Focus Check

As the end of the year approaches, it’s time to choose the best cameras of the year. Join Nino and Johnnie for their discussion, and don’t forget to share your opinion in the poll! See what others think is the top contender for the trophy. Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by FUJIFILM. Check it out at (27:22) Chapters & articles mentioned in this episode: (00:00) - Intro   (06:45) - GVM Pro SD300C RGB LED Monolight Review – How Does It Compare to the amaran 300c? https://www.cined.com/gvm-pro-sd300c-rgb-led-monolight-review-how-does-it-compare-to-the-amaran-300c/ [https://www.cined.com/gvm-pro-sd300c-rgb-led-monolight-review-how-does-it-compare-to-the-amaran-300c/]   (14:51) - DaVinci Resolve 19.1.1 – Incremental Update Brings Workflow and Stability Improvements https://www.cined.com/davinci-resolve-19-1-1-incremental-update-brings-workflow-and-stability-improvements/ [https://www.cined.com/davinci-resolve-19-1-1-incremental-update-brings-workflow-and-stability-improvements/]   (18:08) - Sony Alpha a1 II – Newly Added to Camera Database https://www.cined.com/camera-database/?camera=Alpha-a1-II [https://www.cined.com/camera-database/?camera=Alpha-a1-II]   (21:28) - BLAZAR APEX 1.33x 50mm Anamorphic AF Lens Available Now for Preorder https://www.cined.com/blazar-apex-1-33x-50mm-anamorphic-af-lens-available-now-for-preorder/ [https://www.cined.com/blazar-apex-1-33x-50mm-anamorphic-af-lens-available-now-for-preorder/] Johnnie’s Review of the lens: https://www.cined.com/blazar-apex-35mm-and-50mm-autofocus-anamorphic-lenses-review-with-sample-footage-great-quality-for-the-price/ [https://www.cined.com/blazar-apex-35mm-and-50mm-autofocus-anamorphic-lenses-review-with-sample-footage-great-quality-for-the-price/]   (25:53) - AtomOS 11.13.00 Firmware Released – Adds HDMI RAW 6K Mode Support for Canon C80 & R1 https://www.cined.com/atomos-11-13-00-firmware-released-adds-hdmi-raw-6k-mode-support-for-canon-c80-r1/ [https://www.cined.com/atomos-11-13-00-firmware-released-adds-hdmi-raw-6k-mode-support-for-canon-c80-r1/]   (28:23) - Poll: Vote for Camera of the Year 2024 https://www.cined.com/poll-vote-for-camera-of-the-year-2024/ [https://www.cined.com/poll-vote-for-camera-of-the-year-2024/]   We hope you enjoyed this episode! You have feedback, comments, or suggestions? Write us at podcast@cined.com

Black Friday is here, and the deals are everywhere! Join Nino and Johnnie as they provide a concise overview of some standout offers worth checking out. Beyond the Black Friday frenzy, Johnnie dives into his latest lens reviews, sharing his expert insights. Meanwhile, Nino highlights the importance of high-quality ND and polarizing filters, drawing from his recent in-depth review. Stick around until the end to see where the conversation takes us—you won’t want to miss it!   Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by FUJIFILM. Check it out at 37:05 Chapters & articles mentioned in this episode:   (00:00) - Intro   (01:41) -  Latest Specials Deals https://www.cined.com/labels/special-deals/ [https://www.cined.com/labels/special-deals/]   (03:25) - MZed Black Friday Sale Launched – Your Path to Pro at a 40% Discount https://www.cined.com/mzed-black-friday-sale-has-launched/ [https://www.cined.com/mzed-black-friday-sale-has-launched/]   (04:45) - Doug Jensen's Wildlife Cinematography Master Class https://www.mzed.com/courses/doug-jensen-wildlife-cinematography-master-class?tap_a=17272-420962&tap_s=4094362-dfd65f [https://www.mzed.com/courses/doug-jensen-wildlife-cinematography-master-class?tap_a=17272-420962&tap_s=4094362-dfd65f] Wildlife Documentary by Gunther https://www.cined.com/bhigwan-an-indian-wildlife-documentary-shot-on-lumix-g9-ii/ [https://www.cined.com/bhigwan-an-indian-wildlife-documentary-shot-on-lumix-g9-ii/]   (10:30) - SIRUI Aurora 85mm Full-Frame Autofocus F1.4 Lens On the New Sony A1 II – Review https://www.cined.com/sirui-aurora-85mm-full-frame-autofocus-f1-4-lens-on-the-new-sony-a1-ii-review/ [https://www.cined.com/sirui-aurora-85mm-full-frame-autofocus-f1-4-lens-on-the-new-sony-a1-ii-review/]   (21:35) - SIRUI 40mm Autofocus Anamorphic Lens Review – T1.8, 1.33x, S35 