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• ep123 - DJI Osmo Pocket 4P: 17 Stops of Dynamic Range? | Leica SL3-P Video Review | Apple Price Hike - CineD Focus Check 02.07.2026 1Std. 28Min.

  Nino reports back from DJI's Malta press event with first impressions of the Osmo Pocket 4P, Johnnie's Leica SL3-P video review goes live, and Apple has a mixed week – raising MacBook and iPad prices while also shipping a meaningful Creator Studio update for Final Cut Pro.We also cover Adobe's planned acquisition of Topaz Labs, MultiDyne stepping in to save the MRMC motion-control brand, a new sun-tracking cinema viewfinder app, and a stack of smaller gear and firmware news.  This episode is sponsored by Hollyland — check it out at (25:13).Learn more: LINK Chapters & Articles Mentioned in This Episode: (00:00) Intro & topic outlook (05:32) DJI Osmo Pocket 4P Malta hands-on – 17-stop dynamic range claim and LOFIC sensor tech (26:17) Leica SL3-P review – gorgeous color rendition, confusing menu, now with video review https://www.cined.com/leica-sl3-p-review-gorgeous-color-rendition-confusing-menu/ (32:03)  7Artisans DREAM Series Announced – MF 35mm/50mm/75mm T1.5 Full-Frame Cine Lens for E/L/Z/RF Mounts https://www.cined.com/7artisans-dream-series-announced-mf-35mm-50mm-75mm-t1-5-full-frame-cine-lens-for-e-l-z-rf-mounts/ (37:07) Apple raises MacBook and iPad prices as AI memory crisis reaches consumer hardware https://www.cined.com/apple-raises-macbook-and-ipad-prices-as-ai-memory-crisis-reaches-consumer-hardware/ (40:04) Apple Creator Studio update adds generate captions, edit detection, and auto mask to Final Cut Pro https://www.cined.com/apple-creator-studio-update-adds-generate-captions-edit-detection-and-auto-mask-to-final-cut-pro/ (52:32) XPPen Pilot Pro review – a versatile editing controller, but not for everyone https://www.cined.com/xppen-pilot-pro-review-a-versatile-editing-controller-but-not-for-everyone/ (58:27) LIGHTFRAMER PRO app introduced – turns iPhone into cinema viewfinder with sun tracking https://www.cined.com/lightframer-pro-app-introduced-turns-iphone-into-cinema-viewfinder-with-sun-tracking/ (1:01:40) MultiDyne acquires MRMC assets – forms new company to revive the motion-control brand https://www.cined.com/multidyne-acquires-mrmc-assets-forms-new-company-to-revive-the-motion-control-brand/ (1:05:33) Adobe to acquire Topaz Labs – AI upscaling and image enhancement, on-device models, standalone apps to continue https://www.cined.com/adobe-to-acquire-topaz-labs-ai-upscaling-and-image-enhancement-on-device-models-standalone-apps-to-continue/ (1:11:21) AtomOS 12.7.0 for Ninja RAW, Ninja TX, and Ninja TX GO released – RAW support for Sony α7R VI, Canon EOS R6 V, and Leica SL3-P https://www.cined.com/atomos-12-7-0-for-ninja-raw-ninja-tx-and-ninja-tx-go-released-raw-support-for-sony-%ce%b17r-vi-canon-eos-r6-v-and-leica-sl3-p/ (1:12:47) ARRI LUKA Unreal Engine plugin announced – virtual ARRI lights and cameras, real-time Lumen previs, DMX and LiveLink control https://www.cined.com/arri-luka-unreal-engine-plugin-announced-virtual-arri-lights-and-cameras-real-time-lumen-previs-dmx-and-livelink-control/ (1:17:11) DaVinci Resolve 21.0.1 released – improved RAW decoding, better HDR delivery, and Sony Alpha 7R VI support https://www.cined.com/davinci-resolve-21-0-1-released-improved-raw-decoding-better-hdr-delivery-and-sony-alpha-7r-vi-support/ (1:18:48) rsv.repair by OTTOMATIC introduced – free recovery tool for Sony .RSV files https://www.cined.com/rsv-repair-by-ottomatic-introduced-free-recovery-tool-for-sony-rsv-files/ (1:21:55) KIPON drop-in variable ND PL mount adapter announced with a deep-recessed design https://www.cined.com/kipon-drop-in-variable-nd-pl-mount-adapter-announced-with-a-deep-recessed-design/ (1:23:51) iFootage Shark Slider Pico Pro released with a higher payload https://www.cined.com/ifootage-shark-slider-pico-pro-released-with-a-higher-payload/ (1:27:01) Canon EOS C50, C80, and C400 firmware updates released https://www.cined.com/canon-eos-c50-c80-and-c400-firmware-updates-released/📬 Email us: podcast@cined.com
• ep122 - New Leica SL3-P Review and Lab Test + What's Next for the DJI Ronin 4D? - CineD Focus Check 25.06.2026 1Std. 15Min.

