Focus Check

DJI shipped more than 10 million handheld cameras last year – more than every CIPA camera maker combined. Together with Insta360, the company now ships more than twice as many cameras as the entire mirrorless industry. And in our Lab, the Sony FX5 just matched the ARRI ALEXA Mini LF for dynamic range. In this week's episode, Nino and Johnnie are back from IBC to go through the FX5 Lab Test, the ARRI-branded HONOR Magic9 Pro Max, Nikon’s Z5IIC, Meta’s VR Glasses, a SIGMA fp open-gate hack, the Chronos Q12, the big RØDECaster Video update, the crowdfunding launch of our OrBrella light, and more.

 

• OrBrella Crowdfunding Campaign: http://cined.co/OrBrella

• This Episode is Sponsored by Hollyland. Check it out at 13:57. 

Check out the Pyro S wireless video transmitter: http://cined.co/nImvmn 

 

Topics and Chapters in this Episode:

(00:00:00) Intro

 

(00:03:25) Sony FX5 Lab Test: Rolling Shutter, Dynamic Range and Exposure Latitude

https://www.cined.com/sony-fx5-lab-test-rolling-shutter-dynamic-range-and-exposure-latitude/

 

(00:14:49) HONOR Magic9 Pro Max Launches

https://www.cined.com/honor-magic9-pro-max-launches-arri-co-branding-native-logc3-recording-dual-200mp-cameras/

 

(00:21:41) DJI and Insta360 Now Ship More Than Twice as Many Cameras as the Mirrorless Industry

https://www.cined.com/dji-and-insta360-now-ship-more-than-twice-as-many-cameras-as-the-mirrorless-industry-what-the-numbers-can-and-cant-tell-us/

 

(00:36:21) Nikon Z5IIC Announced

https://www.cined.com/nikon-z5iic-announced-24-5mp-full-frame-n-raw-to-sd-card-expeed-7-no-evf-for-1399/

 

(00:40:42) Meta VR Glasses Announced

https://www.cined.com/meta-vr-glasses-announced-100g-form-factor-5k-micro-oled-display-and-a-cinema-push-aimed-straight-at-apples-vision-pro/

 

(00:46:04) SIGMA fp Open-Gate Hack

https://www.cined.com/sigma-fp-open-gate-hack-3k-32-cinemadng-12-bit-raw-full-sensor-readout/

 

(00:52:50) Kron Technologies Chronos Q12 Launched

https://www.cined.com/kron-technologies-chronos-q12-launched-2313-fps-at-2560-x-2016-aps-c-global-shutter-12-bit-cinemadng/

 

(00:56:25) RØDECaster Video 1.4 Firmware Released

https://www.cined.com/rodecaster-video-1-4-firmware-released-4k-capture-mode-individual-ndi-outputs-rodecaster-sync-for-the-whole-range/

 

(01:04:20) Adobe After Effects AI Assistant Enters Public Beta

https://www.cined.com/adobe-after-effects-ai-assistant-enters-public-beta-whole-project-scope-expression-rigs-and-project-cleanup/

 

(01:08:02) SmallRig x CineD OrBrella Crowdfunding Now Live

https://www.cined.com/smallrig-x-cined-orbrella-crowdfunding-now-live-60w-bi-color-soft-light-foldable-15-second-setup/

 

(01:13:32) Blazar Remus II 50mm T2.4 1.5X Full-Frame Anamorphic Lens Introduced

https://www.cined.com/blazar-remus-ii-50mm-t2-4-1-5x-full-frame-anamorphic-lens-introduced-improved-sharpness-oval-iris-and-more/

 

(01:16:37) PMI Gear SmokeNINJA PRO V2 Explained

https://www.cined.com/pmi-gear-smokeninja-pro-v2-explained-aero-mesh-chamber-residue-free-vanishing-formula-auto-bubble-snow-nozzle/

 

(01:20:16) XLCS Designs STORMWARDEN Cage for the GoPro MISSION 1 PRO ILS Introduced

https://www.cined.com/xlcs-designs-stormwarden-cage-for-the-gopro-mission-1-pro-ils-introduced-one-piece-design-100-mounting-points-built-in-arca-base/

 

(01:23:34) DigitalFoto IRON Damping Magic Arms Introduced

https://www.cined.com/digitalfoto-iron-damping-magic-arms-introduced-5kg-vertical-payload-swappable-heads-sabertooth-clamp/

 

