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The Sigma 135mm F1.4 DG | Art, available mounts: L-Mount, Sony E-mount

Revolutionizing portraits with the world’s first* AF 135mm F1.4.

posted: 16/09/2025

The Sigma 135mm F1.4 DG | Art is the world’s first 135mm autofocus lens to achieve a maximum aperture of F1.4, delivering exceptional expressive capabilities for portrait photography. Its unrivaled large bokeh and stunning resolution that renders every detail create an extraordinary sense of depth and dimensionality. The natural perspective and moderate shooting distance unique to 135mm, combined with the rich bokeh of the bright F1.4 aperture, make the subject stand out and render on an entirely diff erent level compared to conventional 135mm F1.8 lenses. Built on extensive expertise gained from developing numerous F1.4 prime lenses, this new 135mm lens from Sigma sets a new standard in portrait photography.

AK-UBX100 4K multifunction camera with autofocus function

Panasonic introduces the AK-UBX100 4K multifunction camera

posted: 16/09/2025

Panasonic Connect Europe announces two significant innovations for professional video production: the newly developed AK-UBX100 4K multifunction camera and the world's first* autofocus function for 2/3-type 4K studio cameras, supported by the AK-UCX100. This underscores Panasonic's commitment to providing video producers with tools that offer them greater flexibility, precision, and creative freedom in a variety of production environments.

Bolero Mini: Just 165 grams and 28 millimeters thin

Riedel Unveils Ultra-Light Bolero Mini Wireless Intercom Beltpack

posted: 16/09/2025

Riedel Communications unveiled Bolero Mini, the company’s lightest and flattest wireless intercom beltpack to date. Designed to deliver maximum mobility with minimal footprint, Bolero Mini combines Bolero’s unmatched wireless performance and audio clarity with a discreet form factor that weighs less than a smartphone — making it ideal for stage talent, rigging crews, and anyone who values freedom of movement without compromise.

New Media AV distributes the professional studio equipment from Ikan International

posted: 16/09/2025

New Media AV is now distributing Ikan International in the DACH region, Central and Eastern Europe, Benelux, and Northern Europe. Ikan develops professional studio equipment with a clear focus on infrastructure solutions for broadcast and production studios. We present two product categories that are of particular interest to system integrators: the Lyra PoE lighting series as well as the Aura NDI teleprompters and monitors.

Sigma 20-200 mm F3.5-6.3 DG | Contemporary, available mounts: L-Mount, Sony E-mount

Sigma: The world’s first* 10x zoom starting at an ultra-wide 20mm

posted: 11/09/2025

The Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG | Contemporary is the world’s first high-power zoom lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras that achieves both 20mm at the wide end and a 10x zoom ratio.

Dataminer Resource Usage (Skyline Communications)

Skyline and Lawo showcase joint Resource Scheduling Solution for Dynamic Media Facilities

posted: 11/09/2025

German broadcast-infrastructure innovator Lawo and Belgian-based Skyline Communications, maker of DataMiner, a trailblazing transformational xOps platform, will be showcasing an evolved joint technology demonstration at IBC 2025 to discuss the potential of, and the prerequisites for, dynamic resource scheduling in Dynamic Media Facilities.

From left to right: Max Breder, Managing Director and COO Broadcast Solutions; Stefan Breder, Managing Director and CEO Broadcast Solutions; Philippe Tresfon, CEO Egripment Camera Support

Broadcast Solutions expands its capabilities by acquiring Egripment

posted: 11/09/2025

Broadcast Solutions, one of Europe’s largest media system integration groups, has acquired Dutch camera support specialist Egripment BV, and its rental subsidiary Egripment Deutschland GmbH. Both will retain their well-established names and market identities while expanding the portfolio available from Broadcast Solutions.

New ARRI Live Production Monitor LPM-1 rounds out the ALEXA 35 Live - Multicam System

posted: 11/09/2025

- 10-inch onboard monitor, purpose-designed for ALEXA 35 Live - Touchscreen control, plus four configurable user buttons and tactile rotary knobs for quick image adjustments - Multi-axis Monitor Yoke Support MYS-2 allows rapid, one-handed repositioning of the monitor

New interface in KSC Core: BFE opens broadcast control for external control panels

posted: 10/09/2025

With the new KSC Open Controller Interface, BFE Studio und Medien Systeme has introduced a central extension for the KSC Core broadcast control system. The solution allows the connection of a wide variety of control devices—regardless of the manufacturer—thus creating new freedom in system planning and operation.