Sony is warning that FX5 orders have outstripped its own expectations, and at the same time the company has put a non-binding offer on the table to buy Tamron outright. We extensively cover the FX5, and also talk about the FCC pressure on XTRA in the US, a major Nexus G1 update, Christopher Nolan's fully analogue IMAX production of The Odyssey, and a long run of lens, accessory and software releases.

This episode is sponsored by Hollyland at (29:29)

Chapters & Articles Mentioned in This Episode:

(00:00) Intro

(01:48) Sony warns of possible delivery delays as Sony FX5 orders far exceed expectations

https://www.cined.com/sony-warns-of-possible-delivery-delays-as-sony-fx5-orders-far-exceed-expectations/

(09:01) Poll: Sony FX5 – which missing feature do you want most?

https://www.cined.com/poll-sony-fx5-which-missing-feature-do-you-want-most/

(20:18) Sony FX5 interview – firmware V2 timing confirmed, anamorphic limitations, and Cinema Line strategy

https://www.cined.com/sony-fx5-interview-firmware-v2-timing-confirmed-anamorphic-limitations-and-cinema-line-strategy/

(30:21) Sony proposes to acquire lens maker Tamron – what a takeover could mean for the lens market

https://www.cined.com/sony-proposes-to-acquire-lens-maker-tamron-what-a-takeover-could-mean-for-the-lens-market/

(40:03) XTRA Muse 2 Pro pre-orders paused in the US – full refunds issued as FCC scrutiny intensifies

https://www.cined.com/xtra-muse-2-pro-pre-orders-paused-in-the-us-full-refunds-issued-as-fcc-scrutiny-intensifies/

(45:48) Nexus G1 update – CINAF autofocus for any lens, U-Mount now standard, production nears final stretch

https://www.cined.com/nexus-g1-update-cinaf-autofocus-for-any-lens-u-mount-now-standard-production-nears-final-stretch/

(54:48) How Christopher Nolan shot The Odyssey entirely on IMAX film – inside the new Keighley camera

https://www.cined.com/how-christopher-nolan-shot-the-odyssey-entirely-on-imax-film-inside-the-new-keighley-camera/

(01:02:54) Does film have a future? A Kodak factory tour documentary about film, shot on film

https://www.cined.com/does-film-have-a-future-a-kodak-factory-tour-documentary-about-film-shot-on-film/

(01:06:27) DaVinci Resolve 21.0.3 released – keyframe ease actions, interlaced fixes, and Sony BURANO X-OCN decode fix

https://www.cined.com/davinci-resolve-21-0-3-released-keyframe-ease-actions-interlaced-fixes-and-sony-burano-x-ocn-decode-fix/

(01:07:26) Blackmagic UltraStudio Mini 12G family released – Thunderbolt 4 capture and playback, 12G-SDI fill and key, DaVinci Resolve replay

https://www.cined.com/blackmagic-ultrastudio-mini-12g-family-released-thunderbolt-4-capture-and-playback-12g-sdi-fill-and-key-davinci-resolve-replay/

(01:09:11) Cooke SP3 and AP3 lenses now available for Nikon Z mount

https://www.cined.com/cooke-sp3-and-ap3-lenses-now-available-for-nikon-z-mount/

(01:10:27) Simmod 4-in-1 ARRI PL lens adapter with interchangeable mount released

https://www.cined.com/simmod-4-in-1-arri-pl-lens-adapter-with-interchangeable-mount-released/

(01:13:08) CINELUX REDUXA A1 focal reducer for ARRI ALEXA Classic/XT/SXT teased

https://www.cined.com/cinelux-reduxa-a1-focal-reducer-for-arri-alexa-classic-xt-sxt-teased/

(01:15:18) Megadap M2RF Leica M to Canon RF autofocus adapter released

https://www.cined.com/megadap-m2rf-leica-m-to-canon-rf-autofocus-adapter-released/

(01:18:19) SmallRig HawkLock cage and accessories for Sony FX5 announced

https://www.cined.com/smallrig-hawklock-cage-and-accessories-for-sony-fx5-announced/

(01:19:01) Tilta full camera cage for Sony FX5 announced

https://www.cined.com/tilta-full-camera-cage-for-sony-fx5-announced/

(01:20:24) MID49 previews a modular support and power system for the Sony FX5

https://www.cined.com/mid49-previews-a-modular-support-and-power-system-for-the-sony-fx5/

(01:22:10) MID49 Baseline 15mm LW baseplate released for Pixboom Spark

https://www.cined.com/mid49-baseline-15mm-lw-baseplate-released-for-pixboom-spark/

(01:23:51) Native Premiere Pro masking and overlapping performances in Resolve – AI masking course update on MZed

https://www.cined.com/native-premiere-pro-masking-and-overlapping-performances-in-resolve-ai-masking-course-update-on-mzed/

(01:25:53) The philosophy of shooting with available light

https://www.cined.com/the-philosophy-of-shooting-with-available-light/

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The DJI Osmo Pocket 4P just did something no camera has done in more than 70 CineD lab tests. Nino Leitner sits down with Gunther Machu to go through the full lab results for both new gimbal cameras – the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P with its new LOFIC sensor, and the Insta360 Luna Ultra. One of them delivered the highest dynamic range figure we have ever measured. The other delivered the lowest exposure latitude result in our database. Both lab tests are live on CineD now.

