- Last month
- Nikon announced two new Nikkor DX mirrorless lenses: 16-50mm f/2.8 & 35mm f/1.7
Nikonrumors (Thursday, 16 October) - The previously reported (first mentioned back in June) two new Nikkor DX mirrorless lenses are now officially announced. Pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo and Foto Erhardt (coming soon to WEX Photo). Here are the main features of both lenses: Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR The... - Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR & DX MC 35mm f/1.7
News Shooter (Thursday, 16 October) - Nikon has announced two new APS-C/DX-format NIKKOR Z lenses, the DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR and DX MC 35mm f/1.7. Both lenses are being touted as affordable, lightweight solutions for content creators and entry-level filmmakers using DX-format Nikon cameras. NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR The NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8... - MID49 Canon C50 Accessories News Shooter (Thursday, 16 October) - MID49 has a range of new Canon C50 accessories, including a cage, baseplate, viewfinder mounts, gimbal adapters, audio adapters, and accessory kits. Upper Cage for Canon C50 ($250 USD) The Upper Cage for Canon C50 is a form-fitting cage with 1/4-20, 3/8-16, and M4x20mm ARRI MAP threaded holes in several...
- Nikon NX Tether version 2.4.0 released Nikonrumors (Thursday, 16 October) - In addition to the new updates of NX Studio and Wireless Transmitter Utility, Nikon also released a new version of NX Tether: Nikon NX Tether Version 2.4.0: Added support for the ZR. Added U4 shooting mode. Added an “R3D NE 12-bit (R3D)” video file type in picture settings. Sign-in with...
- PIXBOOM Spark walkthrough News Shooter (Thursday, 16 October) - PIXBOOM held a 2-hour-long livestream on YouTube where they did a very detailed walkthrough of their new Spark high-speed camera. Ariel Levesque from I/O Creative in Montreal, who was the original Spark tester since day one, hosted the live event. In the livestream, there were complete real-world setup demonstrations and...
- The Zeiss Otus ML 1.4/85 mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount is now shipping Nikonrumors (Thursday, 16 October) - After the initial delay, the new Zeiss Otus ML 1.4/85 mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially released and shipping to existing orders. Check availability and pricing at: B&H Photo Foto Erhardt WEX Photo Additional information on the new lens: Focal length: 85mm Aperture ratio: 1:1.4 Minimum aperture:...
- CRDBAG GRID DIVIDE Ecosystem– Modular Storage for Hard Cases News Shooter (Thursday, 16 October) - CRDBAG has unveiled its new GRID DIVIDE Ecosystem, which is a modular storage solution for hard cases. GRID DIVIDE consists of a Universal Carry-On Kit and Two Expansion Kits that allow users to customize their hard cases. GRID DIVIDE is almost like a Meccano set for hard cases. By utilizing...
- YoloLiv YoloCam S3 4K Webcam News Shooter (Thursday, 16 October) - YoloLiv has announced YoloCam S3, which they are touting as a 4K AI-powered webcam designed specifically for creators and professionals. The YoloCam S3 is relatively small and lightweight. It tips the scales at 115g / 4oz. The YoloCam S3 features a 1/1.3″ CMOS sensor. YoloLiv states that this larger sensor,...
- 2025 Nikon Small World competition winners announced Nikonrumors (Thursday, 16 October) - Nikon Instruments announced the winners of the 51st annual Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition, celebrating over five decades of excellence in microscopy and digital imaging: 1st Place Zhang You, Kunming, Yunnan, China Rice weevil (Sitophilus oryzae) on a grain of rice Image Stacking 5X (Objective Lens Magnification) 2nd Place Dr....
- 10 Horror Movie Openings That Hook You From the First Scene
NoFilmSchool (Wednesday, 15 October) - We harp on opening scenes around here because they're important, but they're especially important if you're making a horror film. Horror movies live or die in those first few minutes (just like, probably, one of your hapless characters).The opening is where you set the tone, establish what your movie actually... - The Hybrid DP: How Mathew Rudenberg Blends Realism with Narrative Cinema NoFilmSchool (Wednesday, 15 October) - One look at Mathew Rudenberg’s filmography, and one question comes to mind: how does he do it all? The South African-born cinematographer has lensed everything from the moody, arthouse visuals of Ultrasound to the explosive comedy of Die Hart 2, from cult TV hits like Kroll Show to the Emmy-winning...
- You Should Be Able to Answer This One Question About Your Script NoFilmSchool (Wednesday, 15 October) - There's a moment early in screenwriter Corey Mandell's career that changed everything for him. While still in film school, he sold a pitch to Ridley Scott. The project was called Metropolis, and suddenly Mandell found himself on a plane to London, flying first class for the first time in his...
- Read and Download Some of the 'Batman: The Animated Series' Screenplays NoFilmSchool (Wednesday, 15 October) - As a kid, my favorite show to curl up and watch was Batman: The Animated Series. It was so well written and had so many deep and interesting episodes. Now, as a writer, I love looking back and seeing how they put the ideas and characters onto the page, and...
- Tax Documents Revealed 'Rise of Skywalker' Cost How Much?! NoFilmSchool (Wednesday, 15 October) - When it comes to budgeting a blockbuster movie, things can get out of hand pretty quickly, especially if there are hiccups or any kind of unrest on set.That's why it was so interesting to check out some leaked tax documents that show that the total cost of 2019’s Star Wars:...
- Christopher Nolan Calls Dwayne Johnson's 'Smashing Machine' the Best Performance of the Year NoFilmSchool (Wednesday, 15 October) - In a crossover of cinematic worlds you probably didn't have on your bingo card, Christopher Nolan has given one of the year's most powerful endorsements to an unlikely recipient: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.But if you've seen the movie, you kind of understand what he means. It really is an amazing...
