- Last month
- Sony FX2 Available Now at B&H – Love, Hate, and a $100 Cash-Back Special Offer
CineD (Wednesday, 20 August) - The Sony FX2 is finally shipping in the U.S., and according to the B&H site, it has already been discounted by $100 (via a cash-back offer). This is one of those rare cases when a brand-new camera shows up with a price cut already attached (but only until 09/30/2025). The... - Hasselblad X2D II Press Release Spills out Early Across the Internet
Canonrumors (Wednesday, 20 August) - One of the more intriguing rumors was the Hasselblad X2D II, and the press announcement does give us some more details that make the system a little clearer. It does indeed appear as if the Hasselblad X2D II will have some form of LiDAR built into the camera, but only... - Field Report: Sigma 200mm f/2.0 Tested by Jeff Hargrove & Yang Sutie
SonyAlphaRumors (Wednesday, 20 August) - Preorders: Sigma 200mm f/2.0 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, FotoKoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK. Sigma 12mm f/1.4 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, FotoKoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK. Two photographers were invited by Sigma to test the new 200mm FE lens ahead of the release. Jeff Hargrove images and report can be seen here: The... - Imagen Video Launched – AI Editing Platform Now in Beta and Free to Try CineD (Wednesday, 20 August) - Founded in 2020, Imagen is known for AI-powered editing tools for photographers. Now, they’re entering the video space with a public beta, starting with a fully automated color correction tool called Imagen Video. Their first feature works frame-by-frame, speeding up one of the more time-consuming stages of post-production to color...
- UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus 4-Bay Desktop NAS $594 (Reg $699) Canonrumors (Wednesday, 20 August) - UGreen is offering 15% off their top end UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus 4-Bay Desktop NAS at their official Amazon USA store. You can grab one for only $594 (Reg $699). I use both QNAP and UGREEN NAS setups in my workflow. If you’re not doing any specific network services that...
- Save up to 40% on HOTO Tools Canonrumors (Wednesday, 20 August) - HOTO Tools has discounted some of their most popular tools at Amazon USA. We like HOTO Tools a lot and have purchased and used many of the tools below. We’re especially impressed by the screwdriver kits and battery air pumps which we use for sports balls, bikes and auto applications....
- New Firmware Update Ver. 3.01 for the Sony A7rV SonyAlphaRumors (Wednesday, 20 August) - The only benefit you get from this update is: Improves the operational stability of the camera The post New Firmware Update Ver. 3.01 for the Sony A7rV first appeared on sonyalpharumors....
- Canon Merges EOS Webcam Utility with Pro Canonrumors (Wednesday, 20 August) - In a quiet announcement (out of probably some form of embarrassment), Canon has discontinued the EOS Webcam Utility and added its features to EOS Webcam Utility Pro, now at version 2.3f As of August 20, 2025, distribution of “EOS Webcam Utility” will be discontinued and replaced with “EOS Webcam Utility...
- The Dark Knight's Hidden Hero: Why Two-Face Owns This Story
NoFilmSchool (Wednesday, 20 August) - Christopher Nolan’s Batman Trilogy is considered the most nuanced adaptation of the Batman comics. What I love about these movies is that they highlight “Duality” instead of following the good vs evil trope. They aren’t just stories about fighting the bad guys, but ones that beautifully capture the journey of... - Michael Corleone’s Wardrobe Was the First Red Flag NoFilmSchool (Wednesday, 20 August) - In The Godfather (1972), Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) doesn’t announce his fall from grace with a grand speech. He doesn’t even break into a villainous grin. Instead, his journey from a clean-cut war hero to a ruthless mafia boss unfolds through a quieter, sharper medium—his wardrobe.And it does it so...
- What If Weinstein Lost? The Oscar That Should’ve Been NoFilmSchool (Wednesday, 20 August) - The 71st Academy Awards in 1999 gave us one of the most hotly debated Oscar decisions of all time.On one side, you had Saving Private Ryan (1998)—Steven Spielberg’s brutal, emotionally harrowing World War II epic. It was the kind of film that critics, audiences, and even veterans unanimously praised. It...
- Rocky's Iconic Training Montage That Changed Movies Forever NoFilmSchool (Wednesday, 20 August) - A tale of resilience, hope, and victory in the face of low odds and measly resources, Rocky’s release in 1976 not only revived the American dream but established Rocky Balboa as an enduring icon for almost half a century, and still counting. In a post-Vietnam and post-Watergate America, Rocky’s victory...
- OWC Express 1M2 80G Portable SSD
News Shooter (Wednesday, 20 August) - OWC has announced its new OWC Express 1M2 80G, a portable SSD with claimed 6000MB/s real-world peak speeds. It is Thunderbolt 5 compatible, and it comes in a palm-sized, fanless form factor. The OWC Express 1M2 80G offers users the choice between DIY ‘build your own’ and ready-to-run solutions, both of... - MID49 3/8-16 Mounting Screws for ENG Shoulder Belts & Universal Power Distribution Camera Mounting Bracket News Shooter (Wednesday, 20 August) - MID49 has announced new 3/8-16 Mounting Screws for ENG Shoulder Belts and a Universal Power Distribution Camera Mounting Bracket. Pair of 3/8-16 Mounting Screws for ENG Shoulder Belts $55 USD These thread into any 3/8-16 holes and receive standard belts with PortaBrace CamC-style attachments. Screws are similar to K2.0001223 (ARRI...
- MID49 TWIST Mount Spuds for Sony FX6 & VENICE News Shooter (Wednesday, 20 August) - MID49 has unveiled new TWIST Mount Spuds for the Sony FX6 and VENICE/VENICE 2. Sony 15mm Rod Clamp and TWIST Mount Kit for FX6 $299 USD The Sony 15mm Rod Clamp and TWIST Mount Kit for FX6 combines the Sony FX6 15mm Rod Clamp, Double-sided NATO Rail, Knuckle, and Spud...
