There are now rumors of Nikon releasing a global shutter camera using Sony’s global shutter sensor. Likely a lower megapixel model compared to the Z8/Z9. However, for Nikon’s purposes a non-global shutter with a fast read out would make a lot of sense so we’re not at all certain that there is any truth to this rumor.
Camera & Video Gear
ZEISS Nano Prime High-Speed Cine Lenses
As mirrorless becomes more dominant and relevant to filmmakers, manufactures have started to produce more lenses for their platforms. Mirrorless mount physics should make possible a better quality of lens than what was possible before.
Zeiss has released this interesting set of lenses with 6 focal lengths all at T1.5: 18mm, 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, 75mm, 100mm. It’s $26,000 for the set which works out to $4,333 a lens. These lenses are “initially available for the Sony E-mount” but we expect that the Canon R-mount is just around the corner.
ZEISS Nano Primes are cinema lenses designed for modern full frame mirrorless cameras — initially available for Sony E-mount. Lenses for everyone looking for highest performance and cinematic look in a small package. The six focal lengths all feature a consistent high speed of T1.5, come with a small and robust real cine lens housing with professional cine ergonomics and have an interchangeable mount.
Nano Primes are lenses for all cinematographers. No matter if up-and-coming or seasoned DP. For all budgets. No matter if small or big. For all projects. No matter if for commercials, documentaries or music videos, for series, independent or features films. Lenses that check all the boxes when it comes to look, ergonomics, size and weight or lens data workflow. Lenses that you can afford. Lenses that won‘t let you down.
ZEISS Nano Primes are the go-to lenses for everyday: True Cinema. For All.
Visit Zeiss’s website for more information.
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Nikon Z6 III
This camera is really overdue. Nikon’s doing well at the high end with their Z8 and Z9, but their mid-range camera bodies have been lacking for quite a while, especially on the video side.
We’re starting to get excited about this camera though as it’s looking to be decently video oriented and full-featured. Really, like with the Z8, it seems like Nikon is throwing everything at this camera to make it all you need as long as you can live with the 24MP sensor.
Some key specifications that intrigue us:
- 6K video with strong codecs
- Significantly improved IBIS
- Strong dynamic range and low-light performance
- N-RAW video
- Improved AF
- $3000
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Sony A9 III Global Shutter Mirrorless Camera
This $6000 camera is expensive but it’s also the king of action capturing full-frame cameras. The global shutter is most valuable for video but also helps with sports and wildlife when you’re shooting in bursts and don’t want any distortion to your image from a rolling shutter. There is a trade off, however, in that the low light performance is reduced on account of global shutter. This is expected behavior when a global shutter is involved.
We were sad to see the 10bit 422 at 500Mbit codec of the Sony A1 missing on this camera as that was our favorite way to shoot video.
The reviews are out for this camera so do take a look at some:
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Fujifilm X100VI Camera
The Fujifilm X100V is a niche but well loved camera with a fixed 35mm equivalent lens and an excellent Fujifilm cropped sensor with all of the expected functionality. If you can live with the focal length and want a more compact camera, this is certainly a nice option.
The X100V sells for $1400 but rumors seem to indicate that the X100VI will go for $1700.
The best information we have indicates that the specifications may be:
- 40MP Sensor with 6.2K 30P and 4K 60P video
- Same EVF as the X100V and single UHS-I card slot as the X100V
- Heavier, but only slight
- Production has moved from Japan to China
- $1700
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Canon Registers New Interchangeable Lens Camera: Is This the Canon R1?
Canon has to register their cameras with regulators is this is one way we can an early warning of an imminent camera release. The number used for this camera is consistent with past other interchangeable lens cameras. While we’re not certain, the best guess we have is that this would finally be the long fabled Canon R1. A true flagship camera, apparently.
We’ve been told that there are people testing prototypes of this camera presently but they’ve all signed non-disclosure agreements and no leaked photos of the camera body have appeared yet. We really don’t have much reliable reports about this camera but we’ve seen a few indications that they may not be going for as high of a megapixel count as one might guess.
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Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C Medium Format Camera
Unlike most digital cameras, the Hasselblad in question is both a CFV 100C medium format digital back and a 907X camera body. The back distills a lot of what was in the X2D 100C to a modular component that is compatible with other Hasselblad V-Series camera bodies as well. The combination of the two will set you back $8200 which is only a few thousand more than some of the top end full-frame mirrorless cameras.
It’s nice to see new development in the medium format sector. We’re hoping it grows and more players enter it.
Key specifications of this camera includes:
- V System Camera Compatibility
- 100 MP (BSI) CMOS Sensor
- 3.2″ Tilting Touch Display
- 25,600 ISO
- USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C / Hot Shoe Connection
- Built-In 1 TB SSD Storage
- Aluminum body
- $8200
- 44 x 33mm sensor
- 16-bit RAW files
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RED Digital Cinema V-RAPTOR [X] 8K VV
This small cinema camera is targeted at a niche audience with its $30,000 price tag. It’s still good news for all of those who produce video as technology, given enough time, tends to trickle down and become more affordable. An affordable full-frame global shutter sensor may come our way given enough years and demand. Those who shoot RED will likely find this camera interesting. They’re stating this is the worlds’ first large format global shutter camera.
This camera is an achievement and RED should be praised for that. The previous Raptor’s were and still are excellent cameras, and perhaps more will become available used now.
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OCTOPUS16 Super 16 Cinema Camera
Octopus Cinema has a camera in development that looks amazing to us. There hasn’t been a good 16mm digital cinema camera for a while since Blackmagic abandoned that sensor size and let’s not talk about the Bolex D16. And the price is said to be under $1000. The unfortunate reality here is that this product is in development and may never see the light of day. But here’s to hoping.
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OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm f/5-6.3 IS Lens Micro Four Thirds Lens
The OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm f/5-6.3 IS Lens Micro Four Thirds Lens (say that three times fast) is not what we were hoping for. First, it’s massive. One major selling point of Micro Four Thirds gear is the smaller bodies and much smaller lenses. Secondly, this isn’t a lens designed for Micro Four Thirds but rather a repurposed full-frame lens from Sigma. Third, OM SYSTEM, what were you thinking charging $2700. And lastly, the image quality isn’t even that great. This only makes sense for people who prioritize reach above all else. Personally I keep meaning to get the Nikon to m43 smart adapter so I can see how well my Nikon 500mm PF will do on m43.
Let’s have more reviews come in before we make a final determination. But for now we’d be lying if we didn’t say we were disappointed.