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Manufacturing Excellence: What Blackmagic’s New Firmware Update Really Means for the URSA Cine 17K 65

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2025-04-29

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3 mins read

Blackmagic Design recently dropped Blackmagic Camera 9.5.1, a relatively quiet firmware update that—on the surface—introduces small refinements to its flagship URSA Cine 17K 65 camera system. But between the lines, the phrase…

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Another Significant Price Drop: DZOFilm VESPID Primes Become Even More Accessible

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YMCinema

2025-04-28

News

3 mins read

In an era where filmmaking tools are becoming increasingly affordable without sacrificing professional quality, DZOFilm has announced a permanent price reduction for its acclaimed VESPID Prime lenses. This move, effective April 29,…

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Fujifilm’s Bold Bet: How the X-Half Aims to Reinvent Photography for a New Generation

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YMCinema

2025-04-27

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5 mins read

Fujifilm has a long history of blending classic photographic traditions with bold innovation. Their latest upcoming project — teased with the tagline “Let your imagination run wild. A new style. A new…

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

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YMCinema

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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2 mins read

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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4 mins read

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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3 mins read

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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2 mins read

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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4 mins read

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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3 mins read

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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3 mins read

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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3 mins read

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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5 mins read

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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3 mins read

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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4 mins read

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

News

4 mins read

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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2 mins read

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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1 min read

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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Manufacturing Excellence: What Blackmagic’s New Firmware Update Really Means for the URSA Cine 17K 65

Another Significant Price Drop: DZOFilm VESPID Primes Become Even More Accessible

Fujifilm’s Bold Bet: How the X-Half Aims to Reinvent Photography for a New Generation

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

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