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RED Firmware 2.2 Turns V.RAPTOR X Into a Faster 8K Live Production Camera

RED Firmware 2.2 Turns V-Raptor Into a Faster 8K Live Production Camera

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2026-05-30

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4 mins read

RED has released Firmware 2.2 for the V-Raptor platforms, and this one deserves more attention than a routine software update. The update brings faster boot times, lower power draw, improved ND control,…

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GoPro MISSION 1 Pro Is Now Shipping on Amazon

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YMCinema

2026-05-29

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1 min read

The GoPro MISSION 1 Pro is now listed on Amazon and appears to be shipping. The camera is shown on Amazon under the official GoPro Store, with a listed price of $699.99.…

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Apple Shot an Entire MLS Match on iPhone Paired With a $265,000 Fujinon Lens

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YMCinema

2026-05-27

Educate

2 mins read

Apple TV has pushed the iPhone into serious live production territory. On May 23, the LA Galaxy vs. Houston Dynamo FC MLS match was presented as the first major professional live sporting…

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What Happens If Apple, Sony, or Netflix Buys IMAX?

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YMCinema

2026-05-26

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6 mins read

IMAX is reportedly being viewed by Wall Street as a serious acquisition target. The possible buyers include Apple, Sony, Netflix, and private equity. However, the real question is larger than valuation. What…

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Hoyte van Hoytema Shooting The Odyssey With the Massive Soundproof IMAX Enclosure

Rare Behind-the-Scenes Photos Reveal the Soundproof IMAX “Coffin” Built for The Odyssey

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YMCinema

2026-05-25

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3 mins read

Rare behind-the-scenes photos from the production of The Odyssey show Christopher Nolan and cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema shooting with one of the most unusual IMAX rigs ever built. It is massive, black,…

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Cannes 2026 Cameras: Film Holds Strong as Blackmagic’s 17K and 12K Cine Models Enter the Race

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YMCinema

2026-05-21

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12 mins read

The camera chart behind Cannes 2026 contains one obvious winner, and one much more interesting story. Yes, the ARRI ALEXA 35 appears as the dominant digital cinema camera across the feature films…

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Sony’s 24.5MP Global Shutter Sensor Is Now Available With 394 FPS

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YMCinema

2026-05-20

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3 mins read

Sony Semiconductor Solutions is now promoting the IMX925 as available, giving high-speed imaging developers access to a Type 1.2 global shutter sensor that combines 24.55MP resolution with an extremely fast full pixel…

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Fujifilm’s Imaging Business Is Booming, and GFX ETERNA 55 Points to Its Cinema Future

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YMCinema

2026-05-19

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2 mins read

Fujifilm’s latest financial report gives the camera industry a clear indication. Imaging is growing fast inside one of Japan’s most diversified technology groups, and the company is now connecting that momentum to…

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Nikon Sold 910,000 Mirrorless Cameras as Z5II, Z50II, and ZR Led the Growth

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YMCinema

2026-05-18

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3 mins read

Nikon’s FY2026 financial documents reveal a clear shift inside the Imaging Products business. The company sold 910,000 digital interchangeable lens camera bodies in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, up from…

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Sony A7R VI or A7R V? This $2,840 Amazon Deal Changes the Upgrade Question

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YMCinema

2026-05-17

Discuss

4 mins read

Sony has introduced the Alpha 7R VI, and on paper, it looks like one of the most technically advanced high-resolution mirrorless cameras Sony has ever made. A 66.8MP fully stacked Exmor RS…

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The New IMAX 65mm Film Camera Used on The Odyssey Is Now on Public Display

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YMCinema

2026-05-16

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2 mins read

The new IMAX 65mm film camera used on Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has now been placed on display at IMAX HQ, giving the public a rare look at the complete camera system.…

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24 ARRI ALEXA 35 Live Cameras Take Over Eurovision’s Camera System

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YMCinema

2026-05-15

Educate

3 mins read

Eurovision 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most important demonstrations yet of ARRI’s push into cinematic live broadcasting. According to the production team, the show is being captured with…

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Canon Says Compact Cameras Are Back Because Smartphones Are Not Enough Anymore

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YMCinema

2026-05-15

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2 mins read

Canon’s 2026 Integrated Report includes a small but highly revealing statement about the camera market. After years in which smartphones were blamed for destroying the compact camera segment, Canon now says compact…

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This Tiny DJI 4K Drone Is Now Amazon’s Choice at $259

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YMCinema

2026-05-14

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4 mins read

DJI Neo 2 is now one of the most interesting compact drone listings on Amazon. The tiny foldable 4K drone is marked as Amazon’s Choice at $259, with strong buyer activity and…

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BREAKING: GoPro May Be for Sale After Its MISSION 1 Camera Pivot

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YMCinema

2026-05-13

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4 mins read

GoPro’s MISSION 1 story just became much bigger than a camera launch. The company has announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a strategic review process that could include a sale…

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Sony Unveils a Huge 2.5 Inch Global Shutter Sensor With 26MP at 383 FPS

Sony Unveils a New Type 2.5 Global Shutter Sensor With 26MP at 383 FPS

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YMCinema

2026-05-13

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4 mins read

Sony Semiconductor Solutions has released product sample information for the IMX947, a new large-format global shutter CMOS image sensor aimed at industrial imaging. On paper, this is a serious sensor: Type 2.5,…

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Why Does Amazon Already Have a Full Guide to the GoPro MISSION 1 Before Its Release?

