BirdDog have announced major updates for Eyes P100, Eyes P200, Eyes P400, P4K and Cam Control.
To download the firmware, click here.
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Director of Photography, Renan Ozturk, travels the globe filming in the most remote locations from Mount Everest, to the deserts of Utah. Often the conditions he shoots in stresses his equipment to the point of failure while filming. Along with extreme temperatures, his shoots are usually incredi...
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Self-isolation seldom bothered avid outdoor adventurer Daniel Kordan. During the pandemic period, he led a squad of photographers on three long expeditions at Kuril Islands, Kuril Lake and Jack London Lake from July to September.
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The video production market is transitioning towards IP. Whether it will ever get there 100% or will find a balance between HDMI, SDI and Ethernet remains to be seen, but we are without doubt entering a phase where crews and installers are weighing up the benefits of IP technology for each projec...
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Last week SmallHD introduced the Indie 7; a brand new, 7” on-camera monitor. An entry-level addition to their “Smart 7 Monitor Family”, along with the mid-range 702 Touch and the flagship Cine 7.
Each of these monitors is built off the same anodised aluminium chassis; has a 7&r...
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As we head into Autumn, having the right protective bags for sensitive and expensive equipment becomes increasingly more important. To help alleviate this issue, Holdan has added Orca Bags to its portfolio.
Orca Bags have customised their products to reflect the real needs of the broadcast...
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Komodo is Red’s first truly affordable camera system. It is likely to fulfil many roles - as a feature film B-camera or main camera for documentary production.
Fortunately, the Komodo’s cuboid-shape lends itself very well to being rigged, powered, adapted and mounted to suit vi...
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BirdDog have developed embedded Network Device Interface (NDI®) hardware and implemented into a range of high definition and 4K broadcast video converters, robotic pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras, and a suite of software products to tie end-to-end workflows together. The range includes products r...
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If the 1930s have parallels with the 2020s, then the world of media is ready for a revolution.Economic downturn, the threat of mass unemployment, tension on the world stage, dustbowls in America… there are some striking similarities to today. And just as post-war audiences flocked to new c...
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This Sunday sees the launch of the (online) Photography Show. Running on Sunday 20th and Monday 21st September, the show has attracted all the key brands from the photo equipment industry.
Our experts will be on hand on both days to answer your questions on rigging cameras, using mirrorless for ...
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With the coronavirus pandemic severely shutting down international athletic competitions for months, Swedish photographer Joel Marklund was pleased to get back to sports again. In July he was back photographing rock climbing, athletics and football.
He brought the latest professional Nikon...
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Like any encoding and decoding platform, Teradek Prism was originally designed for broadcasters and webcasters. Because the system is a 10-bit HDR video device, it is generating interest from post houses as a remote collaboration, and real-time monitoring platform.
With producers, directors, inv...
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Holdan is the distributor for Panasonic LUMIX and Blackmagic Design.
Join us in the chatroom, and you'll be speaking with experts on:
Panasonic LUMIX micro-four thirds and full sensor cameras, including the new S5
Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and 6K
We can talk you th...
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Holdan is the distributor for Loupedeck and Logickeyboard, with their range of:
Ultra-fast editing consoles
Professional keyboards for Adobe Creative Suite
Our team in the chat room have years of experience editing images and video – ask their advice on how a professional inp...
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Holdan is the distributor for Azden microphones
Professional XLR shotgun mics
High quality 3.5mm on-camera mics
Wireless audio kit
We can talk you through how to select the best microphone for your needs, whether you need to shoot interviews, record nature or anything else!
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Holdan is the distributor for Gnarbox, Wise Advanced and Angelbird. Both manufacturers produce world-class media:
External SSD drives
Portable backup unit
CFexpress cards
SD cards
CFast cards
High speed readers
Our team in the chat room have bags of experience shooting video &n...
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Build the S5 into a complete, all-purpose system by pairing the camera with the following accessories:
Memory Cards
Angelbird SD cards are 4K-certified and are used by professionals worldwide. For as little as £36 +VAT, you can buy a high quality 64GB UHS3 card with a 160MB/s write speed....
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With the announcement of the Panasonic Lumix S5 we finally have a full-frame camera with fantastic video features in a compact form-factor and at a budget conscious price. If like me you’ve invested in Panasonic Micro 4/3 format, what might make you consider moving up to full frame?
35mm s...
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19th August 2020 – Panasonic is pleased to announce the LUMIX S5, a new full-frame mirrorless camera.
The new camera will be unveiled at an online launch event at www.panasonic.com/global/consumer/lumix/s/s5.html on Wednesday 2nd September 2020 at 15:00 BST.
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A contemporary of great 19th century novelists such as Dickens, Turgenev and Flaubert, Božena Němcová is an iconic Czech writer and an important figure in the country’s revivalist movement. Her mystical stories and novels draw on a pastoral tradition, the re-awakening of Czech values...
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As the production community gets back to shooting, Holdan has added two new brands to its portfolio which will help crews complete projects more efficiently and creatively than ever.