  We dig into the new Leica SL3-P with a full review and Lab Test, share the results of our DJI Ronin 4D successor poll, go behind the scenes on an immersive BBC Proms production for Apple Vision Pro, and run through a wave of new on-set apps and gear – plus SMPTE opening its standards catalog, two pieces of FUJIFILM news, new DZOFILM adapters, and CVP’s Warranty+. Chapters & Articles Mentioned in This Episode: (00:00) Intro & topic outlook (05:58) Leica SL3-P Review – Gorgeous Color Rendition, Confusing Menu https://www.cined.com/leica-sl3-p-review-gorgeous-color-rendition-confusing-menu/ (07:53) Leica SL3-P Lab Test – Rolling Shutter, Dynamic Range, and Exposure Latitude https://www.cined.com/leica-sl3-p-lab-test-rolling-shutter-dynamic-range-and-exposure-latitude/ (15:55) Leica SL3-P Review – Gorgeous Color Rendition, Confusing Menu (continued) (27:36) Poll: What Would You Want from a DJI Ronin 4D Successor? https://www.cined.com/poll-what-would-you-want-from-a-dji-ronin-4d-successor/ (44:44) Inside “Debut at the BBC Proms”: Director Ian Russell on Filming Classical Music for Apple Vision Pro https://www.cined.com/inside-debut-at-the-bbc-proms-director-ian-russell-on-filming-classical-music-for-apple-vision-pro/ (51:19) LidarAC App for Tilta Nucleus-M II and Nano II Introduced – Turn Your iPhone Into a LiDAR Rangefinder https://www.cined.com/lidarac-app-for-tilta-nucleus-m-ii-and-nano-ii-introduced-turn-your-iphone-into-a-lidar-rangefinder/ (55:03) RingThing Focus Ring Label Maker App for ARRI Hi-5, WCU-4, and Tilta Nucleus-M II Released https://www.cined.com/ringthing-focus-ring-label-maker-app-for-arri-hi-5-wcu-4-and-tilta-nucleus-m-ii-released/ (56:36) Mavis Studio Update Adds NDI Preview, PTZ Camera Control, and USB Audio to the iPad https://www.cined.com/mavis-studio-update-adds-ndi-preview-ptz-camera-control-and-usb-audio-to-the-ipad/ (58:02) First Rush 2.1 – On-Set Multicam SDI to ProRes Recorder Lands on the Mac App Store https://www.cined.com/first-rush-2-1-on-set-multicam-sdi-to-prores-recorder-lands-on-the-mac-app-store/ (1:00:44) Eddie AI Integrates with Iconik for AI-Assisted MAM Workflows https://www.cined.com/eddie-ai-integrates-with-iconik-for-ai-assisted-mam-workflows/ (1:02:17) SMPTE Opens Its Entire Standards Catalog for Free, Removing a Century-Old Paywall https://www.cined.com/smpte-opens-its-entire-standards-catalog-for-free-removing-a-century-old-paywall/ (1:06:05) FUJIFILM Fujikina Returns to New York City in October https://www.cined.com/fujifilm-fujikina-returns-to-new-york-city-in-october/ (1:07:37) FUJIFILM GFX Challenge Grant Program 2026 Opens – August 17th, Submission Deadline https://www.cined.com/fujifilm-gfx-challenge-grant-program-2026-opens-august-17th-submission-deadline/ (1:11:08) DZOFILM Octopus II and Marlin 1.4x Extender Announced – Up to 49% Lighter, 1.4x Focal Boost, S35-to-Full-Frame Coverage https://www.cined.com/dzofilm-octopus-ii-and-marlin-1-4x-extender-announced-up-to-49-lighter-1-4x-focal-boost-s35-to-full-frame-coverage/ (1:12:26) CVP Launches Warranty+ – Up to 4 Extra Years of Cover, Worldwide Repairs, and ProRepairs Support https://www.cined.com/cvp-launches-warranty-up-to-4-extra-years-of-cover-worldwide-repairs-and-prorepairs-support/ (1:13:34) Breaking the Framing Rules – New Storytelling Sessions Webinar on June 30th https://www.cined.com/breaking-the-framing-rules-new-storytelling-sessions-webinar-on-june-30th/📬 Email us: podcast@cined.com
• ep121 - Pocket Wars: DJI vs. Insta360, Paramount–Warner Bros. Approved, MRMC Liquidation & New Blazar Anamorphic Zoom & Angénieux EZ 65 Lenses – CineD Focus Check 18.06.2026 1Std. 26Min.

  In this week's Focus Check, Nino and Johnnie tackle an industry in a tumultuous, consolidation-heavy phase. They open with the escalating Insta360 vs. DJI patent war over the Luna Ultra, then move through Artlist's layoffs, the US approval of Paramount's Warner Bros. merger, and MRMC's surprise liquidation just weeks after Nikon sold it off. From there the episode shifts into new gear: the budget Blazar Sentinel anamorphic zoom, the large-format Angénieux EZ 65 cine zooms, the Hollyland Astra P1 PTZ camera, the DJI Lito 1 drone, the SKYROVER S1 and X1 combos, Godox's inflatable lights, Tilta's foldable charger, plus deep dives on self-made virtual production and shooting a rocket launch in Apple Immersive Video.(00:00) Intro   (05:35) DJI sues Insta360, and Insta360 countersues DJI over Luna Ultra patent war https://www.cined.com/dji-sues-insta360-over-luna-cameras-seeking-a-u-s-sales-ban-on-launch-day/ https://www.cined.com/insta360-countersues-dji-over-luna-ultra-patent-war-asserting-five-u-s-patents/   (35:57) Artlist lays off 200 employees a year after hiring 120 https://www.cined.com/a-year-after-hiring-120-people-artlist-lays-off-200-employees/   (45:45) Paramount’s $111 billion Warner Bros. merger wins US approval https://www.cined.com/paramounts-111-billion-warner-bros-merger-wins-us-approval-but-the-fight-is-far-from-over/   (48:25) MRMC enters liquidation weeks after Nikon exit https://www.cined.com/mrmc-enters-liquidation-weeks-after-nikon-exit-with-asset-sale-agreed-but-not-yet-closed/   (51:28) Blazar Sentinel anamorphic zoom announced https://www.cined.com/blazar-sentinel-anamorphic-zoom-announced-35-60mm-1-33x-squeeze-full-frame-coverage-970g/   (56:44) Angénieux EZ 65 series announced https://www.cined.com/angenieux-ez-65-series-announced-two-large-format-zooms-60mm-image-circle-lpl-mount/   (59:31) Hollyland Astra P1 PTZ camera announced https://www.cined.com/hollyland-astra-p1-ptz-camera-announced-uhd-4k60-30x-optical-zoom-ai-auto-tracking-and-more/   (1:03:12) DJI Lito 1 review https://www.cined.com/dji-lito-1-review-entry-level-drone-with-4k100-and-omnidirectional-vision/   (1:08:44) SKYROVER S1 and X1 Fly More combos add a touchscreen remote https://www.cined.com/skyrover-s1-and-x1-fly-more-combos-add-a-new-touchscreen-remote-with-5-5-inch-display/   (1:15:32) Godox LR150 Air and LC500R Air released https://www.cined.com/godox-lr150-air-and-lc500r-air-released-inflatable-ring-and-wand-heads-one-battery-grip-92-minute-runtime/   (1:19:30) Tilta foldable charging station introduced https://www.cined.com/tilta-foldable-charging-station-introduced-6-channel-np-f-charging-priority-fast-charge-mode-tft-status-display/   (1:22:49) Self-made virtual production – what do you need to get started? https://www.cined.com/self-made-virtual-production-what-do-you-need-to-get-started/   (1:24:53) Shooting a rocket launch in Apple Immersive Video https://www.cined.com/shooting-a-rocket-launch-in-apple-immersive-video-with-the-ursa-cine-immersive/📬 Email us: podcast@cined.com
• ep120 - Cine Gear 2026 Round Up: ZEISS Horizon Anamorphic, Sony RIALTO 65, Kinefinity VISTA – CineD Focus Check 11.06.2026 1Std. 38Min.

  This week's episode is all about Cine Gear, which took place at the beginning of the month in Los Angeles. We discuss what brands and new products Johnnie covered at the show — from the ZEISS Horizon Anamorphic lens to the Sony RIALTO 65 sensor block. Further, we talk about the Kinefinity VISTA pricing, Apple Immersive Video updates at WWDC26, the ARRI Eurovision documentary, and GoPro's going concern warning. (00:00) Intro (06:00) ZEISS Horizon Anamorphic First Look – 2x Full-Frame Lenses With Internal Motors https://www.cined.com/zeiss-horizon-anamorphic-first-look-2x-full-frame-lenses-with-internal-motors/  (15:04) ZEISS Panoptes 65 Unveiled – Ten Large-Format Primes at T2.2 with LPL Mount and 59.9mm Image Circle https://www.cined.com/zeiss-panoptes-65-unveiled-ten-large-format-primes-at-t2-2-with-lpl-mount-and-59-9mm-image-circle/  (25:36) Sony RIALTO 65 in Development – 65mm Sensor Block for the VENICE 2, Remote Operation, Multiple Recording Modes https://www.cined.com/sony-rialto-65-in-development-65mm-sensor-block-for-the-venice-2-remote-operation-multiple-recording-modes/  (30:41) Cinelux Project SIXTEEN Hybrid Film and Digital Super 16 Camera – First Look https://www.cined.com/cinelux-project-sixteen-hybrid-film-and-digital-super-16-camera-first-look/ (40:30) Bosma Vega H2 First Look – 6K Full-Frame Camera With HVS https://www.cined.com/bosma-vega-h2-first-look-6k-full-frame-camera-with-hvs/  (49:42) SmallRig Steps Into Bags With a 25L Backpack Designed to Secure Your Gear https://www.cined.com/smallrig-steps-into-bags-with-a-25l-backpack-designed-to-secure-your-gear/  (51:15) SmallRig Enters the Storage Market With a Phone-Mounted SSD https://www.cined.com/smallrig-enters-the-storage-market-with-a-phone-mounted-ssd/  (55:02) Why Profoto Is Betting on High-End Cinema Lighting – The Thinking Behind the ProPanel 3×2 https://www.cined.com/why-profoto-is-betting-on-high-end-cinema-lighting-the-thinking-behind-the-propanel-3x2/  (57:20) Strada 2 First Look – Local Drives, Remote Editing https://www.cined.com/strada-2-first-look-local-drives-remote-editing/  (01:02:47) NANLUX Matrix 2500B and Matrix 2500C – First Look https://www.cined.com/nanlux-matrix-2500b-and-matrix-2500c-first-look/  (01:05:18) Eddie AI's Shamir Allibhai on Building an AI Teammate for Editors https://www.cined.com/eddie-ais-shamir-allibhai-on-building-an-ai-teammate-for-editors/  (01:08:45) Tilta Illusion Magnetic Filters Introduced – Modular Polarization and VND https://www.cined.com/tilta-introduces-the-illusion-magnetic-filters-modular-polarization-and-vnd/  (01:10:49) SIRUI IronStar 100mm Anamorphic Macro Lens – A Close Focus First for the Series https://www.cined.com/sirui-ironstar-100mm-anamorphic-macro-lens-a-close-focus-first-for-the-series/ (01:17:20) Cadrage Studio Launches in Early Access – Pre-Production Suite from the Director's Viewfinder Team https://www.cined.com/cadrage-studio-launches-in-early-access-pre-production-suite-from-the-directors-viewfinder-team/  (01:21:42) Kinefinity VISTA Confirmed at $2,499 – Full-Frame 6K Open Gate, 220GB Built-In SSD, 610g Body https://www.cined.com/kinefinity-vista-confirmed-at-2499-full-frame-6k-open-gate-220gb-built-in-ssd-610g-body/  (01:25:00) Apple Immersive Video Gets Live Formats, iPhone Playback, and Static Foveation Streaming at WWDC26 https://www.cined.com/apple-immersive-video-gets-live-formats-iphone-playback-and-static-foveation-streaming-at-wwdc26/  (01:31:40) ARRI, 12 Points – How Eurovision 2026 Was Shot on 24 ALEXA 35 Live Cameras https://www.cined.com/arri-12-points-how-eurovision-2026-was-shot-on-24-alexa-35-live-cameras/  (01:33:19) GoPro Warns It May Not Survive the Year as Auditor Flags Going Concern Doubt https://www.cined.com/gopro-warns-it-may-not-survive-the-year-as-auditor-flags-going-concern-doubt/  (01:35:12) The Chronos Project's Edge Bets on Real Cameras Where Most Long-Term Remote Timelapse Rigs Use Action Cams https://www.cined.com/the-chronos-projects-edge
• ep119 - High-End Anamorphics From Filmmakers: Inside Glaswerk's Lenses – CineD Focus Check 04.06.2026 54Min.

