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Sony BURANO Enters Film Schools: Why This Matters for the Future of Filmmaking

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2025-06-03

Educate

3 mins read

The integration of high-end cinema equipment into film school curricula is becoming increasingly common as institutions seek to align their training with real-world industry practices. A recent example comes from LABA Florence…

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Will the Hasselblad X2D Mark II Finally Introduce Video Capabilities?

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YMCinema

2025-06-02

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3 mins read

Hasselblad’s next-generation medium format mirrorless camera—internally codenamed HB722—has just leaked. Dubbed the Hasselblad X2D Mark II, this highly anticipated sequel to the beloved X2D 100C brings a host of upgrades: a new…

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The Cameras and Lenses Behind the Mission: Impossible Franchise

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YMCinema

2025-06-01

Educate

5 mins read

The Mission: Impossible franchise has never just been about heart-stopping stunts or Tom Cruise dangling from cliffs and aircraft—it’s also a masterclass in cinematic craftsmanship. One of the often overlooked but absolutely…

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Sony FX2: The Readout Speed Dilemma

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YMCinema

2025-05-31

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3 mins read

The Sony FX2, Sony’s latest entry into its compact cinema line, offers filmmakers a tempting hybrid of size, features, and image quality. However, one spec that often flies under the radar—but can…

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Sony FX2 vs a7C II vs FX3 vs Blackmagic 6K: Which Cinema Camera Should You Choose?

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YMCinema

2025-05-30

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8 mins read

In a market flooded with mirrorless hybrids (and with the launch of the Sony FX2), cinema-focused beasts, and content-creator crossovers, choosing the right camera can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re a filmmaker, a…

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Sony FX2: What Reviewers Are Saying About Sony’s New Cinema Camera

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YMCinema

2025-05-29

Discuss

4 mins read

Sony’s FX2 has made waves across the filmmaking community — not with revolutionary specs, but with a series of calculated decisions that blur the line between mirrorless and cinema. Positioned between the…

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Sony FX2: Strategic Genius or Internal Cannibalization?

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YMCinema

2025-05-29

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3 mins read

Sony has done it again—or have they? Yesterday, the company officially unveiled the Cinema Line FX2, a compact, full-frame digital cinema camera designed to sit between the FX3 and FX6. On paper,…

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Blackmagic Announces the Final Release of DaVinci Resolve 20

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YMCinema

2025-05-28

News

2 mins read

Today, Blackmagic Design officially announced the final release of DaVinci Resolve 20, following a period of public beta testing that began in April. This release marks a stable rollout of the latest…

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Sony FX2: A Strategic Leap in the Cinema Line with a Game-Changing EVF

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YMCinema

2025-05-27

Discuss

4 mins read

Sony is set to launch the FX2, the latest addition to its Cinema Line, and it’s shaping up to be more than just an incremental upgrade. With key features like a tilting…

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GoPro’s Limited Edition HERO13 Black (Polar White) Hits Lowest Price Ever on Amazon

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YMCinema

2025-05-27

Deals

3 mins read

GoPro’s Limited Edition HERO13 Black in Polar White is now at its lowest price ever in a limited-time Amazon deal. More than just a sleek redesign, this powerful action camera is a…

Deals

Canon’s New Cooling Design Shrinks 8K Cameras Without Melting Them

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YMCinema

2025-05-27

Educate

5 mins read

In the relentless race to pack more performance into smaller camera bodies, one major challenge continues to haunt manufacturers and filmmakers alike: heat. The higher the resolution, the faster the frame rate,…

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The 10 Best-Selling Mirrorless Cameras on Amazon

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YMCinema

2025-05-26

Deals

4 mins read

As mirrorless cameras continue to dominate the photography and content creation world, Amazon has become a hub for the most sought-after models. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a beginner looking to…

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Is Apple Secretly Building a Dedicated Immersive Cinema Camera? The Metallica Concert May Be the Sandbox Test

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YMCinema

2025-05-26

Discuss

4 mins read

In early 2025, Apple premiered an unprecedented immersive concert experience with Metallica, shot specifically for its Vision Pro headset. What seemed like a celebratory moment for spatial entertainment may have been something…

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Breaking the Lens Ceiling: Mandy Walker Elected as First Female President of the ASC

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YMCinema

2025-05-25

News

3 mins read

In a landmark moment for the film industry, the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) has elected Mandy Walker, ASC, ACS, as its new president—the first woman to hold this role in the…

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Cannes 2025: ARRI ALEXA 35 Takes the Throne, Super 35 Rules Supreme

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YMCinema

2025-05-23

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5 mins read

As the Cannes Film Festival 2025 wraps up, a cinematic tradition lives on: the unveiling of Y.M.Cinema’s Cannes Camera Chart. Based on IndieWire’s excellent cinematography survey (Cannes 2025: IndieWire’s Survey), this year’s…

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The Canon EOS R5: The Most Professional Camera Under $3,000 on Amazon?

