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Blackmagic Is Closing The Autofocus Gap Fast. Pre-Beta Firmware Surfaces

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2026-02-19

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Blackmagic may finally be addressing the one weakness professionals have been quietly waiting to see resolved. A new pre-beta firmware, Version 22, for the Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K has surfaced through early…

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Sony Just Built a Cinema Friendly Sensor By Accident

Did Sony Just Build a Cinema Friendly Sensor By Accident?

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YMCinema

2026-02-18

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One week, Sony talks about a 50 MP flagship smartphone sensor. Now it announces a 5 MP sensor with massive 2.9 µm pixels. Something interesting is happening. Earlier this month, we analyzed…

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Fujifilm Has Officially Released a Public Web Simulator for the GFX ETERNA 55

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YMCinema

2026-02-17

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Fujifilm has officially released a public web simulator for the GFX ETERNA 55, allowing filmmakers to explore the camera’s interface directly from a browser. Anyone can now interact with the UI, understand…

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Sigma fp in 2026: Affordable Full Frame CinemaDNG RAW Camera. Still Worth It?

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YMCinema

2026-02-16

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We found the Sigma fp available on Amazon at around 1,590 USD, and interestingly, it remains in stock there while several other outlets currently list it as unavailable. That alone says something…

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Is 44MP the Sweet Spot for 2026 Hybrid Shooters?

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YMCinema

2026-02-15

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In 2026, the full-frame hybrid camera segment is starting to look less like a spec race and more like a workflow decision. Resolution is climbing, 8K is becoming normal in flagship hybrids,…

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From FX30 to VENICE 2. Sony’s Cinema Line Strategy Is Now Fully Defined

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YMCinema

2026-02-12

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Sony’s latest Cinema Line chart reveals something important. The entire ladder is now visible, from the FX30 at the bottom to the VENICE 2 at the very top. When you look at…

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Canon EOS R3 at 3,700 USD in 2026. Is Buying a 2021 Flagship Finally Smart?

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YMCinema

2026-02-11

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In 2026, something unusual is happening in the flagship mirrorless segment. The Canon EOS R3, once positioned firmly in premium territory, is now listed at 3,700 USD on Amazon Renewed. That places…

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RED’s Most Rational Camera Yet is Netflix Approved

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YMCinema

2026-02-10

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The RED Digital Cinema V-RAPTOR XE 8K VV stands out not because it pushes the limits of what is technically possible, but because it reflects a moment of balance in RED’s product…

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Blackmagic Is Offering Free DaVinci Resolve Webinars. Here’s the Full Schedule

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YMCinema

2026-02-09

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Blackmagic Design has announced a new series of free public training sessions for DaVinci Resolve, covering the full post-production pipeline. The program is aimed at beginners, intermediate users, and professionals looking to…

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Nikon’s Financials Confirm Cinema Is Now Core to Its Future

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YMCinema

2026-02-08

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Nikon’s Q3 financial results for the year ending March 31, 2026, may look rough at first glance. A large net loss, a dividend cut, and heavy impairment charges dominate the headlines. But…

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Blackmagic Recalls PYXIS 12K and Offers a Free Sensor Upgrade for All Early Units

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YMCinema

2026-02-07

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Blackmagic Design has issued an official recall for early units of its PYXIS 12K cinema camera, and the way the company handled it deserves attention. Instead of minimizing the issue or hiding…

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Why the Sony a7 III Keeps Outselling Newer Cameras on Amazon

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YMCinema

2026-02-05

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The Sony a7 III is no longer the newest camera in Sony’s lineup. It does not introduce experimental features or headline-chasing specifications. Yet on Amazon, it continues to sell steadily, month after…

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The Cameras Behind Sundance 2026 Features. Overwhelmingly ARRI Dominated, With Sony VENICE and FX3

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YMCinema

2026-02-04

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An analysis of Sundance 2026 narrative features reveals a decisive camera trend. ARRI overwhelmingly dominates feature production, led by the ALEXA 35, which appears on 16 films, followed by the ALEXA Mini…

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Sony’s New 50MP Sensor Is Built for the Next Generation of Flagship Smartphones

Sony’s New 50MP 8K Sensor Is Built for the Next Generation of Flagship Smartphones

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YMCinema

2026-02-03

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Sony has just introduced a new image sensor that offers a revealing look at where flagship smartphone cameras are heading next. The IMX06A-AJ1R-J is a 50.3-megapixel stacked BSI CMOS sensor with a…

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Creators Have Made a Clear Choice on Amazon, and It’s Not Full Frame

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YMCinema

2026-02-02

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For the past few years, full-frame cameras were positioned as the inevitable destination for serious creators. Bigger sensors promised better images, greater dynamic range, and a clear sense of progress. If you…