► Read more: https://www.cined.com/dji-osmo-pocket-4-pro-beats-the-arri-alexa-35-in-our-lab-while-the-insta360-luna-ultra-fails-focus-check-ep127/

► DJI Osmo Pocket 4P Lab Test: https://www.cined.com/dji-osmo-pocket-4p-lab-test-rolling-shutter-dynamic-range-and-exposure-latitude/

► Insta360 Luna Ultra Lab Test: https://www.cined.com/dji-osmo-pocket-4p-lab-test-rolling-shutter-dynamic-range-and-exposure-latitude/

Chapters & Articles Mentioned in This Episode:

(00:00) Intro: a lab test result we have never seen before

(01:03) Welcome and why this episode is different

(02:42) Why we never lab tested fixed-lens cameras before

(06:27) DJI vs. Insta360 – the rivalry

(09:08) LOFIC explained: lateral overflow integration capacitor

(13:36) DJI Osmo Pocket 4P: dynamic range results

https://www.cined.com/dji-osmo-pocket-4p-lab-test-rolling-shutter-dynamic-range-and-exposure-latitude/

(22:32) DJI Osmo Pocket 4P: rolling shutter

https://www.cined.com/dji-osmo-pocket-4p-lab-test-rolling-shutter-dynamic-range-and-exposure-latitude/

(24:54) DJI Osmo Pocket 4P: exposure latitude

https://www.cined.com/dji-osmo-pocket-4p-lab-test-rolling-shutter-dynamic-range-and-exposure-latitude/

(33:26) Sponsor: Hollyland Lark A1

https://www.hollyland.com/product/lark-a1

(34:30) DJI Osmo Pocket 4P: the 60mm mid tele camera

(38:07) Insta360 Luna Ultra: dynamic range and aggressive noise reduction

(43:12) Insta360 Luna Ultra: exposure latitude

(48:17) The Luna Ultra tele camera and the 8K exception

(51:08) Price comparison and the odd launch timing

(54:34) Summary: which one should you buy?

(55:41) Outlook: LOFIC in more cameras and smartphones

This episode is brought to you by Hollyland and the Lark A1 wireless microphone, starting under 70 USD:

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The Sony FX5 is here – and this week’s episode is largely dedicated to it. Nino is joined live from Tokyo by Johnnie and by special guest Philip Bloom from London, both of whom spent a week shooting with Sony’s newly announced compact cinema camera.

Beyond the FX5 deep dive, the trio covers A24’s controversial $75M Google DeepMind deal, ByteDance’s Seedance 2.5 API, the EBU’s new camera guidelines for respectful coverage of women’s athletics, fresh lenses from Tamron, Viltrox, and NiSi, Godox’s inflatable mat light, a new high-payload modular gimbal from Poland, and a lot more – all the way to two awards you can enter right now.

► Our review: https://youtu.be/MevszuiRKbQ 

This episode is sponsored by Hollyland at (53:23)

Chapters & Articles Mentioned in This Episode:

(00:00) Intro

(01:26) Sony FX5 Announced – Full-Frame 5K Open Gate, Internal X-OCN RAW, Three Base ISOs, 4K 240p

https://www.cined.com/sony-fx5-announced-full-frame-5k-open-gate-internal-x-ocn-raw-three-base-isos-4k-240p/

(05:51) Sony FX5 Review – Finally, a Compact Camera Worthy of the Cinema Line Name

https://www.cined.com/sony-fx5-review-finally-a-compact-camera-worthy-of-the-cinema-line-name/

(54:14) A24 Defends Its $75M Google DeepMind AI Deal After Fan Backlash

https://www.cined.com/a24-defends-its-75m-google-deepmind-ai-deal-after-fan-backlash/

(01:01:16) ByteDance Seedance 2.5 API Goes Live – 30-Second Single-Shot Clips, 50 Reference Inputs, and 3D Camera Blockouts

https://www.cined.com/bytedance-seedance-2-5-api-goes-live-30-second-single-shot-clips-50-reference-inputs-and-3d-camera-blockouts/

(01:06:15) EBU Sport Publishes “Raising the Bar” – Camera Guidelines for Respectful Coverage of Women’s Athletics

https://www.cined.com/ebu-sport-publishes-raising-the-bar-camera-guidelines-for-respectful-coverage-of-womens-athletics/

(01:11:35) Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8 Announced – Compact Ultra-Wide Zoom for Sony E and Nikon Z Full-Frame Cameras

https://www.cined.com/tamron-12-20mm-f-2-8-announced-compact-ultra-wide-zoom-for-sony-e-and-nikon-z-full-frame-cameras/

