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- F1: The Movie – How a Custom Sony Compact Body and Apple’s Custom iPhone Camera Were Used to Capture Speed
CineD (Thursday, 3 July) - Apple and Sony teamed up with director Joseph Kosinski and DP Claudio Miranda, ASC, to capture real F1 racing in F1: The Movie using the VENICE 2, a Sony-engineered compact camera, and a custom iPhone-based system, setting a new standard for high-speed cinematic capture. Let’s dive into the camera tech... - How F1: The Movie Used a Custom Sony Compact Body and Apple’s Custom iPhone Camera to Capture Speed CineD (Thursday, 3 July) - Apple and Sony teamed up with director Joseph Kosinski and DP Claudio Miranda, ASC, to capture real F1 racing in F1: The Movie using the VENICE 2, a Sony-engineered compact camera, and a custom iPhone-based system, setting a new standard for high-speed cinematic capture. Let’s dive into the camera tech...
- Now available for preorder: New Meike 35mm f/1.8 FE lens
SonyAlphaRumors (Thursday, 3 July) - You can now preorder the new 35mm f/1.8 PRO autofocus FE lens at Meike Global (Click here). And the new 24mm f/1.4 FE will be available for preorder in late July ( 600 grams, minimum focus 0,27cm and 72mm filter thread, for E/Z/L mount) The post Now available for preorder:... - Leica Q3 Now Supports Audio Recording Through USB-C From Compatible RØDE Microphones CineD (Thursday, 3 July) - The Leica Q3 premium full-frame compact camera now supports audio capture via USB-C from selected RØDE microphones, expanding their multimedia production potential. Leica has quietly expanded the capabilities of their flagship Q3 camera with a significant firmware update that enables audio recording through its USB-C port when paired with compatible...
- Redefine Your Android Smartphone Filmmaking Workflows with This 4K HDMI Adapter
NoFilmSchool (Wednesday, 2 July) - Along with the ability to work with iPhone models, the Accsoon SeeMO 4K HDMI Adapter is set to offer compatibility with Android smartphone devices starting this summer. This new version of the Accsoon SeeMo 4K HDMI Adapter will bring Android users the same ability that has been available for iPhone... - Enhance Your Sony VENICE Extension Mini With This Expert Expansion Kit NoFilmSchool (Wednesday, 2 July) - While not as exciting as, say, a new BURANO 2 or a VENICE 3 announcement, perhaps, Sony did make some waves recently with their surprise unveiling of the company’s new VENICE Extension System Mini. A way to shoot in smaller and tighter spaces while still getting some of the highest...
- The Sony RX1II has become a classic and is the only Sony camera whose value is increasing! SonyAlphaRumors (Wednesday, 2 July) - Sony RX1R II: The Only Sony Camera Becoming a Collector’s Classic Most Sony digital cameras lose value over time. But there is one clear exception — the Sony RX1R II. In 2020, used RX1R II prices hit rock bottom around $1,850. Now, in 2025, the camera trades for around $2,200–$2,400...
- New Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF lens review by Christopher Frost SonyAlphaRumors (Wednesday, 2 July) - Last week Venus Optics announced the new Laowa 12mm f/2.8 autofocus Full Frame E-mount lens. You can preorder it now at BHphoto, Venus-store, Amazon. At $699, it’s more affordable and easier to use than its 10mm sibling. Christopher Frost reviewd the lens and these are his key findings: Build &...
- Samyang is soon launching new “prima” lenses! SonyAlphaRumors (Wednesday, 2 July) - Samyang just posted the following teaser text on Instagram: Prima Series from LK Samyang. Portable. Practical. Perfect for creators. Easier to carry, more enjoyable to shoot. I have no info about possible lens specs yet… The post Samyang is soon launching new “prima” lenses! first appeared on sonyalpharumors....
- Samyang is soon launching a new “prima” lens series! SonyAlphaRumors (Wednesday, 2 July) - Samyang just posted the following teaser text on Instagram: Prima Series from LK Samyang. Portable. Practical. Perfect for creators. Easier to carry, more enjoyable to shoot. The wording strongly suggests that Samyang is about to launch a new line of compact prime lenses aimed at content creators, vloggers, and hybrid...
- Aurora Hunters! 4 Best Cameras for Northern Lights Photography
Canonrumors (Tuesday, 1 July) - Shooting the Northern Lights is like catching a cosmic unicorn on camera. You need high ISO kings, supreme low-light beasts, and sensors that laugh in the face of darkness. Here are four cameras that’ll make the Aurora dance for your lens while you shiver in five layers of jackets. No... - Tamron Completes Its G2 Trinity Series With Ultra Wide-Angle 16-30mm f/2.8 Zoom Lens NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 1 July) - Following up on the success of the previously highly acclaimed Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD model, this new 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD model is set to emerge as a more advanced G2 version. This new ultra-wide-angle option is set to broaden the G2 series’ zoom range, while still...
- Sony Is in Trouble? Outdated Cameras, Up to 30% price hike in the USA – My Urgent Advice! SonyAlphaRumors (Tuesday, 1 July) - The up to 30% price hike on Sony gear in the US has now been implemented across all major retailers — and that’s a big problem for several reasons. Sony products were already priced higher than much of the competition. With this increase, it’s becoming even harder for amateur and...
- TAMRON completes the G2 Trinity, announces Ultra Wide-Angle 16-30mm F2.8 G2 Zoom Canonrumors (Tuesday, 1 July) - Tamron Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Shogo Sakuraba; Headquarters: Saitama City, Japan; “TAMRON”), a leading manufacturer of optics for diverse applications, announces the launch of the 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Model A064), an ultra wide-angle lens, on July 31, 2025 for Sony E-mount and August 22, 2025 for...
- Teradek TV App Goes Local – Free Proxy Playback Now Available CineD (Tuesday, 1 July) - Teradek solutions include wireless video transmission systems, encoders and decoders, and cellular bonding technology for live streaming and IP video distribution. Recently, the company announced a new offline functionality that eliminates subscription barriers and internet dependency for on-set playback. In a move that addresses long-standing concerns about connectivity and costs...
