Cameras
iPhone 18 Pro brings a bladed, variable aperture to its main lenses
Apple has added a bladed, variable aperture to the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, giving lenses an adjustable range from f/1.48 to f/4.
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Sony India lists FX5 as available as global rollout remains delayed elsewhere
Sony India has posted that the Cinema Line FX5 is available in the country, while other regions still face postponed deliveries.
Industry
OFFBIT launches M1 e‑paper reference display for camera teams
OFFBIT unveiled the M1, a 3.1-inch black‑and‑white e‑paper reference display for lens data, crew lists and on‑set notes, with pre-orders opening Nov 11, 2026.
Cameras
Canon readies firmware for C400, C80 and C50 with improved S&F, sensor‑mode buttons and a free Camera Control tool
Canon is updating several EOS cinema cameras with better slow & fast motion, assignable sensor modes, multi‑camera matching, 1/8000 shutter support and a free Camera Control sensor and centre app.
Cameras
Cameras
iPhone 18 Pro brings a bladed, variable aperture to its main lenses
Apple has added a bladed, variable aperture to the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, giving lenses an adjustable range from f/1.48 to f/4.
Cameras
Sony India lists FX5 as available as global rollout remains delayed elsewhere
Sony India has posted that the Cinema Line FX5 is available in the country, while other regions still face postponed deliveries.
Cameras
Canon readies firmware for C400, C80 and C50 with improved S&F, sensor‑mode buttons and a free Camera Control tool
Canon is updating several EOS cinema cameras with better slow & fast motion, assignable sensor modes, multi‑camera matching, 1/8000 shutter support and a free Camera Control sensor and centre app.
Lenses
Lenses
Nikon finalises NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S with built‑in 1.4x teleconverter and full specs
Nikon has published full specifications for the NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S, a constant‑f/2.8 S-Line zoom with a built‑in 1.4x converter and Synchro VR.
Lenses
Viltrox launches AF 35mm F1.4 Pro FE/Z, completing its F1.4 35/50/85 prime trio
Viltrox has added a weather‑sealed AF 35mm F1.4 Pro FE/Z to its Pro Series, with 16 elements in 11 groups and an MSRP of $829 / €859 / £739.
Lenses
Cooke launches S4 FF/i: a compact full‑frame T2.0 set that keeps S4 look for larger sensors
Cooke has announced the S4 FF/i, a six‑lens T2.0 full‑frame prime set that adapts S4 characteristics for full‑frame cameras with lighter weights and 87mm fronts.
Lighting
Lighting
Profoto L600C sees a $748.75 price cut to $2,246.25 USD
Profoto’s full‑colour L600C RGB Mono‑LED Light has been reduced by $748.75 to $2,246.25 USD; the fixture is billed as the company’s first full‑colour mono‑LED with an RGBWWW chip set.
Lighting
Three amaran Halo bi‑color monolights appear in Deals of the Week
A deals roundup lists three amaran Halo bi-color LED monolights, with the 200x at $211, the 300x at $254 and the 600x at $469.
Lighting
NANLUX posts three-part Evoke 600C and 150C training series
NANLUX has published a free three-part video series that walks through on-location setups, hardware and accessories, and operating and connecting the Evoke 600C and 150C.
Audio
Audio
Deity updates wearable recorder with 32-bit float and long battery life
Deity's PR-2ii Pocket Recorder adds 32-bit float recording, a cleaner dual-ADC preamp, wired and wireless timecode and an included Avora lavalier.
Audio
Sony’s ECM‑W5 puts true 32‑bit float in the transmitter and records backups on each belt pack
Sony’s new ECM‑W5 generates genuine 32‑bit float in its transmitter by stacking two 24‑bit converters, sends audio digitally over the Multi Interface Shoe, and stores backups on each transmitter.
Audio
Insta360 launches a lower-cost Mic with 32-bit float recording, custom branding and AI noise cancelling
Insta360 introduced the Insta360 Mic, a budget-minded follow-up to the Mic Pro that keeps 32-bit float recording and adds branding tools plus AI audio features.