(01:13:26) Viltrox AF 26mm f/2.8 EVO Full-Frame Pancake Lens Announced for Sony E and Nikon Z

https://www.cined.com/viltrox-af-26mm-f-2-8-evo-full-frame-pancake-lens-announced-for-sony-e-and-nikon-z/

(01:15:22) NiSi 16mm f/2.8 Medium Format Lens for FUJIFILM G & Hasselblad XCD Announced

https://www.cined.com/nisi-16mm-f-2-8-medium-format-lens-for-fujifilm-g-hasselblad-xcd-announced/

(01:17:18) Godox KNOWLED AM800R Released – 800W Full-Color Inflatable 4’×4′ Mat Light

https://www.cined.com/godox-knowled-am800r-released-800w-full-color-inflatable-4x4-mat-light/

(01:19:20) HD Air Studio HALO Modular Gimbal Debuts – 15kg Payload, 360° Roll and Pan, Handheld-to-Remote Head

https://www.cined.com/hd-air-studio-halo-modular-gimbal-debuts-15kg-payload-360-roll-and-pan-handheld-to-remote-head/

(01:24:01) edelkrone Krone X Compact Announced – Up to Seven Axes of Motion in a Backpack

https://www.cined.com/edelkrone-krone-x-compact-announced-up-to-seven-axes-of-motion-in-a-backpack/

(01:26:16) Zaxcom Publishes White Paper on Narrow Band Direct Conversion – New Receiver Architecture Promises Better Interference Rejection

https://www.cined.com/zaxcom-publishes-white-paper-on-narrow-band-direct-conversion-new-receiver-architecture-promises-better-interference-rejection/

(01:27:45) LIT OS 0.9 beta4 for the LIT DUO 1 Light Meter Released – Higher Spectrum Resolution, CRI and SSI, New ΔEV Mode

https://www.cined.com/lit-os-0-9-beta4-for-the-lit-duo-1-light-meter-released-higher-spectrum-resolution-cri-and-ssi-new-%ce%b4ev-mode/

(01:29:35) Log Cam and RAW Cam Bring Open Gate RAW and Log Video to Older iPhones – A Skeptical Look

https://www.cined.com/log-cam-and-raw-cam-bring-open-gate-raw-and-log-video-to-older-iphones-a-skeptical-look/

(01:32:19) CineD Best-of-Show Awards at IBC 2026 – Submit Your Product/Innovation Now!

https://www.cined.com/cined-best-of-show-awards-at-ibc-2026-submit-your-product-innovation-now/

(01:33:44) Sony Future Filmmaker Awards 2027 Open for Entries – New Immersive Category, Snapdragon Shorts Award, Free Entry Worldwide

https://www.cined.com/sony-future-filmmaker-awards-2027-open-for-entries-new-immersive-category-snapdragon-shorts-award-free-entry-worldwide/

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ARRI is selling its global rental business – we break down the management buy-out backed by H2 Equity Partners and what it means for rental-exclusive cameras and lenses. Also this week: the FCC fines alleged DJI "front companies", Sony announces the RX10 V after nine years plus the LYTIA L910 LOFIC smartphone sensor, firmware news for the VENICE 2 and GFX ETERNA 55, new gear from SmallRig, Tilta, Blackmagic Design, and MOFAGE, LALAL.AI's new Lynx speech denoising model, sun tracking coming to Artemis and Cadrage – and a look beyond the hard cut on MZed.

This episode is sponsored by Hollyland: [INSERT SPONSOR URL]

► Learn more: http://cined.co/nImvmn

Chapters & Articles Mentioned in This Episode:

(00:00) Intro

(01:25) ARRI Sells Its Global Rental Business – Management Buy-Out Backed by H2 Equity Partners

https://www.cined.com/arri-sells-its-global-rental-business-management-buy-out-backed-by-h2-equity-partners/

(09:14) P+S Technik HEXAMO Mount Brings Leitz HEKTOR Primes to ARRI ALEXA

https://www.cined.com/ps-technik-hexamo-mount-brings-leitz-hektor-primes-to-arri-alexa/

(10:38) DJI 'Front Companies' Fined by the FCC – A Selective Crackdown That Only Hurts Filmmakers

https://www.cined.com/dji-front-companies-fined-by-the-fcc-a-selective-crackdown-that-only-hurts-filmmakers/

(17:33) SmallRig Split Filter Kits for DJI Osmo Pocket 4P Announced – Snap-On Dual Design, Stackable Optics, Adjustable VND

https://www.cined.com/smallrig-split-filter-kits-for-dji-osmo-pocket-4p-announced-snap-on-dual-design-stackable-optics-adjustable-vnd/

(20:14) Sony LYTIA L910 Announced – LOFIC Structure, 100 dB Single-Exposure Dynamic Range, and 4K 60p HDR

https://www.cined.com/sony-lytia-l910-announced-lofic-structure-100-db-single-exposure-dynamic-range-and-4k-60p-hdr/

(25:48) Sony RX10 V Announced – 24-600mm ZEISS Zoom, AI Recognition AF, and 4K 120p Video

https://www.cined.com/sony-rx10-v-announced-24-600mm-zeiss-zoom-ai-recognition-af-and-4k-120p-video/

