DJI Response to Countering CCP Drones Act Published
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by Omri Keren Lapidot
1h ago
DJI and the American government feud continues as additional actions accumulate, narrowing the Chinese drone manufacturer’s options. In a recent blog post, DJI tries to debunk some basic arguments used in the recent Countering CCP Drones Act. This episode is just the latest in this ongoing conflict involving two global superpowers. The recent Countering CCP Drones Act by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and Congressman Mike Gallagher may prove disastrous for leading drone maker DJI. It won’t be the first clash between the American government and Chinese companies and will probably not be the ..read more
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SWIT FM-215HDR 21.5″ HDMI and 12G-SDI Field Monitor Released
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by Jeff Loch
17h ago
SWIT released the FM-215HDR, a 21.5″ field monitor with a maximum brightness of 1,000 nits and 97% DCI-P3 coverage. This monitor has one 12G-SDI and three 3G-SDI video input ports, one HDMI 2.0 input port, and two SDI output ports: one 12G-SDI and one 3G-SDI. So, let’s take a closer look at it! SWIT is well-known for their lineup of compact on-camera monitors, such as the CM-S75F we reviewed here. The company also makes production monitors, and they recently released the stellar BM-U325 and BM-U326MD 4K/8K monitors. However, with respective price tags of $19,000 and $26,000, these high-end mon ..read more
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FUJIFILM GFX 100s – $1,600 Discount Makes Medium Format More Accessible Than Ever
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by Omri Keren Lapidot
17h ago
FUJIFILM has recently launched a $1600 discount on their successful GFX 100s medium format (44x33mm) camera. This brings the price down to $4,400 for a 100-megapixel medium format camera. For someone who’s been around since the early days of the digital revolution, such a low price on such a magnificent sensor is mindblowing. But if that’s a surprise to you, you weren’t paying attention to what FUJIFILM and others have been doing for the last few years. Let’s dive in! “Medium Format” and “Accessible” are two terms rarely found in the same sentence. Digital medium format picked up where analog ..read more
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CAME-NANO Intercom System Announced – Compact Wireless Full-Duplex Communication
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by Jakub Han
20h ago
CAME-NANO is a new, full-duplex wireless intercom system with a minimalistic design from CAME-TV. Offering up to 335m (1100ft) line-of-sight range, it is designed to work in a group of up to five devices, or up to 20 devices with the optional hub. On top of offering a 3.5mm TRRS in/out connector for a headset, CAME-NANO also has a built-in speaker and microphone. The intercom system is now available starting at $163. When shooting a multi-cam project or simply having multiple crew members out on a set, a reliable intercom system can save a lot of time and stress. Aside from established profess ..read more
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ZERØ OPTIK Rehousing for Pentax Super-Takumar Lenses Announced
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by Francesco Andreola
23h ago
ZERØ OPTIK, an LA-based company specializing in modifying and customizing vintage lenses for cinematography, has just presented their latest rehousing project built around the Pentax Super-Takumar lens series. Let’s take a closer look! Lens enthusiasts are constantly on the quest for a cinematic, vintage look. And while there are many options to choose from out there – like the popular Canon FD, Nikon AI-S, or Olympus M series, for example – none of these still vintage lenses were designed for use on a professional film set. Hence, cinematic rehousing is often necessary. By the way, if you’d l ..read more
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OpenAI Sora – First Videos Generated by Beta Testers Released
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by Mascha Deikova
2d ago
More than a month has passed since OpenAI announced their new AI video generator, but the discussions around it won‘t calm down. Apart from showcasing what Sora is capable of, the developers also granted beta access to different artists and filmmakers. Yesterday, the company shared their early impressions and some of the creative works, including the very first generated short film. Ready to see OpenAI’s Sora in action? Then keep reading, but beware that it might ignite mixed feelings (as it does in us). In the post, OpenAI states that they’ve been “working with visual artists, designers, crea ..read more
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Accsoon SeeMo 4K HDMI Adapter Introduced – Turns iPhones/iPads into On-Camera Monitors with 4K Streaming
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by Alexandra Thompson
2d ago
Accsoon has broadened their range of on-camera monitoring solutions for iOS devices with the introduction of the SeeMo 4K HDMI adapter. Lightweight 4K (20Mbps VBR) can be recorded directly to the device camera roll, along with 4K UHD live streaming to popular platforms. In addition, the UHD 4K input provides higher resolution for more precise, critical focus checking when zooming in, a vertical video mode, SRT for live-streaming, LUT burning-in, and more. Let’s look at the details! Building on the success of the original HD SeeMo, this new model introduces UHD 4K HDMI input. The original SeeMo ..read more
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SYNCO G3 Pro Wireless System Announced – First Look
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by Jose Prada
2d ago
SYNCO is a Chinese manufacturer specializing in audio equipment. The company is a sister company of COLBOR, which manufactures affordable yet capable production lights. SYNCO’s latest edition is the G3 Pro wireless system aimed to cater to content creators using DSLR/Mirrorless cameras next to mobile devices. At CP+ we had the chance to chat with them about this new device and take a close look ourselves. Not a month goes by when we don’t see a new wireless recording device appearing on the market. Companies try to compete against established brands like RØDE or DJI by offering different featu ..read more
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SIGMA 50mm F1.2 DG DN Announced
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by Jose Prada
2d ago
SIGMA just announced a new lens, the SIGMA 50mm F1.2 DG DN, available for Leica L-mount and Sony E-mount. Sharing the same aperture as the SIGMA 35mm f/1.2 DG DN that was released in 2018, this new lens becomes the brightest 50mm they offer so far. Let’s take a look at it! The SIGMA Art series continues expanding their catalog by adding the SIGMA 50mm F1.2 DG DN. Remember that DG denotes a lens designed for a full-frame camera and DN indicates ‘mirrorless’. The Japanese company claims this lens to be the “best standard lens in SIGMA’s history”. Among its characteristics, there is little flare ..read more
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Sony 240GB and 480GB CFexpress Type B TOUGH Memory Cards Announced
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by Omri Keren Lapidot
2d ago
Sony is announcing two new CFexpress type B TOUGH memory cards. The new duo offers slightly faster maximum write speeds compared to Sony’s previous offers. The 250GB card will clock in at 1600 MB/s and the 480GB card ups that to 1750GB MB/s. Both cards provide an 1850 MB/s read speed to offload your data quickly and are robustly built to withstand the elements and day-to-day abrasion. As better codecs and formats trickle down to various hybrid and cine cameras, better, faster, and more spacious memory cards are required. While most low to mid-range cameras can do with UHS-II SD cards, high-end ..read more
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