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The Best Way to Shoot Stills With the GoPro Mission 1 Pro

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2026-07-27

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6 mins read

The GoPro Mission 1 Pro is built around portability, speed, and an extremely wide field of view. But after carrying it through the streets of New York and testing several shooting configurations,…

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This Movie Used Two Panavision Anamorphic IMAX Prototype Lenses

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YMCinema

2026-07-26

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4 mins read

Chapter 51 movie did not rely on one mysterious custom lens to achieve its claimed anamorphic IMAX photography. A newly published shot breakdown identifies two dedicated Panavision prototypes: an 80mm T2 and…

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ARRIFLEX 765 Returns to the Spotlight as Large-Format Film Gains Momentum

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YMCinema

2026-07-24

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2 mins read

Large-format film is returning to the center of high-end cinema. As The Odyssey pushes IMAX film capture further than any previous feature, ARRI Rental has spotlighted another formidable analog large-format system: the…

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DJI’s Most Popular Amazon Drone Deals Reveal 4 Different Ways to Start Flying

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YMCinema

2026-07-23

Deals

6 mins read

DJI’s current drone deals on Amazon cover 4 products that appear similar on a shopping page but serve very different creators: the DJI Neo Fly More Combo, DJI Neo 2, DJI Flip,…

Deals

Sony FX5 Is Official: Not an FX3 II, But a Compact Cinema Camera With VENICE 2 Workflow

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YMCinema

2026-07-22

News

4 mins read

Sony has officially launched the FX5, and the most important part is its positioning. This is not an FX3 II. It is not a smaller FX6 either. Sony has built something more…

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Sony FX3 Refuses to Drop in Price. Maybe FX5 Will Finally Push It Down

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YMCinema

2026-07-22

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2 mins read

The Sony FX3 is stubborn. Not creatively. Financially. Sony launched the FX3 in 2021 as a compact full frame Cinema Line camera, with a European price of around €4,700 and a clear…

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Sony Alpha 7R VI Becomes Amazon’s No. 1 New Mirrorless Release

Sony Alpha 7R VI Reaches No. 1 as Buyers Choose Hybrid Power Over Cinema Design

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YMCinema

2026-07-21

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3 mins read

The Sony Alpha 7R VI has reached No. 1 on Amazon’s Hot New Releases ranking for mirrorless cameras. The ranking can change quickly, but the buying signal behind it is more interesting…

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Sony FX3 Jumps to $4,299: A 2021 Camera Just Got More Expensive in 2026

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YMCinema

2026-07-09

News

2 mins read

Sony’s compact Cinema Line workhorse just became more expensive. The Sony FX3A is now listed at $4,298 on Amazon and B&H, while Sony’s own US store lists the camera at $4,299.99. That…

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Sony IMX949 Global Shutter Sensor Enters Sample Release: Up to 811 FPS

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YMCinema

2026-07-09

News

3 mins read

Sony Semiconductor Solutions has started communicating the sample release of its new IMX949 global shutter image sensor. According to Sony’s tentative product flyer, the IMX949-AQB is a Type 1.8, 12.69MP, Pregius S…

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IMAX Keighley: The New 15/70 Film Camera Has a Surprisingly Modern UI

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YMCinema

2026-07-08

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3 mins read

The new IMAX Keighley film camera is not just about a quieter body, a refined mechanical design, or a new generation of 15/70 filmmaking hardware. A close look at the recently released…

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IMAX: Each Frame of The Odyssey Holds 14K–16K of Resolution “Per Color”

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YMCinema

2026-07-07

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3 mins read

IMAX has released a new behind-the-scenes video on The Odyssey, focusing on the large-format film technology behind Christopher Nolan’s upcoming epic. The video continues the company’s recent messaging around The Odyssey as…

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Chapter 51 Claims First Anamorphic IMAX Shoot With a Custom Panavision Lens

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YMCinema

2026-07-06

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3 mins read

There is a new and very unusual entry in the IMAX conversation, and it is not coming from a Christopher Nolan-sized production. Chapter 51, the comedic thriller written, directed, and shot by…

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Sony FX5 Rumors: What If FX3 and VENICE Had a Baby?

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YMCinema

2026-07-05

Discuss

4 mins read

Let’s be clear from the first line: Sony FX5 has not been officially announced by Sony. There is no confirmed specification sheet, no official price, no press release, and no final product…

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The Odyssey’s IMAX Blimp Was So Big It Needed Mirrors for Actor Eyelines

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YMCinema

2026-07-03

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3 mins read

The new IMAX featurette reveals one of the coolest practical solutions behind Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey: a mirror system designed so actors could see each other around the massive blimped 15/65 IMAX…

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The Odyssey BTS Reveals What It Takes to Shoot an Entire Movie on IMAX Film

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YMCinema

2026-07-02

News

5 mins read

The latest IMAX featurette shows Christopher Nolan and Hoyte van Hoytema pushing 15/65 IMAX film cameras into beaches, cliffs, forests, interiors, battles, and dialogue scenes. Watch the selected BTS footage IMAX has…