(01:25:01) DriveShelf for Mac Released

https://www.cined.com/driveshelf-for-mac-released-search-unplugged-drives-cross-drive-duplicate-finder-free-iphone-companion/

 

(01:27:03) CineVerse Roma Comes to Cinecittà Studios

https://www.cined.com/cineverse-roma-comes-to-cinecitta-studios-expo-floor-hands-on-tech-room-aic-imago-panels/

 

(01:28:31) Vimeo Short Film Grant Returns

https://www.cined.com/vimeo-short-film-grant-returns-300000-prize-pool-five-60000-awards-panavision-camera-packages/

 

(01:31:57) Calibrite ColorChecker Turns 50

https://www.cined.com/calibrite-colorchecker-turns-50-1976-macbeth-chart-24-patches-virtual-museum-and-challenge/

 

Let us know what you think in the comments below!

OpenAI has reportedly bought Glass Imaging – the ex-Apple team behind the iPhone's Portrait Mode – for the camera in its first hardware device. Meanwhile, a former cinematographer turned carpenter has got his Digital Bolex rebuild working: original Kodak CCD, Raspberry Pi 5, V-mount battery, wooden box. Big tech vs. one-man camera build – plus the Sony FX5 delay in Japan, DJI SDR Transmission 2, the OrBrella crowdfunding start and lots of IBC gear.

This Episode is Sponsored by Hollyland (00:15:06)
► Check out the Pyro S: http://cined.co/nImvmn

 

Topics and Chapters in this Episode:

 

(00:00:00) Intro

 

(00:02:12) OpenAI Reportedly Buys Glass Imaging for the Camera in Its First Hardware Device

https://www.cined.com/openai-reportedly-buys-glass-imaging-for-the-camera-in-its-first-hardware-device-ai-image-processing-from-an-ex-apple-team/

 

(00:15:58) David Bross Digital Bolex Rebuild Reaches Working Prototype

https://www.cined.com/david-bross-digital-bolex-rebuild-reaches-working-prototype-kodak-ccd-raspberry-pi-5-free-loaner-units-planned/

 

(00:29:42) Blackmagic Camera for iOS 3.5 Released

https://www.cined.com/blackmagic-camera-for-ios-3-5-released-iphone-18-pro-support-variable-aperture-control-prores-to-pro-video-storage/

 

(00:33:49) Sony FX5 Delayed to Late October or Later in Japan

https://www.cined.com/sony-fx5-delayed-to-late-october-or-later-in-japan-dvf-el1-viewfinder-xlr-h2-handle-and-launch-campaign-also-affected/

 

(00:38:42) Sony DP7 and DP5 Explained

https://www.cined.com/sony-dp7-and-dp5-explained-native-cinema-line-camera-control-2000-nit-calibrated-panels-third-party-wireless/

 

(00:44:50) Tilta EVF Extension Kit for Sony FX5 Detailed

https://www.cined.com/tilta-evf-extension-kit-for-sony-fx5-detailed-cage-base-plate-nucleus-autofocus-integration-xlr-adapter-in-development/

 

(00:47:58) DJI SDR Transmission 2 Launched

https://www.cined.com/dji-sdr-transmission-2-launched-dci-4k60-10-bit-hdr-switchable-tx-rx-transceivers-4km-range/

 

(00:55:39) SmallRig x CineD OrBrella Light Introduced

https://www.cined.com/smallrig-x-cined-orbrella-light-introduced-60w-umbrella-style-light-that-deploys-in-five-seconds/

 

(01:01:41) Atomos Shinobi 7 II & Shogun AV-19M Introduced

https://www.cined.com/atomos-shinobi-7-ii-shogun-av-19m-introduced-first-look/

 

(01:05:55) Accsoon CineView M7 Series Updated

https://www.cined.com/accsoon-cineview-m7-series-updated-expanded-camera-control-vertical-ui-user-built-android-apps/

 

(01:09:55) Insta360 Luna Ultra Firmware Update Released

https://www.cined.com/insta360-luna-ultra-firmware-update-released-15x-zoom-concert-stage-mode-4k-vertical-video-and-a-450mm-telephoto-lens/

 

(01:13:33) Cartoni HyperRoll Explained

https://www.cined.com/cartoni-hyperroll-explained-skate-wheels-for-any-camera-cage-nato-rail-mounting-lockable-wheel-angles/

 

(01:22:38) Vocas EL-40 Eyepiece Loupe for the Sony PXW-Z300 Introduced

https://www.cined.com/vocas-el-40-eyepiece-loupe-for-the-sony-pxw-z300-introduced-magnetic-tool-free-mount-flip-up-design-swappable-camera-attachments/

