NAB 2013 wrap-up: Sony 4K TVs, Red, Blackmagic, Thunderbolt and more!
The National Association of Broadcasters' annual event in Vegas may not offer the same blitz of high-profile gadgets as CES, but this show is hardly a quiet one. In fact, the excitement kicked off before the floor even opened, with Sony announcing pricing for its 55- and 65-inch 4K TVs. When 25 grand is the norm for these high-end sets, MSRPs of $5,000 and $7,000 seem downright budget-friendly. Blackmagic's $995 Pocket Cinema Camera also made headlines for its value proposition, with a Super-16 Cinema sensor, 13 stops of dynamic range and a Micro Four Thirds lens mount rounding out a very solid spec list.
Our favorite booth, however, belonged to Red. The company was performing its Dragon upgrade on-site, giving showgoers a fascinating look at the process of boosting the sensor to 6K -- we were even able to snag an exclusive look inside the sacred space. Finally, Intel announced the next generation of its Thunderbolt interface, promising double the throughput and expanded 4K support. But those are just the highlights; check out our complete coverage after the break for the full rehash.
CAMERAS
Visualized: Sony teases prototype 4K cameras and lenses at NAB
Blackmagic's Production Camera 4K gets full size cinema sensor
Blackmagic Production Camera 4K and Pocket Cinema Camera hands-on
Red performs Dragon sensor upgrades right on the NAB show floor
Red details Scarlet upgrades and trade-ins, starting at $9,500
After hours at NAB: A closer look at Red's Dragon upgrade operation
OTHER GEAR
Sony announces pricing for 55- and 65-inch 4K TVs, shipping April 21st
Sony unveils Anycast Touch all-in-one production system at NAB
Sony announces $699 FMP-X1 4K media player and distribution service
Sony unveils 30-and 56-inch professional 4K OLED monitor prototypes
G-Technology shows off Thunderbolt-powered dock with dual drive bays
Intel announces next-gen Thunderbolt with 20 Gbps throughput, 4K support
Christie's latest 4K projector sports 60 fps output, six-figure price tag
Akamai demos Hyperconnected Living Room second-screen concept at NAB
Hands-on with Freefly's shockingly awesome $15,000 Movi camera gimbal
Zach Honig contributed to this report.