Cooke Optics introduces new SP3 prime lens set for full-frame mirrorless cameras

Long-time motion picture lens manufacturer Cooke Optics is expanding its reach into the prosumer video market for the first time with the SP3 prime lens series for full-frame mirrorless cameras...

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This DVD-style optical disc could store 200TB of storage

This DVD-style optical disc could store 200TB of storage

The highest-density Blu-ray disc on the market is a 4-layer Blu-ray, which holds around 100GB of data, but the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology researchers claim this new format could record 100 layers on both sides of the disc for a total capacity of https://1.6 petabits, or around 200TB.

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Nikon acquires RED

Nikon to Acquire RED Digital Cinema Camera Manufacturer

I woke up this morning to some pretty exciting news. Nikon, the legendary still camera manufacturer, has agreed to purchase RED, the company behind some of the most popular cinema cameras on the market today.

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AI is Reparations

The Filmmaker Who Says AI Is Reparations

Before he used AI tools to make his movies, Willonius Hatcher couldn’t get noticed. Now his AI-generated shorts are going viral and Hollywood is calling.

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iPhone 15 Experiment

“What Makes a Cinema Camera” by Michael Cioni/Strada

Michael Cioni, one of the founders of Strada, and his crew put the iPhone 15 Pro to the test with an affordable rig to see the smartphone’s capabilities. Does the iPhone fit the category of cinema camera or do we have to wait to see it perform as such? The resulting shots are impressive, so let’s take a look at their experiment.

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B&H W.I.R March 17

B&H Photo News Roundup: Week of March 17, 2024

The biggest reveal is the Mevo Core from Logitech. It is an advanced streaming camera that takes a big leap over previous releases from the brand by joining the Micro Four Thirds ecosystem with an active mount and a larger Four Thirds sensor. Teradek has upgraded its encoder/decoders with the Prism Flex Mk II. And, Zhiyun has the new X60 series joining its compact MOLUS LED lineup.

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CineRags new fabric

CineRags by CineMilled Introduced – New Diffusion Products for Aputure Domes

CineMilled has released CineRags, a muslin diffusion alternative for Aputure 150 and 2 and 3 light dome models. With these products, the company gives Aputure users another tool in their arsenal to shape their lighting differently. Let’s take a look at what this new product offers!

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