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The Cameras Behind Sundance 2026 Documentaries. FX6 Leads, With iPhone, ALEXA, VENICE and EOS Cinema

The Cameras Behind Sundance 2026 Documentaries. FX6 Leads, With iPhone, ALEXA, VENICE and C300

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YMCinema

2026-01-29

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From the Sony FX6 and Canon C70 to the ARRI Alexa Mini and even the iPhone, the cameras used across Sundance 2026 documentaries tell a revealing story about how non-fiction films are…

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Sony Demonstrates the VENICE 2, BURANO, FX6, and FR7’s New Firmwares at BSC Expo 2026

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YMCinema

2026-01-28

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At BSC Expo 2026, Sony is presenting working demonstrations of upcoming firmware updates for VENICE 2, BURANO, FX6, and FR7. The cameras are shown running beta versions of their next major updates,…

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Would You Buy a 12K Cinema Camera in 2026? The URSA Mini Pro Question

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YMCinema

2026-01-27

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For several years, the camera industry moved in one dominant direction. Smaller bodies. Faster autofocus. Hybrid tools designed to satisfy both stills and video creators in a single device. That path shaped…

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Nikon ZR Firmware 1.10 Pushes the Camera Deeper Into Cinema Territory

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YMCinema

2026-01-27

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Nikon just released firmware version 1.10 for the Nikon ZR, and while the announcement is understated, the implications are anything but. This update arrives only months after launch and fundamentally reshapes how…

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Sony Is Presenting a New Image Stabilization Chip

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YMCinema

2026-01-26

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Sony rarely puts the spotlight on semiconductor technology unless it wants the industry to notice. That is ׳what this case study indicates. By actively showcasing a new image stabilization chip, Sony is…

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Fujifilm Overtakes Canon in Amazon’s Mirrorless Best Sellers

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YMCinema

2026-01-25

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For the first time in over a year, the mirrorless camera Best Sellers list on Amazon shows a meaningful shift. Fujifilm has moved ahead of Canon, not through aggressive promotion or a…

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Panasonic LUMIX S5 vs S5II vs S5IIX. Which Full Frame Hybrid Is the Smart Buy Right Now?

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YMCinema

2026-01-22

Educate

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Panasonic’s LUMIX S5 lineup is one of the rare full-frame ranges where every model has a clear purpose. Instead of flooding the market with overlapping cameras, Panasonic refined a single platform into…

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Sony Showcases Its Flagship 10K 105MP 100 fps Large Format Global Shutter Sensor

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YMCinema

2026-01-22

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Sony has crossed another technical threshold. With the release of a new demo video, the company is now publicly showcasing what is arguably its most ambitious global shutter image sensor to date.…

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Blackmagic Is Closing The Autofocus Gap Fast. Pre-Beta Firmware Surfaces

Did Sony Just Build a Cinema Friendly Sensor By Accident?

Fujifilm Has Officially Released a Public Web Simulator for the GFX ETERNA 55

Sigma fp in 2026: Affordable Full Frame CinemaDNG RAW Camera. Still Worth It?

Is 44MP the Sweet Spot for 2026 Hybrid Shooters?

From FX30 to VENICE 2. Sony’s Cinema Line Strategy Is Now Fully Defined

Canon EOS R3 at 3,700 USD in 2026. Is Buying a 2021 Flagship Finally Smart?

RED’s Most Rational Camera Yet is Netflix Approved

Blackmagic Is Offering Free DaVinci Resolve Webinars. Here’s the Full Schedule

Nikon’s Financials Confirm Cinema Is Now Core to Its Future

Blackmagic Recalls PYXIS 12K and Offers a Free Sensor Upgrade for All Early Units

Why the Sony a7 III Keeps Outselling Newer Cameras on Amazon

The Cameras Behind Sundance 2026 Features. Overwhelmingly ARRI Dominated, With Sony VENICE and FX3

Sony’s New 50MP 8K Sensor Is Built for the Next Generation of Flagship Smartphones

Creators Have Made a Clear Choice on Amazon, and It’s Not Full Frame

The Cameras Behind Sundance 2026 Documentaries. FX6 Leads, With iPhone, ALEXA, VENICE and C300

Sony Demonstrates the VENICE 2, BURANO, FX6, and FR7’s New Firmwares at BSC Expo 2026

Would You Buy a 12K Cinema Camera in 2026? The URSA Mini Pro Question

Nikon ZR Firmware 1.10 Pushes the Camera Deeper Into Cinema Territory

Sony Is Presenting a New Image Stabilization Chip

Fujifilm Overtakes Canon in Amazon’s Mirrorless Best Sellers

Panasonic LUMIX S5 vs S5II vs S5IIX. Which Full Frame Hybrid Is the Smart Buy Right Now?

Sony Showcases Its Flagship 10K 105MP 100 fps Large Format Global Shutter Sensor

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