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Canon’s G50 records 4K UHD 4:2:0
8-bit video at up to 30 frames per
second, as well as Full HD 4:2:2 10-bit
via SDI/HDMI output. It records in MP4
format to two SD card slots with dual
and relay recording. Also, it can record
in slow and fast motion intervals for
playback speeds from 0.4x to 1200x.the company. With the tactical wheel
on the body, it should be easy to pull
focus while shooting on the go. The
gimbal’s PhoneGo mode powers it to
its maximum follow speed to help
with getting more precise shots.
The system is constructed with
a latch on each of its axes to make
balancing easier. You can lock certain
axes while balancing the others, also
allowing you to save your current
setup for another time.
The WEEBILL LAB is a very light-
weight gimbal, weighing about same
as the average phone stabilizer. How-
ever, it can handle payloads up to 3kg
to confidently support current mirror-
less camera and lens combos.
The gimbals’ wireless image trans-
mission supports real-time framing
and parameter control. Smartphones,
tablets and most digital devices can be
used as a monitor. Also, the WEEBILL
LAB’s ViaTouch Control System allows
users to make various gimbal move-
ments on your smartphone. Plus, cam-
era settings can be adjusted as well.
Zhiyun-tech gave the WEEBILL LAB
two Standard 18650 batteries that can
last up to 10 hours on a single charge
— a plus for those working long
shoots. The Zhiyun WEEBILL LAB is
out now for $599.Best 360 Camera:
Humaneyes Vuze XR-Dual VR
HumanEyes showed off the new Vuze
XR Dual VR Camera at CES 2019. This
is the next 360 camera in the com-
pany’s Vuze VR camera lineup.At the core of this project, Hu-
manEyes wanted to make a camera
that’s versatile. This is apparent when
looking at the Vuze XR’s two shoot-
ing formats. Users have the option to
shoot in either 2D 360-degree or ste-
reoscopic 3D VR180. This means you
can either make your video spherical
or more traditionally flat, but still im-
mersive. The camera features 5.7K 30
fps video capture and 18-megapixel
photo capture. Also included is video
stabilization, and in-camera stitching.
The mobile app can control the
XR over Wi-Fi for photo and video
preview and editing. It also sup-
ports upload to social media and
live streaming. Additionally, the app
provides stabilization control, photo
and video filters, virtual stickers, the
ability to add text and color adjust-
ments. “Directors Cut” mode offers
Track, Follow, object viewpoint adjust-
ment, Little Planet like effects and fly
in/out effects. The Vuze XR is available
to order now for $439.Best Lens:
Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4
To kick off CES 2019, Nikon’s made
history by announcing the first filter-
attachable ultra-wide-angle zoom
lens covering 14 mm: the Nikkor Z
14-30mm F/4 S.
Using the capabilities of Nikon’s
Z Mount, the lens “delivers superior
optical performance and maximizes
the potential of high pixel-count digi-
tal cameras,” according to Nikon. The
14-30mm’s focal length could proveto be popular among landscape, travel,
event and architecture photographers.
Design-wise, the lens features a
practically flat front lens element.
This makes it the world’s first filter-
attachable ultra-wide-angle zoom lens
covering a focal length from 14 mm.
Creators will be able to attach various
types of screw-on filters to the front
of the lens. This opens up a lot of op-
tions for videographers and landscape
and city photographers who want to
use different filters.
The NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S also
has a customizable control ring that
can be assigned to manual focusing,
exposure compensation or aperture
control while maintaining differ-
ent custom settings when in photo
or video mode. The control ring has
“speedy and near-silent” stepping
motor tech and the lens also reduces
focus breathing, according to Nikon.
Additionally, the lens is fully com-
patible with the in-body 5-axis VR on
the Nikon Z 6 and Z 7 and provides
up to 5 stops of image stabilization
without adding to the overall weight
or size. The NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
lens will be out this spring for $1,299.Best Camera: Canon Vixia HF G50
The Canon G50 is the first VIXIA G-se-
ries camcorder to have 4K 30P shoot-
ing. Lens-wise, it features a genuine
wide-angle Canon 20x optical zoom
lens. Anyone from advanced amateur
filmmakers to wedding videographers
and student journalists could find the
G50 useful.Best Headphones:
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBTBest Gimbal:
Zhiyun-tech WEEBILL LABBest 360 Camera:
Humaneyes Vuze XR-Dual VRThe best new video tech at CES 2019
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http://www.videomaker.com/?p=72006800Canon’s G50 records 4K UHD 4:2:0
8-bit video at up to 30 frames per
second, as well as Full HD 4:2:2 10-bit
via SDI/HDMI output. It records in MP4
format to two SD card slots with dual
and relay recording. Also, it can record
in slow and fast motion intervals for
playback speeds from 0.4x to 1200x.With a 4K 1/2.3-inch sensor and
a Digic DV 6 image processor, the
HF G50 can also use over sampled
HD processing for improved image
quality. The camcorder’s five-axis
Intelligent Optical Image Stabilization
system reduces image distortion, even
while walking.The system features an 8-blade
circular aperture for “natural beautiful
bokeh.” Additionally, the camera has
a 3-inch LCD touch panel screen and
tilting, high-resolution color Electron-
ic View Finder. The VIXIA HF G50 4K
UHD camcorder will be released this
April for $1,099.Until next year
This year, like always, we saw plenty
of flashy new tech to delight and
amaze. And, like always, there were
tons of products not mentioned here
worth getting excited about. We want
to thank all of the brands that took the
time to meet with us, and all of our
readers who kept up with our cover-
age online.
In the end, it was these 12 products
that stood out as especially useful to
the video producer. Congratulations to
the Best of CES 2019.Best 360 Camera:
Humaneyes Vuze XR-Dual VRThe best new video tech at CES 2019
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