Grip
Grip
Motorized Precision teases KIRA GEN 3 camera robot with 30 kg payload and integrated base
Motorized Precision has previewed the KIRA GEN 3, a flagship camera robot that carries 30 kg / 66.12 lb, hits 6 m/s and packs power and control into a single base.
Grip
LENSGO launches TCQI 8 Pocket teleprompter for DJI Osmo Pocket 3 and 4
LENSGO's TCQI 8 Pocket adds an 8-inch teleprompter, magnetic mounting, handheld grip and Bluetooth remote for Osmo Pocket 3 and 4 shooters.
Grip
Wicam Power Box and Power Rods enter our grip coverage
Wicam's Power Box and Power Rods are existing items we hadn't covered before; the Power Box is a power adapter designed mainly with ARRI cameras in mind.
Post
Post
Final Cut Pro overhaul adds MotionVFX, Pixelmator Pro image workflows and AI features ahead of November 2026 release
Apple is rolling a major Final Cut Pro upgrade in November 2026 that ties MotionVFX into the app, deepens Pixelmator Pro and AI image tools, and adds timeline and content services.
Post
Blackmagic launches UltraStudio Express HD: USB4/Thunderbolt 4 capture and playback for SD/HD up to 1080p60
Blackmagic Design has introduced the UltraStudio Express HD, a compact USB4/Thunderbolt 4 capture/playback box with 3G‑SDI, HDMI, analog I/O and battery‑friendly USB power.
Post
Adobe and NVIDIA widen partnership to speed AI features across Adobe apps
Adobe and NVIDIA have extended their collaboration to tune major Adobe apps for faster AI-driven creative, production and personalization workflows.
Deals
Deals
Apple 14″ MacBook Pro (M5 Pro, Space Black) drops $400 to $2,099
Apple’s 14″ MacBook Pro with the M5 Pro chip and 24GB RAM is $400 off, bringing the configured price to $2,099.
Deals
Lexar lists GOLD Series 1800x UHS-II SDXC cards with three capacities and prices
Lexar has listed prices for its Professional 1800x UHS-II SDXC Memory Cards in 256GB, 512GB and 1TB capacities.
Deals
Think Tank’s Venturing Observer M2 Photo Traveler (37L) drops to $199.99 USD
Think Tank Photo’s Venturing Observer M2 Photo Traveler (37L) is reduced to $199.99 USD, cutting $260 USD off the regular price.
Industry
Industry
OFFBIT launches M1 e‑paper reference display for camera teams
OFFBIT unveiled the M1, a 3.1-inch black‑and‑white e‑paper reference display for lens data, crew lists and on‑set notes, with pre-orders opening Nov 11, 2026.
Industry
Instagram bets on horizontal long‑form video with Features and creator payouts
Instagram has rolled out Features, a horizontal long‑form video format that accepts 90‑minute uploads and comes with upfront creator payments but no ad share.
Industry
Eurocine returns to Budapest in 2027 with expanded three‑day show at HUNGEXPO
Eurocine will stage a three‑day film and TV production event at HUNGEXPO from April 29 to May 1, 2027; the floorplan is published, visitor sign‑up is open and admission remains free.
Photography
Photography
Ricoh Americas to open first North American GR Space in New York City
Ricoh Americas plans a permanent GR Space in New York City, described as a hub for GR users and street photography, due in “Winter 2027.”
Photography
Why mobile creators should consider a portable SSD as phones shoulder more polished video work
As phone filming shifts toward finished promo videos, internal storage and speed are common limits — a quality portable SSD can help keep workflows moving.
Photography
Flashback One75: a brass‑trim half‑frame digicam with DNG capture for $179
Flashback’s One75 upgrades its half‑frame approach with metal plates, brass controls, 13MP vertical images, Raw DNG support and a mechanical winder.