Panasonic Introduces Compact Lumix G100 For Vlogging

A new compact mirrorless camera targeted at video content creators

By Terry Sullivan

Panasonic’s new Lumix G100 Today, Panasonic announced a new mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera, the Lumix G100, which is targeted at vloggers and video content creators. In many ways, it’s a camera that appears to be designed to compete directly with the Sony ZV-1, which was announced last month. Panasonic says the new Lumix G100 will include... Read more

Sigma Introduces F5-6.3 100-400mm Telephoto Zoom, Teleconverters And More

Company also announces a USB dock and three lenses that are now available in L-Mount formats

By Staff

Today, Sigma introduced several new lenses and accessories: The most notable announcement is the introduction of the Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary telephoto zoom lens. Marketed as a companion lens to two previously released full-frame mirrorless zooms—the 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art and 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art—Sigma says the 100-400mm F5-6.3... Read more

Libec’s Versatile Accessories For Photographers And Content Creators

The company offers monopods, tripods and bags to fit your workflow

By Staff

Libec has been producing a variety of accessories in the camera and video worlds for quite a while. The company recently refreshed several product lines. Here are some of the new models: Libec Monopod and Monopod Kit The new TH-M series monopod is available in two configurations—Libec TH-M Professional Video Monopod, specifically designed for free-stand... Read more

Adobe Updates Creative Cloud Video, Audio And Multimedia Apps

Updates include integrating Adobe Stock audio in Premiere Pro and an improved Roto Brush in After Effects

By Terry Sullivan

Adobe’s new updates to its video, audio and multimedia apps include improvements to the Roto Brush in After Effects. Earlier today, Adobe introduced updates to the Adobe Creative Cloud, which include several new exciting features to Adobe’s video, audio and multimedia apps. One potentially powerful new feature that could save... Read more

Tamron Launches All-In-One 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens For Sony E-Mount

The new versatile superzoom lens is designed for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras

By Staff

Tamron’s new 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD all-in-one zoom lens (Model A071) Tamron has just announced a new superzoom lens, Tamron’s 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD (Model A071), which is an all-in-one zoom for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. The lens, which Tamron says is the first F2.8 all-in-one zoom lens for full-frame mirrorless... Read more

Ricoh Announces Pentax 85mm Lens For K-Mount DSLRs

The new pricey prime lens will have a bright F1.4 maximum aperture

By Terry Sullivan

The new HD PENTAX-D FA*85mm F1.4ED SDM AW prime lens Today, Ricoh introduced a new star prime for its Pentax K-Mount DSLR system camera bodies: The HD PENTAX-D FA*85mm F1.4ED SDM AW prime lens, which will be available in mid-June for $1899. It’s the second fixed focal-length lens in Ricoh’s next-generation, high performance Pentax Star lens series,... Read more

Panasonic Introduces New LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 For L-Mount Cameras

The new full-frame zoom is lightweight and dust-and-splash resistant

By Terry Sullivan

Panasonic’s new LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 zoom lens Earlier today, Panasonic announced a new full-frame zoom lens, the LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6, for L-Mount mirrorless cameras. Panasonic says the lens will be available at the end of July for $599. What’s intriguing to note is that it has a compact and lightweight design, weighing in at around... Read more

Sony Introduces ZV-1 Compact Camera For Vlogging

The new compact camera is targeted at video content creators and vloggers

By Terry Sullivan

Sony’s new ZV-1 compact camera for vloggers Today, Sony introduces the Sony ZV-1 compact camera, which looks rather like a modified RX-100 series style camera. However, aside from the sensor and processor, which is, in fact, borrowed from the Cyber-shot RX-100 Mark VII advance compact camera, Sony says much of the new ZV-1 has been re-designed... Read more

Adobe Introduces New Update Process And Updates Creative Cloud Video And Audio Apps

The company hopes the process changes will improve stability and performance across CC apps

By Terry Sullivan

Adobe Creative Cloud now has Apple ProRes RAW support for Premiere Pro and After Effects for Mac and Windows. Today, Adobe announced a new release for its Creative Cloud video and audio applications, which included a number of new features and capabilities for Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition and others Creative Cloud apps. Additionally, and perhaps... Read more

Cine Gear Expo LA 2020 And IBC2020 Shows Are Officially Cancelled

The two popular expositions have been shuttered due to fears over COVID-19

By Terry Sullivan

This image was shot last year at Cine Gear Expo LA 2019. It’s hardly a surprise that after the cancellation of the NAB 2020 trade show this past April—which was supposed to take place in Las Vegas, but was cancelled due to fears over the coronavirus—other trade shows might suffer the same fate. However, for the past several weeks, it appears many... Read more

Sony VENICE Firmware Update Will Include Advanced Rendering Transform Files

The free upgrade, version 6, won’t be available until November

By Terry Sullivan

Sony’s VENICE cinema camera will get a new major firmware update, but it will not be available until this November. On April 30, Sony announced that it will provide a new firmware update, version 6, for its VENICE digital cinema camera. Sony announced this news the same day it announced the firmware update for Sony FX9 full-frame digital cinema... Read more

Sony’s FX9 Major Firmware 2.0 Update Adds 16-Bit RAW Output

The free upgrade adds other new features, too, but won’t be available until October

By Terry Sullivan

In October 2020, there will be a firmware update (version 2.0) for the Sony FX9 Full-Frame Cinema Camera On April 30, Sony announced a major free firmware update for the Sony FX9, but the firmware 2.0 upgrade won’t be available until this October. However, it will let users add some impressive features: It will now be able to capture 16-bit... Read more