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Cheers from the NAB show floor!

I wanted to kick this post of with a bang, so here we go. USB & LANC Remote grips are in prototype phase and a blast to work with. They’re compatible with all 1/4″ mounting methods. These videos have no real audio as I was rushed to produce them (meaning they’re innately flawed but have some notable substance)!

As the title of this post suggests, you’ll be able to demo these products at our booth at #nab2012.

USB Remote Grips for Canon DSLRs:

https://vimeo.com/40302607

LANC Remote Grip for Sony and Canon video cameras:

https://vimeo.com/40298963

Now to more goodies. ikan will also be bringing more new support parts and pieces for display and play in our booth. Our software dept. is also demoing new products. Come by our booth to try the items for yourself.

ELITE Remote for ELITE Prompter:

More on the following items in tomorrow’s post (hey, it could happen):

With most of the information available regarding the D7 covered in the post previous, this post is more dedicated to our other monitors coming out with some images to boot. However, I am going to sprinkle in some D7W photos because I can’t stop looking at them!

With regards to the D5, our newest and smallest all-digital monitor, much of the same specs and abilities found in the D7 are present, with a smaller form factor. Lightweight and still packed with features, the D5 is another example of ikan’s desire to set a new standard with our flagship monitors at competitive prices.

Below are  a few shots of the D5 and VH8. Application photos coming in the near future. For a closer look, be sure to stop by our booth at #c10637 at #NAB2012.

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VH8 Specifications are still being finalized, but this is what to expect in this super slim wide-panel:

• high brightness 1600 x 768 LCD panel
• 
Pixel Data Analysis (IRE the color charts)
• HDMI input and output without signal loss
• 1 composite input
stereo headphones
• 4-capacitive sensing “F” button
• False Color – Adjustable Under Luminance & Over Luminance Warning (only HDMI)
• Clip Guide – Adjustable Threshold (similar to the zebra crossing function) (only HDMI)
• Peaking – (red outline)
DSLR Scaling (only HDMI)
underscan
Movable Pixel to Pixel
• Guides (4: 3 & 16:9 Framing Safe Area)
• Check Field (blue, red, green, mono)
• H / V-line field delay
• aspect ratio (16:9 / 4:3)
• 2 1/4 “-20 mounting holes
• Adjustable 
RGB
• Tint
• 
480 i/p; 576 i/p; 720 p 50hz, 60hz; 1080 i/p 24hz, 25hz, 30hz, 50hz, 60hz, 24hzsf, 25hzsf

Get the idea yet? For $499 that’s a pretty big steal. If you think you’re going to get ripped off taking advantage of some NAB special purchasing this, I promise you–there are not only worse deals, but the customer service you’ll receive for any concern is top-notch and still getting better. Did I mention that there will be a Vk5 for an even lower price ($399).

Oh, and some more D7W images, highlighting the plush features. Couldn’t help it. Want to spoil you.

Let me know your comments and thoughts. Cheers! More updates on new products to come before NAB 2012.

I had the chance to taste the digital-only panels we’re going to demo at NAB this year and I think you’ll like the results.

Starting with the aptly named D7, it’s a 7″ IPS-based panel viewing in 1280×800 resolution (true 720p). Moving forward, the D series of monitors from ikan (the D5, D7, D7W and D9) will be our new flagship line as we phase out our VX series of HDMI & SDI monitors (though we will still support you). By placing this technology in our latest monitors, we hope to stay on the cutting edge of on-camera monitor options and give our users something worth creaming about.

If you’re not savvy with this newer panel technology, start learning. There’s been some good argument to say that these puppies will stick around for at least a few years: with extremely wide viewing angles, IPS panels keep blacks crushed with consistent color, vivid images and clean contrast. More mainstream companies such as Dell (their UltraSharp series of flatscreens) and Apple (with their LED Cinema Displays) have switched over and started offering these monitors for gaming or video towers, aside from putting them into more snazzy laptops.

We’ve tested this with mostly Canon cameras (c300, 5dII, xf305 and more) in a variety of modes, also. Check the details below for supported formats.

