DZOFILM has broadened its collection of Super35 2x anamorphic optics with the introduction of three new PAVO 2x models: a 65mm T2.8 Macro, a 135mm T2.5, and a 180mm T2.8. The 65mm lens boasts macro capability, offsetting its slightly higher f-stop number which suggests a reduced light-gathering capability. Meanwhile, the 135mm and 180mm lenses provide extended focal lengths, distinguishing them …

Blackmagic Design has introduced two groundbreaking cinema cameras to the evolving digital cinematography landscape. The new cameras are the Blackmagic Design PYXIS 6K and the Blackmagic Design URSA Cine 12K. These cameras aim to set new benchmarks in cinematic quality and versatility for professional filmmakers and content creators. The Blackmagic Design PYXIS 6K – A Compact Powerhouse The Blackmagic Design …

Venus Optics recently initiated a fundraising campaign on Indiegogo for their innovative Laowa Nanomorph Zoom kit. Following a successful campaign, this product is now ready for pre-order exclusively at B&H Photo. It is a line of Arri anamorphic ultra-wide zoom lenses for cameras with Super35 matrices: Laowa Nanomorph Zoom 28-55mm T2.9 1.5x and 50-100mm T2.9 1.5x. The manufacturing company calls …

NiSi unveiled its cinema prime lens range at NAB 2023, now featuring three additions: the 18mm T2.2, 40mm T1.9, and 135mm T2.2 Athena models. Uniform in design, these NiSi Athena cinema lenses offer exceptional optical quality, with consistent focus and aperture ring placements. Priced below $1,300, the Athena Prime series stands out for its affordability. The NiSi Athena cinema lenses …

Zeiss has released a new series of video lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras, called the Zeiss Nano Prime T1.5 lenses. These lenses are available in six focal lengths, ranging from 18mm to 100mm, and have a T1.5 aperture. The manufacturer designed the set of six lenses to resemble Zeiss Supreme Prime, and they are available for a relatively affordable price …

Venus Optics introduces two new additions to its Anamorphic Laowa cine lens lineup in the Nanomorph series. Joining the previously released lenses, the compact optics Laowa Nanomorph 65mm T2.4 and 80mm T2.4 1.5X offer enhanced versatility for cinematographers. The announcement also includes the introduction of a front anamorphic adapter with a 1.33X zoom ratio. The Anamorphic Nanomorph line, initially unveiled …

Blackmagic Design has introduced its best camera for film shooting: the Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K, boasting a full-frame 6K sensor, an impressive dynamic range of 13 stops, an L-Mount lens mount, and CFexpress card recording capabilities. This 6K cinema camera packs a substantial 24 x 36mm 6048 x 4032 sensor, delivering cinematic-quality visuals within a compact, lightweight frame. It empowers …

Sony has unveiled its first movie camera, the Sony Burano, featuring a state-of-the-art image stabilization system, support for ultra-high resolution 8.6K (8640×5760) video, a remarkable 16-stop dynamic range, integrated ND filters, and the cutting-edge XAVC H codec. The camera’s sensor boasts an impressive resolution of 41.9 MP (effective). The movie camera incorporates dual base ISO settings of 800 and 3200 …

Panasonic has unveiled its latest high-end Micro Four Thirds (MFT) camera, the Lumix G9 II. This new camera boasts a powerful 25.2-megapixel Live MOS sensor with image stabilization, phase-detection autofocus, improved video capabilities, and an advanced image processing engine. Alongside the Panasonic G9II, the manufacturer has also introduced updated versions of two popular MFT zoom lenses: the 35-100mm f2.8 and …

Fujifilm has made a resounding statement in the world of photography with the introduction of the powerhouse Fujifilm GFX100 II, their latest flagship mirrorless camera. This camera boasts unrivaled excellence, featuring a cutting-edge 102 MP medium format sensor that promises image quality and definition previously unseen in the industry. Additionally, Fujifilm has unveiled three new lenses in the Fujinon GF …