‘business as usual’ at Sound Devices, as we will carry on doing the same thing we’ve been doing for the past 23 years: focusing intensely on making the best sound products we can. However, the Audiotonix group brings us more strength in terms of access to capital, depth in manufacturing, knowledge in engineering, sourcing of parts, and expanding our sales and marketing expertise. I am extremely excited about this new opportunity.”

Jon Tatooles adds, “It has been incredible to build Sound Devices over the last 23 years into the organization it is today. I am very excited about the next chapter for the company, and I leave it in great hands. Audiotonix is a great organization who will build on the success we have achieved. I don’t believe there is a better partner.”

Audiotonix is a global market leader in the design, engineering and manufacture of professional audio mixing consoles and ancillary products. With innovative solutions from premium audio brands DiGiCo, DiGiGrid, Calrec, KLANG:technologies, Solid State Logic, and Allen & Heath, our products are used extensively in live sound, broadcast, theatre production, installations, house of worship and recording studios globally.

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC), the world's leading musical instrument manufacturers, marketers and distributors, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement of merger with PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc. The Baton Rouge, Louisiana based brand is the leading designer and manufacturer of recording and live-sound hardware and software solutions that solve real-world problems for working creatives.

"We are thrilled to welcome everyone on the PreSonus team to the FMIC family and excited about the future growth opportunities available to both companies," said Andy Mooney, CEO Fender Musical Instruments Corp. "Our teams share the same passion for music, the same commitment to innovation and the same desire to inspire and equip current and future generations of artists"

"I would like to extend our utmost gratitude to our loyal Baton Rouge and Louisiana community that have supported PreSonus for the last two decades," said Kevin Couhig, Chairman of PreSonus. "It has been wonderful being a part of this incredible journey with PreSonus. I'm excited to see what the future holds going forward"

"After more than 25 years PreSonus feels it has found the right partner to support us as we continue our growth," said Jim Odom, Founder/CSO PreSonus. "We look forward to showing our current and future music community what this opportunity means for them."

"PreSonus and Fender's combined vision, the way we see the future of music creation, and the fundamental alignment of goals has made this an exciting idea since the first conversation," said Jim Boitnott, CEO PreSonus.

For more than 75 years, Fender has been committed to creating tools supporting artists. With each technological advancement, the way that people create and record music is constantly evolving. While most guitar and bass players still plug into amplifiers, many also plug their instruments into interfaces, using virtual amps and effects to create their sounds. Players of all levels are spending more time online than ever before and using a variety of products and technologies to learn, practice, jam and perform, record and share. This modern workflow has expanded the traditional signal chain to include capturing and distributing creative content to the world. Fender envisions an ecosystem that seamlessly integrates hardware and software to create an effortless end-to-end experience for customers at all levels in their creative journey, and joining forces with PreSonus makes that possible.

Founded in 1995 by Jim Odom and Brian Smith, PreSonus designs innovative audio products that provide professional sound quality and features without sacrificing affordability. Throughout its history, PreSonus has built innovative tools for musicians, content creators, producers, and audio engineers. Today, PreSonus is a leading designer and manufacturer of both recording and live-sound hardware and software solutions that solve real-world problems for real working creatives.

Thank you for your continued support of Sony products.

Currently, with regard to digital imaging products, for many parts we are expecting delays due to the effects of global semiconductor shortages. This has affected the production of some products and may take some time to become smooth again. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused to customers who are looking forward to the products.

We will do our utmost to deliver the product as soon as possible, and we appreciate your understanding.

[Main products that take time to deliver]

• Digital SLR cameras: α7S III / α7 II series / α6400 series / α6100 series / ZV-E10 series
• Digital single-lens camera interchangeable lens: SEL20F18G / SEL50F18F / SEL50M28 / SELP18105 etc.
• Professional camcorder: PXW-Z190

Note that it was top Sony managers who destroyed their own semiconductors manufacturing and became simple clients of big houses.

• http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/special/dcm_int_2014/20141224_681230.html
• http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/special/dcm_int_2014/20141224_681441.html

"Atomos is very excited to announce the appointment of its Chief Product Officer, Estelle McGechie, to Chief Executive Officer. Estelle has a long history of working with the team at Atomos, since the first Atomos Ninja, the launch of Apple ProRes RAW, and the introduction of Timecode Systems for acquisition. During her time at Atomos, Estelle has leveraged her international product development and marketing expertise to evolve the Company’s approach to software and services platforms, a key strategic pillar for Atomos. Estelle’s elevation to CEO will enhance Atomos’ ability to deliver on its growth strategy by expanding further into new verticals with both hardware and software products. Estelle's successful career in the United States has seen her fulfil roles at the most prestigious media, entertainment, and product companies in the world such as The Walt Disney Company, Apple, and Logitech."