  In this special episode of Focus Check, Johnnie sits down with our guests David Kellermann and Viola Evang, the co-founders of Glaswerk Optics – a German lens manufacturer developing high-end 2x anamorphic cinema lenses. Tune in to this candid conversation about their seven-year journey: from a client arriving with a box of old projection lenses, to engineering some of the most meticulously designed anamorphic glass currently in development. The Glaswerk ONE and ONE+ prime sets are on the verge of shipping, and the story behind them is anything but straightforward.   (00:00) Introduction (00:45) Meet David and Viola – filmmakers turned lens makers (05:30) The moment a client's box of projection lenses changed everything (09:37) Going full frame and funding the project (13:08) The decision to go high-end: no compromises (16:36) First prototype at Cine Gear LA 2019 – the last-screw story (20:19) The development team: optical designers, mechanics, electronics (24:48) The ONE and ONE+: lens design, weight, and bokeh (29:24) Flares, coatings, and customisation (34:00) Why so long? Perfectionism, COVID, and metadata (35:52) Clients, pricing, and who buys these lenses (37:12) DCS metadata: why Glaswerk chose a different standard (44:31) Simulating lenses in 3D: Lens Sim plugin and Hübner Photonics (43:01) Final thoughts on the ONE / ONE+ before launch (44:31) Shipping a cinema lens in 2026: the market has changed (49:17) Could Glaswerk make lower-end lenses one day? (52:37) Wrap-up ➡ Visit Glaswerk's website: https://glaswerk-optics.de/ 📬 Email us: podcast@cined.com
• ep118 - From an $8M Exit to a Virtual Production Studio: Inside Biro Florin's New Course – CineD Focus Check 28.05.2026 1Std. 24Min.

  In this episode of Focus Check, Nino speaks with Biro Florin — entrepreneur, misfit, and founder of Masterwork Films — about his unconventional path from cosmetics and software to running a green screen virtual production studio in Brighton, UK. They also dive deep into the new Virtual Production for Beginners course now available on MZed, which Biro co-created to help filmmakers, studio owners, and virtual production engineers build their own VP setups from scratch — without the budget of a Hollywood LED volume. 🎓 Virtual Production for Beginners course on MZed: https://www.mzed.com/courses/virtual-production-for-beginners Chapters and Articles in This Episode (01:19) Meet Biro Florin (03:26) From Romania to the UK: cosmetics, software, and an $8M exit (07:01) The "Misfit" mindset: Jexo, Masterwork Films, and entering industries sideways (17:13) Raising investment: finding ethical investors and protecting creative control (22:32) AI in filmmaking: the commercial shift, Cannes AI features, and what's defensible (46:10) Pivoting to filmmaking and founding Masterwork Films (50:55) Building a green screen VP studio on a budget (01:05:14) Why Blackmagic cameras work best for real-time keying (01:12:36) Blackmagic UltraKey, dynamic range, and getting a clean key (01:12:55) Unreal Engine workflows: compositing inside vs. outside the engine (01:15:49) Course structure, the 100-page workbook, and upcoming chapters (01:17:40) Understanding business 🎓 Virtual Production for Beginners course on MZed: https://www.mzed.com/courses/virtual-production-for-beginners 📖 Course overview on CineD: https://www.cined.com/virtual-production-for-beginners-new-mzed-course-on-green-screen-stages-unreal-engine-and-real-time-compositing/  📬 Email us: podcast@cined.com
• ep117 - Insta360 Mic Pro, Profoto ProPanel & ASUS OLED Monitor Review | ARRI Omnibar | Focus Check 21.05.2026 1Std. 15Min.

