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Here's a product overview of an affordable 10 bit monitor from OSEE that's part of a lot of conversations lately. OSEE is a leading manufacturer of professional broadcast equipment in China since its foundation in 2001, and is just starting to offer their products here in the USA. The OSEE LCM156 is a 15.6" has been a favorite tool of mine lately when working on projects where it can be beneficial to share the feed from your cameras.

Another added benefit not always found in monitors at this price is the ability to add a LUT to the LCM156. By displaying a LUT on your monitor, your clients can see the display with what your footage would normally look like once you've colored it - even though your camera is shooting in a flat LOG (c-log, s-slog, v-log, BMD Film, etc) profile. The OSEE LCM156 is not only great to work with on set for monitoring, but every display from OSEE is carefully color calibrated, which is also great for Colorists and Editors looking for a nice 10 bit system.

Having a display like the 15.6" OSEE LCM1546 is also very handy when you're working with a small crew or even by yourself. I often turn the monitor around so that I can see exactly what the camera sees while adjusting lighting or making sure boom poles and light stands aren't in the shot. Without a decent sized monitor, you would have to walk back to the camera to check every little change you make which adds up to a lot of time walking back and forth.

You can get more information about OSEE monitors by visiting their website at https://OSEEDirect.com, but at the time of this article you can get a very nice discount by using on of our Exclusive Deals Coupon Codes.

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OSEE LCM156 Description
The LCM156 15.6" Full HD Display is an economical solution for Film and Broadcast applications with an impressive and powerful feature set. With true 10 bit (1.07 billion colors) color depth an RGB Backlit screen and advanced IP engine exceed the performance and quality of many competing products at a price meant to make this model available to every user. Producers, Directors, Editors, Colorists, Lighting Directors, and DPs will discover the LCM156 to be a production tool that provides true reproduction of their artistic efforts by effortlessly adding a 3D LUT.

Broadcasters, OB Vans, and Staging Companies will find the LCM156 to exceed their expectations in a rack mount monitor that can significantly reduce their budget while enhancing the confidence of their production efforts.

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In this setup Sony A7sII in CAME-TV Cage, Rode Wireless Filmmaker Kit, SmallHD Monitor (on camera), XEEN Cinema Prime Lenses, Switronix Power Base (power A7sII), OSEE 23" 10bit Monitor Panel, Aputure 672 LED Light Panels (key and fill), CAME-TV 30W LED Fresnels (hair light and background light).

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Since many of the new Sony cameras can now be powered through it's USB port, here's a quick tip. This little D-Tap Adapter adds a USB out to any V-Mount or Gold Mount battery, but is also handy for taking advantage of the D-Tap out on the DJI Ronin gimbals or new CAME-TV ARGO Gimbal to add USB for powering up (and charging) your Sony A7sII or Sony A7RII.

The Adapter splits to both a USB and D-TAP so you won't lose a D-TAP out if you're still planning to power up an accessory like a wireless follow focus system too. With a short USB Cable no need to worry about wires tangling up, so it's the perfect way to keep that Sony going (because the OEM battery life sucks)..

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DJI does it again introducing the new Phantom 4 with an unbelievable feature set with a friendly sticker price. You can fly the Phantom 4 by simply tapping on your smart device screen, and sensors placed below and on the front of the Phantom 4 allow it to react to avoid obstacles or automatically fly over obstacles.

Visual tracking on the DJI Phantom 4 can lock onto a subject and follow as they move. Extended flight times now up to 28 minutes, and an HD video downlink that can stream up to 3.1 miles away. Includes optimized flight modes, whether you want satellite positioning, smooth flowing footage, or high speed. Speaking of High Speeds, the stronger motors and aerodynamic shape of the Phantom 4 allow it to fly up to 45mph.

DJI Phantom 4 HighLights

  • Avoid obstacles automatically.
  • Track moving subjects automatically using ActiveTrack.
  • TapFly lets you fly with a tap of the finger.
  • Smart Return Home allows the Phantom to avoid obstacles as it returns home.
  • 28 minute maximum fight time, maximum control range of 3.1mi (5km).
  • Maximum speed of 44mph (72kmh).
  • Integrated gimbal for greater camera stability and smoother footage.
  • Optimized Vision Positioning System raises positioning altitude up to 10 meters.
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    Here's a product overview of the new CAME-TV CAME-ARGO Gimbal stabilizer which will fly camera setups up to 6 lbs. If you're currently using a CAME-TV 7500/7800 gimbal, the ARGO would support a similar size/weight setup. The difference is this new SBGC powered gimbal also incorporates physical Encoder hardware that makes SBGC gimbals several times more stable and battery efficient.

    CAME-TV has been manufacturing and selling more a wide variety of gimbals over several years, and this experience has allowed them to make each new system better over the last. As seen in the video demonstration above, right out of the box the CAME-TV ARGO Gimbal is incredibly stable and moves very the camera very smoothly (video samples coming soon). Build quality feels very solid, but only time can tell how much abuse it will handle during these next few months of use.

    Right now the company offers gimbals in various sizes. The CAME-ACTION for GoPro, CAME-SINGLE and CAME-Mini2 for Mirrorless cameras, the 7800 for DSLR sized bodies, and the 8000 for heavier Blackmagic and RED cameras.

    As of now only the CAME-ACTION, CAME-SINGLE, and CAME-ARGO have Encoder Hardware (and soon to be released hand held gimbal for Smartphones with Encoders). At some point this year we will see a Mini3, and a larger model to replace the 8000.

    The CAME-TV ARGO Gimbal includes a wirelesss joystick, travel hard case, built in wireless video transmitter, 15mm Rod, 15mm clamp, a few other small accessories. Available now following the jump (LINK)

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    While the case is suffice to prevent scratches and should transport the ARGO safely, the foam will probably deteriorate quickly. Because of the similarity in size and shape, if you're looking for a custom cut foam case that would work with the CAME-TV ARGO, the DJI Ronin-M OEM Case will hold all of the ARGO items (and more) perfectly.

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    Collapsible aluminum frame, light weight despite its size
    The folding frame easily assembles in seconds
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    Mounted this LED Ring Light with the DJI Ronin (full size) Gimbal to shoot through with a Sony FS7 for a Music Video Project.

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    The Amaran HR672 and AI-528 LED Video Light Panels from Aputure are some of their most popular selling LED Video Lights. With feedback from the community, Aputure has created a new EZ Box+ Kit to help modify that light.

    Here's a short video look at the new Aputure EZ Box+ Light Angle Reduction Diffuser Kit that works effectively to give you more options to either soften your light source, or to narrow down the beam angle.

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    Got a nice set of grip gear from 9.Solutions (website here).