Blackmagic Releases Desktop Video 12.4 with ARM Support

Blackmagic Design has released an update to its Desktop Video suite of drivers. The update provides support for ARM Architecture processors to the Blackmagic DeckLink Quad 2, DeckLink Duo 2, DeckLink Quad HDMI recorder, DeckLink 8K Pro, DeckLink SDI Micro, DeckLink Mini Monitor 4K, and DeckLink Mini Recorder 4K. Through version 12.4, users can integrate...

Jul 2022

Camera Hacks that Every Filmmaker Should Know

There are fun hacks, like putting Vaseline on a filter to create a soft-focus effect with any lens, but those aren’t exactly something that you’ll be using every day. A lot of the time the best hacks or tips are the ones that after you learn them just become part of your normal workflow and make your shooting days go a lot smoother. You feel better...

Jul 2022

Meike Adds 10mm F2 Lens to their APS-C Lineup

Meike has released a new 10mm f/2.0 manual focus lens for APS-C and micro four-thirds cameras. The lens is completely manual, with no autofocus or metadata circuitry embedded into the lens construction. It’s just a completely old-school manual design. The latest in an ongoing series of low-cost, high-performance optics for independent content creators,...

Jul 2022

Sony Announces ECM-G1 Vlogging Microphone

Sony has announced a new vlogging microphone that uses the MI multi-interface hot shoe connection on Sony mirrorless cameras. The ECM-G1 Vlogger Shotgun microphone fits in the palm and Sony this makes the G1 the smallest and lightest model in the category. The ECM-G1 is designed for the human voice, with a fixed super-cardioid polar pattern through...

Jul 2022

Sony Updates FX3 Firmware, Expanding Shooting Modes

Sony has updated the FX3 Full Frame Cinema Camera, giving it more shooting profiles and the ability to import LUTs to streamline the post-production workflow. The firmware also offers timecode sync through the use of a proprietary adapter cable. Launched early in 2021, the FX3 Cinema Camera incorporates many of the features and functions of the Sony...

Jul 2022

More Deals To Grab During B&H Summer Sale

As their annual summer sale begins to wind down, there are still some great B&H deals to be had. From cameras to accessories, the web portal is offering some great prices if you act fast. Cameras: First on the list is a pair of ZCam 4K and 6K cameras. The Z Cam E2-M4 shoots 12-bit 4K video in ProRes Raw from a 4/3″ WDR CMOS Sensor and has an interchangeable...

Jul 2022

Zhiyun Announces Annual Short Video Contest with $100,000 in Prizes

Camera Gimbal maker Zhiyun Tech has announced their 2022 Short Film Contest with over $100,000 dollars in prizes. The contest allows filmmakers to submit videos to YouTube or Instagram until October 20th, 2022. The contest seeks to draw attention to the popularity of making short videos and posting them on social sites such as YouTube, Instagram, or...

Jul 2022

Reports Suggest Nikon Closing Down DSLR Development

According to a recent report by camera watchdog Nikkei Asia, Nikon is set to close down the development of its DSLR line. Though the company states that it is continuing to produce and sell the venerable camera platform, the company stopped short of disputing that the development of any future models is winding down. The report goes on to suggest that...

Jul 2022

Canon Introduces a Pair of New RF Mount Lenses

Canon continues to develop its line of RF mount lenses with a 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM prime and a 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM wide-angle zoom. The lenses are optically stabilized and designed to fit both the Canon Full Frame Mirrorless lineup and APS-C Mirrorless models. The RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS Macro STM is a new wide-angle macro prime lens with 11 elements...

Jul 2022

Atomos Announces Heavyweight Sumo 19-inch SE HDR Monitor, Recorder, and Switcher

Atomos has announced the new Sumo 19-inch SE HDR Monitor, Recorder, and Switcher. With a full HD QLED touchscreen display capable of up to 1200 nits of brightness. An upgrade over the IPS LCD screen of the previous generation. The Sumo has four 12G-SDI inputs, and a single HDMI 2.0 input (pity they didn’t go for HDMI 2.1 to future proof it), and is...

Jul 2022