(32:53) Sponsor: Hollyland

► Learn more: http://cined.co/nImvmn

(33:45) Sony VENICE 2 Firmware V5.00 Released – Signature Preset Look, 4K 47.95p 12G SDI Output, CNA-2 LAN Support

https://www.cined.com/sony-venice-2-firmware-v5-00-released-signature-preset-look-4k-47-95p-12g-sdi-output-cna-2-lan-support/

(36:56) FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 Firmware 1.10 Released – Roadmap Promises Automatic ND Control, LANC Support, and MXF Playback

https://www.cined.com/fujifilm-gfx-eterna-55-firmware-1-10-released-roadmap-promises-automatic-nd-control-lanc-support-and-mxf-playback/

(40:32) Cadrage Studio Officially Released – Pre-Production Suite Exits Early Access with Subscription Pricing

https://www.cined.com/cadrage-studio-officially-released-pre-production-suite-exits-early-access-with-subscription-pricing/

(43:18) Artemis and Cadrage Add Sun Tracking – Director's Viewfinder Apps Converge on Sun-Position Pre-Vis

https://www.cined.com/artemis-and-cadrage-add-sun-tracking-directors-viewfinder-apps-converge-on-sun-position-pre-vis/

(45:39) Blackmagic UltraStudio Express 3G Announced – USB4 Capture and Playback, 3G-SDI and HDMI

https://www.cined.com/blackmagic-ultrastudio-express-3g-announced-usb4-capture-and-playback-3g-sdi-and-hdmi/

(48:44) Tilta Universal Cooling System Announced – Thermoelectric Plate, Three Cooling Modes, and USB-C or Magnetic Battery Power

https://www.cined.com/tilta-universal-cooling-system-announced-thermoelectric-plate-three-cooling-modes-and-usb-c-or-magnetic-battery-power/

(52:04) LALAL.AI Lynx Announced – Targets Noise in Production Dialogue

https://www.cined.com/lalal-ai-lynx-announced-targets-noise-in-production-dialogue/

(56:16) MOFAGE POCO II Drop-In Filter Mount Now Available to Order – New EF Mount, Increased Clearance, and More

https://www.cined.com/mofage-poco-ii-drop-in-filter-mount-now-available-to-order-new-ef-mount-increased-clearance-and-more/

(59:00) Beyond the Cut – Dissolves, Morphs, and Other Transitions

https://www.cined.com/beyond-the-cut-dissolves-morphs-and-other-transitions/

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We settle a question every filmmaker has cursed at some point: which camera brands actually let your batteries last — and which strand you the moment you upgrade? Nino goes brand by brand, ranking the best and worst for battery longevity, from Canon's decade-proof LP-E6 to the fragmentation that leaves Insta360 owners buying new cells with every generation.

This episode is sponsored by Hollyland — check it out at 40:39.

(00:00) Intro & topic outlook

(07:17) Your Camera Lasts Only as Long as You Can Buy Its Battery: Camera Battery Compatibility, Brand by Brand

https://www.cined.com/your-camera-lasts-only-as-long-as-you-can-buy-its-battery-camera-battery-compatibility-brand-by-brand/

(41:43) Steadicam Documentary “Thank You Mr. Brown” Enters Production, Backed by Francis Ford Coppola

 https://www.cined.com/steadicam-documentary-thank-you-mr-brown-enters-production-backed-by-francis-ford-coppola/

(48:16) ARRI ALEXA 35 Live Xtreme Announced – Up to 8x HFR via SDI, 480fps, Baseband Slow Motion

 https://www.cined.com/arri-alexa-35-live-xtreme-announced-up-to-8x-hfr-via-sdi-480fps-baseband-slow-motion/

(52:24) AulGo Pocket Camera Hits Kickstarter – 4K Sony Sensor, 6-Axis EIS, 56g Body

 https://www.cined.com/aulgo-pocket-camera-hits-kickstarter-4k-sony-sensor-6-axis-eis-56g-body/

(55:55) Sony Teases a New RX10 – First Bridge Camera Update in Nearly a Decade

 https://www.cined.com/sony-teases-a-new-rx10-first-bridge-camera-update-in-nearly-a-decade/

(58:30) KipperTie LCcineND Now Available – Remote Controllable 4×5.65” Electronic ND Filter

 https://www.cined.com/kippertie-lccinend-now-available-remote-controllable-4x5-65-electronic-nd-filter/

(01:02:30) KNOWLED PL600 RF and PL1200 RF Announced – Nine-Band PaletteLab Engine, 92% Rec.2020, IP65 Weatherproofing

 https://www.cined.com/knowled-pl600-rf-and-pl1200-rf-announced-palettelab-rgbww-engine-92-rec-2020-ip65-weatherproofing/

(01:08:45) Tilta iPhone Lenses Bring Fisheye, Macro, Wide, and Telephoto Glass for T-Mount

 https://www.cined.com/tilta-iphone-lenses-bring-fisheye-macro-wide-and-telephoto-glass-for-t-mount/