 

(01:24:13) NIPROS VEGA-R Fiber Adapter for RED KOMODO Introduced

https://www.cined.com/nipros-vega-r-fiber-adapter-for-red-komodo-introduced-zero-latency-12g-sdi-analog-optical-transmission-1gbe-control/

 

(01:26:10) FUJIFILM VF-GFXC2 Viewfinder for the GFX ETERNA 55 Explained

https://www.cined.com/fujifilm-vf-gfxc2-viewfinder-for-the-gfx-eterna-55-explained-native-43-oled-two-display-modes-single-cable-connection/

 

(01:31:32) Libec Q30B and Q50B Explained

https://www.cined.com/libec-q30b-and-q50b-explained-quick-deploy-ring-45kg-payload-dust-proof-spreader-locks/

 

(01:34:07) Profoto ProPanel 3×2 Accessories Introduced

https://www.cined.com/profoto-propanel-3x2-accessories-introduced-6x6ft-snapbag-l-40-snapgrid-s-truss-clamp-kit/

 

(01:35:15) DigitalFoto THANOS-PROCINE ELITE Camera Stabilizing System Introduced

https://www.cined.com/digitalfoto-thanos-procine-elite-camera-stabilizing-system-introduced-30kg-payload-improved-arm-vest-and-more/

 

(01:36:50) DigitalFoto Battery Handles for DJI Osmo Pocket and Insta360 Luna Introduced

https://www.cined.com/digitalfoto-battery-handles-for-dji-osmo-pocket-and-insta360-luna-introduced-5000mah-20w-quick-charge-color-display/

 

(01:38:40) Rolux Foldable Dual V-Mount Charger Introduced

https://www.cined.com/rolux-foldable-dual-v-mount-charger-introduced-100w-usb-c-input-fanless-design-780g/

 

(01:40:28) CAME-TV Hub Pro Announced

https://www.cined.com/came-tv-hub-pro-announced-32-headset-intercom-expansion-xlr-audio-30-hour-battery/

 

(01:43:38) SIRUI Aurora 15mm f/1.6 and 24mm f/1.4 Full-Frame Autofocus Lenses Unveiled

https://www.cined.com/sirui-aurora-15mm-f-1-6-and-24mm-f-1-4-full-frame-autofocus-lenses-unveiled/

 

(01:44:59) The Secret That Doesn’t Matter

https://www.cined.com/the-secret-that-doesnt-matter-hitchcocks-macguffin-in-screenwriting-then-and-now/

We hope you enjoyed this episode!

This week's episode is dedicated to remembering our dear colleague and friend Rodney Charters, ASC, who passed away in Amsterdam during the show – we will dedicate more time to him in an upcoming episode.

We work through Johnnie's first hands-on demo of our SmallRig x CineD OrBrella prototype and the 200 pre-orders that sold out in just days, all the winners of our CineD Best-of-Show Awards at IBC 2026 – from the Adobe After Effects AI Assistant and the Deity PR-4 to the Aputure STORM CS32, NANLUX Matrix 2500C, Atomos Shinobi 7 II and Hollyland Pyro 7 Ultra – the Teradek Bolt 7, Sony's DWX Gen 4 and its US patent problem, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo, SmallRig's iPhone 18 cinema kit, the latest Pixboom Spark update, the Canon EOS R8 Mark II, Tilta's Pyro 7 Ultra cage, the SNAPGRID Core, SmallRig's Nano power banks, the Saramonic WiTalk Base, Angelbird's new CFexpress Type A v4 cards and a new MZed Storytelling Session.

This Episode is Sponsored by Hollyland. Check it out at (00:18:36)
►Learn more: http://cined.co/lwhjQk

Topics and Chapters in this Episode:

(00:00:00) Intro

 

(00:05:33) SmallRig x CineD OrBrella Light Introduced – 60W Umbrella-Style Light That Deploys in Five Seconds

https://www.cined.com/smallrig-x-cined-orbrella-light-introduced-60w-umbrella-style-light-that-deploys-in-five-seconds/

 

(00:21:14) Winners Announced – CineD Best-of-Show Awards at IBC 2026

https://www.cined.com/winners-announced-cined-best-of-show-awards-at-ibc-2026/

 

(00:28:42) Deity PR-4 Detailed – Six Tracks, Wireless Timecode Master, and Dual-Media Recording

https://www.cined.com/deity-pr-4-detailed-six-tracks-wireless-timecode-master-and-dual-media-recording/

