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PRODUCTS www.postmagazine.com 34 POST MAR/APR 2025 PROTON'S NEW 4K MINI CAMERA WELL-SUITED FOR SPORTS APPLICATIONS GARBSEN, GERMANY — At April's NAB Show in Las Vegas, Proton Camera Innovations (proton-camera.com) is demonstrating its expanded range of mini cameras, highlighting how its compact, high-performance designs can be used in the field of sports. There are now six models in the lineup, and the company is providing a first look at Proton's latest 4K model. The company's flagship Proton Cam is one of the smallest broadcast-qual- ity cameras available on the market. With the exception of the adjustable-lens Proton Zoom, the rest of the range is based around a series of interchangeable, S-mount lenses with focal lengths from 2.2mm to 12mm, viewing angles from 35 degrees to 124 degrees, and F-stops between 1.7 and 2.8. The new Proton 4K Flex brings ultra-high resolution to Proton's lineup, intro- ducing 4K image capture with the same flexible cabling as the standard Flex model. Its compact head unit (28x28x20mm) connects to the ECU (28x38x- 23mm, 46g) via a cable of up to 30 centimeters, ensuring discreet placement in sports and large-scale productions. The camera offers up to a 120-de- gree, ultra-wide angle, high 12-bit dynamic range with two additional stops and full HDR compliance (HLG, PQ, S-log3). Designed for high sensitivity and low noise, it excels in low- light conditions and draws just 6W of power. It's equipped with a stereo mic and tally light for use in broadcast environments. WESTERN DIGITAL BOOST CAPACITY ACROSS PROFESSIONAL STORAGE PORTFOLIO SAN JOSE, CA — Western Digital (www.westerndigital.com) has unveiled higher capacities across its pro product suite. Solutions now feature enterprise-class, 26TB Ultrastar 7,200 RPM HDDs for high performance, reliability and fast read/write speeds. The 208TB G-RAID Shuttle 8 ($8,199.99) is a transportable, eight-bay hardware RAID solution designed for massive storage and seamless backup consolidation, be it on location or in the studio. The unit supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60, and delivers transfer speeds of up to 1,700MB/s read and 1,500MB/s write in default RAID 5. The solution includes eight removable, enterprise-class HDDs, and can be dai- sy-chained with up to five additional devices. Other products in the portfolio include the 104TB G-RAID Shuttle 4 ($4,499.99), 52TB G-RAID Project 2 ($1,699.99), 26TB G-Drive Project ($999.99) and 26TB G-Drive ($649.99). Western Digital has also introduced the 26TB WD Red Pro HDD ($569.99), which is designed to address the growing storage demands of NAS environments by deliv- ering enhanced performance, scalability and reliability for high-intensity workloads in multi-bay, RAID-optimized systems. The new model is rated for up to 550TB/year workloads and is equipped with OptiNAND technology for improved data tracking and efficiency. FILMLIGHT INTRODUCES BASELIGHT FOR MACOS LONDON — FilmLight (www.filmlight.ltd.uk) has introduced affordable and accessible software-only subscription versions of its Baselight grading solu- tion, running on the Apple macOS platform. Baselight S and Baselight M offer the same advanced features as high-end Baselight Linux systems and come with FilmLight's 24/7 user support. Baselight S is a budget-friendly option for the independent, freelance colorist, providing sophisticated grading features without advanced collab- oration tools. Baselight M is designed for facilities that require multi-user interconnectivity, such as with Baselight Conform and Baselight Assist. It's designed to allow facilities and smaller shops to ramp up their grading and finishing capabilities, while providing the same workflow and color pipeline used in high-end suites. The release also gives assistant colorists the opportu- nity to advance their skills. Both are available as three-month and 12-month licenses. Baselight for macOS is also compatible with FilmLight's Slate control surface, as well as external control panels, such as the Tangent Wave and Element panels. Additionally, Baselight M supports Blackboard Classic. FilmLight will continue to offer its turnkey solutions.