Category Archives: Video

The Love/Hate Relationship With Sony Cameras From a Videographer’s Perspective

Max Yuryev does a lot of great videos about videography so these videos are really more from a video perspective, but he throws a bone to photographers in his “camera issues” video. I made a list of the main points, but if you want to get into his reasoning watch the videos, you might even […]

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VROX VR Robot System

The VROX 360 Robot was built to allow for high-quality remote VR capture anywhere in the world. It has 24 LEDs on it to provide lighting in any environment with an array of 15mm Voigtlander lenses mounted on Sony UMC-S3C cameras (Which are like the Sony a7S). Unfortunately, this robot can only be rented at this […]

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Sony Unveils VENICE, Its First 36x24mm Full-Frame Digital Motion Picture Camera System

Sony Unveils VENICE, Its First 36x24mm Full-Frame Digital Motion Picture Camera System Anamorphic Capabilities, Interchangeable Sensor, 8-stage ND Filter System, New Color Management & Established Workflow Combine into Unique Creative Filmmaking Tool LOS ANGELES, Sept. 6, 2017 — Sony Electronics is unveiling VENICE – its first Full-Frame digital motion picture camera system. VENICE is the next generation […]

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Sony Announces The Development of Next-Generation CineAlta 36x24mm Full Frame Motion Picture Camera System

  Press Release: Sony announces the development of Next-Generation CineAlta 36x24mm Full Frame Motion Picture Camera System Sony Electronics is announcing plans for its next-generation CineAlta digital motion picture camera system. This latest addition to the CineAlta family is being developed through careful research and close collaboration with creative professionals including Directors, Cinematographers and Digital […]

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Sony FS5 Firmware 4.0 Pulled Due To Isolated Bug

Last week Sony released firmware 4.0 for the Sony FS5, which enabled: 1.     Support for High Dynamic Range (HDR) by shooting in Hybrid Log-Gamma** (HLG) standard 2.     Support for continuous 120fps High Frame Rate (HFR) recording in 1080p with CBKZ-FS5HFR (sold separately) 3.     Option to change the minimum ISO sensitivity number to ISO 2000 from […]

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Additional Sony NAB Products

SLR Magic probably had some of the most interesting Sony centric products at NAB this year. Their anamorphic adapter will be a game changer for cinimatographyers looking to get into anamorphic video. Schneider is also releasing a line of E-mount lenses for cinimatographers in addition to Fujifilm.

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