 

(00:37:03) OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock with Dual HDMI Introduced – Two HDMI 2.1 Ports, 140W Laptop Charging, Full-Speed Downstream Storage

https://www.cined.com/owc-thunderbolt-5-dock-with-dual-hdmi-introduced-two-hdmi-2-1-ports-140w-laptop-charging-full-speed-downstream-storage/

 

(00:40:28) DZOFILM Arles Zooms Announced – 25-75mm and 65-180mm T2.6 With Prime-Matched Color

https://www.cined.com/dzofilm-arles-zooms-announced-25-75mm-and-65-180mm-t2-6-with-prime-matched-color/

 

(00:42:03) Aputure STORM CS32 Explained – 3,200W of Full Color From a Household Outlet

https://www.cined.com/aputure-storm-cs32-3200w-of-full-color-from-a-household-outlet/

 

(00:44:12) NANLUX Matrix 2500B and Matrix 2500C – First Look

https://www.cined.com/nanlux-matrix-2500b-and-matrix-2500c-first-look/

 

(00:45:14) Atomos Shinobi II Wins One of Two Awards in the Category “Monitors” (Interview video will follow)

 

(00:46:59) Hollyland Pyro 7 Ultra Explained – 4K60 Transmission, 20ms Latency, Camera Control From the Receiver

https://www.cined.com/hollyland-pyro-7-ultra-explained-4k60-transmission-20ms-latency-camera-control-from-the-receiver/

 

(00:48:52) Teradek Bolt 7 Introduced – 6GHz Zero-Delay Wireless Video, 900MHz Radio for Camera Control, and More

https://www.cined.com/teradek-bolt-7-introduced-6ghz-zero-delay-wireless-video-900mhz-radio-for-camera-control-and-more/

 

(00:53:02) Sony DWX Gen 4 Wireless System Detailed – 32-Bit Float Recording, 1.1ms Latency, and a 30% Price Cut

https://www.cined.com/sony-dwx-gen-4-wireless-system-detailed-32-bit-float-recording-1-1ms-latency-and-a-30-price-cut/

 

(00:56:49) Apple iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max Announced – Variable Aperture Main Camera, New Sensor, Pro Controls, Plus the Foldable iPhone Duo

https://www.cined.com/apple-iphone-18-pro-and-18-pro-max-announced-variable-aperture-main-camera-new-sensor-pro-controls-plus-the-foldable-iphone-duo/

 

(01:07:23) SmallRig iPhone 18 Cinema Kit Introduced – HawkLock Cage, 67mm Screw-On Filters, $190 All-in-One Kit

https://www.cined.com/smallrig-iphone-18-cinema-kit-introduced-hawklock-cage-67mm-screw-on-filters-190-all-in-one-kit/

 

(01:09:42) Pixboom Spark Updated – Pre-Record, Browser Remote Control, and 12-Bit RAW in Development

https://www.cined.com/pixboom-spark-updated-pre-record-browser-remote-control-and-12-bit-raw-in-development/

 

(01:14:24) Canon EOS R8 Mark II Announced – 24.2MP Full-Frame, IBIS, and Oversampled 4K60p

https://www.cined.com/canon-eos-r8-mark-ii-announced-24-2mp-full-frame-ibis-and-oversampled-4k60p/

 

(01:17:45) Tilta Monitor Cage for Hollyland Pyro 7 Ultra and Integration with Nucleus-M II Demonstrated

https://www.cined.com/tilta-monitor-cage-for-hollyland-pyro-7-ultra-and-integration-with-nucleus-m-ii-demonstrated/

 

(01:19:53) DoPchoice/Ellar Works SNAPGRID Core Modifier for ARRI Omnibar and Astera Titan Tubes Explained

https://www.cined.com/dopchoice-ellar-works-snapgrid-core-modifier-for-arri-omnibar-and-astera-titan-tubes-explained/

 

(01:21:53) SmallRig Nano36 and Nano72 Introduced – Rig-Mountable Power Banks With Retractable USB-C

https://www.cined.com/smallrig-nano36-and-nano72-introduced-rig-mountable-power-banks-with-retractable-usb-c/

 

(01:23:47) Saramonic WiTalk Base Detailed – 64-User Scaling, IP66 Rugged Design, and 700m Range

https://www.cined.com/saramonic-witalk-base-detailed-64-user-scaling-ip66-rugged-design-and-700m-range/

