MOSCOW, BOOTH A55, NOVEMBER 23-25, 2011 - New and improved HD cameras for a variety of different production applications and a full line of new and established HD flat-panel LCD monitors and viewfinders in various sizes were among the many highlights of the NATEXPO 2011 exhibit by Ikegami Tsushinki Co.,Ltd, the world-leading manufacturer of advanced HD television cameras and production equipment for TV broadcasters, networks, and all other professional HD content creators. Established products on display will also include the tapeless, workflow-efficient GFCAM™ HD/SD ENG Flash memory camcorder.
Most highlighted new product is, Hi-Motion II HDTV 10 times speed Slow Motion camera system, which is ideally suitable for the broadcasting field. In particular, its color-reproduction and drastically reduced flickering performance were excellent. Prior to NATEXPO-2011, Hi-Motion II was tested with Panorama HDTV OB van for the coverage of sports event.
(Hi-Motion II - http://e-globaledge.ru/236 )
Major New HD Camera Introductions
Leading off Ikegami's NATEXPO exhibit is its new top-of-the-line 3G-SDI 1080/50p HD studio camera, the HDK-97A (or "Unicam HD").
This 16-bit portable companion-camera (a system-expanded "hard" camera version will be forthcoming) employs new AIT CCD imagers and an all-new digital video processing system for superior picture detail and accurate rendition of color gradations. Delivering a choice of 1080/50p 4:2:2 or 1080/50i 4:4:4 color sampling, the new high bit-depth HDK-97A is designed for traditional-style multi-camera production applications. A docking-style camera, the new HDK-97A also features a 3G fiber-transmission system(FA-97) from the camera head to its (also new) CCU(CCU-970). Transmission options include an HD-SDI QTV signal for teleprompter (or vanity/program monitor) use and an HD-SDI "trunk channel," which allows for connection of a second camera that doesn't have its own built-in fiber transmission system (such as a POV camera, including one paired with the HDK-97A in a stereoscopic 3-D application).
And the new HDK-97A features a newly developed, long-waited, digital triax transmission(DTA-55 and BST-55) while maintaining the HDK-97A’s high quality picture, and also affordable Fiber transmission system(BSF-55). In addition to those various digital transmission system, a conventional and affordable triax transmission will be in the market shortly.
Taking the advantage of its docking-style construction, end-users can select the most relevant system among high-end 3G fiber, digital triax and affordable fiber transmissions.
( HDK-97A - http://e-globaledge.ru/234 )
Extended Line Up of Ikegami Designed-and-Built LCD Monitors
Ikegami's space-saving and affordable HD flat-panel LCD monitors range from the new HLM-904WR nine-inch monitor and HLM-1704WR multi-format 9- and 17-inch models, to the '50' Series multi-format HD monitors referenced above. Ikegami '50' Series multi-format HD monitors include the HLM-3250W (32-inch), HLM-2450WB (24-inch), and HLM-1750WR (17-inch) models, all of which feature accurate color and gamma reproduction, embedded audio-level metering, time code reader display, and optional 3G-SDI inputs. No matter what the application - mobile sports - production truck, edit suite, or ENG news van - Ikegami has a competitively priced, full-featured HD flat-panel LCD monitor to meet the needs of broadcast TV and professional video applications.
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The advantages of 16-bit digital processing are also seen in Ikegami's new HDK-79EXIIIa HD studio and field camera, which provides improved gradation for a superior transfer characteristic, and accurate color reproduction, particularly in dark image areas. Configurable for either portable use or as a "hard" field/studio camera, the HDK-79EXIIIa employs three 2/3-inch, 2.3 mega-pixel 1920 by 1080 AIT CCD imaging sensors. Multi-format output is available by adding an option board to the CCU.
At this NATEXPO-2011, the HDK-79EXIIIa can be seen with a newly developed and affordable fiber transmission system (BSF-55) – a very compact (1.5RU height) and lightweight fiber base station.
( HDK-79EXIIIa - http://e-globaledge.ru/30 )
The Ikegami GFCam™ model HDS-V10 HD camcorder for ENG continues in popularity, and will also be prominently exhibited at NATEXPO 2011. Using MPEG-2 compression and the MXF file format for an open-codec HD/SD recording architecture compatible with a large number of leading editing systems, the GFCam™ is part of the GFSeries product line for ENG and other workflow-efficient, tapeless HD production applications. Ikegami's innovation in tapeless camcorders goes back to its co-development of the industry's first such camera, which was shown at NAB 1995. In January 2011, Ikegami shared a NATAS Technology and Engineering Emmy® Award for this singular achievement. Ikegami's long history in tapeless acquisition ensures superior technological performance, whether for digital cinematography, ENG, or other applications.
(GFCAM - http://e-globaledge.ru/138 )
Yet another major Ikegami new-camera introduction at NATEXPO-2011 was the NAC Ultra Slow Motion Camera Hi-Motion II - Super Slow-Mo HD camera, a cooperative development with NAC Image Technology, a world leader in the development and production of advanced imaging and motion-analysis systems. Designed to meet specialized HD super slow-motion production applications, the NAC Hi-Motion II system features a unique three-CMOS sensor camera head with built-in memory, delivering greater than ten-times-speed ("10x") for thrilling super-slow-motion playback of HD sports action. This dual format 1080i/720p camera features parallel live and replay feeds for use as both a "traditional" portable/field HD camera and Super Slow-Mo (or "X-MO") camera that can work side-by-side with other Ikegami HD cameras on sports trucks to deliver the visuals today's HD sports viewers demand.
Also for HD sports applications, as well as POV camera traffic-and-weather applications is yet another innovative Ikegami HD camera for NATEXPO-2011: the HDL-45E "box"-style camera. This three-CCD 1080i camera features Ikegami's revolutionary new AVC (Automatic Video Level Control) and ATW (Auto Tracing White) image-processing features for advanced automatic camera control for low- and high-light outdoor image-capture environments. This sophisticated Ikegami AVC and ATW digital signal-processing technology controls the gain, shutter, and white balance of the HDL-45E to compensate for light level and color temperature changes. Digital extender, column adding, and frame-accumulation features provide enhanced detail, imaging sensitivity, and low-light performance benefits.
Especially for this NATEXPO-2011, the HDL-45E was integrated into the PAN/TILT remote control system(in cooperation with Fujinon) at Ikegami booth.