for an Affordable Price https://www.cined.com/sirui-40mm-autofocus-anamorphic-lens-review-t1-8-1-33x-s35-for-an-affordable-price/ [https://www.cined.com/sirui-40mm-autofocus-anamorphic-lens-review-t1-8-1-33x-s35-for-an-affordable-price/]   (38:08) - K&F Concept Nano-Xcel Pro Series Filters Review – Precision Meets Creativity https://www.cined.com/kf-concept-nano-xcel-pro-series-filters-review-precision-meets-creativity/ [https://www.cined.com/kf-concept-nano-xcel-pro-series-filters-review-precision-meets-creativity/]   (51:37) - FUJIFILM Firmware Update for Flagship Cameras Announced – F-Log2 C, Improved AF, and More https://www.cined.com/fujifilm-firmware-update-for-flagship-cameras-announced-f-log2-c-improved-af-and-more/ [https://www.cined.com/fujifilm-firmware-update-for-flagship-cameras-announced-f-log2-c-improved-af-and-more/] (55:44) - DJI Mic Mini Microphone Launched – Super Lightweight, 48-Hour Battery Life, and More https://www.cined.com/dji-mic-mini-microphone-launched-super-lightweight-48-hour-battery-life-and-more/ [https://www.cined.com/dji-mic-mini-microphone-launched-super-lightweight-48-hour-battery-life-and-more/]   (01:01:15) - Poll: Vote for Camera of the Year 2024 https://www.cined.com/poll-vote-for-camera-of-the-year-2024/ [https://www.cined.com/poll-vote-for-camera-of-the-year-2024/]   (01:06:32) - Lightbridge TableTop Essentials Kit Introduced https://www.cined.com/lightbridge-tabletop-essentials-kit-introduced/ [https://www.cined.com/lightbridge-tabletop-essentials-kit-introduced/]   We hope you enjoyed this episode! You have feedback, comments, or suggestions? Write us at podcast@cined.com

In this episode, we explore the exciting news from FUJIFILM about their new filmmaking camera and speculate on its potential price. We also analyze the lab test results of the Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 12K and cover the latest updates from Sony, along with some new lenses. Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by FUJIFILM. Check it out at (17:42) Chapters & articles mentioned in this episode: (00:00) - Intro   (01:36) - FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA Discussed – A Talk with the Product Planner https://www.cined.com/fujifilm-gfx-eterna-discussed-a-talk-with-the-product-planner/ [https://www.cined.com/fujifilm-gfx-eterna-discussed-a-talk-with-the-product-planner/] The interview mentioned in the episode: https://youtu.be/vkh2SI1sfYU [https://youtu.be/vkh2SI1sfYU] The article mentioned:  OFG Customs 65 Explained – Custom Cinema Camera Based on FUJIFILM GFX100 II Sensor https://www.cined.com/ofg-customs-65-explained-custom-cinema-camera-based-on-fujifilm-gfx100-ii-sensor/ [https://www.cined.com/ofg-customs-65-explained-custom-cinema-camera-based-on-fujifilm-gfx100-ii-sensor/]   (10:01) - Poll: FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA Filmmaking Camera – How Much Would You Pay? https://www.cined.com/poll-fujifilm-gfx-eterna-filmmaking-camera-how-much-would-you-pay/ [https://www.cined.com/poll-fujifilm-gfx-eterna-filmmaking-camera-how-much-would-you-pay/]   (18:45) - Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K LF Lab Test: Rolling Shutter, Dynamic Range, and Exposure Latitude https://www.cined.com/blackmagic-ursa-cine-12k-lf-lab-test-rolling-shutter-dynamic-range-and-exposure-latitude/ [https://www.cined.com/blackmagic-ursa-cine-12k-lf-lab-test-rolling-shutter-dynamic-range-and-exposure-latitude/]   (29:54) - Sony A1 II Full-Frame Camera Unveiled – AI-Enhanced Recognition AF, User LUT Support & More https://www.cined.com/sony-a1-ii-full-frame-camera-unveiled-ai-enhanced-recognition-af-user-lut-support-more/ [https://www.cined.com/sony-a1-ii-full-frame-camera-unveiled-ai-enhanced-recognition-af-user-lut-support-more/]   (34:51) - SIRUI Aurora 85mm Full-Frame Autofocus F1.4 Lens On the New Sony A1 II – Review https://www.cined.com/sirui-aurora-85mm-full-frame-autofocus-f1-4-lens-on-the-new-sony-a1-ii-review/ [https://www.cined.com/sirui-aurora-85mm-full-frame-autofocus-f1-4-lens-on-the-new-sony-a1-ii-review/]   (39:51) - Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM Lens Introduced – Prime Lens Performance, Zoom