  Nino shares what it was like to be embedded in the ARRI ALEXA 35 broadcast deployment at Eurovision 2026, followed by discussions of the newly released Insta360 Mic Pro, Graham’s review of the Profoto ProPanel 3×2 LED soft panel, two ASUS ProArt OLED monitor reviews, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra smartphone, a Sony a7 V firmware update, the Thypoch Voyager 24–50mm f/2.8 lens, the ARRI Omnibar LED bars, the NANLUX Matrix 2500 series, the Godox RS100R/Bi, a recap of the our MZed storytelling webinar, and an educational deep-dive into the SnorriCam. 00:00 Intro & topic outlook 1:00 ARRI ALEXA 35 Live at Eurovision 2026 – CineD Goes Behind the Scenes of the Biggest Broadcast Deployment in ARRI History https://www.cined.com/arri-alexa-35-live-at-eurovision-2026-cined-goes-behind-the-scenes-of-the-biggest-broadcast-deployment-in-arri-history/ 33:10 Insta360 Mic Pro Released – E-Ink Display, 32-Bit Float Recording, Adjustable Pickup Pattern https://www.cined.com/insta360-mic-pro-released-e-ink-display-32-bit-float-recording-adjustable-pickup-pattern/ 18:30 Profoto ProPanel 3×2 Review – The World's Brightest LED Soft Panel? https://www.cined.com/profoto-propanel-3x2-the-worlds-brightest-led-soft-panel-light/ 28:15 ASUS ProArt OLED PA27USD Review – On-Set 4K OLED with 12G-SDI and Built-In Colorimeter https://www.cined.com/asus-proart-oled-pa27usd-review-on-set-4k-oled-with-12g-sdi-and-built-in-colorimeter/ 33:10 ASUS ProArt Display OLED PA32USD Announced – 31.5-Inch 4K QD-OLED with Dual 12G-SDI and 1000-Nit HDR https://www.cined.com/asus-proart-display-oled-pa32usd-announced-31-5-inch-4k-qd-oled-with-dual-12g-sdi-and-1000-nit-hdr/ 36:36 OPPO Find X9 Ultra Coming Soon – 8K Log Recording, 4K 120fps Dolby Vision, and an ACES-Certified Color Pipeline https://www.cined.com/oppo-find-x9-ultra-coming-soon-8k-log-recording-4k-120fps-dolby-vision-and-an-aces-certified-color-pipeline/ 44:00 Sony a7 V Firmware v2.00 Adds 32-Bit Float Audio With Adapter, Preset Focus, and More https://www.cined.com/sony-a7-v-firmware-v2-00-adds-32-bit-float-audio-with-adapter-preset-focus-and-more/ 49:41 Thypoch Voyager 24-50mm f/2.8 – Brand's First Autofocus Zoom Arrives for Sony E-Mount https://www.cined.com/thypoch-voyager-24-50mm-f-2-8-brands-first-autofocus-zoom-arrives-for-sony-e-mount/ 53:24 ARRI Omnibar LED Bars Unveiled – RGBAM Color, IP65 Build, and Magnetic Optics https://www.cined.com/arri-omnibar-led-bars-unveiled-rgbam-color-ip65-build-and-magnetic-optics/ 01:02:27 NANLUX Matrix 2500B and Matrix 2500C Announced – 2500W Fixtures for Lighting Arrays https://www.cined.com/nanlux-matrix-2500b-and-matrix-2500c-announced-2500w-fixtures-for-lighting-arrays/ 01:08:29 Godox RS100R/Bi Introduced – High-Output for Mobile Production, and Versatile Accessory System https://www.cined.com/godox-rs100r-bi-introduced-high-output-for-mobile-production-and-versatile-accessory-system/ 01:10:59 A Mighty Cut and How it Drives the Story – Free Storytelling Sessions Webinar on May 19th https://www.cined.com/a-mighty-cut-and-how-it-drives-the-story-new-storytelling-sessions-webinar-on-may-13th/ 01:12:54 The Visceral Subjectivity of the SnorriCam – Capturing Internal Turmoil with Body-Mounted Rigs https://www.cined.com/the-visceral-subjectivity-of-the-snorricam-capturing-internal-turmoil-with-body-mounted-rigs/ Have feedback on this episode? Email us at podcast@cined.com.
• ep116 - Canon EOS R6 V, Sony a7R VI & Panasonic LUMIX L10 | ARRI ALEXA 35 Live at Eurovision Song Contest - Behind-the-Scenes with CineD 14.05.2026 1Std. 16Min.

  This week on Focus Check: three major camera announcements (Canon EOS R6 V, Sony Alpha 7R VI, Panasonic LUMIX L10), the first same-day lab test for the a7R VI, a DJI Osmo Pocket 4P teaser, Sony's landmark TSMC joint venture, and what the new global battery rules mean for filmmakers flying with gear. Plus: Nino shares what it's been like filming behind the scenes at Eurovision with 24 ARRI Alexa 35 Live cameras.   Sponsor of this Episode is NANLITE: Check out the section at: 14:07   Topics and Chapters in this Episode: 0:00 Intro — Intro & topic outlook   04:05 - Canon EOS R6 V Unveiled – 7K Full-Frame Video Hybrid with IBIS, Active Cooling, and No EVF https://www.cined.com/canon-eos-r6-v-unveiled-7k-full-frame-video-hybrid-with-ibis-active-cooling-and-no-evf/   15:08 - Sony Alpha 7R VI Announced – 66.8MP Stacked Sensor, 8K 30p, 4K 120p and Sensor-Level Dual Gain Sony Alpha 7R VI Announced – 66.8MP Stacked Sensor, 8K 30p, 4K 120p and Sensor-Level Dual Gain   35:24 - Sony a7R VI Lab Test – Rolling Shutter, Dynamic Range and Exposure Latitude https://www.cined.com/sony-a7r-vi-lab-test-rolling-shutter-dynamic-range-and-exposure-latitude/   43:23 - Panasonic LUMIX L10 Announced – Leica 10.9-34mm F1.7-2.8 Zoom, 5.6K 30p Video, V-Log, and More https://www.cined.com/panasonic-lumix-l10-announced-leica-24-75mm-f1-7-2-8-zoom-5-6k-30p-video-v-log-and-more/   49:15 - DJI Osmo Pocket 4P Teaser Shows New Two-Camera Pro Version https://www.cined.com/dji-osmo-pocket-4p-teaser-shows-the-new-two-camera-pro-version/   51:28 - Eurovision Song Contest with 24 x ARRI ALEXA 35 Live - about CineD's behind-the-scenes cooperation, embedded into the production   01:04:32 - Sony Hands Image Sensor Manufacturing to TSMC in Landmark Joint Venture, Marking the End of Its Fully In-House Era https://www.cined.com/sony-hands-image-sensor-manufacturing-to-tsmc-in-landmark-joint-venture-marking-the-end-of-its-fully-in-house-era/   01:10:52 - Flying with Batteries in 2026 – What the New Global Power Bank Rules Mean for Filmmakers https://www.cined.com/flying-with-batteries-in-2026-what-the-new-global-power-bank-rules-mean-for-filmmakers/  
• ep115 - I'm Back Founders: Why a Digital Sensor for Your Film Camera Hit $1M – CineD Focus Check 07.05.2026 1Std. 15Min.

