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- Robin Wong review of the OM System 50-200mm f/2.8 PRO
43Rumors (Friday, 5 December) - OM 50-200mm f/2.8 PRO at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, OM US store, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton, OM European stores.... - Rolux V-Mount Battery Series Announced – Introducing Three New Lines
CineD (Friday, 5 December) - Rolux has introduced three new V-Mount battery series to its lineup: DYNASTY, DENSITY, and FORTEC, each with several capacity variants and aimed at different use cases. All three focus on stable power delivery and use an advanced BMS management system to keep output steady, even under heavier loads. They also... - ASC Awards 2026 Announced – Robert Yeoman to Receive Lifetime Achievement Honor
CineD (Friday, 5 December) - The American Society of Cinematographers has revealed the honorees for its 40th Annual Outstanding Achievement Awards, taking place March 8, 2026, at The Beverly Hilton. Robert Yeoman, ASC will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, while M. David Mullen, ASC, Cynthia Pusheck, ASC, Stephen Pizzello, and Kodak will be celebrated across... - I found the first Sony A7V with Open Gate!….sort of
SonyAlphaRumors (Friday, 5 December) - Ah no sorry..this Sony A7v is “Open” and not “Open Gate” :) P:S.: Spotted at the Sony China launch event Sony A7V preorders: In USA at at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Henrys. In EU at Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, Foto Köster, WexUK, Clifton, Park UK, Fnac FR. In Australia at: Camera Pro,... - October CIPA 2025: Compacts Skyrocket
Canonrumors (Friday, 5 December) - Over the course of the year, the biggest trend has been that consistently every month, compact or built-in lens camera sales have been much higher than last year. CIPA has just released its October CIPA 2025 results, which show against the past reporting period of October, shipments of built-in lens... - How to pair the Atomos TX with the SHINOBI 7 RX for wireless monitoring
News Shooter (Friday, 5 December) - Atomos has released a tutorial video that shows you how to pair the Atomos TX with the SHINOBI 7 RX for wireless monitoring. Here are the steps: Connect and power on the Atomos TX to your camera Confirm that your video signal is displayed Power on the SHINOBI 7RX Navigate... - DJI FlyCart 100
News Shooter (Friday, 5 December) - The DJI FlyCart 100 is a new drone designed for delivering substantial payloads. It features an enhanced load capacity, better performance, and safety features. While it doesn’t have anything to do directly with filmmaking, it could be used on productions to bring in equipment or even to hold an overhead... - Antigravity A1: Bringing 360 Video into the Air
Canonrumors (Friday, 5 December) - The A1 drone from Antigravity, together with Insta360, enables users to record 8K 360° video in a single flight, making it the only production drone to achieve this. The standard battery of the A1 drone weighs 249 grams, which enables it to operate under the FAA's 250g registration requirement while... - Bright Tangerine Sony VENICE 1 & 2 LeftField System Updates
News Shooter (Friday, 5 December) - Bright Tangerine has made some changes to its Sony VENICE 1 & 2 LeftField System by including more rigging freedom and BUD compatibility. The video provides a quick rundown of the updates made to the Sony Venice 1 & 2 LeftField System based on user feedback. Here are the key... - Sonnet Breakaway Box 850 T5 eGPU Enclosure
News Shooter (Friday, 5 December) - The Sonnet Breakaway Box 850 T5 eGPU Enclosure allows users to add real GPU power for gaming, creative work, and AI applications. The Breakaway Box 850 T5 brings desktop GPU power to your laptop with a single Thunderbolt 5 connection. Designed for video editors, AI developers, medical imaging, and gamers, this powerful eGPU... - Why the DP of HBO’s '100 Foot Wave' Says You Should Be a "Swiss Army Knife"
NoFilmSchool (Thursday, 4 December) - Capturing the raw power of the ocean is difficult enough. Doing it while managing a massive production budget, coordinating a team of cinematographers, and dodging 100-foot walls of water seems nearly impossible. Yet, that is exactly what Vincent Kardasik does.Kardasik recently took home an Emmy for Outstanding Cinematography for a... - How to Expand a Franchise Without Losing Its Soul: Inside ‘Murder at the Embassy’
NoFilmSchool (Thursday, 4 December) - Filming a sequel presents a unique set of challenges: you have to honor the aesthetic of the original while expanding the world enough to justify a second chapter. Doing so while battling the Egyptian summer sun and navigating active archeological digs is a different beast entirely.For director Stephen Shimek, the... - 'Heated Rivalry': What Viral Success Can Teach You About Adapting Beloved Source Material
NoFilmSchool (Thursday, 4 December) - Early this week, my FYP seemed suddenly inundated with mentions of two hockey players who were getting pretty cozy despite being from rival teams, destined to hate each other yet seemingly on a romantic collision course. And viewers fell just as hard, just as fast, rocketing the two lead actors... - Voice-to-Voice AI Technology is Here to Transform How You Record Your Voice-Overs
NoFilmSchool (Thursday, 4 December) - For those who have been following the rise of AI technology in the film and video space (and, if we’re being honest, no one’s had the choice not follow these trends), it’s been interesting to see where many companies and players in the space are ending up in terms of... - Apple Vision Pro Strategy For Immersive Video Production: Live Sports, Static Foveation, And Monetization Challenges
CineD (Thursday, 4 December) - Apple hosted a two-day immersive media seminar at its Cupertino developer center, unveiling major workflow improvements for Apple Immersive Video creators (we reported about the invitation). The company announced live AIV streaming capabilities launching with LA Lakers games in early 2026, detailed its static foveation technology that preserves image quality...