YouTube Paid $100 Billion to Creators, Hohem iSteady MT3 & Pro Review, DJI RS 5, Astera QuikBeam | CineD Focus Check ep102

Imagine this: YouTube has paid over $100 billion to creators in the last four years. That’s an enormous sum — far more than most TV networks spend on content today. In this episode, we take a closer look at what that means for creators and the platform as a whole. Further in this episode, we talk about plenty of other highlights, including two brand-new Hohem gimbals (which Nino reviewed), a range of innovative new lights from several manufacturers, and exciting new lenses — all covered in this episode of Focus Check. So, as always, hit that play button and enjoy. Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music PlayerFM iHeart Radio YouTube Chapters and articles in this episode 00:00 – Intro 07:44 – Hohem iSteady MT3 & MT3 Pro Gimbal Review – Built-In AI Tracking and Pro Performance Without the Pro Price https://www.cined.com/hohem-isteady-mt3-mt3-pro-review-built-in-ai-tracking-and-pro-performance-without-the-pro-price/ Nino reviewing the new Hohem gimbals – Image credit: CineD 15:15 – DJI RS 5 Announced – Enhanced Intelligent Tracking Module, 5th-Gen Stabilization, and One-Hour Fast Charging https://www.cined.com/dji-rs-5-announced-enhanced-intelligent-tracking-module-5th-gen-stabilization-and-one-hour-fast-charging/ 25:31 – YouTube Paid Creators $100 Billion in Four Years – Here Are Their Priorities for 2026 https://www.cined.com/youtube-paid-creators-100-billion-in-four-years-here-are-their-priorities-for-2026/ 37:25 – Sony a7S III Firmware Update Version 5.00 Released with Expanded Autofocus Customization https://www.cined.com/sony-a7s-iii-firmware-update-version-5-00-released-with-expanded-autofocus-customization/ 40:50 – Sony Firmware Updates for VENICE 2 V4.1, BURANO V3.0, FX6 V6.0, and FR7 V4.0 Firmware at BSC Expo 2026 – New Anamorphic Modes, BIG6, Blackmagic RAW https://www.cined.com/sony-firmware-updates-for-venice-2-v4-1-burano-v3-0-fx6-v6-0-and-fr7-v4-0-firmware-at-bsc-expo-2026-new-anamorphic-modes-big6-blackmagic-raw/ VENICE 2 Extension System Mini – Image credit: Sony 48:20 – Sony VENICE 2 Extension System Mini – Now Shipping...

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