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- Blazar Lens Cato 2x Anamorphic Lens Review
News Shooter (Thursday, 6 February) - The Blazar Lens Cato 2x Anamorphic Lenses were first shown as prototypes way back in April at NAB 2024. Since that time the series has undergone significant changes and all four focal lengths were redesigned to have a unified front diameter, gear placement, and filter thread. The Cato 2x Anamorphic... - All 6 'Jurassic Park' Movies Ranked
NoFilmSchool (Thursday, 6 February) - I remember being seven years old when the first Jurassic Park movie came out. One day, everyone was on the playground kicking around a ball, and the next kids were pretending to be velociraptors tearing apart the flesh of one another. It was an incredible time. Since then, we've had... - The 7 Best Drones of 2025 for Aerial Cinematography NoFilmSchool (Thursday, 6 February) - All things considered, drone videography is still very much a new thing. Sure, cinematographers were taking their camera rigs into helicopters for decades. However, the concept of any hobbyist or DIY filmmaker being able to get sweeping aerial shots for their commercial or indie projects is still relatively new.Still, even...
- Are You Built for Documentaries? NoFilmSchool (Thursday, 6 February) - From on-set etiquette to how the story is conceived, shot, and edited, the tools you need to be an effective member of a documentary crew are specialized and different from narrative films and commercials. Making documentaries is a team sport in the truest sense, and it will tap into all...
- Navigating ‘The Madness’ with Composer Philip Klein NoFilmSchool (Thursday, 6 February) - With an impressive portfolio that includes collaborations with major studios such as Sony, Disney, and Netflix, composer Philip Klein has established himself as a versatile and innovative force in the world of music composition. He most recently worked on Netflix’s thrilling series, The Madness starring Colman Domingo. Philip’s journey in...
- The new Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 lens is now available for pre-order at Amazon
Nikonrumors (Thursday, 6 February) - The new Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 S lens is now available for pre-order at Amazon: Adorama Amazon B&H Photo Paul’s Photo Service Photo Foto Erhardt FotoKoch Calumet Photo WEX Photo Clifton Photo Camera Canada The post The new Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 lens... - Nikon released Q3/2025 financial results Nikonrumors (Thursday, 6 February) - Nikon business segments and major products Nikon released their Q3 financial results for the year ending March 2025. Here are the overall numbers for the entire company: Revenue: ¥179.9B (Down ¥17.8B YoY) – Revenue declined on decreased sales in semiconductor-related businesses in the Precision Equipment and the Components. Operating profit:...
- A Solo Video Professional’s Quest to Make AI Actually Useful NoFilmSchool (Thursday, 6 February) - Three years ago, I was working on a project that consisted of a couple of interviews of employees at a local business. It was a solo venture—I shot the interviews, took my gear home, and ingested my footage on my drives. I knew the story I wanted to tell, and...
- Nikon Coolpix P1100 camera and Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 S lens additional coverage Nikonrumors (Thursday, 6 February) - Nikon Coolpix P1100 camera and Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 S lens additional coverage: Nikon Coolpix P1100 pre-orders: US: Adorama | B&H Photo | Paul’s | Service DE: Erhardt | Calumet | Koch UK: WEX | Clifton CA: Camera Canada Nikon Z 35mm f/1.2 S pre-orders: US: Adorama | B&H Photo | Paul’s | Service DE: Erhardt | Calumet | Koch UK: WEX | Clifton CA: Camera Canada The post Nikon Coolpix P1100 camera and Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 S...
- OM-3 preorders now open at Amazon US too!
43Rumors (Thursday, 6 February) - Better late than never: You can now proerder the new OM-3 at Amazon USA too (click here). Preorders OM-3 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, OM store USA. OM-3 in Europe at Amazon DE, FotoErhardt, Fotokoch, WexUK, Amazon UK. OM store Europe. Amazon IT, Amazon ES, Amazon FR, Amazon NL. 100-400mm lens... - How ‘Companion’ Director Drew Hancock Built His Career on Reps & Luck NoFilmSchool (Thursday, 6 February) - In this episode of No Film School, GG Hawkins sits down with writer-director Drew Hancock to discuss his journey to directing his feature debut, Companion. Drew shares how he built his career through persistence, taking creative risks, and, as he puts it, a fair amount of luck. He also reflects...
- The new Samyang 35mm f/1.4 P FE Lens is now available for preorder at BHphoto
SonyAlphaRumors (Thursday, 6 February) - The lens is available with a price tag of $699 at BHphoto (Click here). Her eis a recent review from Chris: The post The new Samyang 35mm f/1.4 P FE Lens is now available for preorder at BHphoto first appeared on sonyalpharumors.... - New Creative Ways to Reduce Prices? I URSA Cine 12K for $7K – CineD Focus Check Ep50
CineD (Thursday, 6 February) - It seems that several manufacturers are finding creative ways to reduce prices for their cameras. Following ARRI’s announcement last week, Blackmagic Design has now announced a price reduction for the URSA Cine 12K to $7,000. Given the strong engagement from the CineD community in the comments on ARRI’s announcement, it’s... - Poll: Would You Buy a Budget Camera from ARRI, Even if It Offers Lower Specs than the Competition? CineD (Thursday, 6 February) - Recently, ARRI announced a different way of purchasing their ARRI ALEXA 35 making it more accessible to users. Their premium package matches the original ALEXA 35 and is priced at $82,880, though the base model is being offered at $54,590. While the hardware is exactly the same, the base model...
- Tamron patented the design of a new 200-800mm f/6.7 Full Frame lens for Sony E-mount SonyAlphaRumors (Thursday, 6 February) - What you see above is the optical design of a new Tamron 200-800mm f/6.7 lens that was recently patented. Now, being a patent there is no guarantee yet this will make it into final mass production. But I absolutely think they should do this lens! The only comparable lens is...
