Monthly Archives: October 2019
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K
Blackmagic Design’s new Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K is highly capable Super35 cinema camera “hiding” in a DSLM body (Digital Single Lens Mirrorless). There are many things to like. For many, it is the new, larger, 6144 x 3456 Super35 sensor. The effective image area is 23.10mm x 12.99mm. It has an EF lens mount.
How does the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K compare to the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K? The 4K model, shown below, was introduced last year. It has a Micro Four Thirds (MFT) size 18.96 x 10 mm sensor. The MFT lens mount’s Flange Focal Depth is 19.25mm and its inside diameter is 21.64 mm Ø. read more…
Sony FX9 Workshop at Band Pro Burbank
11/5/19
Sony FX9 Workshop at Band Pro: Tuesday 11/5 from 1-4pm at Band Pro Burbank
Free Sony FX9 Camera Workshop at Band Pro Burbank HQ. The FX9 is Sony’s latest Full Frame digital cine camera. 6K Full Frame sensor with dual 800 / 4000 ISO, electronic variable ND filter, 16 bit RAW capture– in a compact and affordable camera body. A detailed presentation on the FX9 will be provided, followed by a Q&A and plenty of hands-on time. Snacks and beverages will be served. Space is limited. RSVP to reserve your spot. read more…
Musitelli MUSI DAY
10/28/19
Musitelli MUSI DAY : Open House - Monday October 28 in Montevideo, Uruguay
MUSI DAY 2019 takes place on Monday October 28 from 10am to 6pm.
The event is an excellent way to join colleagues and fellow crew members, to swap stories, discuss jobs, learn, try out new equipment and meet new people. The event is aimed at directors, cinematographers, camera crews, gaffers, grips, technicians, producers and television representatives, as well as advanced film students.
The Cinematography Society of Uruguay (Sociedad de Cinematografía del Uruguay – S.C.U.) will actively participate in MUSI DAY 2019. read more…
Tags: Montevideo Uruguay, MUSI Day, Musitelli
SIGMA fp Director’s Finder and PL mount Camera
The SIGMA fp camera has a Director’s Finder mode. Attach the LCD Viewfinder/Diopter accessory to compose shots with framelines calibrated for various aspect ratios on (thus far) ALEXA LF, Mini LF, ALEXA 65, Venice, Monstro 8K, Helium 8K, Dragon 6K, Epic MX 5K, Gemini 5K, Arricam, ALEXA SXT, XT, Mini, Amira, etc. read more…
SIGMA Full-Frame Classic Art Primes
SIGMA launched their splendidly small, sharp, lightweight and affordable FF High Speed Primes at IBC 2016. Now, three years later, SIGMA adds a new series: Full-Frame Classic Art Primes. A prototype 40mm was presented in Tokyo on July 11. Two months later, the set was in Amsterdam at IBC 2019. read more…
IDX IPL Series Stackable Batteries
The IPL Series is the latest stackable battery system from IDX, creaters of PowerLink (piggy-backing) batteries. While previous generations allowed only two batteries to be linked, the new PowerLink technology can link up to four batteries together. This considerably extends continuous shooting times by drawing power from the last battery mounted, and then moving forward. read more…
Teradek Bolt 4K MAX
Teradek Bolt 4K MAX joins Bolt 4K 750 and Bolt 4K 1500 (announced earlier this year). The Bolt 4K MAX is the most fully-equipped Bolt transmitter yet. Bolt 4K MAX can transmit 4K HDR video wirelessly—in real-time—over distances up to 5000 ft (1500 m) in normal operation and up to 10,000 ft (3000 m) in Broadcast Mode. For a limited time, all Bolt and Paralinx Tomahawk owners are eligible to earn a trade-in credit toward the new Bolt 4K. read more…
AbelCine Brooklyn ASC Master Class
10/19/19 – 10/20/19
AbelCine ASC Master Class: taught by Stuart Dryburgh ASC
Stuart Dryburgh, ASC will teach the next AbelCine ASC Masterclass this coming weekend. The ASC Master Class is an intensive weekend seminar taught by accomplished cinematographers. It is intended for students and filmmakers with intermediate-to-advanced cinematography skills. read more…
Small4K Monitors
SmallHD announces two lines of new 4K HDR monitors. The name is “Small4K.” There will be a Small4K Vision Series and a Small4K Cine Series, each featuring three monitor sizes: 13″, 17″, and 24″. read more…
Tags: Cine Series, Cine7, Small4K, SmallHD
SmallHD Cine7 RED Camera Control
SmallHD is releasing a new Camera Control for RED DSMC2 software license for their popular Cine7 touchscreen monitors. This software gives users full menu access to a RED DSMC2 camera when the monitor is connected using an included custom cable. With just a simple swipe across the screen, a menu appears as an overlay with offerings of multiple options to dial-in configurations for the camera. read more…
Sony F EC 16-35mm T3.1 G Full Frame Zoom
Just as the FX9 was inevitable, so were more Sony E-mount cinema lenses. The new FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G zoom is the first in a new series of Full-Frame zooms. Focus, iris and zoom gears are all standard 0.8M. The iris clicks and declicks for cine or still work. Zoom is switchable from manual to servo. The servo unit comes with the lens and is operated by the camera handle or handgrip zoom control. The servo can be detached. The Sony FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G zoom lens will be available around Spring 2020. Estimated price is $5,500. read more…
Sony PXW-FX9 Full Frame
The Sony FX9 is an affordable, compact, lightweight cine camera that can democratize Full-Frame. With a new companion Full-Frame zoom lens, this system is about the same size and weight as Super35 predecessors and still shoots both formats. Full-Frame cine becomes mainstream. And, history repeats itself. read more…
ARRI ALEXA Mini LF
ARRI ALEXA Mini LF is shipping now. It is thoughtfully designed and meticulously built. Usually the measure of a camera’s goodness is to count how many petty peeves you wrote down to send to the engineers. The fewer the better. This time, the page was blank. It’s my favorite ARRI camera since the Arriflex 235. read more…
