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- Half the Sensor, Twice the Buzz – FUJIFILM X half and a Week of Gear Surprises – CineD Focus Check Ep65
CineD (Thursday, 22 May) - A camera that shoots half-images? Sounds unusual—but that’s exactly what FUJIFILM’s newly released X-Half brings to the table with its unique feature set. Join Johnnie and Nino as they dive into what makes this mysterious new camera stand out, in this FUJIFILM X half podcast episode, and as always, catch... - Camera prices – Have the Japanese taken leave of their senses?
EOSHD.com blog (Thursday, 22 May) - A Fujifilm JPEG-only half-frame toy for 850 smackers, the latest Sony flagship for 7000 something + tax, and the new mid-range “standard model” S1 II from Panasonic yours for a bargain $4000 with ‘basic’ kit zoom. It all begs the question, have the Japanese lost the plot? In the... - Ricoh announced the GRIV development: It features the same Sony A6700 sensor
SonyAlphaRumors (Thursday, 22 May) - Ricoh/Pentax officially announced the development of the new GRIV (press text here). Ricoh mentions it will use a 25.74 MP sensor. I suspect this is the same exact sensor of the Sony A6700. I am sure this new Ricoh camera will sell very well, just like the current GRIII. Too... - Sony GP-VPT3 Multi-Function Shooting Grip & RMT-VP2 Wireless Remote Commander
News Shooter (Thursday, 22 May) - Sony has announced its new GP-VPT3 Multi-Function Shooting Grip and the RMT-VP2 Wireless Remote Commander. The three-in-one wireless shooting grip with detachable remote commander was designed to enhance usability when capturing video and photos with compatible Alpha series and Vlog cameras. The grip can be used as a tripod, and... - Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 lens is now in Stock. New reviews by Christopher Frost and DigitalcameraWorld SonyAlphaRumors (Wednesday, 21 May) - The USA Zeiss preorders: Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 at BHphoto. Adorama. FotoErhardt. Fotokoch. Calumet. WexUK. Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 at BHphoto. Adorama. FotoErhardt. Fotokoch. Calumet. WexUK. The new Zeiss Otus lenses have had a controversial start. From what I’ve heard, pre-order numbers are low and many feel that the price is just...
- Schneider Kreuznach/Rokinon 14-24mm f/2.8 FE now available for preorder at BHphoto SonyAlphaRumors (Wednesday, 21 May) - Preorders are now open at BHphoto (Click here). European preorder are open at Fotokoch, Calumet, FotoErhardt, WexUK. The post Schneider Kreuznach/Rokinon 14-24mm f/2.8 FE now available for preorder at BHphoto first appeared on sonyalpharumors....
- Just announced: New Sony GP-VPT3 Shooting Grip SonyAlphaRumors (Wednesday, 21 May) - Sony announced a new GP-VPT3 Shooting Grip you can preorder now for $158 at BHphoto (Click here). Press text: Sony Electronics Launches GP-VPT3 Multi-Function Shooting Grip and the RMT-VP2 Wireless Remote Commander The Three-in-One Wireless Shooting Grip with Detachable Remote Commander Enhances Usability and Convenience for Greater Freedom in Capturing...
- First image of the new Samyang-Schneider 24-60mm f/2.8 FE lens! SonyAlphaRumors (Wednesday, 21 May) - Samyang/Schneider did display their second Full Frame E-mount zoom lens after the 14-24mm f/2.8 FE. This is the first image of the upcoming 24-60mm f/2.8 FE. I have no info about exact specs, pricing and launch date. The post First image of the new Samyang-Schneider 24-60mm f/2.8 FE lens! first...
- Sony 2024 full year financial report +3,37 sales in cameras SonyAlphaRumors (Wednesday, 21 May) - Sony published the full fiscal year report (March 2024-March 2025). And the good news is that they increased the camera sales by 3,37% compared to the previous fiscal year ended on March 2024. Sony also writes that In Q4 FY24, the interchangeable lens camera market grew by approximately 9% year-on-year...
- Nikon achieves top market share in Japan for the first time with the release of the Z5II camera
Nikonrumors (Tuesday, 20 May) - Nikon achieved top market share in Japan for the first time with the release of the Z5II mirrorless full-frame camera (Nikon has been gaining market share for a while – see previous reports): “In April, Nikon won the monthly top share for the first time in terms of sales... - DaVinci Resolve Adds New Flat Mode for Keyframe Easing And Other Updates With Beta 4 Release
NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 20 May) - The updates keep rolling out for DaVinci Resolve, and these are always appreciated by those who are fans of Blackmagic Design’s popular NLE. This latest update, which follows on the heels of the Beta 3 update from just two weeks ago, adds some helpful and sophisticated new features.Let’s take a... - The Canon EOS R1 Wins Top Prize at the Camera Grand Prix 2025 NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 20 May) - Canon’s flagship EOS R1 camera is tearing it up on the camera award circuit this year. After winning the Red Dot Design Award 2025 and other contests, the Canon R1 is now taking home one of the biggest prizes in the industry.Japan’s Camera Press Club has announced the winners of...
- Sony Center Cyprus posted the weirdest teaser ever for a new lens announcement on June 2 SonyAlphaRumors (Tuesday, 20 May) - Now this is totally weird. Sony Center Cyprus posted this video teaser with he following text: Something big is coming…Are you ready to see the future through a new lens?Save the date – 2 June 2025, 9:00 (Cyprus time).Stay tuned. So they write that a ‘new lens’ is coming on...
- Inside the Super Bowl Halftime Show – A Steadicam Operator’s Perspective with Sean Flannery CineD (Tuesday, 20 May) - Steadicam Super Bowl halftime show operator Sean Flannery joins CineD contributor Graham Ehlers Sheldon for an in-depth interview exploring what it takes to film some of the most-watched live events in the world. From Kendrick Lamar’s viral performance to the Oscars and Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, Flannery shares the pressure, preparation, and...
- Sony’s Next Chapter: CEO Puts Content Creation Front and Center NoFilmSchool (Monday, 19 May) - In news that shouldn’t be too surprising to anyone, a major multinational conglomerate has held its annual corporate strategy meetings recently and reaffirmed the company’s focus on areas that are likely to return the most growth and profit.For Sony, this means that the company is staying focused on its Creative...