Convenience https://www.cined.com/sony-fe-28-70mm-f2-gm-lens-introduced-prime-lens-performance-zoom-convenience/ [https://www.cined.com/sony-fe-28-70mm-f2-gm-lens-introduced-prime-lens-performance-zoom-convenience/]   (43:49) - Cooke Panchro 65/i Lenses Announced – The “Cooke Look” Goes Large Format https://www.cined.com/cooke-panchro-65-i-lenses-announced-the-cooke-look-goes-large-format/ [https://www.cined.com/cooke-panchro-65-i-lenses-announced-the-cooke-look-goes-large-format/]   (45:22) - Angelbird AV PRO CFexpress Type A Card Announced for Sony’s Alpha and FX Cameras https://www.cined.com/angelbird-av-pro-cfexpress-type-a-card-announced-for-sonys-alpha-and-fx-cameras/ [https://www.cined.com/angelbird-av-pro-cfexpress-type-a-card-announced-for-sonys-alpha-and-fx-cameras/]   (50:42) - Angelbird High-Speed Card Readers PKT Announced – For CFexpress A&B, and SD Cards https://www.cined.com/angelbird-high-speed-card-readers-pkt-announced-for-cfexpress-ab-and-sd-cards/ [https://www.cined.com/angelbird-high-speed-card-readers-pkt-announced-for-cfexpress-ab-and-sd-cards/]   (52:16) - Trexo Converta Video Slider Field Review – Affordable Motion Control https://www.cined.com/trexo-converta-video-slider-field-review-affordable-motion-control/ [https://www.cined.com/trexo-converta-video-slider-field-review-affordable-motion-control/]   (53:21) - Sony Airpeak S1 $9,000 Drone Discontinued https://www.cined.com/sony-airpeak-s1-9000-drone-discontinued/ [https://www.cined.com/sony-airpeak-s1-9000-drone-discontinued/]   We hope you enjoyed this episode! You have feedback, comments, or suggestions? Write us at podcast@cined.com

The filmmaking world turns its attention to Japan as FUJIFILM enters the professional digital film camera market with the FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA Filmmaking Camera that's in development. Johnnie traveled to Japan to interview Yuji Igarashi-san from FUJIFILM about the groundbreaking new camera. But that’s not all—Nino shares insights on the brand-new update to Final Cut Pro 11 for Mac, Final Cut Pro for iPad 2.1 and Final Cut Camera 1.1 for iPhone, all of which were just released by Apple. Additionally, they talk about the new RØDE Wireless Micro for smartphone shooters, and the new super high-end ZEISS Supreme Radiance Zooms. Stay tuned until the end! Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by FUJIFILM. Check it out at (37:08). Chapters & articles mentioned in this episode: (00:00) - Intro   (00:51) - FUJIFILM Filmmaking Camera Unveiled – “GFX ETERNA”, Large Format Sensor, Planned Release in 2025 https://www.cined.com/fujifilm-filmmaking-camera-unvailed-gfx-eterna-large-format-sensor-planned-to-be-released-in-2025/ [https://www.cined.com/fujifilm-filmmaking-camera-unvailed-gfx-eterna-large-format-sensor-planned-to-be-released-in-2025/]   (11:44) - Final Cut Pro 11 Introduced: Magnetic Mask & Transcribe to Captions https://www.cined.com/final-cut-pro-11-introduced-magnetic-mask-transcribe-to-captions-more/ [https://www.cined.com/final-cut-pro-11-introduced-magnetic-mask-transcribe-to-captions-more/]   (31:40) - Final Cut Pro for iPad 2.1: Enhance Light and Color Added https://www.cined.com/final-cut-pro-for-ipad-2-1-enhance-light-and-color-added/ [https://www.cined.com/final-cut-pro-for-ipad-2-1-enhance-light-and-color-added/]   (34:19) - Final Cut Camera 1.1 Released: Log Recording in HEVC and More https://www.cined.com/final-cut-camera-1-1-released-log-recording-in-hevc-and-more/ [https://www.cined.com/final-cut-camera-1-1-released-log-recording-in-hevc-and-more/]   (38:09) - RØDE WIRELESS MICRO Released – Pocket-Sized Wireless Mic for Smartphones https://www.cined.com/rode-wireless-micro-released-pocket-sized-wireless-mic-for-smartphones/ [https://www.cined.com/rode-wireless-micro-released-pocket-sized-wireless-mic-for-smartphones/]   (44:01) - ZEISS Supreme Zoom Radiance Zoom Lens Trio Unveiled https://www.cined.com/zeiss-supreme-zoom-radiance-zoom-lens-trio-unveiled/ [https://www.cined.com/zeiss-supreme-zoom-radiance-zoom-lens-trio-unveiled/]   We hope you enjoyed this episode! You have feedback, comments, or suggestions? Write us at podcast@cined.com

