NEC MultiSync PA322UHD

NEC Display Solutions of America announced today its latest Ultra High-Definition (UHD) display, the professional grade MultiSync PA322UHD. The32-inch PA322UHD display uses a wide-gamut white LED backlight and an IGZO technology IPS-type LCD panel that delivers 99.2 percent coverage of the Adobe RGB colour space. Boasting a multitude of inputs, including two DisplayPort, two DVI-D and four HDMI as well as a USB 3.0 hub with DisplaySync Pro technology, the new MultiSync PA Series display offers a resolution of 3840x2160 pixels and a static contrast ratio of 1000:1. The stand supports both landscape and portrait modes, and the display will automatically rotate the image when the display is rotated. Other highlights include 14-bit 3D internal programmable lookup tables (LUTs) for calibration, Picture in Picture and Picture by Picture modes which split the screen in half or in quarters to up to 4 Full HD images, and a USB 3.0 hub with DisplaySync Pro. The MultiSync PA322UHD-BK ships with a four-year limited warranty, and will be available at an estimated street price of $2,299 with first shipments in December 2014.
NEC Press Release
NEC DISPLAY DEBUTS 32-INCH UHD MONITOR FOR VIDEOGRAPHERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS AND PRINT PRODUCTION SPECIALISTS
New MultiSync PA Series Display Delivers Deep Color Accuracy, Extensive Connectivity and OPS Slot for Input Flexibility
CHICAGO – October 15, 2014 – NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today its latest Ultra High-Definition (UHD) display, the new MultiSync® PA322UHD, for professionals requiring the most accurate colors in their workflow.
With the addition of this flagship 32-inch MultiSync PA Series monitor, NEC Display now offers a range of desktop and large-format displays as well as projectors in UHD and 4K resolutions, extending the company’s portfolio of solutions toward solving business challenges.  The North American market for UHD desktop displays is expected to reach 5 percent by the end of 2014, according to industry observers.
The wide gamut PA322UHD display uses a wide gamut white LED backlight and an IGZO technology IPS-type LCD panel that delivers excellent image quality with lower power consumption than comparable LCD displays while delivering 99.2 percent coverage of the Adobe RGB color space.  
Boasting a multitude of inputs, including two DisplayPort, two DVI-D and four HDMI as well as a USB 3.0 hub with DisplaySync Pro technology, the new MultiSync PA Series display gives professionals broad input flexibility for any application. 
This is also the first desktop display to feature an Open Pluggable Specification (OPS)-compliant option slot for expanded input options, including the SB-04HC 3G/SD/HD-SDI and SB-01HC HD-SDI input cards available from NEC.
“The PA322UHD offers a high-resolution, color accurate solution that videographers, photographers and print production specialists can trust for almost every application,” said Art Marshall, Product Manager of Professional and Medical Displays at NEC Display.  “These professionals will enjoy the higher pixel density and commercial-grade features in this cutting-edge display.”
Among the other benefits of the PA322UHD display are:

• Native resolution of 3840 x 2160 with 10-bit color support
• 350 cd/m2 brightness and 1000:1 contrast ratio
• Support for a multitude of refresh rates, including 24, 30, 50, 60, 85, 100, and 120 Hz modes
• The USB 3.0 hub (two up, three down) with DisplaySync Pro, which is a high resolution keyboard / video / mouse (KVM) switch that can control two computers with only one keyboard and mouse
• Two DisplayPort inputs, and the options of two DVI-D and two HDMI, or four HDMI inputs as well as an OPS compliant option slot for additional input flexibility
• The stand supports both landscape and portrait modes, and the display will automatically rotate the image when the display is rotated
• Color and white Digital Uniformity Correction with 93 percent more correction points than previous MultiSync PA Series displays
• Picture in Picture and Picture by Picture mode, which splits the screen in half or in quarters to up to 4 full HD images in one more multiple color spaces in real time
• Two internal 2W speakers for business-class multimedia sound
• Free MultiProfiler software for complete control of picture modes, enabling additional presets like REC 709 and simple ICC profile emulation
• Details on optional accessories can be found here

The MultiSync PA322UHD-BK ships with a four-year limited 48-hour advanced exchange parts and labor warranty, and will be available at an estimated street price of $2,299 with first shipments in December 2014. The PA322UHD display with SpectraViewIItm calibration software and sensor also will be available at an estimated street price of $3,249. The units will be demonstrated on October 22, 2014, at the NEC Display Showcase in New York City.

