For Studio/EFP applications Ikegami http://www.ikegami.com/ has developed a new camera-mounted, fibre-optic transmission option for its GFCAM HDS-V10 HD ENG camcorder. The models FE-C10/FE-B10 enable signals to travel farther without disruption or a reduction in signal strength.

The GFCAM line uses MPEG-2 compression and the MXF file format for an open-codec HD/SD recording architecture that's compatible with a large number of leading editing systems. The HDS-V10 HD camcorder records file-based video in either 1080i or 720p on Flash-RAM media contained within a proprietary GFPAK that includes a USB port allowing for instant access to the video from laptop or desktop editing systems.

Tapeless recording advantages of the GFCAM include “Pakless” recording while exchanging media packs, proxy generation, and Bluetooth for instant display of thumbnail clips directly to laptops for fast logging, and metadata insertion.

Among the latest GFCAM features are 24p/25p/30p native recording capability and new lower-cost 64/128 GB Flash media that employs MLC (Multi Level Cell) technology with 10,000 times rewrite capacity.

Ikegami's GFCAM is part of its GF series product line, which also includes the GFSTATION GFS-V10 Flash memory studio deck, GFSTATION Portable half-rack-wide portable player/recorder, GFPLAYER desktop playback unit and GF ADAPTOR for convenient, direct plug-in of GFPAK media into tower PCs with fast serial-ATA interface. GF series Media Manager software provides efficient GF series integration with large server-based production environments.

Ikegami has also introduced a wireless HD RadioCam System for its HDK-79EXIII and HDK-727P HD cameras for wireless broadcast transmission. The transmitter is integrated in the compact camera housing and the system covers three main frequency ranges, 2GHz, 3GHz and 6GHz. A 2-way diversity and a 6-way diversity receiver will also be available.

The distance between transmitter and receiver depends on the type of antenna and can reach up to 500 meter. In addition to the camera picture, the camera control signal and tally signal will be transmitted. A standard OCP, gives total operation control to the user, same as for fibre studio/OB cameras.

The system is fully remote controlled and contains a full genlock support, a frame delay of less than 60ms and a selectable output power.

Another innovation is the CCU-890M camera control unit, which provides built-in fiber or triax connectivity for Ikegami’s HDK-79EXIII / 727P camera, allowing users to choose the type of camera cable with a simple switch at the CCU, combined with the fibre to triax conversion box TFA-89HD.