Omega News and Current Events

TriCaster EXTREME™ Solutions

By atanguma on 02/14/2012

Live production will never be the same.
Say "Hello" to the TriCaster™ 850 EXTREME™ and 450 EXTREME™ with multi-track IsoCorder™ video recording technology. Create a compelling Multi-Camera Live Video Production with Graphics and Animated Transitions, while also recording your source video from each input at the same time!

GY-HM750 Professional Camcorder "Loyalty Royalty" Promotion

By atanguma on 02/13/2012

JVC Marketing Bulletin | February 5, 2012: NAB 2012 marks the 7th Anniversary of launching the revolutionary GY-HD100 ProHD camcorder. To show JVC's appreciation to customers for their ongoing support, JVC Professional is pleased to announce the return of their "Loyalty Royalty" program, rewarding owners of JVC professional video products with an incentive of $1,000 with the purchase of each new ProHD GY-HD750 camcorder placed between February 1, 2012 and July 31, 2012.

Sony SCL-P11x15 Wide Angle Lens for the PMW-F3 Camcorder

By atanguma on 01/30/2012

Omega News | January 30, 2012: Sony announced a Wide Angle Lens for the PMW-F3, last November. However, the wait is over, the SCL-P11x15 wide-angle zoom 1.5x 11-16mm T3.0 lens is on it's way from Sony.

30% Off Cinevate Slider Sale

By atanguma on 01/30/2012

Omega News | January 30, 2012: Purchase one or more select Cinevate products from NOW until February 8, 2012 and receive the following rebate(s).

JVC Unveils World's First Handheld 4K Camcorder

By atanguma on 01/13/2012

JVC Press Release | January 10, 2012: JVC Professional Products Company, a division of JVC Americas Corp., today announced the GY-HMQ10, the world’s first handheld 4K camcorder, which captures, records, and plays video images at four times the resolution of high definition television. Powered by JVC’s Falconbrid large-scale integration (LSI) chip for high-speed signal processing and a 1/2-inch CMOS imager with 8.3 million active pixels, it delivers real-time 3840x2160 footage at 24p, 50p, or 60p.

Up To $600 in Rebates Available for the NEW GY-HM150U

By atanguma on 01/09/2012

JVC Marketing Bulletin | January 1, 2012: JVC Professional Video Products is pleased to announce an end-user rebate program on the NEW GY-HM150U Camcorder AND key compact Studio System Components effective January 1, 2012 through March 31, 2012. If you're looking to purchase a low-cost, highly flexible compact studio system, then look no further.

Get a FREE ACC-V1BP Basic Power Accessory Kit with the Purchase of the HXR-NX70U

By atanguma on 01/04/2012

Sony Bulletin | January 4, 2012: Sony Electronics, Inc. has extended the end user mail-in rebate on the NEW HXR-NX70U Camcorder. From NOW until March 31, 2012, customers who purchase an HXR-NX70U are eligible* to recieve one (1) ACC-V1BP basic power accessory kit free via mail-in rebate. This offer is valued at a suggested list price of $240

Panasonic AG-AF100 $500 End User Rebate

By atanguma on 12/29/2011

Panasonic News Bulletin | December 23, 2011: Panasonic Solutions Company is pleased to announce a $500 End User Rebate on all new purchases of the Panasonic AG-AF100 Large Imager Cinema Camcorder. From now until March 31, 2012 customers will receive a $500 American Express Branded Rewards Card with the purchase of an AG-AF100. This promotion is through Panasonic Solutions Company and American Express, however Omega Broadcast Group is pleased to help you with the process. Contact our friendly sales representatives today for more information and to receive a claim form.

New 24" HD 3D Production Monitor from JVC

By atanguma on 12/19/2011

JVC Marketing Bulletin | December 19, 2011: JVC Professional Products Company, a division of JVC Americas Corp., today introduced the DT-3D24G1U 24-inch HD 3D LCD production analysis LCD monitor. The latest addition to JVC’s Vérité G Series product line, the compact monitor supports virtually any 3D camera setting, with advanced measurement tools to confirm that left and right images have been properly aligned.

