AbelCine worked with action cinematographer Jim Geduldick on a project to test an early release version of the new Phantom Miro M320S camera. Jim produced and directed a test shoot at Camp Woodward in Pennsylvania, which involved skateboarders, BMX, and dirt bike riders from all over the east coast. Camp Woodward is an amazing facility that began over thirty years ago and has helped define "extreme sports" for several generations since.

Have you ever wondered how a digital camera actually "sees" color and translates it into information that can be recorded? A Color Matrix describes the balancing of different parts of the color spectrum in order to create an accurate representation for capture. It describes not only the three primary colors, but their relationships to one another. By adjusting the properties of the Color Matrix, you can do things like: shift the white balance of a camera, change the sensitivity, alter the color pallet, adjust for color anomalies in the lens, or flaring on the sensor.

We stopped by the OConnor booth to check out their latest products, including their updated 1030D head. The 1030D has an impressive counterbalance system that gives accurate balance at any point of the tilt range. It will also counterbalance down to zero, which is great when working with lighter-weight camera systems.

Kino Flo introduced a new light at NAB 2012, and, for the first time, it's not a fluorescent. The Celeb 200 is a variable color LED fixture, about the size and output of a Diva 400.

Angenieux has recognized the changing needs in 35mm format glass, introducing several interesting upgraded products. Their workhorse large zooms, the 17-80 and the 24-290, have been transformed into 19.5-94 and 28-340 lenses.

This year at NAB, Panasonic gave us an idea of what they have in store for the future, and their future, like many others, is 4K. The concept 4K VariCam was under glass at the show, but we also got to see it backstage and get some more information about what it may be one day.

Teased at the C300 launch back in November, the Canon EOS-1D C is a 4K (4096x2160) capable HDSLR that can also shoot full HD (1920x1080).

Convergent Design has announced the Gemini RAW Recorder. It features the same characteristics as the Gemini 4:4:4 but with more processing power. The unit can record up to four inbound HD streams at the same time.

Shape has just introduced the BP7000 camera rig. The unit features three milled channels for securing your camera, making it quick and easy to find the balance point of your camera.