  I'm Back Roll APS-C on Kickstarter: https://i-m-back-gmbh.kckb.me/8c61e3bdSamuel and Filippo, the two founders of I'm Back, join Nino to talk about their latest Kickstarter campaign: the I'm Back Roll APS-C — a self-contained digital sensor that replaces the pressure plate inside any analog 35mm camera. Nearly $1 million raised, 1,400+ backers, and two significant mid-campaign updates later, we dig into the engineering, the philosophy, and the honest unknowns. This episode is sponsored by NANLITE. Learn more at (24:43). CHAPTERS (00:00) Introduction & What's I'm Back (01:57) How Samuel and Filippo met & founded I'm Back (03:02) Samuel's original idea and first prototype (06:36) The Roll APS-C: how it works and what's inside (09:42) Kickstarter response: nearly $1 million and two campaign updates (14:34) Why the Roll is I'm Back's original idea — and why it took 10 years (25:46) Camera compatibility and the 4mm thickness challenge (28:20) Which cameras will and won't fit (29:35) Mid-campaign update 1: the 2.5" OLED touchscreen (34:17) Mid-campaign update 2: the wired sync shutter button (37:57) Video capabilities — what's known and what isn't yet (43:22) Thermal concerns and overheating in video mode (47:53) Addressing unfair reviews and how to properly compare results (57:17) Looking for a bigger partner — an open call from I'm Back (01:00:10) Past delays, COVID, and the August 2027 delivery target (01:07:03) Kickstarter used right — developing from scratch vs. pre-built products (01:08:42) Gadget or tool? The honest case for the Roll APS-CHave feedback on this episode? Email us at podcast@cined.com.
• ep114 - NAB 2026 Best of Show: Kinefinity Vista, GoPro Mission 1, iodyne & more – CineD Focus Check 30.04.2026 1Std. 31Min.

  Episode 114 of Focus Check is our full NAB 2026 Best of Show breakdown — 11 categories, 12 winners — covering cameras, lenses, lights, monitors, intercoms, power, storage, and post-production tools. Plus non-NAB releases from DJI and ARRI.   This episode is sponsored by Nanlite. Check it out at 27:58   (00:00) Intro & overview   (03:31) Kinefinity Vista Teased at NAB 2026 – Sub-$3,000 Full-Frame 6K Open Gate in a Palm-Sized Body https://www.cined.com/kinefinity-vista-teased-at-nab-2026-sub-3000-full-frame-6k-open-gate-in-a-palm-sized-body/     (14:07) GoPro MISSION 1 Series at NAB 2026 – On the 1-Inch Sensor, GP3 Processor, and an MFT Mount https://www.cined.com/gopro-mission-1-series-at-nab-2026-on-the-1-inch-sensor-gp3-processor-and-an-mft-mount/     (28:59) Radiant Images Combines 24 iPhones with Gaussian Splatting for Next-Gen Bullet Time https://www.cined.com/radiant-images-combines-24-iphones-with-gaussian-splatting-for-next-gen-bullet-time/     (35:06) FUJINON GF 32-90mm T3.5 PZ OIS WR Lens Announced – Purpose-Built for GFX ETERNA 55 https://www.cined.com/fujinon-gf-32-90mm-t3-5-pz-ois-wr-lens-announced-purpose-built-for-gfx-eterna-55/     (39:19) DZOFILM Arcana Anamorphic Prime Lenses – Hands-On With the 1.5x Hybrid Trio https://www.cined.com/dzofilm-arcana-anamorphic-prime-lenses-hands-on-with-the-1-5x-hybrid-trio/     (40:47) NANLUX Evoke 5C Detailed – Pocket Point Source with IP67 and a New HSIW Mode https://www.cined.com/nanlux-evoke-5c-detailed-pocket-point-source-with-ip67-and-a-new-hsiw-mode/     (44:45) Atomos CEO Peter Barber on the Sumo PRO-19, Rebuilding the Brand, and Acquiring Flanders Scientific https://www.cined.com/atomos-ceo-peter-barber-on-the-sumo-pro-19-rebuilding-the-brand-and-acquiring-flanders-scientific/     (52:49) Hollyland SolidCom H1 – Enterprise Wireless Intercom https://www.cined.com/hollyland-pyro-ultra-wireless-transmission-system-launches-with-4k60-and-1-5km-range/     (55:50) Core SWX x Mondobytes PowerVault Introduced – Modular, Multi-Format Charging in One Case https://www.cined.com/core-swx-x-mondobytes-powervault-introduced-modular-multi-format-charging-in-one-case/     (59:27) iodyne Pro Mini Starts Shipping – Digital Label, Passkey Unlock, and RAID-6 in a Pocket SSD https://www.cined.com/iodyne-pro-mini-starts-shipping-digital-label-passkey-unlock-and-raid-6-in-a-pocket-ssd/     (01:05:15) XLCS Killdozer Cage – Weatherproof CNC Cage System   (01:06:37) Adobe Reinvents Color Grading in Premiere, Expands Firefly with Kling 3.0, and Debuts Frame.io Drive https://www.cined.com/adobe-reinvents-color-grading-in-premiere-expands-firefly-with-kling-3-0-and-debuts-frame-io-drive/     (01:09:51) Pixboom Spark Ships in May: 12-Bit RAW and ProRes RAW Coming Next https://www.cined.com/pixboom-spark-ships-in-may-12-bit-raw-and-prores-raw-coming-next/     (01:15:33) NiSi 50mm T1 Cine Prime Unveiled – LPL Mount and Large-Format Coverage https://www.cined.com/nisi-50mm-t1-cine-prime-unveiled-lpl-mount-and-large-format-coverage/     (01:20:47) OWC Express 4M2 Ultra Announced – DIY Thunderbolt 5 NVMe RAID up to 6,622 MB/s https://www.cined.com/owc-express-4m2-ultra-announced-diy-thunderbolt-5-nvme-raid-up-to-6622-mb-s/     (01:22:53) DJI Mic