{"id":14562,"date":"2026-07-09T21:42:41","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T12:42:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/village-island.com\/proton-4k-3d-%e3%81%8cnab-2026-best-of-show%e3%82%92%e5%8f%97%e8%b3%9e%e3%81%97%e3%81%be%e3%81%97%e3%81%9f\/"},"modified":"2026-07-09T21:46:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T12:46:06","slug":"proton-4k3d-win-nab-2026-best-of-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/village-island.azurewebsites.net\/en\/proton-4k3d-win-nab-2026-best-of-show\/","title":{"rendered":"PROTON 4K 3D WinsNAB 2026 Best of Show"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n<head>\n<meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\">\n<title>PROTON 4K 3D Wins NAB 2026 Best of Show \u2014 Village Island<\/title>\n<style>\n  @import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Montserrat:wght@400;600;700;800&family=Noto+Sans+JP:wght@400;500;700&display=swap');\n\n  * { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; 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The award recognizes it as an innovative stereoscopic 4K camera system among a large field of exhibited products.\n    <\/p>\n    <p>\n      The PROTON 4K 3D is designed for immersive content production requiring precise stereoscopic capture. Built on the proven PROTON 4K FLEX architecture, it combines two perfectly synchronized cameras into a single, streamlined system for true 3D imagery.\n    <\/p>\n    <p>\n      With frame-accurate synchronization, unified control through a shared CCU, and a compact design that allows optimal interocular positioning, the PROTON 4K 3D delivers natural depth perception alongside seamless integration into professional 3D workflows \u2014 opening up new creative possibilities for cinematic production, immersive content, and advanced storytelling where size, weight, and precision are critical.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <h3>System Configuration<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"config-grid\">\n      <div class=\"config-card\">\n        <div class=\"config-label\">Head \u00d7 2 (L\/R Cameras)<\/div>\n        <div class=\"config-name\">28 \u00d7 28 \u00d7 20 mm (each)<\/div>\n        <ul>\n          <li>2\u00d7 4K 12-bit image sensors<\/li>\n          <li>Frame-accurate synchronization<\/li>\n          <li>Side-by-side or mirrored rig support<\/li>\n          <li>Power draw: 1W \u00d7 2 (2W total)<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"config-card\">\n        <div class=\"config-label\">Shared CCU<\/div>\n        <div class=\"config-name\">ECU (Shared Electronic Control Unit)<\/div>\n        <div class=\"config-dim\">57 \u00d7 54 \u00d7 22 mm<\/div>\n        <ul>\n          <li>2\u00d7 12G SDI outputs (HD-BNC)<\/li>\n          <li>Unified power &amp; control (Hirose)<\/li>\n          <li>Combined shading and exposure control<\/li>\n          <li>Power draw: 10W<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h3>Key Specifications<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"spec-chips\">\n      <div class=\"spec-chip\"><span class=\"chip-value\">4K 3D<\/span><span class=\"chip-label\">Stereoscopic<br>4K Video<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"spec-chip\"><span class=\"chip-value\">12-bit<\/span><span class=\"chip-label\">High Dynamic<br>Dual Sensors<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"spec-chip\"><span class=\"chip-value\">Sync<\/span><span class=\"chip-label\">Frame-Accurate<br>Full Sync<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"spec-chip\"><span class=\"chip-value\">12W<\/span><span class=\"chip-label\">Low Power<br>12V\u201325V Input<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"spec-chip\"><span class=\"chip-value\">HDR<\/span><span class=\"chip-label\">HLG\/PQ\/S-log3<br>Full Support<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"spec-chip\"><span class=\"chip-value\">2\u00d712G<\/span><span class=\"chip-label\">SDI Output<br>(HD-BNC Connector)<\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h3>Key Features<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"feature-list\">\n      <div class=\"feature-item\">\n        <div class=\"feature-num\">01<\/div>\n        <div class=\"feature-content\">\n          <strong>Frame-Accurate Full Synchronization<\/strong>\n          <span>Precisely synchronizes both sensors frame-by-frame, automatically maintaining the alignment essential for 3D production.<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"feature-item\">\n        <div class=\"feature-num\">02<\/div>\n        <div class=\"feature-content\">\n          <strong>Unified Control via Shared CCU<\/strong>\n          <span>Power, shading, and exposure for both cameras are managed from a single ECU, dramatically improving operational efficiency.<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"feature-item\">\n        <div class=\"feature-num\">03<\/div>\n        <div class=\"feature-content\">\n          <strong>Flexible 3D Rig Support<\/strong>\n          <span>Supports both side-by-side and mirrored configurations. The compact head design allows optimal interocular adjustment for any setup.<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"feature-item\">\n        <div class=\"feature-num\">04<\/div>\n        <div class=\"feature-content\">\n          <strong>Built on the Proven PROTON 4K FLEX<\/strong>\n          <span>Inherits the high sensitivity, low noise, and full HDR support of the proven PROTON 4K FLEX architecture, delivering high-quality 3D imagery in any shooting environment.<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h3>Applications<\/h3>\n    <p>Immersive 3D content \/ Cinematic 3D production \/ 3D sports broadcast \/ VR &amp; AR content production \/ Space-constrained 3D installations<\/p>\n\n    <h3>Specifications<\/h3>\n    <table class=\"spec-table\">\n      <tr><td>Video Resolution<\/td><td>4K (Dual Camera \/ Stereoscopic)<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Sensor Bit Depth<\/td><td>12-bit \u00d7 2<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Sync Accuracy<\/td><td>Frame-accurate (full sync)<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>HDR Formats<\/td><td>HLG \/ PQ \/ S-log3<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Power Consumption<\/td><td>12W (Head\u00d72: 2W + ECU: 10W)<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Operating Voltage<\/td><td>12V\u201325V<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Head Dimensions<\/td><td>28 \u00d7 28 \u00d7 20 mm \u00d7 2<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>ECU Dimensions<\/td><td>57 \u00d7 54 \u00d7 22 mm<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Video Output<\/td><td>2 \u00d7 12G SDI (HD-BNC connector)<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Control<\/td><td>RS485 (Hirose connector)<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>3D Rig Layout<\/td><td>Side-by-side or mirrored<\/td><\/tr>\n    <\/table>\n\n    <p>\n      For product details or to arrange a demo, please feel free to contact our sales team.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"cta-row\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.village-island.com\/en\/proton-4k-3d\/\" class=\"btn btn-primary\" target=\"_blank\">View Product Page \u2192<\/a>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/village-island.com\/en\/support\/contact-us\/\" class=\"btn btn-secondary\" target=\"_blank\">Contact Us<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- FOOTER -->\n  <div class=\"footer\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/village-island.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/VillageIsland_LogoWhite.svg\" alt=\"Village Island\">\n    <p>\n      Village Island Co., Ltd.&nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp;village-island.com<br>\n      \u00a9 2026 Village Island Co., Ltd. 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