This episode is packed with news, starting with firmware updates from two major manufacturers, followed by the latest from Apple, and exciting updates on new audio gear. Stay tuned until the end to catch the full conversation! Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by FUJIFILM. Check it out at (15:02). Chapters & articles mentioned in this episode: (00:00) - Intro   (01:57) - Canon Firmware Updates for Select Cinema EOS and Pro Camcorder Cameras Announced https://www.cined.com/canon-firmware-updates-for-select-cinema-eos-and-pro-camcorder-cameras-announced/ [https://www.cined.com/canon-firmware-updates-for-select-cinema-eos-and-pro-camcorder-cameras-announced/]   (09:21) - Canon Gets Closure 16 Years After it Started the Hybrid Revolution https://www.cined.com/canon-gets-closure-16-years-after-it-started-the-hybrid-revolution/ [https://www.cined.com/canon-gets-closure-16-years-after-it-started-the-hybrid-revolution/]   (16:01) - Sony Firmware Roadmap Announced for Cinema Line Includes BURANO, Venice 2, FX3, and More https://www.cined.com/sony-firmware-roadmap-for-burano-venice-2-fx3-fx30-and-fx6-announced/ [https://www.cined.com/sony-firmware-roadmap-for-burano-venice-2-fx3-fx30-and-fx6-announced/]     (29:06) - Apple M4 Coming to MacBook Pro, Mac mini and iMac https://www.cined.com/apple-m4-coming-to-macbook-pro-mac-mini-and-imac/ [https://www.cined.com/apple-m4-coming-to-macbook-pro-mac-mini-and-imac/]   (36:14) - Apple Acquires Pixelmator, a Competitor of Adobe Photoshop https://www.cined.com/apple-acquires-pixelmator-a-competitor-of-adobe-photoshop/ [https://www.cined.com/apple-acquires-pixelmator-a-competitor-of-adobe-photoshop/]   (40:40) - Saramonic Ultra Introduced – 2-Channel Wireless Microphone System with Timecode and 32bit Recording Capabilities https://www.cined.com/saramonic-ultra-introduced-2-channel-wireless-microphone-system-with-timecode-and-32bit-recording-capabilities/ [https://www.cined.com/saramonic-ultra-introduced-2-channel-wireless-microphone-system-with-timecode-and-32bit-recording-capabilities/]   (47:12) - Sennheiser Profile 2.4GHz Two-Person Wireless Audio System Announced https://www.cined.com/sennheiser-profile-2-4ghz-two-person-wireless-audio-system-announced/ [https://www.cined.com/sennheiser-profile-2-4ghz-two-person-wireless-audio-system-announced/]   (50:53) - ZEISS CinCraft Scenario 2.1 Released – Full Manual Calibration for Spherical Prime & Zoom Lenses https://www.cined.com/zeiss-cincraft-scenario-2-1-released-full-manual-calibration-for-spherical-prime-zoom-lenses/ [https://www.cined.com/zeiss-cincraft-scenario-2-1-released-full-manual-calibration-for-spherical-prime-zoom-lenses/]   (54:10) - Ember Media Expander for Freefly Ember S5K and S2.5K High Speed Cameras Announced https://www.cined.com/ember-media-expander-for-freefly-ember-s5k-and-s2-5k-high-speed-cameras-announced/ [https://www.cined.com/ember-media-expander-for-freefly-ember-s5k-and-s2-5k-high-speed-cameras-announced/]   (1:00:45) - SWIT MONET Series Announced – 400W and 700W RGBWW Bright Soft Light Panels   https://www.cined.com/swit-monet-series-announced-400w-and-700w-rgbww-bright-soft-light-panels/ [https://www.cined.com/swit-monet-series-announced-400w-and-700w-rgbww-bright-soft-light-panels/]   (01:02:28) - SWIT Transformable ARCA SWISS Plate with V-Mount Launched https://www.cined.com/swit-transformable-arca-swiss-plate-with-v-mount-launched/ [https://www.cined.com/swit-transformable-arca-swiss-plate-with-v-mount-launched/] (01:03:38) - Advanced AI-Based Facial Relighting with DifFRelight by Netflix Eyeline Studios https://www.cined.com/advanced-ai-based-facial-relighting-with-diffrelight-by-netflix-eyeline-studios/ [https://www.cined.com/advanced-ai-based-facial-relighting-with-diffrelight-by-netflix-eyeline-studios/]   (01:06:56) DJI Goggles N3 Announced – An Affordable Alternative to Goggles 3 https://www.cined.com/dji-goggles-n3-announced-an-affordable-alternative-to-goggles-3/ [https://www.cined.com/dji-goggles-n3-announced-an-affordable-alternative-to-goggles-3/]   We hope you enjoyed this episode! You have feedback, comments, or suggestions? Write us at podcast@cined.com