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30/05/2024

The famous Tokina/Angenieux 28-70 f2.6 lens has finally been re-housed.

IronGlass and Ancient Optics have recently announced that they’ve succeeded in what many considered to be an impossible task: properly rehousing the Tokina 28

20/04/2024

https://petapixel.com/2024/04/16/nikon-began-steps-to-acquire-red-in-2022-due-to-the-lawsuit/

The deal may have closed quickly, but it's been in the works for a long time.

16/04/2024

https://nofilmschool.com/blackmagic-camera-app-android

Blackmagic Design has quietly revealed that their Camera app is getting an Android version.

12/04/2024

This is more exciting than the announcement of their 17k LF sensor camera.

Introducing the next generation customizable cinema camera! Blackmagic PYXIS 6K is a high end digital film camera that produces precise skin tones and rich organic colors. It features an extremely versatile design that lets you build the perfect camera rig for your production! You get a full fra...

11/04/2024

Will they debut a new camera....?

NAB 2024 Update!

Please join us to learn what’s new in broadcast, post production and cameras! Live stream starts at Los Angeles 9 AM PDT, New York 12 PM EDT, London 5 PM BST on the 12th of April, and Singapore 12 AM SGT, Tokyo 1 AM JST, Sydney 2 AM AEST on the 13th of April.

http://www.blackmagicdesign.com

09/04/2024

Is there a better way for background replacements?

Squarespace ► Head to http://squarespace.com/corridorcrew to save 10% off your first purchase!Our videos are made possible by Members of CorridorDigital, our...

05/04/2024

Production ready for the next shoot.

08/03/2024

https://www.newsshooter.com/2024/03/06/vazen-lens-manufacturer-ceases-all-operations/

Vazen Lens has closed its doors and is no longer in business. The reason for ceasing operations has not officially been stated, but I’m sure it was having financial issues. The affordable zoom and anamorphic lens market has really blown up in the past couple of years, and it must be tough to compe...

07/03/2024

Breaking news...

Nikon acquires RED

https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2024/0307_01.html #:~:text=TOKYO%20%2D%20Nikon%20Corporation%20(Nikon),%2C%20its%20founder%2C%20and%20Mr.

TOKYO - Nikon Corporation (Nikon) hereby announces its entry into an agreement to acquire 100% of the outstanding membership interests of RED.com, LLC (RED) whereby RED will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nikon, pursuant to a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement with Mr. James Jannard, its fo...

06/02/2024

https://nofilmschool.com/kodak-super-8

Super 8 is back with Kodak

25/01/2024

Arri glass with RED cameras?!?

​In an unanticipated move, it seems that RED and ARRI Rentals have joined forces to create a limited edition camera for the upcoming ​TRON film.

18/01/2024

https://www.newsshooter.com/2024/01/17/edelkrone-tripod-x-worlds-first-fully-motorized-tripod/

edelkrone has officially announced Tripod X which they are claiming is the world's first fully motorized tripod. edelkrone teased this last year and

21/12/2023

The philosophy behind Arri Cameras

Filmmaker Patrick Tomasso went to ARRI to ask some challenging questions, to understand the philosophy behind their cameras. We gathered some fascinating insight, but moreover, we understood that it all starts from the story. Yes, even a high-end camera which comprises state-of-the-art technology, w...

20/12/2023

https://ymcinema.com/2023/12/12/canon-c500-the-first-imax-certified-camera/

An amazing video posted by James Neihouse who is an IMAX cinematographer and was personally involved in this great project, A Beautiful Planet, shows lenses swapped in zero gravity during the ISS (International Space Station) mission. The camera is Canon Cinema EOS C500, and it’s marked with the I...

14/12/2023

Dynamic range as good as Arri?!?

