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Sony a7 IV Drops to $2,000: A Strategic Price Shift in the Mirrorless Market?

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2025-04-24

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The mirrorless camera market just got a jolt of excitement: the Sony a7 IV, a highly acclaimed hybrid camera for both filmmakers and photographers, is now available for $2,000—an impressive $500 reduction…

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Investigating the Fujifilm X-Half: A New Digital Take on a Classic Format

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YMCinema

2025-04-24

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Fujifilm has initiated a subtle but intriguing teaser campaign for an upcoming camera referred to by many as the “X-Half.” The promotional material—featuring the slogan “Half the Size, Twice the Story”—along with…

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Sony FE 50-150mm F2 GM: A Game-Changer for Wedding Filmmakers — or Just Another Luxury Zoom?

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YMCinema

2025-04-22

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Sony’s latest G Master release — the FE 50-150mm F2 GM — arrives with serious ambitions. A fast-aperture, mid-to-long telephoto zoom with internal zooming and state-of-the-art autofocus, it’s clearly aimed at professionals…

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Sigma fp + 45mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary: A Solid Full-Frame Camera Bundle

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YMCinema

2025-04-22

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If you’re looking for a full-frame camera setup that delivers both quality and portability without hitting the $3,000–$5,000 range, Sigma’s fp paired with the 45mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary lens might be…

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The BTS of Superman (2025): A Super Look at Henry Braham’s Cinematic Weapon of Choice

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YMCinema

2025-04-22

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While DC’s new behind-the-scenes (BTS) video for Superman (2025) doesn’t offer a dramatic reveal, it quietly drops a significant detail for cinema tech fans: cinematographer Henry Braham BSC is wielding the Stabileye…

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Pixboom Spark: A Compact, High-Speed Global Shutter 4K Cinema Camera Aimed at Accessibility

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YMCinema

2025-04-21

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One of the more unexpected reveals at NAB 2025 came from a new company in the professional cinema space: Pixboom. Their first camera, the Pixboom Spark, is a Super 35 high-speed digital…

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Sony FX30 vs FX3: Which Cinematic Beast Deserves Your Rig?

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YMCinema

2025-04-20

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When Sony launched the FX30, it made headlines for offering cinema-grade features in a sub-$2,000 body. But that naturally raised the question: how does it stack up against its pricier sibling, the…

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Canon EOS R5 C: The Ultimate Hybrid Cinema Camera at a Fair $3,000

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YMCinema

2025-04-19

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Forget compromise. The Canon EOS R5 C is designed for creators who refuse to choose between high-resolution stills and uncompromised cinematic video. Priced at a steady $3,000—available from major retailers like Amazon,…

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Z CAM E2-F6: The Small Beast Behind the Big Action of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning

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YMCinema

2025-04-18

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When it comes to Mission: Impossible, the stunts are as legendary as Tom Cruise himself. But what most don’t realize is that some of the most jaw-dropping sequences in Mission: Impossible –…

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Canon’s Quiet Revolution: Full Automation for Camera and Lens Manufacturing

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YMCinema

2025-04-17

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Canon has officially entered a new phase in its camera and lens production strategy — and it’s one that could reshape the industry. In its 2024 Annual Report, Canon subtly dropped a…

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The Heroes of Adolescence: DJI Ronin 4D, and Cooke SP3 32mm

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YMCinema

2025-04-16

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The British TV drama Adolescence, directed by Philip Barantini and shot by cinematographer Matthew Lewis, boldly takes on the challenge of the one-shot format—a cinematic feat that demands precision, endurance, and technological…

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OMNIVISION Unleashes a Game-Changing 1‑Inch 8K, 18 Stops of DR Sensor for Smartphones

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YMCinema

2025-04-15

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4 mins read

OMNIVISION has just announced an ultra high dynamic range 1-inch image sensor designed specifically for flagship smartphones. Capable of capturing 18 stops of dynamic range and recording 8K video at an astonishing…

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Fujifilm Suspends Orders Amid Price Hikes: How Trump’s Tariffs Are Disrupting the Camera World

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YMCinema

2025-04-15

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The photography and cinema camera industries are reeling from a fresh wave of geopolitical and economic turbulence. Rumors suggest that Fujifilm will suspend orders for three of its most sought-after cameras—the GFX100RF,…

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Behind the Scenes of the F1 Movie: Sony’s Secret 6K Camera Finally Revealed

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YMCinema

2025-04-14

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The much-anticipated Formula 1 movie directed by Joseph Kosinski continues to generate massive buzz—not only because of its thrilling racing sequences and IMAX-first approach—but also due to the groundbreaking camera technology used…

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Blackmagic URSA Cine 17K 65 vs. FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA: A Knockout in the Medium Format Cinema Arena

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YMCinema

2025-04-11

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The cinema camera world is buzzing with two major contenders vying for dominance in the affordable medium format battlefield: FUJIFILM’s GFX ETERNA and Blackmagic Design’s URSA Cine 17K 65. While both promise…

