CineD Focus Check Ep05 – Sony & Blackmagic Design Camera Firmware Updates | BLAZAR Anamorphic Lens | SYNCO G3 Pro Wireless | Logitech Mevo Core
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by Alex Hohenthaner
8h ago
This week brings major firmware updates from Sony and Blackmagic Design for some of their most popular cameras! BLAZAR announced a new Super 35 Anamorphic Lens while SYNCO enters the wireless microphone market. Nino and Johnnie also react to your comments on last week’s AI centric episode, and take a look at our poll in which we asked you about your next move regarding generative video AI. Logitech has announced a micro-four-thirds streaming camera – but who is it for? And finally we look forward to NAB which is approaching in big steps! Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music PlayerFM iHeart Radi ..read more
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Sony Releases Major Firmware Updates for the Alpha 7S III, Alpha 1, Alpha 7 IV, and Alpha 9 III
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by Omri Keren Lapidot
11h ago
Sony is releasing several firmware updates for their Alpha hybrid cameras, the a1, a7S III, a7 IV & a9 III. Some of these updates have been long-awaited, such as for the a7S III and a1. Both will finally get the breathing compensation feature, aligning them with the rest of the line. Apart from that, the a1 will also receive the C2PA authentication system, while the a7S III will get a true 24P 4K DCI and more. As always, we’ll point out the most significant updates to filmmakers and videographers. Firmware updates have long been an integral part of the field. In some cases, cameras are ann ..read more
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Poll: Generative AI Video is Almost Here – What is Your Next Move?
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by Johnnie Behiri
13h ago
Generative AI for video is almost here, advancing by the month, threatening to change our filmmaking industry (and beyond) forever! For us as professionals, there are numerous options in how to react and respond, so in today’s poll, we wanted to hear YOUR opinion and find out what your planned next move is. After all, you don’t want to be caught by surprise when the next revolution is here. Unless you have been extremely busy or simply not very interested, there is no way you’ve been able to escape the news of Generative AI for video approaching fast. A development, which is astonishing to wit ..read more
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DJI Response to Countering CCP Drones Act Published
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by Omri Keren Lapidot
18h ago
DJI and the American government feud continues as additional actions accumulate, narrowing the Chinese drone manufacturer’s options. In a recent blog post, DJI tries to debunk some basic arguments used in the recent Countering CCP Drones Act. This episode is just the latest in this ongoing conflict involving two global superpowers. The recent Countering CCP Drones Act by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and Congressman Mike Gallagher may prove disastrous for leading drone maker DJI. It won’t be the first clash between the American government and Chinese companies and will probably not be the ..read more
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SWIT FM-215HDR 21.5″ HDMI and 12G-SDI Field Monitor Released
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by Jeff Loch
1d ago
SWIT released the FM-215HDR, a 21.5″ field monitor with a maximum brightness of 1,000 nits and 97% DCI-P3 coverage. This monitor has one 12G-SDI and three 3G-SDI video input ports, one HDMI 2.0 input port, and two SDI output ports: one 12G-SDI and one 3G-SDI. So, let’s take a closer look at it! SWIT is well-known for their lineup of compact on-camera monitors, such as the CM-S75F we reviewed here. The company also makes production monitors, and they recently released the stellar BM-U325 and BM-U326MD 4K/8K monitors. However, with respective price tags of $19,000 and $26,000, these high-end mon ..read more
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FUJIFILM GFX 100s – $1,600 Discount Makes Medium Format More Accessible Than Ever
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by Omri Keren Lapidot
1d ago
FUJIFILM has recently launched a $1600 discount on their successful GFX 100s medium format (44x33mm) camera. This brings the price down to $4,400 for a 100-megapixel medium format camera. For someone who’s been around since the early days of the digital revolution, such a low price on such a magnificent sensor is mindblowing. But if that’s a surprise to you, you weren’t paying attention to what FUJIFILM and others have been doing for the last few years. Let’s dive in! “Medium Format” and “Accessible” are two terms rarely found in the same sentence. Digital medium format picked up where analog ..read more
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CAME-NANO Intercom System Announced – Compact Wireless Full-Duplex Communication
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by Jakub Han
2d ago
CAME-NANO is a new, full-duplex wireless intercom system with a minimalistic design from CAME-TV. Offering up to 335m (1100ft) line-of-sight range, it is designed to work in a group of up to five devices, or up to 20 devices with the optional hub. On top of offering a 3.5mm TRRS in/out connector for a headset, CAME-NANO also has a built-in speaker and microphone. The intercom system is now available starting at $163. When shooting a multi-cam project or simply having multiple crew members out on a set, a reliable intercom system can save a lot of time and stress. Aside from established profess ..read more
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ZERØ OPTIK Rehousing for Pentax Super-Takumar Lenses Announced
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by Francesco Andreola
2d ago
ZERØ OPTIK, an LA-based company specializing in modifying and customizing vintage lenses for cinematography, has just presented their latest rehousing project built around the Pentax Super-Takumar lens series. Let’s take a closer look! Lens enthusiasts are constantly on the quest for a cinematic, vintage look. And while there are many options to choose from out there – like the popular Canon FD, Nikon AI-S, or Olympus M series, for example – none of these still vintage lenses were designed for use on a professional film set. Hence, cinematic rehousing is often necessary. By the way, if you’d l ..read more
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OpenAI Sora – First Videos Generated by Beta Testers Released
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by Mascha Deikova
2d ago
More than a month has passed since OpenAI announced their new AI video generator, but the discussions around it won‘t calm down. Apart from showcasing what Sora is capable of, the developers also granted beta access to different artists and filmmakers. Yesterday, the company shared their early impressions and some of the creative works, including the very first generated short film. Ready to see OpenAI’s Sora in action? Then keep reading, but beware that it might ignite mixed feelings (as it does in us). In the post, OpenAI states that they’ve been “working with visual artists, designers, crea ..read more
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Accsoon SeeMo 4K HDMI Adapter Introduced – Turns iPhones/iPads into On-Camera Monitors with 4K Streaming
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by Alexandra Thompson
2d ago
Accsoon has broadened their range of on-camera monitoring solutions for iOS devices with the introduction of the SeeMo 4K HDMI adapter. Lightweight 4K (20Mbps VBR) can be recorded directly to the device camera roll, along with 4K UHD live streaming to popular platforms. In addition, the UHD 4K input provides higher resolution for more precise, critical focus checking when zooming in, a vertical video mode, SRT for live-streaming, LUT burning-in, and more. Let’s look at the details! Building on the success of the original HD SeeMo, this new model introduces UHD 4K HDMI input. The original SeeMo ..read more
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