Gear Archive
Blackmagic Design recently showed off some new 6K Blackmagic Raw footage shot on the BMPCC 6K by Manchester-based DP and camera operator Dima Kalenda. “Zero Two”, which you can see below and also download original BRAW camera files, was Dima’s first experience with the latest Blackmagic Pocket
The Blackmagic Pocket Camera 6K is one of those cameras that can easily produce images on par with cameras costing 10x its value, but getting the BMPCC 6K production-ready does require quite a bit of kit. Cage support systems have been around for a while; their existence
ARRI has announced their new Pro Camera Accessories for the Sony FX9 are now available to order from ARRI authorised dealers. The Sony FX9 camera itself is scheduled to ship now in December, however it will most likely be in limited quantities, with en-masse orders to be
Sigma announced their Classic Art Prime Cine Lenses just a few months back in September (see post here), and now we also know their pricing and availability. Available only in a set of 10, the new full-frame Sigma Classic Art Prime Cine lenses are expected to become
You asked for it and Zacuto listened – the new Kameleon Pro EVF is now available with waveform, vectorscope, new software, and a new display interface with enhanced features! The newly announced Kameleon Pro EVF, “powered by JTZ”, inherits the much needed professional monitoring features of the
Venus Optics has announced the company will be porting three of their already existing lenses to Canon RF mount and Nikon Z mount. The company has already a few lenses for Sony E mount and Micro Four Thirds under the Laowa brand of lenses, and is now
Atomos has just announced the company is releasing a beta version of the much awaited Shogun 7 switching for testing. Those early adopters interested in giving the upcoming switching firmware for the Shogun 7 a go should get in touch with Atomos via the email provided a
Innovative cinematography lighting maker Hive Lighting announced a new CX-Series range with two new LED lights – the Hive Lighting Wasp 100-CX and the more powerful Hornet 200-CX. The Wasp 100-CX, much like its predecessor Wasp 100C is a compact LED light that draws only 75 watts
Amsterdam-based pro camera accessories maker and pro camera dealer Vocas recently held at their HQ a massive and very detailed 3+ hours presentation by renowned Sony ICE (Sony Independent Certified Expert) Alister Chapman on the upcoming Sony FX9. The Sony FX9 may not be everyone’s cup of
Litepanels has released a new firmware updated with some much awaited new functionality for their Gemini 2×1 Soft Panel RGBWW LED lights. The latest firmware update is dubbed C1 and gives a healthy boost to the already capable Gemini 2×1. With the newly released Firmware Update C1,
Well, I hope you’ve had a joyous Thanksgiving (at least those of you in the US), as for the rest of us, it was just a normal Thursday night. Just in case you still have not found a good deal that tickles your fancy, be sure to
You know what time it is, right? It’s the time of the year loved the most by credit card companies, but all jokes aside, this certainly doesn’t mean that you can’t treat yourself to some really cool gear. As corny as it may sound, Black Friday is
Sound Devices announces MixPre firmware v5.00 update for all MixPre mixer-recorders, including the new MixPre II Series. Firmware v5.00 is applicable to all current and legacy MixPre and MixPre-M models, and it brings quite a few useful improvements and features, including flexible USB output routing and USB
It seems boxy cameras are everywhere in 2019, and although the design has been around for some time, this year in particular we’ve seen quite a few cameras sharing a similar, super-compact cube-like design such as the Z CAM E2 and other variations of the camera from
One of the most burning questions that those interested in the upcoming RED Komodo 6K camera often ask is how big is the Komodo 6K sensor? Is it full-frame, is it Super35, or is it something in between. And just days ago, we got our answer. RED
Industry-leading wireless video maker Teradek has launched the ACE 800, a new wireless transmission system for professional filmmakers looking for some extra range, but a more affordable price. Some of you may recall, the Teradek ACE 500, which was announced at this year’s NAB Show; the ACE
If you are shooting with the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, Z CAM E2, or Panasonic GH5 and you are lusting over a budget anamorphic lens, then Vazen may have the answer. The Vazen 40mm T2 1.8x Anamorphic has been designed with the micro four thirds user in
Iron Glass Adapter, a really cool and young company specialising in repairing and modifying Soviet-era lenses, has announced the Helios 44-2 58mm f2.0 Cine Edition VLFV lens, which takes a classic Russian lens from decades past and gives it a “cine conversion” making it suitable to withstand the
Filter maker PolarPro has announced a new lightweight BaseCamp matte box for indie filmmakers, and those who frequently venture into the wild to capture stunning images and footage with gimbals for cinema cameras and big gimbals. In addition to the more filmmaking oriented BaseCamp, PolarPro also announces
For most of us getting our hands on an Alexa MINI LF may be difficult, but ARRI have now made it easier by releasing the official ARRI Alexa Mini LF simulator. A free online camera exploration and menu simulator, the ALEXA Mini LF simulator has been designed
