{"id":56071,"date":"2015-05-06T09:00:17","date_gmt":"2015-05-06T14:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=56071"},"modified":"2015-05-06T09:00:08","modified_gmt":"2015-05-06T14:00:08","slug":"when-will-nab-2015-gear-hit-the-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/when-will-nab-2015-gear-hit-the-market\/","title":{"rendered":"When will NAB 2015 Gear Hit the Market?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thinking about preordering some of that sweet gear that was released at NAB 2015? Here’s\u00a0when you can expect to see the new equipment.<\/h2>\n

May is that strange time every year when the new gear from NAB<\/strong> has been announced but nothing is really shipping yet. So, yeah. May kinda stinks.<\/strong> However, that’s not to say that the gear announced at\u00a0NAB 2015<\/strong> isn’t exciting. With fantastic new announcements from Blackmagic and Canon, this year’s NAB didn’t disappoint.<\/p>\n

So, if you’re looking to potentially purchase any of the gear from NAB 2015<\/strong>, here are the prices and availability dates for\u00a0the exciting new equipment.<\/p>\n

Blackmagic URSA Mini<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"NAB<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

With 15 stops of dynamic range and 4K recording, the Blackmagic URSA Mini<\/strong> was certainly one of the most exciting cameras released at NAB 2015<\/strong>. Notable features include a super 35mm sensor and a 5-inch touch screen. If you want cinematic footage in a small camera body, the Blackmagic URSA Mini<\/strong>\u00a0might be for you.<\/p>\n

Price:<\/strong> $2,995<\/a> – $5,495<\/a><\/p>\n

Availability:<\/strong> Mid-July 2015<\/p>\n

Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"NAB<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Designed with drones in mind, the Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera<\/strong> is a lightweight camera that packs a punch considering its size. With 13 stops of dynamic range and a Super 16 sensor, the camera has specs that rival popular cinema cameras, while surpassing those of standard compact cameras. The camera takes SD cards and records in full HD.<\/p>\n

Price:<\/strong> $995<\/a><\/p>\n

Availability:<\/strong> Mid-July 2015<\/p>\n

Panasonic DVX200<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"NAB<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Possibly the coolest looking camera released at NAB 2015<\/strong>, the new Panasonic<\/strong>\u00a0DVX200<\/strong> comes fully loaded with 4K recording in a sleek carbon-fiber body. The camera comes with two XLR ports and internal ND filters, so it’s great for all-in-one purposes.<\/p>\n

Price:<\/strong> Under $5,000<\/a><\/p>\n

Availability:<\/strong> Fall 2015<\/p>\n

Canon C300 Mark II<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"NAB<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Serving as the successor to the Canon C300, the appropriately titled Canon<\/strong>\u00a0C300 Mark II<\/strong> is a fantastic option for those looking to purchase their first high-end production camera. The camera features Canon’s patented dual-pixel technology, allowing it to have extremely accurate autofocus. Like most of the cameras on this list, the C300 Mark II<\/strong> can also record in 4K.<\/p>\n

Price:<\/strong> $15,999<\/a><\/p>\n

Availability:<\/strong> September 2015<\/p>\n

DJI Phantom 3<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"NAB<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

With a longer range and improved stabilization, the DJI Phantom 3<\/strong> looks to be a great improvement to the already awesome Phantom 2 quadcopter. The quadcopter can record 1080p video at up to 60 fps and take up to 12mp still images.<\/p>\n

Price:<\/strong> $999<\/a> – $1,359<\/a><\/p>\n

Availability:<\/strong> May 15<\/p>\n

Solo Smart Drone<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"NAB<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

One of the most innovative devices from NAB 2015<\/strong> was the Solo Smart Drone<\/strong>. The drone has a ton of really awesome features, complete with iPhone integration. Notable features include orbiting, dollying, and virtual zip lines.<\/p>\n

Pricing:<\/strong> $1,399<\/a><\/p>\n

Availability:<\/strong> Early June<\/p>\n

Freefly ALTA Drone<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"NAB<\/p>\n

The Freefly ALTA<\/strong> is a drone like we’ve never seen before. With the option to mount the camera to the top or the bottom of the drone itself, the Freefly ALTA<\/strong> allows users to have more options when deciding how to mount their cameras. The ALTA<\/strong> can also handle heavy payloads of up to 15 lbs, so it’s a great option for professional level filmmakers.<\/p>\n

Price:<\/strong> $8,495<\/a>
\nAvailability:<\/strong> June 2015<\/p>\n

DJI Ronin-M<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"NAB<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

If you love the DJI Ronin, but don’t need a stabilizer quite so big, the Ronin-M<\/strong> might be for you. The Ronin-M<\/strong> brings many of the features already loved by Ronin users and shrinks them down to a compact size. Test footage<\/a> of the stabilizer is also quite impressive.<\/p>\n

Price:<\/strong> $1,399<\/a>
\nAvailability:<\/strong> Anytime now<\/p>\n

SmallHD Sidefinder<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"NAB<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The SmallHD Sidefinder<\/strong> is an innovation like we haven’t seen before. Essentially, the device is a portable field monitor with a mirrored EVF adapter attached to it to create a dynamic EVF\/Monitor hybrid<\/strong>. While the cost may be a little on the high-end, if you’re a professional shooter, you might want to check out this new technology.<\/p>\n