(01:12:31) Vimeo and FiLMiC Pro Owner Bending Spoons Surges in $1.68 Billion Nasdaq IPO Debut

 https://www.cined.com/vimeo-and-filmic-pro-owner-bending-spoons-surges-in-1-68-billion-nasdaq-ipo-debut/

(01:15:02) Boris FX Acquires iZotope – RX, Ozone, Neutron, and Nectar Join the Post-Production Toolmaker

 https://www.cined.com/boris-fx-acquires-izotope-rx-ozone-neutron-and-nectar-join-the-post-production-toolmaker/

(01:17:05) Beat App Introduced – Free Mac Tool for Story Development and Shoot Planning

 https://www.cined.com/beat-app-introduced-free-mac-tool-for-story-development-and-shoot-planning/

(01:21:28) Clip Sweeper v2 Now Available – Free Mac App for Cleaning Video Project Drives

 https://www.cined.com/clip-sweeper-v2-now-available-free-mac-app-for-cleaning-video-project-drives/

(01:22:52) Artemis Studio for Mac – Chemical Wedding’s Desktop Companion to Its Director’s Viewfinder App

 https://www.cined.com/artemis-studio-for-mac-chemical-weddings-desktop-companion-to-its-directors-viewfinder-app/

(01:24:39) DaVinci Resolve 21.0.2 Released – Keyframe Fixes, Retime Curve Improvements, and Better Fusion Vertical Transitions

 https://www.cined.com/davinci-resolve-21-0-2-released-keyframe-fixes-retime-curve-improvements-and-better-fusion-vertical-transitions/

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Nino reports back from DJI's Malta press event with first impressions of the Osmo Pocket 4P, Johnnie's Leica SL3-P video review goes live, and Apple has a mixed week – raising MacBook and iPad prices while also shipping a meaningful Creator Studio update for Final Cut Pro.

This episode is sponsored by Hollyland — check it out at (25:13).

Chapters & Articles Mentioned in This Episode:

(00:00) Intro & topic outlook

(05:32) DJI Osmo Pocket 4P Malta hands-on – 17-stop dynamic range claim and LOFIC sensor tech

(26:17) Leica SL3-P review – gorgeous color rendition, confusing menu, now with video review

https://www.cined.com/leica-sl3-p-review-gorgeous-color-rendition-confusing-menu/

(32:03)  7Artisans DREAM Series Announced – MF 35mm/50mm/75mm T1.5 Full-Frame Cine Lens for E/L/Z/RF Mounts

https://www.cined.com/7artisans-dream-series-announced-mf-35mm-50mm-75mm-t1-5-full-frame-cine-lens-for-e-l-z-rf-mounts/

(37:07) Apple raises MacBook and iPad prices as AI memory crisis reaches consumer hardware

https://www.cined.com/apple-raises-macbook-and-ipad-prices-as-ai-memory-crisis-reaches-consumer-hardware/

(40:04) Apple Creator Studio update adds generate captions, edit detection, and auto mask to Final Cut Pro

https://www.cined.com/apple-creator-studio-update-adds-generate-captions-edit-detection-and-auto-mask-to-final-cut-pro/

(52:32) XPPen Pilot Pro review – a versatile editing controller, but not for everyone

https://www.cined.com/xppen-pilot-pro-review-a-versatile-editing-controller-but-not-for-everyone/

(58:27) LIGHTFRAMER PRO app introduced – turns iPhone into cinema viewfinder with sun tracking

https://www.cined.com/lightframer-pro-app-introduced-turns-iphone-into-cinema-viewfinder-with-sun-tracking/

(1:01:40) MultiDyne acquires MRMC assets – forms new company to revive the motion-control brand

https://www.cined.com/multidyne-acquires-mrmc-assets-forms-new-company-to-revive-the-motion-control-brand/

(1:05:33) Adobe to acquire Topaz Labs – AI upscaling and image enhancement, on-device models, standalone apps to continue

https://www.cined.com/adobe-to-acquire-topaz-labs-ai-upscaling-and-image-enhancement-on-device-models-standalone-apps-to-continue/

(1:11:21) AtomOS 12.7.0 for Ninja RAW, Ninja TX, and Ninja TX GO released – RAW support for Sony α7R VI, Canon EOS R6 V, and Leica SL3-P

https://www.cined.com/atomos-12-7-0-for-ninja-raw-ninja-tx-and-ninja-tx-go-released-raw-support-for-sony-%ce%b17r-vi-canon-eos-r6-v-and-leica-sl3-p/

(1:12:47) ARRI LUKA Unreal Engine plugin announced – virtual ARRI lights and cameras, real-time Lumen previs, DMX and LiveLink control

https://www.cined.com/arri-luka-unreal-engine-plugin-announced-virtual-arri-lights-and-cameras-real-time-lumen-previs-dmx-and-livelink-control/

