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Z CAM E2-F6 Pro Gets Internal 6K 60fps Apple ProRes RAW via Firmware Update

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2026-10-16

News

2 mins read

Z CAM has announced a major firmware update for its E2-F6 Pro cinema camera, adding internal Apple ProRes RAW recording at up to 6K 60fps. The update allows users to capture ProRes…

News

“Heart of the Beast” Was Filmed the Hard Way: Real Mountains, Real Water, Real Stunts

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YMCinema

2026-10-16

Educate

4 mins read

There is a moment in the making of Heart of the Beast that neatly explains the philosophy behind the movie. Brad Pitt swims down to a submerged aircraft, enters the cabin, waits…

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DJI’s 4K Self-Flying Drone Drops to $139 on Amazon: A 365-Day Low

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YMCinema

2026-10-15

Deals

2 mins read

DJI’s compact 4K drone has dropped to $139 on Amazon, down from its original $199 list price. The 30% discount puts the DJI Neo at what Amazon identifies as a 365-day low,…

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Canon Admits the EOS R8 Mark II Offers Similar Video Capabilities to the Original R8

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YMCinema

2026-10-14

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3 mins read

Canon has published an official comparison of the EOS R8 Mark II and the original EOS R8, acknowledging that the two full-frame cameras offer similar video capabilities. That’s an interesting statement considering…

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Sony FX5 Ranks No. 1 on Amazon Despite Being Unavailable to Buy

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YMCinema

2026-10-13

Discuss

2 mins read

The Sony FX5 has reached the No. 1 New Release position in Amazon‘s Professional Grade Video Cameras category. There’s just one problem: The camera is unavailable to buy, and Amazon doesn’t know…

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Nikon Z5IIC Now on Amazon for $1,399- Full-Frame and Internal 12-Bit N-RAW

Nikon Z5IIC Now on Amazon: Full-Frame and Internal 12-Bit N-RAW

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YMCinema

2026-10-12

News

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The new Nikon Z5II ($2,296.95 on Amazon)C is now listed on Amazon for $1,399.95, with preorders open ahead of its October 15, 2026 release. The compact full-frame mirrorless camera features a 24.5MP…

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Sony a7 III Drops to $1,398 on Amazon: Full-Frame for Under $1,400

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YMCinema

2026-10-11

Deals

3 mins read

Amazon has reduced the price of the Sony Alpha a7 III ($1,598 on Amazon) to $1,398, offering an 18% discount on the full-frame mirrorless camera. Originally launched in 2018 for approximately $2,000,…

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Sony Alpha 1 vs. Nikon Z9: Nearly the Same Price, but Which Flagship Is Right for You?

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YMCinema

2026-10-09

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4 mins read

Two professional full-frame mirrorless flagships are now selling at surprisingly similar prices on Amazon. The Sony Alpha 1 is listed at $5,698, while the Nikon Z9 costs $5,296.95. With just $401 separating…

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DJI RS 4 Gimbal Drops $100 to $369 in Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days

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YMCinema

2026-10-08

Deals

4 mins read

DJI’s RS 4 camera stabilizer is available on Amazon for $369, down from its listed price of $469. The 21% discount saves buyers $100 on a three-axis gimbal designed for mirrorless filmmaking,…

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Canon’s 800mm RF Lens Drops 25% to $899 During Prime Big Deal Days

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YMCinema

2026-10-07

Deals

3 mins read

Canon’s RF800mm F11 IS STM has received one of the more substantial Canon discounts during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days. The super telephoto prime is currently listed at $899, down 25% from…

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Nikon Z6 II Drops 26% to $1,297 During Amazon Prime Big Deal Days

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YMCinema

2026-10-07

Deals

3 mins read

Amazon has cut the price of the Nikon Z6 II to $1,296.95 during Prime Big Deal Days, bringing Nikon’s second-generation full-frame mirrorless camera well below its $1,749.95 list price. The body-only deal…

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Sony Cuts Prices on G and G Master Lenses for Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days

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YMCinema

2026-10-06

Deals

8 mins read

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is putting a broad selection of Sony E-mount lenses on sale, including G Master primes, professional full-frame zooms, compact G lenses, macro glass, and APS-C options. Discounts…

Deals

Sony FX3 Drops to $3,998 on Amazon: Its Lowest Price of 2026

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YMCinema

2026-10-06

Deals

2 mins read

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days has brought a notable price drop to Sony’s Cinema Line. The Sony FX3A is now listed at $3,998, marking its lowest Amazon price of 2026 according to…

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The Most Popular Cinema Cameras of Fall 2026

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YMCinema

2026-10-05

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8 mins read

The Fall 2026 festival season gives us another useful snapshot of what cinematographers are actually choosing when image quality, reliability, workflow, and creative flexibility matter most. Based on IndieWire’s latest cinematography survey,…

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Canon EOS R8 Mark II Gets a Firm Amazon Delivery Date: October 21