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YMCinema

2026-05-12

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3 mins read

The GoPro MISSION 1 line has already become one of the most talked-about action camera launches of 2026. That is expected. GoPro is entering a more ambitious cinematic territory with the MISSION…

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Sony Semiconductor Solutions and TSMC Enter Preliminary Agreement for Next Generation Image Sensor Strategic Partnership

Sony and TSMC Join Forces to Build Next Generation Image Sensors

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YMCinema

2026-05-11

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3 mins read

Sony Semiconductor Solutions and TSMC have signed a preliminary agreement to form a strategic partnership for the development and manufacturing of next-generation image sensors. The move could mark a major shift in…

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Meta Backed Sensor Approaches 20 Stops Of Dynamic Range

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YMCinema

2026-05-10

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3 mins read

Future camera sensors may no longer function as passive imaging devices. A newly published Meta-backed research project introduces a radically different approach to image capture built around a 3-layer stacked computational sensor…

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The Odyssey Was Shot on a 400 Pound IMAX System, Christopher Nolan Reveals

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YMCinema

2026-05-08

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3 mins read

Christopher Nolan has just revealed one of the most fascinating technical details behind The Odyssey, and it may represent a major turning point for large format cinema. During an interview on The…

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Blackmagic PYXIS 12K Officially Joins Netflix Approved Camera List

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YMCinema

2026-05-07

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2 mins read

The Blackmagic PYXIS 12K has officially joined Netflix’s approved camera list for Netflix Originals. This development follows YMCinema’s earlier discussion titled Blackmagic PYXIS 12K: Why Isn’t It Netflix Approved Yet?, where we…

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Future DJI Drones May Never Reach the U.S., Company Warn

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YMCinema

2026-05-06

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2 mins read

DJI warns that future drones may struggle to enter the U.S. market as its conflict with American regulators escalates. The company says ongoing FCC restrictions could impact future product launches, raising concerns…

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Scientists Built a $500 Camera That Captures 685 Billion FPS

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YMCinema

2026-05-05

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2 mins read

Not. This is not clickbait. A research team has actually built an imaging system that can reach an effective speed of 685 billion frames per second. The cost is under $500. That…

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RED Firmware 2.2 Turns V-Raptor Into a Faster 8K Live Production Camera

GoPro MISSION 1 Pro Is Now Shipping on Amazon

Apple Shot an Entire MLS Match on iPhone Paired With a $265,000 Fujinon Lens

What Happens If Apple, Sony, or Netflix Buys IMAX?

Rare Behind-the-Scenes Photos Reveal the Soundproof IMAX “Coffin” Built for The Odyssey

Cannes 2026 Cameras: Film Holds Strong as Blackmagic’s 17K and 12K Cine Models Enter the Race

Sony’s 24.5MP Global Shutter Sensor Is Now Available With 394 FPS

Fujifilm’s Imaging Business Is Booming, and GFX ETERNA 55 Points to Its Cinema Future

Nikon Sold 910,000 Mirrorless Cameras as Z5II, Z50II, and ZR Led the Growth

Sony A7R VI or A7R V? This $2,840 Amazon Deal Changes the Upgrade Question

The New IMAX 65mm Film Camera Used on The Odyssey Is Now on Public Display

24 ARRI ALEXA 35 Live Cameras Take Over Eurovision’s Camera System

Canon Says Compact Cameras Are Back Because Smartphones Are Not Enough Anymore

This Tiny DJI 4K Drone Is Now Amazon’s Choice at $259

BREAKING: GoPro May Be for Sale After Its MISSION 1 Camera Pivot

Sony Unveils a New Type 2.5 Global Shutter Sensor With 26MP at 383 FPS

Why Does Amazon Already Have a Full Guide to the GoPro MISSION 1 Before Its Release?

Sony and TSMC Join Forces to Build Next Generation Image Sensors

Meta Backed Sensor Approaches 20 Stops Of Dynamic Range

The Odyssey Was Shot on a 400 Pound IMAX System, Christopher Nolan Reveals

Blackmagic PYXIS 12K Officially Joins Netflix Approved Camera List

Future DJI Drones May Never Reach the U.S., Company Warn

Scientists Built a $500 Camera That Captures 685 Billion FPS

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