JVC Announces Lower Pricing for GY-HM710 PROHD Camcorder

By atanguma on 12/12/2011

JVC Marketing Bulletin | December 12, 2011: JVC Professional Products Company, a division of JVC Americas Corp., today announced a new lower price on its GY-HM710 ProHD camcorder. Introduced earlier this year, the compact, shoulder-mount camcorder is ideal for ENG news, documentaries, event coverage, and educational applications.

The ATOMOS Samurai Field Recorder is HERE!

By atanguma on 12/02/2011

Omega News | December 2, 2011: We're very pleased to announce that the Atomos Samurai Field Recorder is now shipping and available at Omega Broadcast Group.

HDC-Z10000 3D Camera Now Available

By atanguma on 11/28/2011

Omega News | November 28, 2011: The Panasonic HDC-Z10000 Twin-Lens 2D/3D Camcorder has dual lenses and twin Full HD 3MOS imagers, and joins Panasonic's list of affordable, single-body 3D-capable handheld camcorders. However, it introduces to this category those three-chip imagers and also true convergence adjustment, which alters the angular orientation of the two 10x zoom lenses. This control facilitates fine control over the location of the "image plane" – the plane from which objects seem to either jump or recede as you're watching them on the big screen, or on the camcorder's glasses-free 3.2" LCD monitor.

Sony Announces HXC-D70 HD Studio Camera

By atanguma on 11/15/2011

UPDATED | November 15, 2011: This system includes a Full HD System Camera (HXC-D70), Camera Control Unit (CCU HXCU-D70), and 5-inch Color LCD Viewfinder (DXF-C50WA ).

FREE Battery with the purchase of a JVC GY-HMZ1U

By atanguma on 11/15/2011

JVC Marketing Bulletin | November 15, 2011: For a limited time, customers purchasing a new GY-HMZ1U Compact Full HD 3D/2D Camcorder from an authorized JVC Professional Dealer are eligible to receive a Free BN-VF823USP battery!

NewTek Unveils LightWave 11

By atanguma on 11/14/2011

NewTek Press Release | November 11, 2011: NewTek, a worldwide leader of 3D animation and video products, today announced NewTek LightWave™ 11, a powerful new version of its Emmy® Award-winning, professional 3D modeling, animation, and rendering software.

Introducing the new MCS-8M Compact Switcher from Sony

By atanguma on 10/31/2011

Sony Product News | October 31, 2011: Sony introduces the economical MCS-8M Compact Switcher with a built-in audio mixer and frame synchronizer. Inside its compact body, the MCS-8M combines excellent cost effectiveness with a great range of useful features.

Introducing the new Sony PMW-TD300 Shoulder Camcorder

By atanguma on 10/24/2011

Sony Bulletin | October 24, 2011: Sony is pleased to announce the introduction of the new PMW-TD300 Solid-State Memory 3D Shoulder Camcorder.

New PMW-F3 Zoom Lens

By atanguma on 10/19/2011

Sony Bulletin | October 15, 2011: Sony has announced its SCL-Z18x140: FZ Mount 14x Power Zoom Lens for the PMW-F3 Super 35mm Camcorder. This new lens was designed specifically for the F3 and uses the integral zoom rocker on the camera for electronic control of the zoom position.

Enhancement for the PMW-EX1R and PMW-EX3 Camcorders

By atanguma on 10/19/2011

Sony Bulletin | October 15, 2011: Sony is pleased to announce a significant enhancement to the popular PMW-EX1R and PMW-EX3 camcorders. To reflect this enhancement, effective immediately, the product cartons will be labeled as PMW-EX1R/3 and PMW-EX3/5. Products marked as such will contain either the the PMW-EX1R or the PMW-EX3 AND will also be packaged with a 16GB SBP-16 SxS Memory Card as well.