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Canon Reveals Pocket-Size, High-Image-Quality MR Device Concept

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YMCinema

2026-07-01

News

3 mins read

Canon has revealed a pocket-sized, high-image-quality Mixed Reality device concept at AWE USA 2026, alongside new XR software and a high-efficiency waveguide prototype for AR glasses. This announcement shows Canon moving deeper…

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Sony Releases IMX785 Samples: A 5MP STARVIS 2 Sensor With a Cinema-Friendly Pixel Philosophy

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YMCinema

2026-06-30

News

4 mins read

Sony Semiconductor Solutions has released product samples of the IMX785-AQR1, a Type 1/1.7 STARVIS 2 CMOS image sensor with approximately 5.12 megapixels. On paper, this is not a cinema sensor. Sony clearly…

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Sony a6700 Drops to $1,398 on Amazon: The Lowest Price Among Major Retailers

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YMCinema

2026-06-29

Deals

2 mins read

The Sony a6700 has dropped to $1,398 on Amazon, and that appears to be the lowest current price among several major camera outlets checked for the body-only version. So basically, here you’ve…

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Nikon Z5 Drops Below $900 on Amazon As Limited-Time Deal

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YMCinema

2026-06-28

Deals

2 mins read

The Nikon Z 5 is now listed on Amazon as a limited-time deal for $896.95 for the body only. The listing shows a 38 percent discount from the listed $1,149.95 price, with…

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Sony Alpha 1 Renewed Drops to $3,374 on Amazon: A 50MP 8K Flagship for Almost Half Price

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YMCinema

2026-06-27

Deals

3 mins read

The Sony Alpha 1 Renewed is now listed on Amazon for $3,374, which makes this one of the more interesting Sony full-frame deals for shooters who want a high-end hybrid camera without…

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DJI Neo Prime Day Deal Shows How Cheap 4K Drone Shots Have Become

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YMCinema

2026-06-26

Deals

3 mins read

The DJI Neo Prime Day deal places DJI’s tiny 135 g 4K drone at $139 on Amazon. That is a 30 percent saving from the listed $199 price, with Amazon showing a…

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Insta360 X5 Amazon Prime Day Deal Is Worth Checking For Filmmakers

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YMCinema

2026-06-25

Deals

3 mins read

The Insta360 X5 on Amazon is currently listed as a Prime Day deal, making Insta360’s 8K 360-degree action camera worth checking for filmmakers, creators, BTS shooters, travel videographers, and camera geeks. It…

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DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Gets A Solid Prime Day Discount On Amazon

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YMCinema

2026-06-24

Deals

3 mins read

The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is currently listed on Amazon with a Prime Day Deal price of $379 for the Camera Only version. That is 24% below the listed $499 price, making…

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The Best Way to Shoot Stills With the GoPro Mission 1 Pro

This Movie Used Two Panavision Anamorphic IMAX Prototype Lenses

ARRIFLEX 765 Returns to the Spotlight as Large-Format Film Gains Momentum

DJI’s Most Popular Amazon Drone Deals Reveal 4 Different Ways to Start Flying

Sony FX5 Is Official: Not an FX3 II, But a Compact Cinema Camera With VENICE 2 Workflow

Sony FX3 Refuses to Drop in Price. Maybe FX5 Will Finally Push It Down

Sony Alpha 7R VI Reaches No. 1 as Buyers Choose Hybrid Power Over Cinema Design

Sony FX3 Jumps to $4,299: A 2021 Camera Just Got More Expensive in 2026

Sony IMX949 Global Shutter Sensor Enters Sample Release: Up to 811 FPS

IMAX Keighley: The New 15/70 Film Camera Has a Surprisingly Modern UI

IMAX: Each Frame of The Odyssey Holds 14K–16K of Resolution “Per Color”

Chapter 51 Claims First Anamorphic IMAX Shoot With a Custom Panavision Lens

Sony FX5 Rumors: What If FX3 and VENICE Had a Baby?

The Odyssey’s IMAX Blimp Was So Big It Needed Mirrors for Actor Eyelines

The Odyssey BTS Reveals What It Takes to Shoot an Entire Movie on IMAX Film

Canon Reveals Pocket-Size, High-Image-Quality MR Device Concept

Sony Releases IMX785 Samples: A 5MP STARVIS 2 Sensor With a Cinema-Friendly Pixel Philosophy

Sony a6700 Drops to $1,398 on Amazon: The Lowest Price Among Major Retailers

Nikon Z5 Drops Below $900 on Amazon As Limited-Time Deal

Sony Alpha 1 Renewed Drops to $3,374 on Amazon: A 50MP 8K Flagship for Almost Half Price

DJI Neo Prime Day Deal Shows How Cheap 4K Drone Shots Have Become

Insta360 X5 Amazon Prime Day Deal Is Worth Checking For Filmmakers

DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Gets A Solid Prime Day Discount On Amazon

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