More than two years since the release of the original Ronin 4D with its 6K camera, DJI finally delivered on their promise and released the 8K version of the X9

12/12/2023

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/netflix/zack-snyder-built-a-whole-new-camera-lens-to-give-netflixs-rebel-moon-a-distorted-retro-look

'It has this weird vignetted accentuation'

03/12/2023

The lens is made by a familiar company, but probably not who you think.

Ever wondered how they capture those 45-yard passes?

01/12/2023

A new app to help you when you're scouting locations.

CameraKit & LensKit has announced a new app called FinderKit: Viewfinder. FinderKit is a fast and easy-to-use viewfinder app that allows you to scout

30/11/2023

Not a good sign for the future.

At the end of the lease, the gear is yours.

22/11/2023

Nearly 8 years later and Kodak finally plans to release the new Super 8 film camera.

It's nearing the end of 2023, and we are announcing a new Super 8 camera release. Kodak’s new Super 8 camera is exciting and looks retro too. It has an industrial design, lens options, and a complete system. The camera was first shown at CES 2017 and was priced around $2000.

15/11/2023

More rolling shutter cameras on the way...?

Rumors swirl as to what camera (or cameras) Sony is looking to add its global shutter technology to next.

03/11/2023

https://petapixel.com/2023/11/02/canon-designs-way-to-use-a-smartphones-whole-camera-array-simultaneously/

Canon is definitely interested in the smartphone market.

21/10/2023

Swift forego the traditional theatrical distribution channels.

“Taylor Swift is about to show the studios, because her concert film is not being distributed by the studio,” Nolan said.

20/10/2023

https://www-canonrumors-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.canonrumors.com/canon-eos-m-has-been-quietly-discontinued/?amp=&_gsa=1&_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQGsAEggAID =From%20%251%24s&aoh=16977064346115&csi=0&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canonrumors.com%2Fcanon-eos-m-has-been-quietly-discontinued%2F

Canon dipped its toe into the mirrorless world with the EOS-M back in July 2012, over 11 years ago. Today quietly, Canon Japan has all the EOS-M cameras as bei

19/10/2023

https://ymcinema.com/2023/10/18/joker-folie-a-deux-will-be-another-arri-65-masterpiece/

Although there’s no trailer for the sequel of the 2019 film ‘Joker’, titled Joker: Folie à Deux, we are pretty sure it will be an absolute masterpiece, not less than the first Joker. Why? Because the same team is in the making: Director Todd Phillips, and DP Lawrence Sher. The camera is the m...

18/10/2023

I'm glad to see the OG BMPCC still gets use and love today nearly 10 years later. As a current owner of one of these cameras, it is still one of the best and most accessable quality cameras to date.

Cinematographer Benjamin Handler created a spec that caught our attention. Here's what we've learned from his work.

17/10/2023

Arri cameras once again dominate major motion picture productions. There were a couple uses of Sony Venice, Panavision 35mm film cameras, and one use from RED. Arri, Zeiss,and Panavision lenses were mostly used with a sprinkle of vintage lens sets.

IndieWire reached out to the directors of photography whose films are in 2024 awards contention to find out what they used.

15/10/2023

Convert your old analog 35mm camera into a MFT digital camera.

https://nikonrumors-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/nikonrumors.com/2023/10/14/new-on-kickstarter-im-back-film-20mp-digital-film-cartridge-for-nikon-film-cameras.aspx/

The “I’m Back” digital back project has been going on for years and it’s still being updated: The latest “I’m Back Film” version adds ...

12/10/2023

Canon falls behind Sony, Panasonic, RED, and Arri in narrative filmmaking.

“Not even one Canon camera in that list,” said the readers right after we published the Emmy 2023 Camera Chart, showing zero Canon cameras used to shoot this year’s Emmy cinematography nominees. Although Canon is pretty much popular in the docu arena, why is it so weak in the narrative world? ...

21/09/2023

A new wireless hdmi tramitter for $129.

Accsoon has unveiled a brand new low-cost wireless transmitter aimed at content creators. The CineView Nano which will retail for $129 USD is a tiny