Ikegami Electronics (Europe) announces a major addition to its range of broadcast production cameras. Introduced at the April 2022 NAB Show in Las Vegas and now confirmed for the EAME market, the UHK-X750 is a full studio/OB camera optimised for fixed-mount operation on a pedestal or tripod. Integrated into a robust metal housing designed to ensure extreme ruggedness, it includes high frame-rate capture for slow motion applications, global shutter sensors and versatile connectivity.

"The UHK-X750 is intended for production studios and outside broadcast service providers seeking high mastering quality to maximise the commercial longevity of their productions," comments Ikegami Electronics (Europe) Broadcast & Professional Video Division manager Michael Lätzsch. "It offers all the advanced capabilities of Ikegami's flagship Unicam UHK-X700 except for those that apply to portable shoulder operation. Distinguishing elements of the UHK-X750 include a lower centre-of-gravity and easier staging compared to a portable camera."

Ikegami will promote the latest additions to its range of broadcast production camera systems and monitors at Hamburg Open 2022. The show will be held Wednesday June 1st (10:00 - 18.00) through Thursday 2nd (10.00 - 16:00) in Hall B6 of the Congress Center Hamburg. Representatives on the company's stand 535 will include Ikegami Electronics (Europe) Broadcast & Professional Video Division Manager Michael Lätzsch and Sales Engineer David Lieven. On demonstration will be the UHK-X700 4K-UHD camera, UHL-43 compact 4K camera, BSX-100 base station, HQLM-3125X master grade 4K monitor and HLM series HD monitors.

Shadok AV Group, one of Poland's leading broadcast media service providers, has invested in four Ikegami UHK-X700 4K-UHD HDR camera systems. Each system comprises a complete chain including an Ikegami BSX-100 base station, OCP-300 Ethernet-compatible control panel and viewfinders. They will be operated as part of Shadok's outside broadcast service based on a UHD-grade mobile production system.

Vietnamese broadcaster Hau Giang Province Radio & Television (HGTV) has chosen Ikegami cameras for deployment in a 4K-UHD OB vehicle. The project forms part of the station's new HD terrestrial digital television service which was launched at the beginning of this year. 

HGTV transitioned from SD analog to HD digital terrestrial television broadcasting on January 1st, 2022. Progressing from SD to HD to on all its platforms, it is now gearing for the anticipated 4K-UHD future by upgrading its technical resources to provide full support for 4K-UHD content creation.

HGTV has operated Ikegami HD cameras in its OB workflow since 2012. Acknowledging the high picture quality and long term reliability of Ikegami equipment, it has now invested in six UHK-430 4K/HD portable camera systems plus a UHL-43 multi-purpose UHD/HD digital camera. These will be operated as a fully integrated facility from the newly equipped vehicle.

UHD HDR, HFR and IP are set to take center stage on the Ikegami exhibit (C-4426) at the April  2022 NAB Show in Las Vegas. Product highlights will include the UHK-X700 and UHL-F4000 cameras, BSX-100 UHD base station and ULE-217-HDR HD monitor.

Blackmagic Design announced that the grand finale of S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2019-2021 relied on a Blackmagic URSA Broadcast multicam workflow for on site AV and streaming.

Live production specialist STS Communication provided all aspects of technical production for the competition. Ten finalists, selected from 135 young chefs from 12 regions worldwide, competed to convince the jury with their signature dishes.

Blackmagic Design today announced that major horse racing meets at some of South Africa’s most prestigious venues are being broadcast live with a fleet of Blackmagic URSA Broadcast cameras.

Live production specialist EFX Productions has devised an IP based 4K broadcast solution that includes a fixed gallery infrastructure at the Fairview racecourse in Nelson Mandela Bay, and an outside broadcasting (OB) truck that alternates between Kenilworth and Durbanville racecourses in Cape Town.

Ikegami will promote the latest additions to its range of broadcast production camera systems and monitors at Hamburg Open 2022. The show is scheduled to take place from Wednesday January 19th (10:00 - 18.00) through Thursday 20th (10.00 - 16:00) in Hall 8 of the Congress Center Hamburg.

Weigel Broadcasting Co. in Milwaukee, home to WDJT-TV, CBS 58, WMLW-TV, The M, WBME-CD, Me-TV and  WYTU-LD Telemundo Wisconsin, recently selected several GY-HC900 and GY-HC550 CONNECTED CAM camcorders for high-quality, flexible broadcasting. Products of JVC Professional Video, a division of JVCKENWOOD USA Corporation, the cameras are part of JVC’s plug-and-play CONNECTED CAM™ series.

Marshall Electronics, a leading manufacturer of broadcast and proAV cameras and equipment, introduces the CV605 5X HD60 IP PTZ Camera, an entry-level PTZ camera that doesn’t compromise on craftmanship or video quality. This new offering rounds out the Marshall family of PTZ cameras, providing a high performing option at every price point.

Six Ikegami HDK-73 3-CMOS high dynamic range camera systems plus a Hi-Motion II slow-motion camera have been chosen by Oman TV for integration with an outside broadcast production vehicle. Operating from Oman TV’s headquarters in the capital city, Muscat, the newly enhanced vehicle will be deployed for live coverage of sports, cultural and news-related events throughout the sultanate. The equipment was supplied by Ikegami Electronics Europe via local integrator Al Nemer Al Aswad, based in Muscat.

Xavier University in Cincinnati has chosen Ikegami HDK-99 cameras as part of an upgrade to its athletics live production facilities. The cameras will be deployed for live-to-air program production and in-venue videoboard productions at Cintas Center and other athletics venues. 

With 42 sports teams, the athletic department at Harvard University has one of the largest and most historied programs in the country. From football, basketball, hockey and rubgy, to skiing, swimming and rowing, among others, the school’s sporting events draw attention from spectators, alumni and professional scouts, alike. The university broadcasts approximately 300 live and recorded events in a typical year, the majority of which they now live stream on ESPN+, ESPN’s direct-to-consumer platform. The school also presents footage from its sports teams across its various social media channels, such as Facebook and YouTube.

Ikegami announces a major addition to its UNICAM XE 4K system camera series. The UHK-X700 incorporates three newly developed 2/3-inch CMOS 4K sensors with global shutters to eliminate rolling shutter distortion and flash-banding artefacts.

"Designed for broadcast-quality video production and online streaming applications, the UHK-X700 looks set to become the flagship of the UNICAM series," comments Michael Lätzsch, Broadcast & Professional Video Division Manager at Ikegami Electronics (Europe). "It provides the high signal quality, versatile connectivity and robust build that are essential in today's multi-resolution media world. That includes full support for high dynamic range imagery with HLG or standard dynamic range, as well as the possibility to independently choose between BT.2020 and BT.709 colour spaces. High frame-rate shooting at up to 2x speed in 4K or up to 8x speed in HD via the base station is possible as an option, for applications such as capturing fast motion in sport or stage events."

When combined with the Ikegami BSX-100 base station, the camera optionally supports simultaneous output in 4K/HD video formats, including mixed sources. 4K video is available as a 12G-SDI feed directly from the camera head, allowing the UHK-X700 to be integrated into a wireless system.

Since 1986, Access Sacramento has been providing community members with the technology and guidance to produce local television programming and content for the greater Sacramento area. A public access station that operates two channels across three cable systems, Access Sacramento offers state-of-the-art equipment and tools through its TV studio, digital media lab and equipment loan program. Among these is a trio of GY-HC900 CONNECTED CAM^™ cameras from JVC Professional Video, a division of JVCKENWOOD USA Corporation.