For the moment, though, here are some pictures for you, thus followed by tech specs of the D7 & D7W (and the dolla bills). Note that in the production model will have a black anodized aluminum body with etched labels–something we’ve received flack for in the past. Hopefully this adds to the sexy and sturdy mentality that all fanboys crave.

Official Tech  Specs (why do I feel like I am putting my foot in my mouth when I say “official?”  This section is updated to the “Offiicial Specs” that we are running with at NAB2012):

• 1280 x 800 IPS panel
• Aluminum case with 4 reinforced 1/4 20tpi threads
• HDMI loopthru / 3G SDI loopthru
• Peaking
• False Color
• Pixel to Pixel
• Supported Inputs: 1080p 24, 25, 30, 50, 60p / 720p 50p, 60p
• 4 adjustable function buttons and scrolling menu wheel
• list price =  $1099.99
• upgrade hardware for $300 to include Waveform, Vectorscope, and RGB Parade

We will also have an upgrade path from the D7 to our D7w (coming soon). The D7w will list for $1299.99–If you decide to get the D7 and upgrade later, you can trade in and pay the difference. Additional features on the D7w will include:

1. Vectorscope
2. Waveform
3. RGB Parade

If those stills suit your fancy, I’d say keep your eyes peeled in the coming month or two for a production model.

We will have these panels at our NAB booth #c10637 so stop on by for a demo.

More on upcoming monitors soon…

ikan loves to see and talk to our customers, and to put our money where our mouth is so to speak, we are stepping up our trade show schedule. No need to wait till NAB to see us each year …. but do come to that one ’cause it’s like a big ole ikan reunion seeing every one there … where was I … oh yes, trade shows other than NAB.  Barry and Ross just got back in from IBC and to prove they actually went there and worked they took photos. I put some of the photos they took on the ikan flickr album.There is a set that shows our booth and a few other photos of beautiful Amsterdam …. strange how there are more pictures of the scenery than them working. They say it’s because when they were working they didn’t have time to take pictures. We’ll just have to take their word on such things.

Link: ikan @ IBC2011

Ross and Dariel will travel next to the PDN PhotoPlus Conference and Expo in New York at the end of October. They would love to speak to you and show you some of our newest product releases and some classics. When you get there stop by booth #236 and say hey. What are you waiting for formal invitation?

OK, here it is a formal invitation with link for FREE Expo passes

Join ikan at the PDN PhotoPlus International Conference & Expo on October 27^th- 29^th, 2011 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City . International Sales Director , Ross Grasse will be on hand at booth #236 to demonstrate ikan’s entire line of professional video solutions.

PDN PhotoPlus International Conference & Expo, 2011
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
October 27^th- 29^th, 2011
Experience ikan at booth #236
Register for FREE entry to Expo
www.photoplusexpo.com/

We say its “designed with you in mind” and we really mean it. We plan to revise our super popular id500 for next NAB, but to do so we have to start planning now. It takes us a while to build prototypes and test with them and get the production line going on items  in order to have them ready for NAB. We’ve actually been working for the next round of new products since last NAB starting the week we came home.  We already have an impressive list of some features and chages from current users and tons 0′ feedback from our worldwide dealer channel, but we want to reach more and get more feedback from other parties we don’t always get to hear from. For our first attempt at this democratic style of input we decided to start with one of our go to everyman products and ask every man what they want. So tells us what you want (or don’t) want on the next version. At this stage anything goes, so tell us what you want!

ikan’s first day at NAB was a blast! Check out some of these highlights and, as always, stay tuned for more updates soon!

Check out our video coverage of NAB 2011!  We found just a smidgen of time in between the hundreds of visitors to our booth to shoot and edit a few quick videos.

Like most of the manufacturers, we love getting a chance to meet up with our fans and get to know where each and every one of you is coming from.  NAB is the biggest, best opportunity we get to do this.  It allows us to show the products and let folks get the all-important hands-on experience with the gear that many need before making their next purchase.

Now, for those who couldn’t make it out to NAB, we decided to shoot video of just a few items that really got us excited. So, sit back and enjoy!