Mini 2 Released – 11g Transmitter, Three Voice Tone Presets, and Mic 3 Cross-Compatibility https://www.cined.com/dji-mic-mini-2-released-11g-transmitter-three-voice-tone-presets-and-mic-3-cross-compatibility/     (01:25:17) DJI Lito X1 and Lito 1 Launched – Aimed at First-Time Aerial Creators https://www.cined.com/dji-lito-x1-and-lito-1-launched-aimed-at-first-time-aerial-creators/     (01:27:18) DJI Power 1000 Mini Released – Compact 1kWh Power Station with Retractable USB-C and 58-Minute Recharge https://www.cined.com/dji-power-1000-mini-released-compact-1kwh-power-station-with-retractable-usb-c-and-58-minute-recharge/     (01:28:41) ARRI cforce MAX Replaces the cforce plus – Twice as Fast, 15% Smaller, and With an Onboard Touchscreen https://
• ep113 - NAB 2026 Wrap-Up: Biggest Trends, Camera News & Hard Truths About the Industry ft. Michael Cioni - CineD Focus Check 23.04.2026 1Std. 35Min.

  Live from NAB 2026 — Nino Leitner, Johnnie Behiri, Graham Sheldon, and Michael Cioni break down four packed days on the show floor. AI is finally landing inside tools you actually use, a new wave of affordable Chinese cameras is threatening Japan's dominance, and the ARRI acquisition raises big questions about the future of cinema cameras. We also get into the GoPro effect, the sunk-cost fallacy killing established brands, and why NAB itself might be at a dangerous inflection point. Plus our show floor favorites: 4D video & Gaussian Splatting, Profoto 3x2, NanoLux 5C, Kinefinity Vista, and the Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive. 📍 Recorded at NAB 2026, Las Vegas — B&H boothTopics and chapters in this episode: (0:00) Intro — NAB 2026 special episode(0:06) Welcome & meet the guests(1:30) Overview: 50 videos, staggered releases(2:19) Michael Cioni: AI integrating into real tools (Resolve 20.1)https://www.cined.com/davinci-resolve-21-hands-on-at-nab-2026-photo-page-intellisearch-and-cinefocus-in-action/(4:36) AI assisting editors, not replacing them(5:00) Graham: cinema glass, anamorphics & T1 primes(6:39) Johnnie: Chinese cameras challenging Japanese dominance(8:00) Kinefinity & Bosma — affordable full-frame cinema camerashttps://www.cined.com/kinefinity-vista-teased-at-nab-2026-sub-3000-full-frame-6k-open-gate-in-a-palm-sized-body/(10:21) DJI, Insta360 & finding niche markets(11:31) PixBoom high-speed camera — making slow-mo accessible(13:00) Japanese companies: conservative culture vs. fast-moving rivals(14:00) GoPro as a cautionary tale — fads, trends & standards(16:00) Why companies stop listening to customers(17:00) How to synthesize real user feedback(19:00) Steve Jobs on why sales culture kills innovation(20:09) Marvel sequels, peak TV & the overbuilding problem(21:40) The ARRI acquisition — who bought it & why it mattershttps://www.cined.com/arris-new-owner-thomas-riedel-with-chris-richter-and-david-bermbach-exclusive-nab-2026-interview/(25:00) ARRI's decline: writer's strike, peak TV & the ZERP era(27:44) Alexa 35 pre-orders, layoffs & the lighting division(29:04) Thomas Riedel — a safe pair of hands?(31:00) Why private equity would have been the worst outcome(33:31) Red sold to Nikon — smart exit or low price?(34:09) Should ARRI have built a consumer camera?(35:20) Adobe's multi-front war — Canva, CapCut & Evoto(38:00) ARRI's Germanic perfectionism vs. iterative releases(40:10) Canon in the high-end: lessons learned(40:32) Sony Venice — succeeding where others haven't(41:01) ARRI pivots to broadcast — collision course with Sony?(42:12) Alexa 35 Live at Eurovision 2026 — CineD media partnership(45:19) Is broadcast the new lifeline for cinema camera makers?(47:10) Blackmagic Design — going all-in on ethernet & broadcast(49:31) Small HD, Evoto & attacking one vulnerability at a time(51:31) Michael Cioni on building Strada in public(53:20) Sunk-cost fallacy — knowing when to change course(55:00) Tiny product teams & the power of iteration(57:12) NAB show floor highlights — what inspired us(57:39) Graham: GoPro's Hail Mary & entrepreneurs taking risks(1:00:43) Michael: quality of NAB attendees is up, numbers are down(1:02:44) Nino: fewer international visitors, missing creators(1:04:04) Johnnie's red flag — is NAB heading for an inflection point?(1:06:00) Michael: NAB needs to find its ideal customer profile(1:08:14) The great American mall analogy — cascading effect(1:09:38) IBC, South Hall & the shrinking show floor(1:11:30) Streamers buying live sports rights — what it means(1:12:01) Blackmagic immersive camera & the Vision Pro(1:13:37) Nino's favorite: 4D video & Gaussian Splatting studios(1:18:00) Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive — 16K for VR(1:19:20) DaVinci Resolve 20.1 photo page — bad news for Adobe(1:20:00) Michael's favorite: Suno AI music composition(1:28:46) AI as a creative superpower, not a replacement(1:31:33) Graham's favorites
• ep112 - From Rockets to Light Meters: Marko Pirc Built the LIT DUO 1 – CineD Focus Check 16.04.2026 1Std. 20Min.