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YMCinema

2026-10-04

Discuss

4 mins read

Amazon has updated its listing for the Canon EOS R8 Mark II with something prospective buyers have been waiting for: a firm delivery date. The camera is now listed for release on…

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Fujifilm Raises Prices of GFX100 II, X100VI, X-E5 and More by Up to 15%

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YMCinema

2026-10-02

News

3 mins read

Fujifilm has announced a new domestic price revision in Japan affecting several current GFX and X Series cameras, selected camera kits, and one interchangeable lens. The new shipment prices took effect on…

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Canon Keeps Developing Its Gimbal Camera: Now It Has Intelligent Cooling

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YMCinema

2026-10-01

News

3 mins read

Canon appears to be continuing development around its unreleased handheld gimbal camera concept. A newly published patent application shows essentially the same compact camera architecture seen in previous Canon filings, but this…

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Used Canon Full-Frame Cameras on Amazon: EOS RP Starts at $616, R5 at $2,385

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YMCinema

2026-09-30

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5 mins read

Amazon’s used camera listings can sometimes reveal much more interesting pricing than the standard new-camera market. Looking at Canon’s current full-frame mirrorless lineup, the differences are substantial: an EOS RP ($949 on…

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Canon’s Legendary EF 50mm f/1.2L Is Now $829 on Amazon Renewed

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YMCinema

2026-09-29

Deals

3 mins read

Canon’s EF 50mm f/1.2L USM is one of those lenses that never really disappeared. It comes from the DSLR era, uses the EF mount, and has long since been surpassed by newer…

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ARRI Wants to Become a Consumer Brand

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YMCinema

2026-09-29

News

4 mins read

For most filmmakers, ARRI has always been a brand they use rather than a brand they own. ALEXA cameras sit at the top of the professional cinema market, commonly purchased by rental…

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Used Sony Full-Frame Cameras on Amazon: The a7 III Drops Below $1,000, Alpha 1 to $2,999

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YMCinema

2026-09-28

Deals

7 mins read

Sony’s full-frame mirrorless lineup has become extremely broad, but Amazon’s used market makes the picture even more interesting. Cameras that originally occupied very different price tiers are now overlapping, with older high-end…

Deals

Medium Format on Amazon: 100MP Cameras Now Start Below $4,000

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YMCinema

2026-09-27

Educate

6 mins read

Medium format used to sit in a very different pricing category from mainstream full-frame cameras. That gap still exists at the high end, but Amazon’s current listings show how much the market…

Educate

Amazon’s 5 Best-Selling APS-C Cameras: Sony Takes Three Spots as the $1,498 a6700 Ranks No. 1

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YMCinema

2026-09-24

Discuss

6 mins read

APS-C is often treated as the more affordable alternative to full frame, but Amazon’s current best-selling camera ranking tells a more interesting story. The top five includes models priced from $569 all…

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Z CAM E2-F6 Pro Gets Internal 6K 60fps Apple ProRes RAW via Firmware Update

“Heart of the Beast” Was Filmed the Hard Way: Real Mountains, Real Water, Real Stunts

DJI’s 4K Self-Flying Drone Drops to $139 on Amazon: A 365-Day Low

Canon Admits the EOS R8 Mark II Offers Similar Video Capabilities to the Original R8

Sony FX5 Ranks No. 1 on Amazon Despite Being Unavailable to Buy

Nikon Z5IIC Now on Amazon: Full-Frame and Internal 12-Bit N-RAW

Sony a7 III Drops to $1,398 on Amazon: Full-Frame for Under $1,400

Sony Alpha 1 vs. Nikon Z9: Nearly the Same Price, but Which Flagship Is Right for You?

DJI RS 4 Gimbal Drops $100 to $369 in Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days

Canon’s 800mm RF Lens Drops 25% to $899 During Prime Big Deal Days

Nikon Z6 II Drops 26% to $1,297 During Amazon Prime Big Deal Days

Sony Cuts Prices on G and G Master Lenses for Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days

Sony FX3 Drops to $3,998 on Amazon: Its Lowest Price of 2026

The Most Popular Cinema Cameras of Fall 2026

Canon EOS R8 Mark II Gets a Firm Amazon Delivery Date: October 21

Fujifilm Raises Prices of GFX100 II, X100VI, X-E5 and More by Up to 15%

Canon Keeps Developing Its Gimbal Camera: Now It Has Intelligent Cooling

Used Canon Full-Frame Cameras on Amazon: EOS RP Starts at $616, R5 at $2,385

Canon’s Legendary EF 50mm f/1.2L Is Now $829 on Amazon Renewed

ARRI Wants to Become a Consumer Brand

Used Sony Full-Frame Cameras on Amazon: The a7 III Drops Below $1,000, Alpha 1 to $2,999

Medium Format on Amazon: 100MP Cameras Now Start Below $4,000

Amazon’s 5 Best-Selling APS-C Cameras: Sony Takes Three Spots as the $1,498 a6700 Ranks No. 1

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