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YMCinema

2025-05-23

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3 mins read

For professional photographers and videographers who demand a hybrid camera that balances resolution, speed, and cutting-edge video capabilities, the Canon EOS R5 often emerges as a top contender—especially when priced under $3,000…

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Nikon Z5II: The Affordable Workhorse That Helped Nikon Outsell Canon and Sony

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YMCinema

2025-05-22

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4 mins read

In a surprising turn of events, Nikon has managed to outsell both Canon and Sony in Japan’s mirrorless camera market, and the key to this victory is not an ultra-high-end flagship model—but…

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ARRI ALEXA 265 is Netflix Approved: The ‘Secret’ Revealed Through an April Fool’s Prank

It’s Official: Netflix Has Approved the ARRI ALEXA 265

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YMCinema

2025-05-22

News

1 min read

Netflix has just approved the ARRI ALEXA 265 for use in its original productions. The long-awaited confirmation places the mighty ALEXA 265 among the elite class of cinema cameras capable of meeting…

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FUJIFILM X half Introduced: Not for Everyone—But That’s the Point

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YMCinema

2025-05-22

News

4 mins read

Fujifilm has officially unveiled the long-anticipated FUJIFILM X half, a digital camera that channels the soul of analog photography through a truly unconventional form factor. Announced with the tagline “Half the Size,…

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Tom Cruise, the Snorricam, and the Z CAM Revolution in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning

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YMCinema

2025-05-21

Educate

4 mins read

In an era where IMAX blockbusters are synonymous with the world’s most cutting-edge gear, it may come as a surprise that a humble indie tool—the Snorricam, paired with a compact Z CAM—is…

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DZOFILM Introduces Arles Lustre: A Modern Prime Lens Series with Vintage Character

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YMCinema

2025-05-21

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4 mins read

DZOFILM has announced a new line of cinema prime lenses under the Arles banner, named Arles Lustre. Unlike the previous Arles T1.4 series, which leaned toward a clean, modern rendering, the new…

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Blazar Mantis 1.33X Full Frame Anamorphic Lenses Priced at $900: A New Milestone in Affordable Cinema Optics

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YMCinema

2025-05-20

News

3 mins read

Blazar Lens has officially revealed the price of its Mantis 1.33X Full Frame Anamorphic lens series—$900 per lens. This pricing is notably low for full-frame anamorphic glass and places the Mantis series…

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You Don’t Need Fujifilm’s Anticipated X-Half. Kodak’s $50 EKTAR H35 is the Real Deal

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YMCinema

2025-05-20

Footnote

2 mins read

Fujifilm wants you to dream big — or rather, dream narrow. Their much-teased, not-yet-existent X-Half camera concept has generated plenty of buzz, pixelated renders, and speculative headlines. But while Fujifilm crafts taglines…

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Sony BURANO Enters Film Schools: Why This Matters for the Future of Filmmaking

Will the Hasselblad X2D Mark II Finally Introduce Video Capabilities?

The Cameras and Lenses Behind the Mission: Impossible Franchise

Sony FX2: The Readout Speed Dilemma

Sony FX2 vs a7C II vs FX3 vs Blackmagic 6K: Which Cinema Camera Should You Choose?

Sony FX2: What Reviewers Are Saying About Sony’s New Cinema Camera

Sony FX2: Strategic Genius or Internal Cannibalization?

Blackmagic Announces the Final Release of DaVinci Resolve 20

Sony FX2: A Strategic Leap in the Cinema Line with a Game-Changing EVF

GoPro’s Limited Edition HERO13 Black (Polar White) Hits Lowest Price Ever on Amazon

Canon’s New Cooling Design Shrinks 8K Cameras Without Melting Them

The 10 Best-Selling Mirrorless Cameras on Amazon

Is Apple Secretly Building a Dedicated Immersive Cinema Camera? The Metallica Concert May Be the Sandbox Test

Breaking the Lens Ceiling: Mandy Walker Elected as First Female President of the ASC

Cannes 2025: ARRI ALEXA 35 Takes the Throne, Super 35 Rules Supreme

The Canon EOS R5: The Most Professional Camera Under $3,000 on Amazon?

Nikon Z5II: The Affordable Workhorse That Helped Nikon Outsell Canon and Sony

It’s Official: Netflix Has Approved the ARRI ALEXA 265

FUJIFILM X half Introduced: Not for Everyone—But That’s the Point

Tom Cruise, the Snorricam, and the Z CAM Revolution in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning

DZOFILM Introduces Arles Lustre: A Modern Prime Lens Series with Vintage Character

Blazar Mantis 1.33X Full Frame Anamorphic Lenses Priced at $900: A New Milestone in Affordable Cinema Optics

You Don’t Need Fujifilm’s Anticipated X-Half. Kodak’s $50 EKTAR H35 is the Real Deal

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