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Memory cards for professional users have been revealed by Samsung, offering up to 43,000 hours of continuous video recording. The all-new PRO Endurance microSDHC/ microSDXC cards deliver read speeds of up to 100 MB/s and provide FHD recording and 4K support via write speeds of up to 30 MB/s. They are built for high-intensity use such as professional video recording, or surveillance and security cameras, body cameras and dash cams - for users that need continuous video monitoring that's both fast and stable.
“The need for longer-lasting, higher performing memory cards that can withstand extreme conditions and capture critical moments is at an all-time high,” said Un-Soo Kim, senior vice president of Brand Product Marketing, Memory Business at Samsung Electronics. “Samsung is proud to again advance what is possible in memory card technology with the introduction of the PRO Endurance, which offers security-minded consumers the industry’s highest levels of endurance and optimized read/write speeds for immediate access to critical surveillance content.”
Samsung claims its PRO Endurance offers 25 times higher endurance than previous speed-focused cards, come with a warranty of up to five years and are available in sizes up to 128GB. The cards are also water, temperature, magnetic and x-ray-proof.
The PRO Endurance memory cards are now available at £30.99 for 32GB, £58.99 for 64GB and £111.99 for 128GB. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com/memorycard.
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Category |
Samsung PRO Endurance |
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Capacity |
128GB |
64GB |
32GB |
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FHD Recording |
43,800 hours |
26,280 hours |
17,520 hours |
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Form Factor |
microSDHC™ and microSDXC™ |
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Read/Write Speeds |
Sequential read speeds up to 100MB/s, |
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Bus Speed Mode |
UHS-I |
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4-Proof Features |
Waterproof (IEC 60529, IPX7), Temperature proof, X-ray proof, Magnetic proof |
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Warranty |
Five (5) Year Limited Warranty |
Three (3) Year Limited Warranty |
Two (2) Year Limited Warranty |
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Operating Temperatures |
From -25ºC to 85ºC[1] |
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[1] Withstands -25°C to 85°C (-13°F to 185°F) operating, -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) non-operating.
Manfrotto continues to champion VR with two new additions to its 360o Virtual Reality range. The Italian brand, the first major manufacturer to introduce unique, dedicated products for VR content, has new products that include the VR Selfie Stick, VR PIXI EVO Kit, VR Aluminium Boom, VR Aluminium Tripod and VR Complete Stand.
The new Aluminium Tripod provides reliable, stable support that is compact enough not to appear in a 360° shot. The Manfrotto VR boom extensions maximise the camera height when according the type of shooting you are doing. The addition of the VR Selfie Stick and the Medium Aluminium Boom allow for even more flexibility when shooting VR footage from a range of heights. They can be connected to a variety of bases in the Manfrotto VR range, enabling users to achieve the height required for the creation of amazing content.
The VR PIXI EVO Kit and VR Complete Aluminium Stand are the new products in the kit selection available in the 360° VR range. The kits are designed to make 360°content creation incredibly easy and intuitive and are compatible with the most popular 360° cameras.
A new bag from Think Tank Photo called the Video Tripod Manager 44 rolling case is a well-cushioned, highly rigid rolling case designed to hold cinema-sized tripods, stands, sliders, and/or modifiers up to 40” in height. It costs £334 in the UK and $349.75 in the USA.
The rolling case features handles on four sides, so it’s easy to load into a vehicle. It is an ideal travel solution as its rectangular shape stacks easily, saving space. Built tough with the quality Think Tank is known for, its crush-resistant ABS twinwall reinforcement provides impact protection. Shock-absorbing wheels roll smoothly and hold up under the toughest conditions. Protective zipper flap will keep zippers running smoothly after years of use.
A free firmware upgrade for the Atomos Shogun and Ninja Inferno monitor recorders boost their HDR capability as well as increasing support for some Panasonic, Sony, RED and Canon cinema cams and even the latest Nikon D850. The official information says:
BenQ new SW271 is a 4K UHD 27” monitor offering advanced colour performance. It covers 99% of Adobe RGB, and 100% of both sRGB and Rec. 709 and has a 14-bit 3D lookup table (LUT). The SW271 requires a single cable for calibration and video transmission. The BenQ SW271 monitor also features an SD card reader, USB 3.1, USB Type-C, HDMI 2.0, and DisplayPort 1.4 ports. The full information says:
Cinemartin's new Loyal LT 5.7 inch (AS), is a new ultra compact 4K HDMI Monitor as compact as a smartphone, consume less power and costs just 179€ - £159 or $214. The official information says:
Five new fluid tripod heads have been unveiled by support giant Miller ay the IBC show in Holland, featuring a new counterbalance system for ease of set-up. The new series of Miller CompassX (CX) fluid heads will offer five models to choose from – CX2, CX6, CX8, CX10 and the CX18. The official info says:
