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Wooden Camera Introduces Modular Cage and Accessory System for Sony FX5

4KS Editorial — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:52:19 +0000

Wooden Camera has introduced a new cage and accessory ecosystem for the Sony FX5, expanding the compact cinema camera’s rigging options for handheld shooting, gimbal operation, and fully equipped cinema production. The lineup includes three cage systems, quick-release mounting hardware, PL and LPL cinema lens adapters, dedicated lens support, and external battery mounting solutions. The collection is designed around a modular approach, allowing operators to adapt their camera configuration to different production requirements without rebuilding the entire rig every time they switch between shooting styles. Three Cage Systems for Different Production Needs The lineup includes the Full Cage System, Core

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Tamron Announces Compact 16-50mm F/2.8 APS-C Zoom for Mirrorless Cameras

4KS Editorial — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:01:41 +0000

Tamron has just announced the 16-50mm F/2.8 A, a standard zoom lens designed for APS-C mirrorless cameras. Covering a versatile focal range while maintaining a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture, the lens is intended for everyday photography, travel, and video production. It will be available in Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, and Fujifilm X mounts, with prices starting at $529 in the US. A Versatile Standard Zoom for APS-C Cameras The 16-50mm focal range covers wide-angle through short-telephoto framing, making the lens suitable for landscapes, interiors, interviews, environmental portraits, and general-purpose shooting. Its full-frame-equivalent field of view is 24-75mm on

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Save Big on Cameras, Editing Hardware, and Storage in B&H’s Latest Deals

4KS Editorial — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:18:09 +0000

This month B&H Photo is offering some enticing discounts on cameras, lenses, editing hardware, and storage solutions that could help filmmakers and production teams upgrade their equipment for less. The current selection includes Nikon and Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras, Canon’s professional DSLR, a fast Nikon zoom lens, Apple’s MacBook Pro with M5 Max, a large-format Dell monitor, portable SSD storage, and Blackmagic Design’s network storage system. Some of these offers have deadlines as early as October 17, so it’s worth checking the shorter promotions first. Here’s a closer look at nine deals for video production, photography, and post-production, including what

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SWIT K7 Combines 2,800-nit Daylight Monitoring with 4K60 HDMI and SDI Conversion

4KS Editorial — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:04:45 +0000

SWIT has just introduced the K7, a 7-inch on-camera monitor designed for filmmakers working outdoors and on productions that combine HDMI- and SDI-based equipment. It features a 2,800-nit Full HD touchscreen, HDMI 2.0 connectivity supporting signals up to 4K60p, built-in HDMI/SDI cross-conversion, and three power options for different camera rigs. For cinematographers and camera operators, the K7 combines daylight monitoring, image-assist tools and signal conversion in a single unit. Dual NP-F battery slots support hot-swapping, while a 2-pin LEMO input and USB-C Power Delivery provide alternatives for rigs powered by external batteries or compatible USB-C sources. 4K HDMI Input and

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FilmConvert Updates Nitrate and CineMatch with Sony FX5 Profiles

4KS Editorial — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:10:44 +0000

FilmConvert has added Sony FX5 camera profiles to its Nitrate and CineMatch plugins, extending support for Sony’s new Cinema Line camera to two color-grading tools used in post-production workflows. The update gives filmmakers a dedicated camera profile to use when grading FX5 footage. FilmConvert Nitrate combines camera-specific color processing with film-stock emulation, while CineMatch is designed to help match color between different cameras, making it useful for productions that mix camera systems. The new profiles provide another option for integrating the FX5 into existing color workflows, whether it is used as the primary camera or alongside other bodies on a

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Sony’s New ECM-AX10 Microphone Targets Immersive Mobile Video

4KS Editorial — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:10:46 +0000

Capturing the atmosphere of a location requires more than a good image. The sound of a crowd, the acoustics of a performance space, or the changing ambience of a street can give footage a stronger sense of presence, yet recording that spatial information has traditionally required specialized equipment. Sony is targeting this gap with the ECM-AX10, a compact USB-C microphone designed to bring spatial audio recording to compatible smartphones. The just announced ECM-AX10 is the world’s first smartphone microphone certified for Eclipsa Audio, an open-source spatial audio technology based on the Immersive Audio Model and Format (IAMF) specification. Its four

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Blackmagic Camera for Android 3.5 Adds Settings Search, Preset Shortcuts and 10-bit Remote Previews

4KS Editorial — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:35:01 +0000

Blackmagic Design has just released Blackmagic Camera for Android 3.5, introducing several improvements aimed at making smartphone video production more efficient. The update adds searchable settings, shortcuts for recently used presets, native 10-bit previews during remote monitoring on supported devices, and Oppo O-Log2 recording support for select smartphones. The release also includes optimizations for Android 17 and the Oppo Find X10 and OnePlus 16 series, alongside performance improvements designed to reduce battery consumption during recording. Faster Settings Access and New Preset Shortcuts Navigating camera menus can slow down a shoot, particularly when switching between established recording configurations. Blackmagic Camera 3.5

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5 Wooden Camera Accessories Worth Checking During Amazon Prime Big Deal Days

4KS Editorial — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:12:32 +0000

A camera rig rarely becomes more capable simply by adding more hardware. The better approach is to solve specific production problems with components that integrate cleanly into the camera, support the accessories you actually use, and remain practical when the configuration changes. That philosophy is evident across Wooden Camera’s current lineup. The company offers everything from dedicated cages for compact cinema cameras to power distribution, professional monitor support, and small cable-management tools that can make a surprisingly large difference on set. With Amazon Prime Big Deal Days taking place October 6-7, 2026, here are five Wooden Camera products worth checking

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DriveShelf Turns a Shelf Full of Offline SSDs Into a Searchable Production Archive

4KS Editorial — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:46:56 +0000

The storage problem changes once a filmmaker has accumulated years of productions. Having enough capacity is only part of the challenge. Eventually, the harder question becomes remembering which SSD or hard drive contains the footage, project files, audio, or exports needed for an older production. DriveShelf, a Mac utility developed by Bangkok-based director and cinematographer Sergiy Pudich, takes a simple approach to that problem. Instead of requiring every archive drive to remain connected, it creates a searchable catalog of their contents so filmmakers can locate files even when the physical drives are sitting on a shelf. Pudich originally developed DriveShelf

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Godox Litemons SR20R Puts RGB Lighting and Camera Control Into One Compact Rig

4KS Editorial — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:00:57 +0000

A lighting fixture normally sits beside the camera, but Godox is taking a different approach with the new Litemons SR20R. This portable RGB LED light is designed to place a smartphone or camera directly within the light source, combining illumination, camera mounting, accessory support and smartphone camera control in a single unit. The result is a compact shooting platform aimed at vlogging, livestreaming, interviews, mobile production and other situations where a small crew or solo operator needs to deploy a capable lighting setup quickly. A Light Designed Around the Camera The most distinctive aspect of the SR20R is its physical

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DaVinci Resolve 21.1.1 Refines Trim Editing, Fusion Effects and Collaboration

4KS Editorial — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:55:45 +0000

Following the major DaVinci Resolve 21.1 release, Blackmagic Design has introduced DaVinci Resolve 21.1.1, a focused maintenance update aimed at improving everyday editing, audio, Fusion and collaborative post-production workflows. The update brings more capable Trim Editor controls, including support for audio-only clip editing and audio previews during mouse-based trimming. It also adds USAC audio decoding on Windows 11, CR3 RAW decoding for the Canon EOS R8 Mark II, improved handling of multiple Fusion effects and fixes for multi-user collaboration connectivity. Several API enhancements, codec improvements and general performance and stability fixes round out the release. More precise Trim Editor controls

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Laowa ACRIS 35mm f/2.8 Combines Autofocus With True 1:1 Full-Frame Macro

4KS Editorial — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:42:27 +0000

A 35mm lens can establish a scene, follow a subject, or work as a versatile everyday optic. Laowa is now pushing that focal length into a much more specialized territory with the ACRIS 35mm f/2.8 1X AF Macro APO, combining a 35mm perspective with true 1:1 macro reproduction in a full-frame lens. The just announced ACRIS is described by Laowa as the world’s first full-frame autofocus 35mm lens with true 1:1 magnification. The lens is designed to retain environmental context at close focusing distances while providing life-size macro reproduction, a fast f/2.8 aperture, APO optical design, and a hybrid focusing

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Mavis Camera 8.2 Adds iPhone 18 Pro Variable Aperture, ProRes RAW

4KS Editorial — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:36:00 +0000

Mavis has just released Mavis Camera 8.2, a major update to its professional camera app for iPhone and iPad. The release adds support for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, including direct control of their variable aperture, while also introducing ProRes RAW recording, professional HDMI output and a new API for integrating the camera into custom production systems. The update expands Mavis Camera beyond manual camera controls and recording, adding features aimed at filmmakers, broadcasters, developers and production teams using the iPhone as part of a professional video workflow. Variable aperture control on iPhone 18 Pro On

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RØDE LPA1 Puts Professional Microphone Positioning Below the Camera Line

4KS Editorial — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:05:26 +0000

Microphone placement becomes a surprisingly important part of camera composition once audio and video are being captured in the same space. A boom arm that works perfectly for an audio-only recording can become an unwanted visual element when the camera is rolling. RØDE’s new LPA1 addresses that problem with a low-profile studio arm designed to keep microphones close to the talent while staying discreetly below the camera’s line of sight. Designed for recording, broadcasting, video podcasting and live streaming, the LPA1 combines a 2kg payload capacity with a 750mm horizontal reach, extensive articulation and integrated cable management. The result is

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Adobe Premiere Finally Arrives on Android With 4K Editing and Firefly AI

4KS Editorial — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:57:05 +0000

Adobe has completed the mobile rollout of Premiere, bringing its dedicated video editing application to Android after initially launching on iPhone. The Android version is available for free and brings a multitrack timeline, frame-accurate editing, 4K export, audio tools and Adobe Firefly-powered generative features to compatible Android devices. For filmmakers and content creators who increasingly capture footage on smartphones, the significance is less about replacing a desktop NLE and more about having a capable editing environment available when a workstation is out of reach. Adobe is positioning Premiere mobile as a dedicated video editor rather than a simplified tool inside

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RØDE RØDECaster Video 1.4 Adds 4K Multi-Camera Capture, NDI HX and Expanded Sync

4KS Editorial — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:01:39 +0000

RØDE is giving its RØDECaster Video platform a substantial new capability with firmware version 1.4. The free update introduces dedicated 4K and Full HD Capture modes, allowing the RØDECaster Video, RØDECaster Video S and RØDECaster Video Core to operate as multi-camera capture and distribution systems with isolated recording and NDI HX output. The latest firmware version 1.4.02.1542 also expands RØDECaster Sync compatibility across the current-generation RØDECaster Video family, adds OTIO timeline export for Adobe Premiere Pro, introduces USB webcam audio capture and includes a number of monitoring, performance and stability improvements. 4K Capture Mode Brings UHD Multi-Camera Capture to RØDECaster

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Hollyland LARK M3 Combines 32-bit Float Audio With Four-Track Recording

4KS Editorial — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:36:55 +0000

As productions become more collaborative and camera setups grow more complex, wireless audio has to scale accordingly. Interviews can involve several speakers, podcasts may require multiple microphones, and multi-camera shoots can require the same audio source to reach several recording devices simultaneously. Hollyland is addressing these scenarios with the new LARK M3, a scalable wireless audio system built around a multi-transmitter and multi-receiver architecture. Rather than functioning as a conventional fixed wireless microphone kit, the LARK M3 can be configured for one-to-many or many-to-one audio applications, giving filmmakers and content creators greater flexibility as production requirements change. One Wireless System,

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Viltrox Completes Its Air Series Lineup for L-Mount With Four Compact Full-Frame AF Primes

4KS Editorial — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:02:35 +0000

Viltrox has completed the L-Mount expansion of its Air Series with four compact full-frame autofocus prime lenses covering focal lengths from ultra-wide 14mm to standard 50mm. The new Viltrox AF 14mm F4.0 Air L, AF 20mm F2.8 Air L, AF 40mm F2.5 Air L, and AF 50mm F2.0 Air L give Leica and Panasonic L-Mount users a lightweight selection of primes designed around portability, autofocus performance, and flexible shooting perspectives. The four lenses cover distinctly different visual approaches. The 14mm and 20mm models provide broad views for environmental work, interiors, travel, establishing shots, and compact video setups, while the 40mm

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Sony Introduces RM-DP5 and RM-DP7 Cinema Line Monitor Controllers

4KS Editorial — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:04:24 +0000

Sony has expanded its Cinema Line ecosystem with two new monitor controllers that combine high-brightness monitoring with direct camera operation. The new RM-DP5 and RM-DP7 give filmmakers a larger display for critical viewing while providing physical controls for focus, exposure, camera settings, and other shooting functions. Available with 5-inch and 7-inch screens, both models feature a Full HD 1920 x 1080 LCD touchscreen with brightness of up to 2,000 cd/m². Sony has also incorporated professional video monitor-grade color calibration, with each unit individually calibrated at the factory and designed to continuously compensate for color-temperature drift during operation. Monitoring and Camera

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FilmConvert Rolls Out DJI Osmo Pocket 4P Profiles for Nitrate and CineMatch

4KS Editorial — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:59:36 +0000

The DJI Osmo Pocket 4P can now be integrated more easily into established color workflows with the latest FilmConvert camera-profile update. FilmConvert has added dedicated DJI Osmo Pocket 4P profiles to both Nitrate and CineMatch, giving editors a camera-specific option when working with footage from DJI’s compact stabilized camera. The addition is particularly relevant to productions that combine footage from different acquisition systems. A Pocket 4P can handle stabilized movement, travel sequences, secondary angles, behind-the-scenes material or shots where a larger camera package is impractical, while the rest of the production may be captured on cinema, mirrorless or other supported

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Adobe Photoshop Elements & Premiere Elements 2027 Add Generative AI Tools for Photo and Video Creators

4KS Editorial — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:08:25 +0000

Adobe is bringing a broader selection of generative AI capabilities to its Elements editing applications with the introduction of Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements 2027. The new release adds tools for expanding and enhancing photographs, generating visual assets for video projects, creating stylized titles, and finding media using natural-language descriptions. The update also introduces new workflow features intended to make commonly used editing controls easier to access. For video creators, Premiere Elements 2027 can generate images and title artwork from text descriptions, while the Elements Organizer gains more capable search and duplicate-detection tools. Photoshop Elements 2027 Adds Generative Expand and

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Panasonic Introduces Compact LUMIX S 20mm F2.5 and Expands S9 Video Capabilities

4KS Editorial — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:25:58 +0000

Panasonic has expanded its full-frame LUMIX S Series with the new LUMIX S 20mm F2.5 (S-S20), a compact ultra-wide prime designed for both stills and video. Announced alongside a series of firmware and application updates, the new lens gives L-Mount users a lightweight 20mm option while the latest software brings additional recording formats and controls to the LUMIX S9. At approximately 40.9mm long and weighing just 142g, the LUMIX S 20mm F2.5 is built around portability without abandoning features aimed at video production. Panasonic describes the lens as particularly well suited to the compact LUMIX S9, creating a lightweight full-frame

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Canon EOS R8 Mark II Brings IBIS, 4K 60p Video and Improved AF to a Lightweight Body

4KS Editorial — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:40:35 +0000

Canon has taken its compact full-frame EOS R8 platform and addressed several of the original camera’s most notable omissions with the new EOS R8 Mark II. The second-generation model retains the 24.2MP full-frame sensor and fast electronic-shutter performance of its predecessor, while adding in-body image stabilization, improved continuous shooting, new autofocus capabilities, and a redesigned control layout. For filmmakers and hybrid shooters, the changes are particularly relevant. The R8 Mark II combines full-width 4K 60p recording, Canon Log 3, 10-bit internal recording, IBIS, and Canon’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF II in a body weighing just 546g with its battery and

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Atomos Announces Shogun AV-19M and Shinobi 7 II Monitors

4KS Editorial — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:08:30 +0000

Atomos has introduced two new monitoring solutions following IBC 2026, held in Amsterdam last week: the Shogun AV-19M, a 19-inch 4K HDR rackmount monitor with NDI, SDI and HDMI connectivity, and the Shinobi 7 II, a 7-inch HDR touchscreen monitor with a 2800-nit display and USB-C camera control. The two monitors target very different production environments. The Shogun AV-19M is designed for live production, broadcast, studio and on-set applications, while the Shinobi 7 II is aimed at filmmakers and other camera operators who need a larger, brighter on-camera display. Atomos Shogun AV-19M The Shogun AV-19M combines NDI HX3, 12G-SDI and

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Blackmagic Design Slashes Prices on Full-Frame 6K Cinema Cameras

4KS Editorial — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 06:24:08 +0000

Full-frame cinema cameras are becoming increasingly accessible, and Blackmagic Design has just made its 6K lineup considerably harder to ignore. The company has cut more than $1,000 from the US pricing of its Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K and Blackmagic PYXIS 6K models, bringing full-frame Blackmagic RAW acquisition into a much lower price bracket. Blackmagic Design says it was able to secure better pricing on some components and is passing those savings on to customers. Blackmagic’s New 6K Camera Prices The reductions affect the entire PYXIS 6K range as well as the Cinema Camera 6K: Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K: $1,595, reduced

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Insta360 Luna Pro Puts Leica Optics, 10-bit Log and 8K Video in a Compact Gimbal Camera

4KS Editorial — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:24:48 +0000

Insta360 has launched the Luna Pro, a single-lens gimbal camera co-engineered with Leica that combines a 1-inch 8K sensor, a Leica Summicron lens and three-axis stabilization with features aimed at both social-first creators and more demanding video workflows. The latest addition to Insta360’s Luna lineup is designed primarily around the needs of vloggers and lifestyle creators, but its specification sheet reaches well beyond the typical social-media camera. Native vertical 4K recording, AI-powered subject tracking, 8K Dolby Vision, 10-bit I-Log and built-in timecode give the Luna Pro a feature set that could make it useful as both an everyday creator camera

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Teradek Bolt 7 Brings Dedicated 900MHz Data to Its Zero-Delay Wireless Video Platform

4KS Editorial — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:23:40 +0000

Wireless video has become a standard part of modern film sets and live productions, but getting camera control and production data across the same environment can still require additional networking hardware. Teradek is taking a different approach with Bolt 7, combining its zero-delay wireless video technology with a dedicated 900MHz data channel designed for camera control, telemetry, monitor control, color workflows, and Ethernet transport. Announced as the most significant update to the Bolt platform since its introduction in 2013, Bolt 7 retains the core zero-delay wireless video architecture while expanding the system into a broader production connectivity platform. A Dedicated

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Adobe Unveils New AI-Powered Tools for Faster, Smarter Video Editing and Motion Design

4KS Editorial — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:01:46 +0000

The hardest part of an edit is not always the creative decision. Sometimes it is finding the missing shot, repairing a difficult recording or navigating a project that has grown into thousands of layers. Adobe is targeting those everyday post-production bottlenecks with a new wave of AI-powered features for Premiere and After Effects. Announced ahead of IBC 2026, the latest additions put generative media, intelligent audio processing and natural-language project control directly inside Adobe’s professional video applications. The objective is less about replacing creative decisions and more about reducing the technical work between an idea and its execution. Generative Media

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Sigma Adds a Fast 85mm F1.2 Art Prime and Compact 20-60mm F2.8-4 Zoom

4KS Editorial — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:43:52 +0000

Two very different approaches to full-frame lens design headline Sigma’s latest announcement. The company has introduced the 85mm F1.2 DG Art, a high-speed portrait prime built around maximum aperture and optical character, alongside the 20-60mm F2.8-4 DG Contemporary, a lightweight zoom that stretches from an unusually wide 20mm perspective to a useful 60mm telephoto reach. Both lenses are being introduced for Sony E-mount and L-Mount cameras, with availability scheduled to begin October 6, 2026. Sigma 85mm F1.2 DG Art Brings Speed to a More Compact Package The 85mm F1.2 DG | Art completes Sigma’s F1.2 prime lineup, joining the existing

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Manfrotto ONE Video Expands the ONE Platform for Dedicated Video Production

4KS Editorial — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:36:45 +0000

Manfrotto’s ONE platform now has a dedicated video configuration. The new ONE Video Aluminium Tripod combines the company’s XTEND leg mechanism, integrated leveling and non-round leg construction with a choice of two fluid video heads, creating a support system designed around rapid deployment and controlled camera movement. The new 502X Fluid Video Head sits at the top of the range, supporting camera systems up to 8 kg and introducing continuously variable fluid drag on both pan and tilt. Alongside it, the 500X Fluid Head provides a lighter 5 kg configuration aimed primarily at mirrorless cameras and compact video setups. Rather

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Hollyland Pyro 7 Ultra Combines Professional Monitoring and Wireless Transmission in One 7-Inch Display

4KS Editorial — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:51:39 +0000

On-set monitoring is becoming increasingly connected, with directors, focus pullers, camera operators and DITs often needing access to the same camera feed from different positions. Hollyland is addressing that challenge with the new Pyro 7 Ultra, a 7.02-inch professional monitor that combines wireless video transmission and reception with advanced monitoring tools in a single device. Rather than pairing a conventional production monitor with separate wireless hardware, the Pyro 7 Ultra integrates these functions into one portable system. Hollyland positions it for camera-top monitoring, director monitoring, wireless focus-pulling workflows and multi-camera productions where dependable access to the live image is essential.

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RED Brings Cinema-Grade Live Broadcast to IBC 2026 With V-RAPTOR

4KS Editorial — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:23:13 +0000

Live sports and entertainment production continues to push beyond traditional broadcast aesthetics, and RED Digital Cinema is using IBC 2026 to demonstrate how cinema cameras can meet the demands of real-time production. At its booth in Amsterdam, RED will showcase immersive 8K video, 4K 240p super-slow motion and multi-camera live workflows built around its V-RAPTOR camera platform. RED will be at stand 11.C35 from September 11 to 14, with a fully rigged boxing ring serving as the centerpiece of its live-production demonstration. An Immersive 8K Live Experience The main attraction puts V-RAPTOR cameras directly above the boxing ring, mounted in

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Sigma Expands Aizu Prime Cinema Lens Line with Three New T1.3 Lenses

4KS Editorial — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:58:30 +0000

Sigma is expanding its Aizu Prime cinema lens system with three new large-format optics, adding the 21mm T1.3 LF, 100mm T1.3 LF, and 125mm T1.3 LF to the lineup. The new lenses extend the series into wider and longer focal lengths while retaining the constant T1.3 aperture and optical characteristics that define the Aizu Prime family. The additions follow the eight Aizu Prime lenses introduced in 2025, bringing the currently announced lineup to 11 lenses. Sigma is developing the system as a 12-lens range covering focal lengths from 18mm through 125mm, leaving the 18mm as the remaining focal length in

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Samsung P7 and P9 Push Portable SSD Performance to 4,000 MB

4KS Editorial — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:04:31 +0000

Portable storage is becoming an increasingly important part of modern production workflows as cameras generate larger files and higher-resolution footage. Samsung is addressing that demand with its new P7 and P9 portable SSDs, which introduce USB4 connectivity, capacities up to 8TB, and sequential read speeds of up to 4,000 MB/s. Samsung unveiled the new P Series at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne, Germany. The lineup consists of the flagship P9, aimed at demanding professional workflows, and the more versatile P7, designed for fast storage across a broader range of applications. P9 Targets High-Bandwidth Production The P9 is the more production-focused model

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FilmConvert Adds RED V-RAPTOR Support to Nitrate and CineMatch

4KS Editorial — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:26:24 +0000

Color consistency can become increasingly demanding when a production combines multiple cinema cameras, particularly when each system brings its own color response and recording profiles into the post-production pipeline. Getting the camera-specific foundation right can make the subsequent creative grade considerably more predictable. FilmConvert has now expanded its camera support with a new RED V-RAPTOR camera pack for both FilmConvert Nitrate and CineMatch. The just released update adds dedicated RED V-RAPTOR profiles to both plugins, giving filmmakers a camera-specific starting point for grading and color matching. Dedicated RED V-RAPTOR Profiles FilmConvert’s camera profiles are designed around the specific camera, model

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GoPro MISSION 1 PRO ILS Now Available for Pre-Order Ahead of September Launch

4KS Editorial — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:03:06 +0000

GoPro is now opening pre-orders for the MISSION 1 PRO ILS, the third camera in its MISSION 1 Series and the interchangeable-lens variant of the MISSION 1 PRO. Originally announced alongside the MISSION 1 and MISSION 1 PRO in April, the ILS is now moving toward retail availability, bringing its Micro Four Thirds lens mount, 8K60 recording and 50MP 1-inch sensor to market. Designed for filmmakers and content creators who need a compact camera that can adapt to different production requirements, the MISSION 1 PRO ILS combines GoPro’s rugged, miniature form factor with the flexibility of interchangeable optics. Its Micro

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Blackmagic PYXIS 12K Gets Phase-Detect Autofocus in New Beta Firmware

4KS Editorial — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:33:29 +0000

Blackmagic Design is continuing its rollout of phase-detect autofocus across its cinema camera lineup, with a new beta build bringing the technology to the Blackmagic PYXIS 12K. The update is currently available for testing on Mac, with Windows support expected to follow. The move expands the autofocus system already introduced on the Blackmagic PYXIS 6K and Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K. For filmmakers who have been waiting for more capable autofocus from Blackmagic’s high-resolution cinema cameras, the PYXIS 12K beta represents another important step toward making phase-detect focusing a broader part of the company’s camera platform. Phase-Detect Autofocus Arrives on PYXIS

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Apple’s New M6 Mac mini and M5 Ultra Mac Studio Raise the Bar for Creative Workstations

4KS Editorial — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:33:00 +0000

Apple is pushing its desktop lineup further into professional production territory with the latest Mac mini and Mac Studio. The new Mac mini introduces the 2nm M6 alongside the more powerful M5 Pro, while Mac Studio gains the M5 Max and flagship M5 Ultra. Together, the new systems bring higher performance, faster memory, more capable media engines, and significantly greater on-device AI processing to compact desktop workstations. For filmmakers and content creators, the biggest story is not simply faster processors. Apple is increasingly building its silicon around workloads that combine CPU, GPU, media processing, and AI acceleration, giving demanding production

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RØDE Launches DS3 Desktop Studio Arm for Microphones, Cameras and Lights

4KS Editorial — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:09:05 +0000

Desktop production environments are packing more equipment into increasingly limited spaces. RØDE’s new DS3 addresses that challenge with a redesigned professional desktop studio arm that combines a higher load capacity with precise positioning, vibration damping and a compact weighted base. Building on the company’s popular DS2, the DS3 supports up to 1.5kg, allowing it to accommodate a broader range of equipment. That includes broadcast-grade XLR microphones such as the RØDE PodMic, large-diaphragm microphones, cameras, lights and other accessories. Precision Positioning for Recording and Broadcast One of the DS3’s key upgrades is its integrated, precision-engineered ball head. It provides smooth, controlled

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Hollyland to Debut New Wireless Audio, 4K60 Streaming and Intercom Systems at IFA 2026

4KS Editorial — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:48:23 +0000

Hollyland is heading to IFA 2026 with a broad new lineup covering wireless audio, live streaming and professional crew communication. The company will publicly debut several new products at Booth H20-131, including the LARK A2 and LARK M3 wireless microphones, VenusLiv Air 2 streaming camera, and two new Solidcom intercom systems. The announcements highlight Hollyland’s continued expansion beyond basic wireless connectivity, with new tools aimed at filmmakers, journalists, live production teams and content creators. LARK A2 Brings Lightweight Wireless Audio The LARK A2 combines 48 kHz / 24-bit audio recording with a lightweight transmitter weighing just 8.5g. Hollyland says its

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Canon Expands Cinema EOS Capabilities With New Firmware for the C80, C400 and More

4KS Editorial — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:49:44 +0000

Canon has released a substantial round of firmware updates for its Cinema EOS lineup, bringing new imaging and production capabilities to the EOS C80 and EOS C400 while expanding lens compatibility across several other cameras. The just released updates cover the EOS C80, EOS C400, EOS C50, EOS C70, and EOS R5 C. The headline addition is Cinema Exposure, which arrives on both the EOS C80 and EOS C400. The feature gives filmmakers another way to manage the camera’s dynamic range by adjusting the balance between highlight and shadow ranges according to the selected ISO sensitivity. Cinema Exposure Comes to

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SANDMARC Telephoto 96mm Lens Gives iPhone Filmmakers Serious Long-Range Reach

4KS Editorial — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:38:56 +0000

Long lenses can completely change the visual language of a production. They compress perspective, isolate subjects and allow filmmakers to capture details from a distance without physically moving the camera closer. SANDMARC is bringing some of those possibilities to Apple’s latest Pro iPhones with its Telephoto 96mm Lens, an external optic designed specifically for the iPhone’s tetraprism telephoto camera. Priced at $345, the lens adds 4x true optical magnification when mounted to the compatible iPhone telephoto camera. SANDMARC says that combination can deliver up to 32x total zoom on the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, compared with

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Save Up to $450 on High-End MacBook Pro M5 Deals at B&H

4KS Editorial — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:24:33 +0000

If you have been considering upgrading to an Apple MacBook Pro, B&H is currently offering discounts across a wide selection of M5-powered models, with savings reaching $450 on select configurations. The current sale includes both 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models equipped with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, giving shoppers several ways to get Apple’s latest professional laptops for less. B&H currently lists 14 MacBook Pro configurations, with 13 carrying a discount. Prices range from $2,349 for an M5 Pro model to nearly $8,000 for a fully loaded M5 Max system, so there are options for users with very

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Blackmagic Design Lists Recommended CFexpress Cards and USB-C Drives for PYXIS 12K

4KS Editorial — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:26:08 +0000

Blackmagic Design has recently published a list of recommended storage media for the Blackmagic PYXIS 12K, covering both CFexpress Type B cards and USB-C drives. The recommendations provide filmmakers with specific media options for recording some of the camera’s most demanding Blackmagic RAW formats. The PYXIS 12K features a 12,288 x 8,040 full-frame RGBW sensor with 16 stops of dynamic range, along with two CFexpress Type B card slots. The camera also includes a 10 Gb/s USB-C port for external media, supporting recording of Blackmagic RAW and H.264 proxy files. Recommended CFexpress cards Blackmagic Design recommends a broad selection of

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Antigravity A1 Drops to $1,199 in Labor Day Sale

4KS Editorial — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:06:07 +0000

The Antigravity A1 is heading into the Labor Day shopping season with a significant price reduction. Starting August 17, Antigravity is launching its Labor Day Sale, bringing the A1 Standard Bundle down to $1,199 for early-bird shoppers, a $400 reduction from its regular $1,599 price. For filmmakers and content creators exploring immersive aerial capture, the promotion makes Antigravity’s 8K 360 drone easier to consider as an alternative to a conventional camera drone and separate 360 camera setup. The A1 is built around a dual-lens 360-degree imaging system, allowing creators to capture the surrounding environment and determine the final viewing angle

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amaran Enters the Audio Market With the New €99 amaran Mic

4KS Editorial — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 04:12:03 +0000

The modern desktop has become a production environment in its own right. Livestreams, podcasts, tutorials, gaming sessions, remote presentations, and social video all demand audio that can keep pace with the quality of the image. amaran is now expanding into that part of the workflow with its first dedicated microphone. The amaran Mic is a €99 wireless desktop microphone designed for livestreaming, podcasting, and everyday video creation. With wired and wireless operation, built-in noise reduction, extensive physical controls, and up to 60 hours of battery life, it expands the amaran ecosystem beyond lighting and into audio. A Dynamic Microphone Built

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FilmConvert Adds Insta360 Luna Ultra Support to Nitrate and CineMatch

4KS Editorial — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:17:56 +0000

FilmConvert is expanding its camera profile library again, this time around with the addition of the Insta360 Luna Ultra to both FilmConvert Nitrate and CineMatch. The new profiles give filmmakers a dedicated starting point when grading footage from Insta360’s flagship dual-camera gimbal system, making it easier to establish consistent color across a production. The update is particularly relevant to Luna Ultra users shooting in the camera’s 10-bit I-Log mode. Insta360’s flagship model combines a 1-inch 8K main sensor with a 1/1.3-inch telephoto camera and supports 10-bit I-Log recording with up to 14 stops of dynamic range. Dedicated Profiles for Luna

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Insta360 X6 Announced – a New 8K Flagship Camera Built for Filmmaking, Action and AI Editing

4KS Editorial — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:25:15 +0000

The 360 camera is becoming more than a tool for capturing panoramic footage. With the new Insta360 X6, the company is combining 8K 360 capture, larger sensors, single-lens action recording, subject tracking and AI-assisted editing in one compact system designed to cover a much broader range of production scenarios. Launched on the company’s 10th anniversary in the 360 camera market, X6 is positioned as Insta360’s new flagship. The company says it is designed to consolidate roles that might otherwise require a 360 camera, tracking gimbal and action camera. Larger Sensors and More Processing Power At the heart of X6 are

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Blackmagic Camera 10.2.2 Adds PDAF and New Production Tools to the Cinema Camera 6K

4KS Editorial — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:37:02 +0000

Blackmagic Design has just expanded the capabilities of the Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K with Camera 10.2.2 Update, bringing a substantial collection of autofocus and production features to the full-frame cinema camera. The update adds phase detect autofocus alongside continuous autofocus, face and object detection, while also introducing new focus controls and several workflow-oriented features. The release follows the recent addition of PDAF to the Blackmagic PYXIS 6K and brings the same autofocus technology to Cinema Camera 6K users. Phase Detect Autofocus Arrives on the Cinema Camera 6K The headline feature is phase detect autofocus, or PDAF. Camera 10.2.2 adds PDAF

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Autodesk Flow Studio Brings Directable 3D Control to Generative AI Filmmaking

4KS Editorial — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:59:54 +0000

Generative AI can produce increasingly convincing characters, environments and video, but getting precise control over how those elements behave within a shot remains a significant challenge. Autodesk is addressing that problem with a major expansion of Flow Studio, introducing 3D Editor + Canvas, a workflow that combines directable 3D scene control with AI-powered 2D generation and refinement. Rather than relying entirely on prompts or reference images to define characters, animation, camera movement and composition, creators can now work directly in a 3D environment. Autodesk says this gives users greater control over cameras, animation, blocking and the environment while still allowing

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