(1:17:11) DaVinci Resolve 21.0.1 released – improved RAW decoding, better HDR delivery, and Sony Alpha 7R VI support

https://www.cined.com/davinci-resolve-21-0-1-released-improved-raw-decoding-better-hdr-delivery-and-sony-alpha-7r-vi-support/

(1:18:48) rsv.repair by OTTOMATIC introduced – free recovery tool for Sony .RSV files

https://www.cined.com/rsv-repair-by-ottomatic-introduced-free-recovery-tool-for-sony-rsv-files/

(1:21:55) KIPON drop-in variable ND PL mount adapter announced with a deep-recessed design

https://www.cined.com/kipon-drop-in-variable-nd-pl-mount-adapter-announced-with-a-deep-recessed-design/

(1:23:51) iFootage Shark Slider Pico Pro released with a higher payload

https://www.cined.com/ifootage-shark-slider-pico-pro-released-with-a-higher-payload/

(1:27:01) Canon EOS C50, C80, and C400 firmware updates released

https://www.cined.com/canon-eos-c50-c80-and-c400-firmware-updates-released/

We dig into the new Leica SL3-P with a full review and Lab Test, share the results of our DJI Ronin 4D successor poll, go behind the scenes on an immersive BBC Proms production for Apple Vision Pro, and run through a wave of new on-set apps and gear – plus SMPTE opening its standards catalog, two pieces of FUJIFILM news, new DZOFILM adapters, and CVP’s Warranty+.

Chapters & Articles Mentioned in This Episode:

(00:00) Intro & topic outlook

(05:58) Leica SL3-P Review – Gorgeous Color Rendition, Confusing Menu

https://www.cined.com/leica-sl3-p-review-gorgeous-color-rendition-confusing-menu/

(07:53) Leica SL3-P Lab Test – Rolling Shutter, Dynamic Range, and Exposure Latitude

https://www.cined.com/leica-sl3-p-lab-test-rolling-shutter-dynamic-range-and-exposure-latitude/

(15:55) Leica SL3-P Review – Gorgeous Color Rendition, Confusing Menu (continued)

(27:36) Poll: What Would You Want from a DJI Ronin 4D Successor?

https://www.cined.com/poll-what-would-you-want-from-a-dji-ronin-4d-successor/

(44:44) Inside “Debut at the BBC Proms”: Director Ian Russell on Filming Classical Music for Apple Vision Pro

https://www.cined.com/inside-debut-at-the-bbc-proms-director-ian-russell-on-filming-classical-music-for-apple-vision-pro/

(51:19) LidarAC App for Tilta Nucleus-M II and Nano II Introduced – Turn Your iPhone Into a LiDAR Rangefinder

https://www.cined.com/lidarac-app-for-tilta-nucleus-m-ii-and-nano-ii-introduced-turn-your-iphone-into-a-lidar-rangefinder/

(55:03) RingThing Focus Ring Label Maker App for ARRI Hi-5, WCU-4, and Tilta Nucleus-M II Released

https://www.cined.com/ringthing-focus-ring-label-maker-app-for-arri-hi-5-wcu-4-and-tilta-nucleus-m-ii-released/

(56:36) Mavis Studio Update Adds NDI Preview, PTZ Camera Control, and USB Audio to the iPad

https://www.cined.com/mavis-studio-update-adds-ndi-preview-ptz-camera-control-and-usb-audio-to-the-ipad/

(58:02) First Rush 2.1 – On-Set Multicam SDI to ProRes Recorder Lands on the Mac App Store

https://www.cined.com/first-rush-2-1-on-set-multicam-sdi-to-prores-recorder-lands-on-the-mac-app-store/

(1:00:44) Eddie AI Integrates with Iconik for AI-Assisted MAM Workflows

https://www.cined.com/eddie-ai-integrates-with-iconik-for-ai-assisted-mam-workflows/

(1:02:17) SMPTE Opens Its Entire Standards Catalog for Free, Removing a Century-Old Paywall

https://www.cined.com/smpte-opens-its-entire-standards-catalog-for-free-removing-a-century-old-paywall/

(1:06:05) FUJIFILM Fujikina Returns to New York City in October

https://www.cined.com/fujifilm-fujikina-returns-to-new-york-city-in-october/

(1:07:37) FUJIFILM GFX Challenge Grant Program 2026 Opens – August 17th, Submission Deadline

https://www.cined.com/fujifilm-gfx-challenge-grant-program-2026-opens-august-17th-submission-deadline/

(1:11:08) DZOFILM Octopus II and Marlin 1.4x Extender Announced – Up to 49% Lighter, 1.4x Focal Boost, S35-to-Full-Frame Coverage

https://www.cined.com/dzofilm-octopus-ii-and-marlin-1-4x-extender-announced-up-to-49-lighter-1-4x-focal-boost-s35-to-full-frame-coverage/

(1:12:26) CVP Launches Warranty+ – Up to 4 Extra Years of Cover, Worldwide Repairs, and ProRepairs Support

https://www.cined.com/cvp-launches-warranty-up-to-4-extra-years-of-cover-worldwide-repairs-and-prorepairs-support/