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Scoop: Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K LF to Get Autofocus in Upcoming Months

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YMCinema

2025-04-10

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In a compelling and revealing interview conducted by Anthony Rodriguez, Dan May—President of Blackmagic Design USA—confirmed that the company’s flagship URSA Cine 12K LF will receive autofocus capabilities in the coming months…

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Sony FX30 Drops to $1,500: What You Need to Know

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YMCinema

2025-04-10

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The Sony FX30 is now priced at $1,500, its lowest official price so far. For those following the FX line or working with Super35 sensors, this is a notable update — not…

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Atomos Kills Its 8K Global Shutter Dream

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YMCinema

2025-04-09

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In an industry full of big talk and bigger promises, it’s always refreshing (or sad, depending on your mood) when someone finally admits they couldn’t pull it off. That’s what happened this…

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Canon Drops EOS C500 Mark II Price from $11,000 to $5,000 — 24-Hour Deal at B&H

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YMCinema

2025-04-08

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Canon has quietly launched a major price drop for its flagship full-frame cinema camera, the EOS C500 Mark II, bringing it down to $4,999 from its original retail price of $10,999 —…

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Blackmagic Cuts PYXIS 12K Price After Rapid Manufacturing Shift in Response to U.S. Tariffs

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YMCinema

2025-04-08

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BREAKING! In a swift and decisive move, Blackmagic Design has lowered the U.S. price of its new PYXIS 12K camera to $5,500, after a sudden tariff-driven spike pushed it up to $6,600.…

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How Trump’s Tariffs Could Raise the Price of Your Favorite Cinema Cameras

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YMCinema

2025-04-07

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4 mins read

This is a forecast based on current trade policy and industry analysis—not an official announcement from most manufacturers. That said, filmmakers should prepare: Due to the upcoming U.S. import tariffs—part of President…

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Trump’s Tariffs Hit Blackmagic: Pyxis 12K Sees Shocking Price Jump to $6,600 in the U.S.

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YMCinema

2025-04-06

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3 mins read

Just when filmmakers thought the Blackmagic Pyxis 12K was a game-changing bargain at $5,000, an unexpected blow has landed—Donald Trump’s latest tariff changes have triggered a sharp price hike, pushing the Pyxis…

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Blackmagic Reveals Readout Speed of PYXIS 12K: Twice as Fast as the Original, Half the Speed of the URSA Cine 12K LF

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YMCinema

2025-04-05

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Blackmagic Design has just published the readout speeds of its newly announced PYXIS 12K, offering useful insight into the camera’s sensor performance. With a range of formats from 4K to 12K and…

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Sony a7 IV Drops to $2,000: A Strategic Price Shift in the Mirrorless Market?

Investigating the Fujifilm X-Half: A New Digital Take on a Classic Format

Sony FE 50-150mm F2 GM: A Game-Changer for Wedding Filmmakers — or Just Another Luxury Zoom?

Sigma fp + 45mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary: A Solid Full-Frame Camera Bundle

The BTS of Superman (2025): A Super Look at Henry Braham’s Cinematic Weapon of Choice

Pixboom Spark: A Compact, High-Speed Global Shutter 4K Cinema Camera Aimed at Accessibility

Sony FX30 vs FX3: Which Cinematic Beast Deserves Your Rig?

Canon EOS R5 C: The Ultimate Hybrid Cinema Camera at a Fair $3,000

Z CAM E2-F6: The Small Beast Behind the Big Action of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning

Canon’s Quiet Revolution: Full Automation for Camera and Lens Manufacturing

The Heroes of Adolescence: DJI Ronin 4D, and Cooke SP3 32mm

OMNIVISION Unleashes a Game-Changing 1‑Inch 8K, 18 Stops of DR Sensor for Smartphones

Fujifilm Suspends Orders Amid Price Hikes: How Trump’s Tariffs Are Disrupting the Camera World

Behind the Scenes of the F1 Movie: Sony’s Secret 6K Camera Finally Revealed

Blackmagic URSA Cine 17K 65 vs. FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA: A Knockout in the Medium Format Cinema Arena

Scoop: Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K LF to Get Autofocus in Upcoming Months

Sony FX30 Drops to $1,500: What You Need to Know

Atomos Kills Its 8K Global Shutter Dream

Canon Drops EOS C500 Mark II Price from $11,000 to $5,000 — 24-Hour Deal at B&H

Blackmagic Cuts PYXIS 12K Price After Rapid Manufacturing Shift in Response to U.S. Tariffs

How Trump’s Tariffs Could Raise the Price of Your Favorite Cinema Cameras

Trump’s Tariffs Hit Blackmagic: Pyxis 12K Sees Shocking Price Jump to $6,600 in the U.S.

Blackmagic Reveals Readout Speed of PYXIS 12K: Twice as Fast as the Original, Half the Speed of the URSA Cine 12K LF

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