Apple is laying the groundwork for a phone camera that freezes the whole scene in one instant. That is a global shutter. And a brand new patent confirms this. It means cleaner…
Forza Silicon — the company behind the mighty Big Sky sensor — has quietly unveiled another imaging powerhouse that may help bridge the gap between machine vision and digital cinematography. The sensor,…
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…
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…
The RED Komodo has been one of the most unique cinema cameras in the market since its release in 2020. Originally positioned as an entry-level RED camera for independent filmmakers and as…
The possibility of ARRI, a giant in the cinema camera industry, venturing into the realm of global shutter sensors by implementing OnSemi’s XGS 45000 CMOS image sensor is both exciting and thought-provoking.…
Sony’s decision to reuse the 50.1MP sensor from the Alpha 1 in its successor, the Alpha 1 II, reflects a deliberate strategy. While at first glance it may seem uninspired, this approach…
Nikon’s recent sensor patent published a few days ago, US20240388815A1, represents an exciting shift for the company. Traditionally reliant on Sony-made sensors for its flagship cameras, such as the Z9 (source), Nikon…
Sony has once again redefined imaging technology with the announcement of a new industrial sensor. While designed for industrial applications, this sensor’s size, just shy of Micro Four Thirds (M4/3), and its…
In between the lines, we can understand that Nikon eagerly wants to develop global shutter cameras. In the recent RED’s CEO statements, Keiji (the new CEO) praises the global shutter technology of…