Portable back up and storage manufacturer Gnarbox gives camera crews quick in-field back up of crucial video file...
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Blackmagic’s ATEM Mini range has now grown to three models:
ATEM Mini: the live production mixer with streaming via a PC/Mac
ATEM Mini Pro: the live production mixer with direct streaming and programme recording
ATEM Mini Pro ISO: the live production mixer with direct streaming, record...
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A lucky few are born to be in front of the camera. Eloquent, unflappable and engaging, they are the video presenter for your organisation.
The rest of us are either uncomfortable in front of the lens or confident for no good reason! It’s this category that needs a teleprompter. Promp...
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Adapting the Sony A7S MK III for video and film making use requires thought and professional accessories. Here are our picks…
Power
Runtime is always a consideration with large sensor cameras, and the native Sony NP-FZ100 battery’s 17Wh capacity is limiting. An extremely popular de...
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There can be little doubt that the URSA Mini Pro 12K is well suited for its stated mission:
Perfect for feature films, episodic television and immersive, large format IMAX. The incredible definition around objects makes it ideal for working with green screen and VFX including compositing live ac...
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Life is full of unrepeatable moments, says wildlife photographer Thorsten Milse.
You know if your camera is water-resistant. And if it’s not, you can just use a protective jacket. You’re then ready to travel, prepared for the shoot. But the reliability of your recording media is no l...
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The reason behind the launch of the Video Assist 3G range was to provide customers with a monitor-recorder at a much lower cost.
At first glance the 12G and 3G models look the same and they have more in common features than you would expect. It’s important to know what’s different un...
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While stocks last, Datavideo products are available with savings of up-to £1299 + VAT.
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DATA-PTC140TH
20x Zoom HD PTZ Camera with HDBaseT Receiver
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Over the last 3 months, editors have increasingly stepped away from the post house to cut, grade and finish from home. Unplugged from ultra-fast online storage, editors have felt the pain of small local drives and storage that isn’t up to the job of multi-channel RAW.
The problem is real a...
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In the midst of social distancing regulations, abiding by new health and safety rules is vital. Holdan has teamed up with two manufacturers to unveil a mobile cleaning and temperature control station to help crews and actors keep productions compliant with new rules.
As a dedicated Covid s...
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PTZ cameras are not like traditional camcorders. A few can record video internally to a Micro SD card, but these are the exceptions rather than the rule. Lumens, Datavideo and the high-end Panasonic PTZ Cameras (like the AW-HE130 and AW-UE150) do not have internal recording so we must look at oth...
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There is no doubting the success (and brilliance) of the ATEM Mini and ATEM Mini Pro from Blackmagic Design. Although there is no question about their strong feature set and remarkably low price, there is more to the ATEM range than the HDMI-based Mini models.
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There’s nothing mystical about recording, streaming and sharing lectures with students. In fact a full distance learning system can be designed and installed in weeks.
It starts with three simple steps:
1. Lecture Theatre Camera
Use a professional camera with a zoom lens that you...
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UK institutions are facing the threat of a significant loss of income from overseas students in the 2020-2021 academic year.
The government has signalled that degree level education can be delivered remotely and online but only where the quality of learning is maintained at a high standard. To a...
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As programme makers get back to work, productions are adhering to safe procedures and social distancing.
Re-writes and clever camera angles keep actors apart, while wireless follow focusing and zero latency 5GHz monitoring allow key production personnel to control equipment and each shot at a co...
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On-set wireless monitoring is now standard on set, and Teradek is the de facto manufacturer of choice. Within the Teradek line-up, there are two local monitoring options, the Bolt and the Serv Pro.
For anyone new to cable-free monitoring, here’s a quick buyer’s guide. If you want a s...
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The UK government has challenged universities to deliver high quality online learning resources for under-graduates studying remotely.
With limited time available to specify, install, integrate technology and train staff, there is pressure to select equipment that balances functionality with eas...
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Enforcement of social distancing is expected to continue well into the Autumn. This is of particular concern for university students who may find student accommodation closed and lectures limited to 30-40% capacity.
So, how can university education continue? The natural answer is online.
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Much to the delight of kids across the world, the first high profile TV show back in production is Australia’s Neighbours. The studios and location are up and running again since the crew turned off their cameras in March.
In order to get back on set, according to a report on ABC News, new...
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The VidiU Go is a pocket-sized encoder that has the best chance of getting you webstreaming, reliably and from any location. VidiU Go is designed to get you out of trouble: it can handle:
Every Connection
Stream over WiFi or Ethernet networks
Stream using a cellular USB dongle or by tetherin...
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Part of the Midwich Group, Holdan distributes leading brands in the broadcast and video market, from Panasonic and Blackmagic Design to Datavideo and Teradek. We distribute products exclusively into established sales channels.
Our experienced team of engineers and technicians are available to provide our customers with the very best technical support and repairs should they be necessary.
We pride ourselves in the close relationships we build with universities, schools & colleges. As a value added distributor we have a dedicated team to support them from project concept to completion.