Cash Rebate on Sony XDCAM EX Camcorder Purchase

By atanguma on 10/18/2011

Sony Bulletin | October 15, 2011: Sony Electronics Inc. is pleased to announce an XDCAM EX camcorder mail-in rebate promotion. Effective October 15, 2011 through December 31, 2011. Sony will provide a cash back rebate to the customers who purchase one of the qualifying XDCAM EX camcorders below.

Cash Rebate on Sony XDCAM EX Cameras when purchased with a qualifying External Recorder

By atanguma on 10/18/2011

Sony Bulletin | October 24, 2011: Sony Electronics Inc. is pleased to announce an XDCAM EX Camcorder / External Recorder mail-in rebate promotion. Effective October 15, 2011 through December 31, 2011, Sony is offering a combination cash back mail-in rebate to customer who purchase a qualifying External Recorder in combination with an eligible XDCAM EX camcorder, inclusive of existing Sony camcorder packages.

NewTek Introduces the NEW 3Play 425

By atanguma on 10/11/2011

With four inputs and a 2U rack mount form factor, the NewTek 3Play™ 425 levels the playing field for major and mid-size sports leagues, everywhere. Use it as a standalone slow motion replay system, or pair it with TriCaster™ for an ultimate solution in mobile production. The unique, over-the network integration with TriCaster makes slow motion replay and switching live events incredibly seamless. Deliver on-the-fly highlights with professional quality, flexible audio and maximum control.

Introducing the All New HD70 Monitor

By atanguma on 10/06/2011

Boland News | October 6, 2011: Boland announces a New 70" Full HD Program Monitor, the HD70.

The New AG-HPX250 P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-Intra Recording

By atanguma on 10/06/2011

The newly announced AG-HPX250 is Panasonic's first P2 HD handheld camcorder with 10-bit, 4:2:2 independent-frame, AVC-Intra recording, an unprecedented level of image quality for a lightweight camera.

Discontinuation of PMW-500 Model

By atanguma on 10/03/2011

Sony News | October 1, 2011: Sony announced this week that the PMW-500 camera will be sold only with the CBK-HD02 upgrade pre-installed. This adds a 50-pin rear interface for XDCA55 camera adapter, SD/HD video inputs, and the digital extender as standard features. Pricing has been adjusted accordingly and the new model number will be: PMW500/HD01

LYNX-Technik - IBC Overview

By atanguma on 09/29/2011

For those of you who where unable to attend IBC this year, here is a short video by TV-Bay showcasing the newly announced products from LYNX-Technik.

$500 Mail-In Rebate with the purchase of the
NEX-FS100 NXCAM Camcorder and a 128GB Flash Memory Unit

By atanguma on 09/26/2011

Sony Electronics Inc. is pleased to announce an NXCAM Super 35mm camcorder and a 128GB flash memory unit mail-in rebate promotion. Effective September 15, 2011 through December 15, 2011, Sony is offering a cash back rebate to customers who purchase one of 2 qualifying NXCAM Super 35mm camcorders (NEX-FS100U or NEX-FS100UK) and a HXR-FMU128 128GB flash memory unit. The rebate is designed to offer a substantial savings off the cost of the camcorder and the flash memory unit when purchased together.

HyperDeck Recorders

By atanguma on 09/20/2011

Solid State Drives (SSD) in the HyperDeck Recorders give you blazing fast speed, low power consumption and totally silent operation. Now you can eliminate complicated and expensive disk arrays.

A single common SSD can record uncompressed video effortlessly! Removable media like CF and SxS cards simply cannot match that kind of performance. With no moving parts, SSDs are unbelievably robust and can easily handle shocks and vibrations that would destroy conventional hard drives or videotapes.

IBC 2011 - Panasonic Announcements

By atanguma on 09/16/2011

Panasonic made several significant announces at the 2011 IBC Conference and Trade Show. From a new Live Switcher and new Monitors to new 3D and Robotic cameras, it was very exciting to hear what Panasonic may have up their sleeve for the near future...