Atomos played very important role, as it supported RED and Apple and prevented making raw widely available across all devices.

The Jedec standards group plans to release before June the DDR5 spec as the default memory interface for next-generation servers. However, some analysts note it comes at a time of emerging alternatives in persistent memories, new computer architectures and chip stacks.

“To the best of our knowledge, we are the first to have functional DDR5 DIMM chip sets in the lab. We are expecting production in 2019, and we want to be first to market to help partners bring up the technology”

DDR5 is expected to support data rates up to 6.4 Gbits/second delivering 51.2 GBytes/s max, up from 3.2 Gbits and 25.6 GBytes/s for today’s DDR4. The new version will push the 64-bit link down to 1.1V and burst lengths to 16 bits from 1.2V and 8 bits. In addition, DDR5 lets voltage regulators ride on the memory card rather than the motherboard.

CPU vendors are expected to expand the number of DDR channels on their processors from 12 to 16. That could drive main memory sizes to 128 Gbytes from 64 GB today.

The DDR5 standard will arrive about the same time Jedec releases its NVMDIMM-p interface for memory modules supporting a mix of DRAM and persistent memory. Intel said it will roll out server DIMMs next year using its 3D XPoint chips.

A lot of people don’t think DDR5 will be the next-generation memory interface. Process technology shrinks for DRAMs are approaching the physical limits of its core capacitors, leading experts to project the end the memory designs in five to ten years. Higher error rates are already requiring correcting code circuitry on the chips.

During a Live Remote Shooting course, customers can participate by either watching along from the photographer’s point of view, seeing the exact in-camera setup in real-time or by actively taking part in changing the camera settings themselves from their home device.

Neil Freeman, Training Manager for Nikon School UK says: "We’re really excited about introducing Live Remote Shooting to our course line-up, providing all photographers with accessibility to remote locations and the unique opportunity to see and shoot as we do in picturesque sites around the UK and beyond. We hope by offering this opportunity, it will enable photographers to experience photographing with new and recently announced lenses and cameras out in the field, as well as testing Nikon equipment they’ve been considering purchasing, without the need for lengthy or costly travel.

This is also a perfect opportunity for them to ask us specific questions and test out unique features live, allowing participants to see how these changes reflect in the final images they’ll receive at the end of the day."

How the live remote shooting works:

1. A Nikon School trainer travels to a difficult to access location e.g Waterfalls and tethers the camera to a laptop.
2. The course will be live-streamed via a video hosting platform and photographers will be able to join virtually.
3. The Nikon School trainer will share their screen and give the photographer joint control over their laptop; this screen includes the same button functionality as if they were using the camera in real life.
4. The photographer now has the opportunity to guide the Nikon School trainer in positioning the camera into a desired frame.
5. With free reign over controls, the photographer has the chance to play around with settings and either direct or capture an image.
6. Once taken, the image will display immediately on the screen providing an opportunity to see how the settings, camera and lens they chose affected the way the final picture looks.
7. The photographer is welcome to request specific lenses or cameras to be used, including those not yet available in-store, and ask any advice Nikon School can offer.
8. Afterwards, Nikon School will send the customer their RAW images taken on the course, allowing them to post-process to their desired specification.

Live Remote Shooting courses will join the Nikon School lineup at https://www.nikonschool.co.uk from October 2021.

https://www.ephotozine.com/article/the-photography-show-2021-report--hands-on-photos---event-coverage-35643

GSPRINT4510- Gpixel expands high-speed GSPRINT series with a 4/3” 10MP 2000fps global shutter image sensor.

Gpixel announces a high-speed global shutter image sensor, GSPRINT4510, a new member of GSPRINT series targeting high speed applications.

GSPRINT4510 is a 10 Megapixel (4608 x 2176) 4/3” (22.9mm) high speed image sensor designed with the latest 4.5 µm charge domain global shutter pixel. It achieves more than 30 ke- charge capacity and less than 3 e- rms read noise. Using an advanced 65 nm CIS process with light pipe technology, the sensor achieves >65% QE and more than 1/40,000 shutter efficiency. With on-chip charge binning, full well capacity can be further increased and frame rate is almost quadrupled.

GSPRINT4510 will be offered in two variants to support in the most optimal way different end-use use cases. One version is dedicated to 3D laser profiling and supports 144 pairs sub-LVDS channels running at 1.2Gbps each, which delivers a stunning 2000 fps in 8-bit operation at 2048 rows and > 3500 fps with an ROI of 1024 rows in combination with several HDR modes. Incorporating unique, tailored features such as a thinner glass lid to reduce stray light reflection, the option to have no micro lenses, and either a sealed or removable glass lid makes GSPRINT4510 the ideal solution for 3D laser scanning applications.