(1:13:34) Breaking the Framing Rules – New Storytelling Sessions Webinar on June 30th

https://www.cined.com/breaking-the-framing-rules-new-storytelling-sessions-webinar-on-june-30th/

In this week's Focus Check, Nino and Johnnie tackle an industry in a tumultuous, consolidation-heavy phase. They open with the escalating Insta360 vs. DJI patent war over the Luna Ultra, then move through Artlist's layoffs, the US approval of Paramount's Warner Bros. merger, and MRMC's surprise liquidation just weeks after Nikon sold it off. From there the episode shifts into new gear: the budget Blazar Sentinel anamorphic zoom, the large-format Angénieux EZ 65 cine zooms, the Hollyland Astra P1 PTZ camera, the DJI Lito 1 drone, the SKYROVER S1 and X1 combos, Godox's inflatable lights, Tilta's foldable charger, plus deep dives on self-made virtual production and shooting a rocket launch in Apple Immersive Video.

(05:35) DJI sues Insta360, and Insta360 countersues DJI over Luna Ultra patent war

https://www.cined.com/dji-sues-insta360-over-luna-cameras-seeking-a-u-s-sales-ban-on-launch-day/ 

(35:57) Artlist lays off 200 employees a year after hiring 120

https://www.cined.com/a-year-after-hiring-120-people-artlist-lays-off-200-employees/

(45:45) Paramount’s $111 billion Warner Bros. merger wins US approval

https://www.cined.com/paramounts-111-billion-warner-bros-merger-wins-us-approval-but-the-fight-is-far-from-over/

(48:25) MRMC enters liquidation weeks after Nikon exit

https://www.cined.com/mrmc-enters-liquidation-weeks-after-nikon-exit-with-asset-sale-agreed-but-not-yet-closed/

(51:28) Blazar Sentinel anamorphic zoom announced

https://www.cined.com/blazar-sentinel-anamorphic-zoom-announced-35-60mm-1-33x-squeeze-full-frame-coverage-970g/

(56:44) Angénieux EZ 65 series announced

https://www.cined.com/angenieux-ez-65-series-announced-two-large-format-zooms-60mm-image-circle-lpl-mount/

(59:31) Hollyland Astra P1 PTZ camera announced

https://www.cined.com/hollyland-astra-p1-ptz-camera-announced-uhd-4k60-30x-optical-zoom-ai-auto-tracking-and-more/

(1:03:12) DJI Lito 1 review

https://www.cined.com/dji-lito-1-review-entry-level-drone-with-4k100-and-omnidirectional-vision/

(1:08:44) SKYROVER S1 and X1 Fly More combos add a touchscreen remote

https://www.cined.com/skyrover-s1-and-x1-fly-more-combos-add-a-new-touchscreen-remote-with-5-5-inch-display/

(1:15:32) Godox LR150 Air and LC500R Air released

https://www.cined.com/godox-lr150-air-and-lc500r-air-released-inflatable-ring-and-wand-heads-one-battery-grip-92-minute-runtime/

(1:19:30) Tilta foldable charging station introduced

https://www.cined.com/tilta-foldable-charging-station-introduced-6-channel-np-f-charging-priority-fast-charge-mode-tft-status-display/

(1:22:49) Self-made virtual production – what do you need to get started?

https://www.cined.com/self-made-virtual-production-what-do-you-need-to-get-started/

(1:24:53) Shooting a rocket launch in Apple Immersive Video

https://www.cined.com/shooting-a-rocket-launch-in-apple-immersive-video-with-the-ursa-cine-immersive/

This week's episode is all about Cine Gear, which took place at the beginning of the month in Los Angeles. We discuss what brands and new products Johnnie covered at the show — from the ZEISS Horizon Anamorphic lens to the Sony RIALTO 65 sensor block. Further, we talk about the Kinefinity VISTA pricing, Apple Immersive Video updates at WWDC26, the ARRI Eurovision documentary, and GoPro's going concern warning.

(00:00) Intro

(06:00) ZEISS Horizon Anamorphic First Look – 2x Full-Frame Lenses With Internal Motors

https://www.cined.com/zeiss-horizon-anamorphic-first-look-2x-full-frame-lenses-with-internal-motors/ 

(15:04) ZEISS Panoptes 65 Unveiled – Ten Large-Format Primes at T2.2 with LPL Mount and 59.9mm Image Circle

https://www.cined.com/zeiss-panoptes-65-unveiled-ten-large-format-primes-at-t2-2-with-lpl-mount-and-59-9mm-image-circle/ 

(25:36) Sony RIALTO 65 in Development – 65mm Sensor Block for the VENICE 2, Remote Operation, Multiple Recording Modes

https://www.cined.com/sony-rialto-65-in-development-65mm-sensor-block-for-the-venice-2-remote-operation-multiple-recording-modes/ 

(30:41) Cinelux Project SIXTEEN Hybrid Film and Digital Super 16 Camera – First Look

https://www.cined.com/cinelux-project-sixteen-hybrid-film-and-digital-super-16-camera-first-look/