Introducing AVCCAM Importer - UPDATED!

By atanguma on 09/15/2011

Panasonic releases promised AVCCAM Importer plug-in for Final Cut Pro

Panasonic Introduces a New Live Switcher - the AV-HS410

By atanguma on 09/15/2011

The AV-HS410 is an HD/SD selectable 1ME Switcher that rivals many high-end switchers by incorporating a host of inputs and outputs, effects and system expandability into its compact, 19 type, half-rack size. It comes standard with 9 inputs and can increase to a maximum capacity of 13 inputs when optional boards are mounted.

JVC Unveils the NEW GY-HM150U ProHD

By atanguma on 09/09/2011

JVC Marketing Bulletin | August 15, 2011: JVC Professional Products Company, a division of JVC Americas Corp., today announced the new GY-HM150 ProHD handheld camcorder. Based on the solid ergonomic design of the popular GY-HM100, which is used by thousands of photojournalists at major media outlets around the world, the GY-HM150 is built to handle demanding news and production environments. Plus, a new encoder and digital signal processor, adopted from JVC's 700 series cameras, deliver improved HD recording and add support for standard definition (SD).

NewTek Introduces Tricaster 450 and Tricaster 450 EXTREME

By atanguma on 09/09/2011

Three New Cameras from Panasonic

By atanguma on 09/03/2011

Panasonic announces three new camcorders!

Sony Features Their NEW NXCAM 3D Compact Camcorder - HXR-NX3D1U

By atanguma on 08/22/2011

The Sony HXR-NX3D1U is a compact, lightweight, WorldCam 3D/2D NXCAM camcorder suitable for principal photography in small budget productions or as a "B" camera in big budget productions.

DaVinci Resolve 8 and DaVinci Resolve Lite have been Released.

By atanguma on 07/27/2011

Blackmagic-Design News UPDATE: | 07/26/2011: Blackmagic-Design is pleased to announce DaVinci Resolve Lite (the FREE version of Resolve) is now available for download.

Panasonic AG-AF100 is Picked For San Francisco Productions

By atanguma on 07/25/2011

www.dv.com news | 05/24/2011: Director of photography Jeff Regan, principal of Shooting Star Video (based in Foster City, CA), has purchased two Panasonic AG-AF100 large-imager HD cinema camcorders to serve a clientele encompassing broadcast, cable, corporate and independent productions in the San Francisco Bay area. In the months since taking delivery of the AF100s, Regan has served as DP on projects for top tech companies seeking the selective focus of a large-sensor video camera.

Introduction of the PMW-EX3/4

By atanguma on 07/15/2011

Sony Bulletin | July 1, 2011: Sony is pleased to announce a significant improvement to the popular PMW-EX3 camcorder as a result of user feedback. To reflect this improvement, as of the end of June 2011, the product carton will be labeled as PMW-EX3/4.

Genus Hurricane 3D Camera Rig

By atanguma on 07/13/2011

The Genus Hurricane 3D Camera Rig is the winner of the DV Black Diamond Award for Best of Show NAB 2011. The DV Black Diamond Awards recognize outstanding achievement in the advancement of the art and science of video technology.

Sony NXCAM family is expanding, and so are their capabilities.

By atanguma on 06/20/2011

Two additions to Sony's NXCAM family of professional video products deliver unprecedented capabilities. These new camcorders join Sony’s existing NXCAM model HXR-NX5U to deliver an impressive range of options, creativity, and flexibility for production professionals. Each is high in performance covering a range of applications, including commercial video and music video, and affordable production.

Kino Flo adds True Match to Mini-Flo & Desk-Lite series

By atanguma on 06/09/2011

The new T5 KF32 tungsten balanced lamp joins the KF55 in the Mini-Flo & Desk-Lite family.

PMW-F3 Firmware Update Information

By atanguma on 06/03/2011

The 4:4:4 firmware upgrade kit (Part Number: XDF3V110) is now available for the Sony PMW-F3 Camcorder.

