Panasonic have introduced the AJ-PX5000G, the first P2 HD camcorder with native AVC-ULTRA recording and built-in microP2 card slots. This 2/3-type, 2.2M 3-MOS camera combines superb image production and light weight. The AJ-PX5000G features 720p and 1080i recording, as well as 1080/50p recording, a first for P2 HD cameras.

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Sony announced a new set of HD live production solutions consisting of four new studio cameras, the HSC-300R/300RF and HSC-100R/100RF plus the MVS-3000A multi-format switcher, at IBC2013. The new additions build on the strengths of Sony’s existing HSC-300 and HXC-100 system cameras, incorporating the latest generation of 2/3-inch Power HAD FX CCDs for high quality image capture with minimal noise.

XenData, the leading provider of LTO archive solutions to the media and entertainment industry, showcased a broad range of digital video archiving solutions at this year’s IBC 2013, including the debut of the SX-525 server cluster as well as partial restore demonstrated on the XenData SX-10 and the SX-520 Series of LTO Archive Servers. The solutions on display will include:

Transvideo company has developed a range of new products for IBC2013. One of major announcements this year at IBC by Transvideo was the new, ultra-slim and lightweight StarliteHD monitor. About the size of an iPhone5, the new StarliteHD has an advanced OLED 5" diagonal display.

Sound Devices introduces the 633, a six-input mixer with integrated 10-track recorder. It includes Sound Devices’ proprietary PowerSafe technology and a unique four-way power supply for maximum operational runtime. As the next must-have production tool, the 633 has a full complement of I/O designed into a compact, portable device, ideal for over-the-shoulder applications.

Snell partner BTV Post has completed the world's first successful conversions of low-frame-rate video in a beta test of Alchemist OD, the new software-only version of Snell's acclaimed Alchemist Ph.C-HD standards converter. BTV Post conducted tests on a variety of challenging and complex material and applied Alchemist OD to convert the footage from 25Hz to Digital Cinema 24Hz.

Firmware version 1.06 for the Sound Devices 664 Field Mixer is now available for download. Units shipping on September 16, 2013 or later will include this new firmware. Highlights include the following new features:

Sony announced the PXW-Z100, a professional 4K handheld XDCAM camcorder featuring a 1/2.33″ Exmor R CMOS sensor. The sensor has total of 16 million pixels and is able to acquire stunning 4K content (4096×2160) at 50p or 60p. The camcorder marks Sony’s latest step in expanding the 4K world to everyone, from high-end cinema to corporate and event productions.

Sony Demonstrated its Beyond Definition Strategy at IBC2013. Sony demonstrated a variety of new value-creating video production solutions this week at IBC2013 in Amsterdam. In line with the company’s beyond definition concept, Sony is continuing to develop exciting and innovative business opportunities that revolutionise the industry. Visitors to the Sony booth saw live 4K production solutions, highly usable IT-driven systems and services and an HD product line positioned at the core of today’s media industry.