(40:30) Bosma Vega H2 First Look – 6K Full-Frame Camera With HVS

https://www.cined.com/bosma-vega-h2-first-look-6k-full-frame-camera-with-hvs/ 

(49:42) SmallRig Steps Into Bags With a 25L Backpack Designed to Secure Your Gear

https://www.cined.com/smallrig-steps-into-bags-with-a-25l-backpack-designed-to-secure-your-gear/ 

(51:15) SmallRig Enters the Storage Market With a Phone-Mounted SSD

https://www.cined.com/smallrig-enters-the-storage-market-with-a-phone-mounted-ssd/ 

(55:02) Why Profoto Is Betting on High-End Cinema Lighting – The Thinking Behind the ProPanel 3×2

https://www.cined.com/why-profoto-is-betting-on-high-end-cinema-lighting-the-thinking-behind-the-propanel-3x2/ 

(57:20) Strada 2 First Look – Local Drives, Remote Editing

https://www.cined.com/strada-2-first-look-local-drives-remote-editing/ 

(01:02:47) NANLUX Matrix 2500B and Matrix 2500C – First Look

https://www.cined.com/nanlux-matrix-2500b-and-matrix-2500c-first-look/ 

(01:05:18) Eddie AI's Shamir Allibhai on Building an AI Teammate for Editors

https://www.cined.com/eddie-ais-shamir-allibhai-on-building-an-ai-teammate-for-editors/ 

(01:08:45) Tilta Illusion Magnetic Filters Introduced – Modular Polarization and VND

https://www.cined.com/tilta-introduces-the-illusion-magnetic-filters-modular-polarization-and-vnd/ 

(01:10:49) SIRUI IronStar 100mm Anamorphic Macro Lens – A Close Focus First for the Series

https://www.cined.com/sirui-ironstar-100mm-anamorphic-macro-lens-a-close-focus-first-for-the-series/

(01:17:20) Cadrage Studio Launches in Early Access – Pre-Production Suite from the Director's Viewfinder Team

https://www.cined.com/cadrage-studio-launches-in-early-access-pre-production-suite-from-the-directors-viewfinder-team/ 

(01:21:42) Kinefinity VISTA Confirmed at $2,499 – Full-Frame 6K Open Gate, 220GB Built-In SSD, 610g Body

https://www.cined.com/kinefinity-vista-confirmed-at-2499-full-frame-6k-open-gate-220gb-built-in-ssd-610g-body/ 

(01:25:00) Apple Immersive Video Gets Live Formats, iPhone Playback, and Static Foveation Streaming at WWDC26

https://www.cined.com/apple-immersive-video-gets-live-formats-iphone-playback-and-static-foveation-streaming-at-wwdc26/ 

(01:31:40) ARRI, 12 Points – How Eurovision 2026 Was Shot on 24 ALEXA 35 Live Cameras

https://www.cined.com/arri-12-points-how-eurovision-2026-was-shot-on-24-alexa-35-live-cameras/ 

(01:33:19) GoPro Warns It May Not Survive the Year as Auditor Flags Going Concern Doubt

https://www.cined.com/gopro-warns-it-may-not-survive-the-year-as-auditor-flags-going-concern-doubt/ 

(01:35:12) The Chronos Project's Edge Bets on Real Cameras Where Most Long-Term Remote Timelapse Rigs Use Action Cams

https://www.cined.com/the-chronos-projects-edge-bets-on-real-cameras-where-most-long-term-remote-timelapse-rigs-use-action-cams/ 

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In this special episode of Focus Check, Johnnie sits down with our guests David Kellermann and Viola Evang, the co-founders of Glaswerk Optics – a German lens manufacturer developing high-end 2x anamorphic cinema lenses. Tune in to this candid conversation about their seven-year journey: from a client arriving with a box of old projection lenses, to engineering some of the most meticulously designed anamorphic glass currently in development. The Glaswerk ONE and ONE+ prime sets are on the verge of shipping, and the story behind them is anything but straightforward.

(00:00) Introduction

(00:45) Meet David and Viola – filmmakers turned lens makers

(05:30) The moment a client's box of projection lenses changed everything

(09:37) Going full frame and funding the project

(13:08) The decision to go high-end: no compromises

(16:36) First prototype at Cine Gear LA 2019 – the last-screw story

(20:19) The development team: optical designers, mechanics, electronics

(24:48) The ONE and ONE+: lens design, weight, and bokeh

(29:24) Flares, coatings, and customisation

(34:00) Why so long? Perfectionism, COVID, and metadata

(35:52) Clients, pricing, and who buys these lenses

(37:12) DCS metadata: why Glaswerk chose a different standard

(44:31) Simulating lenses in 3D: Lens Sim plugin and Hübner Photonics

(43:01) Final thoughts on the ONE / ONE+ before launch

(44:31) Shipping a cinema lens in 2026: the market has changed

(49:17) Could Glaswerk make lower-end lenses one day?

(52:37) Wrap-up

➡ Visit Glaswerk's website: https://glaswerk-optics.de/

📬 Email us: [email protected]