New Model Fiber Systems Solutions

By atanguma on 05/20/2011

JVC Professional Products is pleased to introduce two additional models to our growing family of fiber optic communication system products designed and fully integrated with the GY-HM790 camera.

NEW V-LCD50-HDMI Camera-Top Monitor Promotion

By atanguma on 05/11/2011

Marshall Electronics introduces a new addition to its' popular and well-praised lineup of portable camera-top monitors. This new portable unit is the perfect solution for DSLR and video professionals seeking to capture their best shots. Don't be fooled by higher screen resolution or sizes. Our picture performance, feature set, customer service, and experience is why the industry's leading photographers, videographers, and camera operators prefer Marshall over the competition.

Introducing New Lens Add-ons for JVC, Canon and Sony

By atanguma on 05/10/2011

BTLNews.com May 6, 2011: | Schneider Optics has added several new items to its line of Century Pro Series HD lens add-ons. These professional lens accessories are designed to help go wider, reach further and move in closer than the lens on the camera alone allows. These state-of-the-art add-ons minimize chromatic aberrations and unwanted distortion and produce images that are ultrasharp edge-to-edge. Most of Century’s accessories interface directly with the bayonet mount at the front of the lens so mounting and removing is quick and easy.

Omega is now an Authorized Dealer of Zeiss Lenses!

By atanguma on 05/05/2011

Omega Broadcast Group is pleased to announce that we are now an "Authorized Dealer" of a wide range of Camera and Cine Lenses from Zeiss Ikon, a division of Carl Zeiss MicroImaging, Inc.

AG-3DP1

By atanguma on 04/18/2011

Panasonic introduces the AG-3DP1, a 3D twin-lens P2 HD shoulder-mount camcorder with 10-bit, 4:2:2 independent-frame, full 1920 x 1080 resolution AVC-Intra recording. The AG-3DP1 is designed for users planning to shoot 3D productions of live events, sports, documentaries and independent films. It can record for up to 180 minutes on dual 32GB SD cards in PH mode, and offers professional interfaces including dual HD-SDI out, HDMI (version 1.4), two XLR connectors, built-in stereo microphone and twin-lens camera remotes.The AG-3DP1 packs 2 1/3″ full-HD 2.2 megapixel 3-MOS images with enhanced sensitivity, a 20-bit Digital Signal Processor for generating full production quality, native 1920 x 1080 resolution images.

MediorNet Compact Pro

By atanguma on 04/11/2011

(April 11, 2011 | NAB) Riedel Communications unveiled MediorNet Compact, the newest member to the MediorNet product family, to the broadcast and installation markets at this year's NAB in Las Vegas.

BREAKING CANCER WITH A 20′ JIB AND 1080P HD

By atanguma on 03/31/2011

"Each year, 77,000 Young adults aged 15 to 40 are diagnosed with cancer; that sucks. It’s actually the only group whose survival rates haven’t increased since 1975; that sucks even more! So, in the midst of SXSW 2011, one of our clients, the LIVESTRONG Young Adult Alliance, hosted several hundred people for a Break Cancer world record breaking party."

Convergent Design unveils Gemini 4:4:4

By Allan Barnwell on 03/21/2011

(Mar 21, 2011, Colo Spgs, CO). Convergent Design today unveiled Gemini 4:4:4, a revolutionary uncompressed video recorder/player. Gemini enables videographers and cinematographers to capture at the ultimate video quality, in a small, low-power, lightweight package, at a very affordable price. Gemini features a built-in high-brightness 5.0” 800x480 24-bit LCD touch-screen for monitor and playback, and introduces an industry first - the ability to simultaneously record to two removable solid-state drives - creating instant backups; an invaluable insurance against lost footage, as well as, opening new workflow options.

Martin Professional Lighting Road Show visits Omega.

By atanguma on 03/04/2011

On March 4, 2011, Omega Broadcast Group was pleased to host the Martin Professional Lighting Road Show.