IBC 2025

by Zack Young ·Posted
Atomos continues to embrace wireless video functionality with the new Shinobi 7 RX, a 7” HDR touchscreen monitor receiver with camera control, 5G Wi-Fi, HDMI, 3G-SDI, and a peak brightness of 2200 nits. The Shinobi 7 RX can receive low-latency wireless video feeds from the Atomos TX-RX wireless video system or an RTSP H.264 stream, making it especially useful as a director’s or focus puller’
by Jordan Gallant ·Posted
This week has been chock-full of new product announcements from a wide variety of brands, ranging from the Canon EOS C50 to the Nikon ZR. But before you click add to cart on any of these big-ticket items, consider adding some accessories to your purchase with these new SmallRig releases. From camera cages to cine batteries, SmallRig’s new accessories have got you covered.
by Robert Rives ·Posted
Shure is rolling out three new tools that broadcast engineers, audio pros, and live event crews will want to have on their radar: the DCA901 Broadcast Microphone Array, the
by Jennifer Hahn ·Posted
Cinematic storytelling requires the right tools, and Venus Optics provides that creative control with the new LAOWA Sunlight T4.5 FF 2x Anamorphic Cine Zoom Lenses. These highly portable full-frame zooms feature a 2x anamorphic squeeze and come in 40-80mm and 70-135mm models with an ARRI PL mount. You can also choose between four flare colors—amber, blue, silver, and clear—to match your creative style. Bundles are also available with both lenses in your
by Zack Young ·Posted
ARRI continues to build out the live production capabilities of their popular ALEXA 35 cinema camera with the new LPM-1 Live Production Monitor. This 10” on-camera LCD screen has a 16:10 aspect ratio, 900:1 contrast ratio, and can go up to 1500 nits for use in bright, outdoor environment. The LPM-1 is a touchscreen but also has four physical rotary knobs and four customizable
by Zack Young ·Posted
Nearly a year after FUJIFILM first announced the GFX ETERNA 55 cinema camera, we’re finally learning the internal specs, recording formats, Film Simulations, and more, as well as details on the 32-90mm T3.5 Power Zoom lens. The GFX ETERNA 55 will utilize a massive 43.8 x 32.9mm 102MP CMOS II HS sensor and an X-Processor 5 to
by Zack Young ·Posted
Leitz remains a classic name in the world of high-end cinema lenses, with refined optics that balance character and precision. Their new HEKTOR lineup brings that legacy to the mirrorless camera world, with six T2.1 manual cinema lenses that cover full-frame sensors and feature a gentle Petzval effect with corner swirl and fall off. The line includes an 18mm, 25mm, 35mm, 50mm, 73mm, and 100mm, available in a
by Luke Rollins ·Posted
The ZR Cinema Camera is a lightweight 6K full-frame camera that marks the first brand new hardware collaboration between Nikon and RED DIGITAL CINEMA. The camera combines Nikon’s precision AI-assisted autofocus and versatile Z-mount with RED’s much lauded color science and cinema-ready functionality. Capable of recording up to 6K 60p in a new flavor of REDCODE RAW, as well as ProRes RAW, H.265, and a host of other formats, the ZR
by Zack Young ·Posted
RED DIGITAL CINEMA is bringing its stunning 8K large format global shutter sensor to a wider audience with the V-RAPTOR XE, a new iteration of the popular cinema camera that features the “Essentials” at a more accessible price point. Capable of 8K capture at up to 60p, the XE still includes two 12G-SDI ports, in-body cloud integration, and a host of raw recording formats. The camera is available by itself in
by Zack Young ·Posted
Canon continues to innovate in the Cinema EOS line with the new C50, a compact, lightweight cinema camera capable of capturing 7K full-frame video in a 3:2 open gate mode, as well as a host of more traditional formats. Bundled with an XLR top handle that features a start-stop button and zoom rocker, the C50 represents the smallest Cinema EOS camera to date, yet is still chock full of features, codecs, and a dedicated
by Luke Rollins ·Posted
Sigma is closing out a productive summer with the announcement of the company's first-ever autofocus-enabled cine lens, the 28-45mm T2 AF Cine Zoom. It's the first of a new AF Cine Line representing the company's intent to bring the optical prowess of its Art lenses into the dedicated filmmaking space. The lens will be available for both Sony E and L-mount mirrorless cameras. Speaking of Art lenses, Sigma is also announcing two new
by Jennifer Hahn ·Posted
Joining the powerful Nanlux Evoke 900C RGB spotlight are the new Evoke 150C and Evoke 600C, which both feature full RGB control using an updated 8-chip LED engine for
by Zack Young ·Posted
Sachtler tripods are a standby for professional sets and high-end content creation, and the brand is iterating on their most popular products with new FSB Mk II and aktiv Mk II fluid heads, both available in 16T and
by Mary Latvis ·Posted
Looking for top-notch yet easy video streaming? Check out the VenusLiv Air camera from Hollyland. This compact camera lets you quickly create and stream cinematic 4K video content, even if you’ve never streamed before. Hollyland VenusLiv Air All-in-One Live Streaming Camera Based around a 1/1.3