For other applications including high-speed industrial inspection, life science imaging and 4K video applications, the sensor is offered in monochrome, color and achieve up to 500 fps @ 12-bit, 1008 fps @ 10-bit and 1928 fps @ 8-bit with full resolution. On-chip 2×2 charge binning can boost frame rates more than x3 with a full well charge increase to 120 ke-. Flexible output channel multiplex modes make it possible to reduce frame and data rate to make it compatible with all available camera interface options. This version of the sensor incorporates micro lenses on top of the pixels and a sealed glass lid making GSPRINT4510 the ultimate choice for many applications such as 4/3”(Micro Four Thirds) format global shutter cameras in slow motion capture or drone-mounted videography.

Both versions of GSPRINT4510 are packaged in a 454-pin uPGA ceramic package which is pin-compatible with GSPRINT4521. GSPRINT4510 monochrome engineering samples can be ordered today for delivery in October 2021. For more information, please visit GSPRINT4510 product page or contact us at info@gpixel.com.

https://www.gpixel.com/news/gsprint4510-gpixel-expands-high-speed-gsprint-series-with-a-4-3-10mp-2000fps-global-shutter-image-sensor/

Nikon is also going to transfer the production of camera bodies from Miyagi, Japan, to Thailand. This will also be accompanies by massive cuts.

Next round of cuts will follow in winter and will touch both domestic staff and overseas marketing that will be reduced further (and not 20% only).

GSMA today announced a rescheduling of its world-class MWC series for 2021. MWC21 Shanghai will now take place from 23 – 25 February 2021, and MWC21 Barcelona will now take place between 28 June – 1 July 2021.

Moving MWC21 Barcelona, initially scheduled for the first week of March 2021, allows the GSMA to contend with external circumstances related to Covid-19.

The GSMA is committed and investing so that MWC21 Barcelona can go ahead safely and offer the unique, unmissable experience that has made it the world’s most important mobile ecosystem convening platform. MWC21 Barcelona will also have virtual elements to complement the overwhelming demand to convene physically.

Mats Granryd, Director General, GSMA said: “With a continuously changing global outlook and following consultation with our board and membership and our top exhibitors, we have taken the careful decision to reschedule MWC21 Shanghai in February, and MWC21 Barcelona in June. The health and safety of our exhibitors, attendees, staff and the people of Barcelona are of paramount importance.”

John Hoffman, CEO GSMA Ltd., said: “We have been overwhelmed by the support of all our partners and clients who remain dedicated to ensuring MWC21 Barcelona is a success. MWC is more than just an event. It’s an experience that brings the whole industry together and provides a platform to unlock the power of connectivity so that people, industry and society thrive.”

The rescheduling respects the global circumstance surrounding Covid-19. It recognises that both events are catalysts in the mobile ecosystem; they are platforms for launching new products and innovations, bringing together decision and deal makers.

The GSMA continues to work closely with the Host City Parties, and the decision to change the date of MWC21 Barcelona follows a period of planning and consultation with all major stakeholders. The date changes also ensure that 2021 reverts to a full annual cycle of MWC events between Shanghai, Barcelona and LA. Both the Host City Parties and the GSMA board support the decision of the GSMA.

Pau Relat, President of Governing board of Fira de Barcelona, said: “We fully support the GSMA’s decision to reschedule the dates for MWC Barcelona and are deeply committed to making the best possible 2021 edition with an extraordinary participation of companies and visitors. The long-standing partnership between the MWC, Fira and the city of Barcelona has been a very successful one for everyone, and I’m sure it will continue to be so in the future.” Over the balance of 2020, the GSMA remains excited about its virtual series, Thrive, with remaining events in Africa, North America, Asia Pacific, Eurasia and Latin America.

Amazing how drastic the change will be for near 2025. Mandatory pregnancy vaccines now a reality, death is common now after vaccination, public on off switch making its appearance.

shit IS getting real.

Specs

• 3840 × 2160 resolution
• 98,5% DCI-P3
• 900 cd/m2
• Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG support
• MediaTek MT9638 main LSI
• 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM
• 55" - $770, 65" - $1190

GoPro's USPTO filing: "This disclosure relates to systems and methods for determining predicted risk for a flight path of an unmanned aerial vehicle. A previously stored three-dimensional representation of a user-selected location may be obtained. The three-dimensional representation may be derived from depth maps of the user-selected location generated during previous unmanned aerial vehicle flights. The three-dimensional representation may reflect a presence of objects and object existence accuracies for the individual objects. The object existence accuracies for the individual objects may provide information about accuracy of existence of the individual objects within the user-selected location. A user-created flight path may be obtained for a future unmanned aerial flight within the three-dimensional representation of the user-selected location. Predicted risk may be determined for individual portions of the user-created flight path based upon the three-dimensional representation of the user-selected location."

We can see almost full monopoly on the market.