 

(01:26:42) Angelbird AV PRO CFexpress Type A v4 Explained – VPG800 Certification, Up to 1.6TB, and Roman Rabitsch on the Storage Crisis

https://www.cined.com/angelbird-av-pro-cfexpress-type-a-v4-explained-vpg800-certification-up-to-1-6tb-and-roman-rabitsch-on-the-storage-crisis/

 

(01:28:47) Breaking the Framing Rules – New “Storytelling Sessions” Recording Now Available on MZed

https://www.cined.com/breaking-the-framing-rules-new-storytelling-sessions-recording-now-available-on-mzed/

 

Which IBC winner would you have picked? Leave a comment below, write to us at podcast@cined.com, and subscribe to Focus Check wherever you listen to podcasts.

After more than a decade of complaining on this podcast about the lack of innovation in lighting, we finally had to put our own name on something. The OrBrella is a 60W bi-colour umbrella softlight we developed with SmallRig: eight LED ribs fire inward into a 47cm white dome for the softest possible source, then flip around on their USB-C connectors when you need more punch. It collapses into a camera bag, runs more than two hours on a 99Wh V-mount, and if you are heading to IBC 2026, make sure to stop by the booth and check it out!

This Episode is Sponsored by Hollyland. Check it out at (00:15:55)

► Check out the Pyro S wireless video transmitter: http://cined.co/nImvmn

Topics and Chapters in this Episode:

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:02:04) The SmallRig x CineD OrBrella Light

(00:20:45) DaVinci Resolve 21.1 Released – AI Assistant Integration via MCP, Individual HDR Trims, and Python Scripting Moves to Studio https://www.cined.com/davinci-resolve-21-1-released-ai-assistant-integration-via-mcp-individual-hdr-trims-and-python-scripting-moves-to-studio/

(00:29:32) Blackmagic Cuts Full-Frame 6K Camera Prices – Cinema Camera 6K Now $1,755, PYXIS 6K From $2,245, and More https://www.cined.com/blackmagic-cuts-full-frame-6k-camera-prices-cinema-camera-6k-now-1755-pyxis-6k-from-2245-and-more/

(00:36:11) Nikon ZR Firmware Update V2.00 & NIKKOR Z CINEMA VV Lenses Development Announced https://www.cined.com/nikon-zr-firmware-update-v2-00-nikkor-z-cinema-vv-lenses-development-announced/

(00:44:25) Lab Test of the iPhone 17 Pro – Rolling Shutter, Dynamic Range Trials and Exposure Challenges https://www.cined.com/lab-test-of-the-iphone-17-pro-rolling-shutter-dynamic-range-trials-and-exposure-challenges/

(00:50:58) GoPro Says the Cameras Are Staying – Reading Nick Woodman’s Post-Merger Letter https://www.cined.com/gopro-says-the-cameras-are-staying-reading-nick-woodmans-post-merger-letter/

(00:53:57) Sony DP7 and DP5 Announced – Camera Control Monitors for the FX5, FX3, FX2, and FX30 https://www.cined.com/sony-dp7-and-dp5-announced-camera-control-monitors-for-the-fx5-fx3-fx2-and-fx30/

(01:00:02) Tilta Adds EVF Extension Support to Its Sony FX5 Cage – Dedicated Cable and Multi-Directional Bracket for the DVF-EL1 https://www.cined.com/tilta-adds-evf-extension-support-to-its-sony-fx5-cage-dedicated-cable-and-multi-directional-bracket-for-the-dvf-el1/

(01:02:17) Sony DWX Gen 4 Announced – DWT-B40 Bodypack with 32-Bit Float Recording, DWR-R40Q 4-Channel Receiver https://www.cined.com/sony-dwx-gen-4-announced-dwt-b40-bodypack-with-32-bit-float-recording-dwr-r40q-4-channel-receiver/

(01:05:57) FUJIFILM VF-GFXC2 Viewfinder for the GFX ETERNA 55 Announced – 0.64-inch 4:3 OLED, 2048 x 1536, 1,000 Nits, 370g https://www.cined.com/fujifilm-vf-gfxc2-viewfinder-for-the-gfx-eterna-55-announced-0-64-inch-43-oled-2048-x-1536-1000-nits-370g/

(01:08:42) FUJIFILM ETERNA ProRemote App Announced – iOS Remote Control, Live View, and Four-Camera Setups for the GFX ETERNA 55 https://www.cined.com/fujifilm-eterna-proremote-app-announced-ios-remote-control-live-view-and-four-camera-setups-for-the-gfx-eterna-55/

