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- SWIT PowerCell Battery Series Announced – Dependable and Cost-Effective
CineD (Today) - Camera batteries may not create such a hype as some other film gear, but they are essential. Original manufacturer packs are dependable but costly, while many third-party versions fail to meet the needs of working filmmakers. However, at IBC 2025, SWIT introduced their PowerCell series, a new line designed to... - 4 days
- Still no Lumix announcement on the horizon…
43Rumors (3 days ago) - Quick update: our sources confirm no imminent Lumix announcement. Sadly, no whispers of a new MFT camera or lens either. The last gear they announced were: Last camera: Panasonic Lumix DC-G97 on December 17, 2024 (219 days ago) Last lens: Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 II on September 13,... - Last month
- Canon EOS C50 vs Sony FX3: Which Camera Wins – And Does It Matter? CineD (Wednesday, 10 September) - The jargon of “the XXX killer” and its variants has become synonymous with the clickbait titles and reviews of our time (traditionally on all caps with few exclamation marks on top). It encapsulates the over-dramatization of mild upgrades and the false sense of obsolescence – as if your older camera...
- Leitz HEKTOR Primes Bring Classic Character to Mirrorless, with Interchangeable E/L/RF/Z Mounts CineD (Wednesday, 10 September) - Leitz Cine has introduced HEKTOR, a new family of six full-frame T2.1 primes for mirrorless cameras, designed and built in Wetzlar with swappable E, L, RF, and Z mounts, classic-leaning optical character, and cine-grade mechanics. Arriving in 18, 25, 35, 50, 73, and 100 mm, the HEKTOR lineup marks Leitz...
- DaVinci Resolve 20.2 Brings ProRes RAW, Better Immersive Workflows, and AI Fog Effects CineD (Wednesday, 10 September) - Blackmagic Design has released DaVinci Resolve 20.2, a free update that introduces long-awaited Apple ProRes RAW support, immersive EXR workflows, and AI-driven atmospheric effects. With improvements across editing, Fusion, and color grading, the release significantly expands Resolve’s capabilities for filmmakers, VFX artists, and colorists. Unlike many incremental updates, DaVinci Resolve...
- First specs and images of the new Sony FX3 competition
SonyAlphaRumors (Monday, 8 September) - In just a few days, the Sony FX3 will face strong new rivals from Canon, Nikon, and possibly even Panasonic (but not DJI). Here are the latest leaked images and specs. Canon C50 specs: 32MP FF sensor Open Gate no IBIS Announcement on Sept 9 Nikon Zr specs: 24MP partially... - 2021–2024 Mirrorless Shipments by Manufacturer: OM and Panasonic trailing behind the bug guys 43Rumors (Friday, 5 September) - The Nikkei Industry Map Financial Yearbook includes detailed shipment data for Japanese mirrorless camera manufacturers, offering an exact breakdown of the global camera market: 2024 Canon: 2.05 million units Sony: 1.63 million units Nikon: 760,000 units Fujifilm: 490,000 units Panasonic: 160,000 units OM Digital: 130,000 units 2023 Canon: 1.96 million...
- Panasonic Brings Autofocus to 4K Studio Cameras for the First Time
NoFilmSchool (Thursday, 4 September) - In gearing up for IBC 2025, where Panasonic plans to show off these innovations, the company has made two major announcements in the world of broadcast studio cameras. The first is that Panasonic is unveiling the AK-UBX100, a next-generation 4K box-style multi-purpose camera designed to give broadcasters, houses of worship,... - 2021–2024 Mirrorless Shipments by Manufacturer: Canon Tops the Chart ahead of Sony SonyAlphaRumors (Thursday, 4 September) - The Nikkei Industry Map Financial Yearbook includes detailed shipment data for Japanese mirrorless camera manufacturers, offering an exact breakdown of the global camera market: 2024 Canon: 2.05 million units Sony: 1.63 million units Nikon: 760,000 units Fujifilm: 490,000 units Panasonic: 160,000 units OM Digital: 130,000 units 2023 Canon: 1.96 million...
- Viltrox Becomes Latest Lens Company to Join L-Mount Alliance NoFilmSchool (Wednesday, 3 September) - Set to join the ranks of several other top brands in the digital photo and video space, Viltrox is the latest lens manufacturing company to join the L-mount alliance. Viltrox will now have its name next to the likes of Sigma, Panasonic, Blackmagic Design, Sirui, DJI, and—of course—Leica.Joining the L-Mount...
- Panasonic AK-UBX100 4K multi-purpose camera
News Shooter (Wednesday, 3 September) - Panasonic has announced its new AK-UBX100 4K multi-purpose camera, as well as an update for the AK-UCX100 that will enable auto focus capabilities. According to Panasonic, the AK-UCX100 4K multi-purpose camera is the first in the world to feature an auto-focus function for 2/3-type 4K studio cameras. AK-UBX100 Launching in... - Viltrox Joins the L-Mount Alliance CineD (Wednesday, 3 September) - Viltrox is joining Leica, SIGMA, Panasonic, Black Magic Design, Samyang, DJI, and others in the ever-growing L-Mount alliance. The Chinese manufacturer, a relatively new player in our field, will be the latest addition to the mount in a move that should benefit both the company and L-Mount users, who will...
- Nikkei published mirrorless camera shipments data (2021-2024): Nikon up 100,000+ units per year
Nikonrumors (Wednesday, 3 September) - The latest issue of Nikkei Financial Quarterly Report published camera shipments data by manufacturer from 2021 to 2024: Mirrorless camera shipments data (2021-2024) 2024 Canon: 2.05 million units Sony: 1.63 million units Nikon: 760,000 units Fujifilm: 490,000 units Panasonic: 160,000 units OM Digital: 130,000 units 2023 Canon: 1.96 million units... - Global Camera Shipments 2024: Panasonic Gains, OM Digital Slips 43Rumors (Saturday, 30 August) - The Nikkei Industry Map 2026 has revealed the 2024 camera market share by units for each manufacturer. Canon: 3.53 million units (43.2%) Sony: 2.33 million units (28.5%) Nikon: 960,000 units (11.7%) Fujifilm: 740,000 units (9.0%) Panasonic: 280,000 units (3.4%) OM Digital: 160,000 units (1.9%) Ricoh Imaging: 70,000 units (0.8%) In...
- Canon Leads Global Camera Shipments in 2024, Sony in Second Place SonyAlphaRumors (Friday, 29 August) - The Nikkei Industry Map 2026 has revealed the 2024 camera market share by units for each manufacturer. Canon: 3.53 million units (43.2%) Sony: 2.33 million units (28.5%) Nikon: 960,000 units (11.7%) Fujifilm: 740,000 units (9.0%) Panasonic: 280,000 units (3.4%) OM Digital: 160,000 units (1.9%) Ricoh Imaging: 70,000 units (0.8%) In...
