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- Blackmagic Design 16TB Media Module for URSA Cine 12K Introduced
CineD (Monday, 21 July) - Blackmagic Design has expanded their Media Module lineup with the introduction of a new 16TB variant, doubling the storage capacity of their previously available 8TB option. The new media module is designed specifically for the URSA Cine 12K LF camera system and offers professional filmmakers extended recording capabilities for high-resolution... - Canon EOS R1 & EOS R5 Mark II Firmware Updates Coming Later This Week (Again)
Canonrumors (Monday, 21 July) - Last week Canon announced and launched two major firmware updates for the Canon EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II. Unfortunately, they were pulled a few hours after their initial release to address an issue around playback in camera or on a computer with memory cards above 2TB when shooting... - Nanlite Introduces the Pico Pocket Full-Color Light Canonrumors (Monday, 21 July) - Compact, colorful, and packed with features for creators – the pico from NANLITE is the pocket-sized full-color light built for everyone on the move. It delivers impressive output, accurate color, and soft light in an instant — yet weighs just 130g and fits comfortably into your pocket. It has a built-in battery...
- Peak Design Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod $399 (Reg $599) Canonrumors (Monday, 21 July) - B&H Photo has the Peak Design Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod in their DealZone for only $399 (Reg $599) today. Peak Design tripods are loved by those that buy them, simply going by the 5 star review. You can use whatever ballhead that your heart desires. I use the Acratech GXP-SS. Sure,...
- What is Back Focus?
News Shooter (Monday, 21 July) - Atlas Lens Co. has put out an informative video talking about what back focus actually means. The team breaks it down using their Orion 28mm T2 and shows how tools like the DENZ FDC Multi Flange Focal Depth Checker help calibrate precise flange depth down to the micron. Learn why... - 7 Most Iconic On-Screen U.S. Presidents in Film & TV
NoFilmSchool (Sunday, 20 July) - Playing a U.S. president on screen is one of the greatest honors for any actor. But it's a role that comes with its own set of creative responsibilities and expectations. Presidential stories fascinate us because they combine intimate human drama with the ultimate stakes of leading a nation. Whether fictional... - “Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates:” Still True, Still Timeless NoFilmSchool (Sunday, 20 July) - Some famous movie lines linger for decades. Forrest Gump’s “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get,” definitely did. It didn’t need clever turns of phrase or big dramatic flair. It just needed a Southern drawl, a park bench, and a box of sweets....
- Weekly Nikon news flash #843
Nikonrumors (Sunday, 20 July) - . → Third party Vello LHN-HN52 lens hood for Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2.0, 28mm f/2.8, and 28mm f/2.8 (SE) lenses. → Third-party aluminium lens hood for Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (+SE) and Z 26mm f/2.8 lenses (more pictures). → A member of the Nikon Zf... - What Is a “Martini Shot”? (And No, It’s Not a Drink) NoFilmSchool (Sunday, 20 July) - Film sets buzz with a unique vocabulary. For example, you may hear about "C-47s" (clothespins) or "flying in" (bringing equipment onto set). The industry has developed countless terms that would baffle outsiders. Some of these terms carry stories that reflect the culture and traditions of filmmaking itself. They reveal how...
- Venus Optics Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens for Canon RF $149 (Reg $199) Canonrumors (Sunday, 20 July) - B&H Photo has the Venus Optics Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens for Canon RF in their DealZone for $149 (Reg $199) today. This lens is made for APS-C cameras. This is a pretty good value lens if you don’t need a fisheye very often, or you just want to play...
- Canon Brings Cropping Guide Firmware to the EOS R8 and EOS R6 Mark II Canonrumors (Sunday, 20 July) - Canon USA has added support for thea cropping guide feature via a paid firmware upgrade for the EOS R6 Mark II and EOS R8. These are the first Canon full-frame cameras to support the feature. Canon introduced this firmware late last year for the EOS R50, EOS R10 and EOS...
- PetaPixel reviews the new Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 FE lens
SonyAlphaRumors (Sunday, 20 July) - Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 FE at BHphoto, Adorama, Fotokoch, WexUK. Introduction on Explora. Chris Nichols reviews the new Tamron 16–30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2, the successor to the 17–28mm f/2.8, completing Tamron’s lightweight f/2.8 zoom “trinity” (16–30, 28–75, 70–180). Despite the confusing name (no prior 16–30 mirrorless version existed), it’s... - Write the Truth: Toni Morrison’s Guide for Writers NoFilmSchool (Sunday, 20 July) - Why do some films disappear from memory the moment the credits roll, while others haunt audiences for decades? The difference isn't budget, star power, or marketing muscle—it's truth.What would Toni Morrison (who never wrote a screenplay) have to say to screenwriters?Perhaps a lot, because she understood the secret to literary...
- 3D Film Parts Samsung T7 & SD Card Dock News Shooter (Sunday, 20 July) - 3D Film Parts has a new Samsung T7 and SD Card Dock that allows you to organise and access up to 5 Samsung T7 drives plus 2 SD cards. The single-slot active USB dock features an M3 bolt locking mechanism to prevent unwanted movement during use. Protective guiding lugs in...
- Blackmagic Design Media Module (16TB) News Shooter (Sunday, 20 July) - Blackmagic Design has a new 16TB Media Module. This is twice the size of the previously available 8TB option. Blackmagic Media Module is fast and rugged, and it’s like a Cloud Store Mini built into your camera. The high-speed storage lets you record at the highest resolutions and frame rates for hours...