(01:10:37) DJI Osmo 360 II Launched – 8K60 360° Video, Replaceable Lenses, and a 14.5-Stop Dynamic Range Claim https://www.cined.com/dji-osmo-360-ii-launched-8k60-360-video-replaceable-lenses-and-a-14-5-stop-dynamic-range-claim/

(01:17:20) Hohem Eyepic Announced – World’s First 2-in-1 Pocket Gimbal Camera With Native Vertical 4K https://www.cined.com/hohem-eyepic-announced-worlds-first-2-in-1-pocket-gimbal-camera-with-native-vertical-4k/

(01:21:39) DZOFILM Arles Zoom 25-75mm and 65-180mm T2.6 Announced – Constant Aperture, Parfocal, Under 1.8kg https://www.cined.com/dzofilm-arles-zoom-25-75mm-and-65-180mm-t2-6-announced-constant-aperture-parfocal-under-1-8kg/

(01:23:26) Libec Q30B and Q50B Tripods Announced – Quick-Deploy System, 45kg Payload, Under 3kg https://www.cined.com/libec-q30b-and-q50b-tripods-announced-quick-deploy-system-45kg-payload-under-3kg/

(01:27:01) NANLITE FC-1200B and FC-1200C Released – 1350W Rated Power, Bowens Mount, All-in-One Design https://www.cined.com/nanlite-fc-1200b-and-fc-1200c-released-1350w-rated-power-bowens-mount-all-in-one-design/

(01:28:38) Hollyland Pyro 7 Ultra Released – Calman-Calibrated 7-Inch Wireless Monitor with 4K60 and 20ms Latency https://www.cined.com/hollyland-pyro-7-ultra-released-calman-calibrated-7-inch-wireless-monitor-with-4k60-and-20ms-latency/

(01:31:15) CAME-TV KUMINIK8 PRO Now Shipping – 30-Hour Runtime, 518m Range, and $128 per Headset https://www.cined.com/came-tv-kuminik8-pro-now-shipping-30-hour-runtime-518m-range-and-128-per-headset/

(01:35:52) CODEX CFexpress Cards Announced – Type A and Type B, VPG1600, and a USB4 Reader https://www.cined.com/codex-cfexpress-cards-announced-type-a-and-type-b-vpg1600-and-a-usb4-reader/

(01:39:23) CineDream Releases Native Plug-Ins for Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, and DaVinci Resolve https://www.cined.com/cinedream-releases-native-plug-ins-for-premiere-pro-after-effects-final-cut-pro-and-davinci-resolve-on-image-grading-with-aces-2-0-color-management/

(01:41:13) Caira Adds Generative Video Editing – Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash, Runway Aleph 2.0, and 720p or 1080p Output https://www.cined.com/caira-adds-generative-video-editing-gemini-omni-1-1-flash-runway-aleph-2-0-and-720p-or-1080p-output/

(01:47:29) Chasing the Glow – Understanding Halation and Why Filmmakers Keep Coming Back to It https://www.cined.com/chasing-the-glow-understanding-halation-and-why-filmmakers-keep-coming-back-to-it/

Let us know what you think about the OrBrella in the comments, write to us at podcast@cined.com, and subscribe for the IBC coverage coming over the next two weeks.

A YouTuber became GoPro’s largest single shareholder on Sunday. And on Tuesday, GoPro announced it is being sold – to Starman Optical, an optical-photonics company that builds transceivers for AI data centres, for $285 million. Nino’s read: this is a move into defence, robotics and aerospace, and continued support for cameras is not the same as continued investment. Same week, Miller – the Australian company that invented the fluid head in 1946 – is closing its doors, and Sony, Tilta, Samsung, Apple and Sigma all raised prices. And Samsung’s launch campaign for SSDs aimed at filmmakers appears to contain not a single real frame.

Topics and Chapters in this Episode:

Markiplier becomes GoPro’s largest shareholder

GoPro to merge with Starman Optical

LIT DUO 1 review

Sony Cinema Line price increases in Japan

Tilta raises prices on September 1

Samsung P9 and P7 portable SSDs

Apple refreshes Mac Studio and Mac mini

Welcome to Lollywood

 PYXIS 12K face-detect autofocus beta

 Phantom LUTs for Nikon ZR

 DJI Osmo Pocket 4 and 4P firmware update

 Open Pocket Cine

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