Delkin BLACK SD Cards

Delkin Devices have announced a new line of SD memory cards that feature a specialised casing and design that make them waterproof, dustproof, extreme temperature resistant, and virtually unbreakable. Delkin BLACK SD cards are built using a proprietary injection molding process that differs from the traditional surface mounted components and welded case design that most cards utilise. This process uses an innovative material to give the cards advantages that are far superior in terms of reliability and ruggedness when compared to traditional memory cards, the company says. Read and write speeds are proven at 99MB/s and 80MB/s respectively, and the cards are rated for UHS-I Speed Class 3, meaning they are guaranteed to perform at a minimum sequential write speed of 30MB/s - a rating that is required for many 4K applications. The added ruggedness of Delkin BLACK has allowed Delkin to offer a unique built-in insurance policy for the cards, called their "48 Hour, No-Questions-Asked Replacement Guarantee". Users are asked to register their Delkin BLACK card using the card's unique serial number to activate the policy, which enables traceability and gives each owner the added security against loss, theft, and damage. Delkin BLACK cards are available in capacities of 32GB, 64GB and 128GB and sold exclusively through authoised camera stores in the US and in Europe.
Delkin Press Release
Delkin BLACK, The World's Most Rugged Photography SD Memory Card.
Snap-Proof & Waterproof with a 48 Hour Replacement Guarantee.
POWAY, CA, OCTOBER 15, 2014 - Today Delkin Devices announced a new line of SD memory cards that feature a specialized casing and design that make them waterproof, dustproof, extreme temperature resistant, and virtually unbreakable. In addition to the rugged nature of the new cards, Delkin is offering a free 48 hour "No-Questions-Asked" replacement guarantee and enhanced customer service support for the cards, making these new cards not only fast (up to 99MB/s read/write) but also incredibly reliable and trustworthy.

Delkin BLACK SD cards are built using a proprietary injection molding process that differs from the traditional surface mounted components and welded case design that most cards utilize. This process uses an innovative material to give the cards advantages that are far superior in terms of reliability and ruggedness when compared to traditional memory cards. In addition to being significantly stronger and far less breakable than standard SD cards in bend/pressure tests, Delkin BLACK cards are dust, water, and shock-proof, and have an extended temperature range that allows the card to perform flawlessly in environments ranging from -40C to 85C.
Delkin's Marketing Director, Anna Lopez, explains, "From the Arctic to the Sahara, and even through your washing machine, the unique design enables Delkin BLACK cards to perform through hazardous environments and remain totally usable without experiencing any data loss."

The added ruggedness of Delkin BLACK has allowed Delkin to offer a unique built-in insurance policy for the cards, called their "48 Hour, No-Questions-Asked Replacement Guarantee".

Lopez further explains, "This covers the unthinkable, including pet and child inflicted damage, gum-in-the-pocket accidents, salt exposure, and more. Should anything happen, just give us a call and we'll send you a brand new replacement card that you'll receive in less than 48 hours, along with a pre-paid shipping envelope to get your damaged card back to us."

The 48 Hour Replacement Guarantee is an automatically included insurance policy for Delkin BLACK cards that is in addition to Delkin's standard Lifetime Warranty. Users are asked to register their Delkin BLACK card using the card's unique serial number to activate the policy, which enables traceability and gives each owner the added security against loss, theft, and damage.

Delkin BLACK cards are available in capacities of 32GB, 64GB and 128GB, and individually serialized. Read and write speeds are proven at 99MB/s and 80MB/s respectively, and the cards are rated for UHS-I Speed Class 3, meaning they are guaranteed to perform at a minimum sequential write speed of 30MB/s - a rating that is required for many 4K applications.

Delkin BLACK cards are sold exclusively through authorized camera stores in the US and in Europe, and are not available online. For a complete list of authorized dealers, visit www.delkin.com/black.

To learn more about Delkin BLACK and its ruggedness, please view our breakability comparison video at: http://vimeo.com/delkindevices/blacksd
About Delkin Devices, Inc.
Delkin Devices' consumer group manufactures storage devices, such as memory cards and digital accessories, for the photography market. Delkin has been in business since 1986 and has offices located in the U.S. and Europe.

EOS 7D Mark II Shipping October 30, 2014

According to Amazon and another local retailer, we should start seeing the Canon EOS 7D Mark II shipping on October 30, 2014. If you select overnight shipping, you should have it for Hallowe’en and that’ll be a great evening to test the ISO abilities of this new APS-C camera.
B&H Photo and Adorama are still showing November for availability.

• Canon EOS 7D Mark II $1799: B&H Photo | Adorama | Amazon
• Canon EOS 7D Mark II w/18-135 STM $2149: B&H Photo | Adorama | Amazon
• Canon BG-E16 Battery Grip $319: B&H Photo | Adorama | Amazon
• Canon LP-E6N Battery $99: B&H Photo | Adorama | Amazon