  In this episode of Focus Check, host Johnnie sits down with Marko Pirc, founder of LIT Systems and the creator of the LIT DUO 1 light meter. It is a rare, candid conversation about what it really takes to build a professional hardware product from scratch in Europe: the failures, the crowdfunding mechanics, the supply chain reality, and the product decisions that led to one of the most distinctive instruments the cinema lighting world has seen in years. Read more: https://www.cined.com/building-the-lit-duo-1-from-physics-to-light-meters-kickstarter-strategy-building-in-europe-focus-check-ep112/ Sponsor of this episode is NANLITE. Check out the section at 31:55 First off: We are aware this is an unusual week to publish an "evergreen epsiode", given the huge amount of news coming out ahead of NAB. Truth is that we are about to fly out to Vegas, and with some of the team out (shooting / paternity leave), we couldn't produce a news episode this week. But that means that next week - Focus Check from NAB - will be even more interesting! Nevertheless, this episode with Marko Pirc, the maker of the LIT DUO 1 light meter, ROCKS. So give it a watch/listen, and let us know below what you think!   Chapters in this Episode: (00:00) Introduction & Meet Marko Pirc (01:15) Growing up in Slovenia – RC models, rockets & a glider license at 16 (04:10) Background and studies (08:35) First business – underwater light shaping for world championship photography (15:07) The Sekonic article that sparked the Lumo light meter (18:10) Lit Flash, patents & landing at Profoto in Stockholm (20:24) Kickstarter reality – building the audience before the launch (35:07) Building the LIT DUO 1 – from 5 am sketches to Kickstarter success (42:57) What is a light meter, and why should you use one? (42:57) The LIT DUO 1 – design, flicker measurement & 0.03% fault rate (01:01:08) Selling points and who is it for (01:08:37) Manufacturing in Europe & supply chain pressures in 2025 (01:11:42) What's next – firmware 2.1, third-party app collaboration & games Have feedback on this episode? Email us at podcast@cined.com or leave a comment below. Subscribe to the CineD newsletter and the monthly Database Update newsletter to stay in the loop.
• ep111 - Apple's 50 Years in Filmmaking | I'm Back Roll APS-C | Videndum's Financial Crisis - CineD Focus Check 09.04.2026 1Std. 24Min.

  The I'm Back Roll goes APS-C on Kickstarter, Videndum's near-bankruptcy and what it means for Teradek, SmallHD, and Manfrotto, Apple's 50-year impact on filmmaking, why camera batteries fail, CVP expanding into the DACH region, the AutoCut 2.0 Premiere Pro plugin, and a new AI pre-production lesson on MZed. Sponsor of this episode is NANLITE. Check out the section at 20:40 Chapters and Articles in this Episode: (00:00) Intro & overview (04:38) I'm Back Roll APS-C Now On Kickstarter – Digital Film Cartridge Moves to APS-C Sensor https://www.cined.com/im-back-roll-aps-c-now-on-kickstarter-digital-film-cartridge-moves-to-aps-c-sensor/ (21:42) Videndum Posts Third Straight Year of Losses as £85 Million Refinancing Reshapes the Future of Teradek, SmallHD, and Manfrotto https://www.cined.com/videndum-posts-third-straight-year-of-losses-as-85-million-refinancing-reshapes-the-future-of-teradek-smallhd-and-manfrotto/ (46:11) Apple 50 Years Anniversary Link coming soon (01:10:41) Why Camera Batteries Fail: Core SWX CEO Ross Kanarek Explains Watt Hours, Voltage, and Amps https://www.cined.com/why-camera-batteries-fail-core-swx-ceo-ross-kanarek-explains-watt-hours-voltage-and-amps/ (01:14:13) CVP Expands Into Germany, Austria, and Switzerland with Dedicated Local Team https://www.cined.com/cvp-expands-into-germany-austria-and-switzerland-with-dedicated-local-team/ (01:16:51) AutoCut Plugin Now Integrates AI Directly Into Premiere Pro to Automatically Handle Time-Consuming Tasks https://www.cined.com/autocut-plugin-now-integrates-ai-directly-into-premiere-pro-to-automatically-handle-time-consuming-tasks/ (01:20:06) Using AI for Pre-Production Mood Boards and Look Development – New Lesson in "Directing the Future" on MZed https://www.cined.com/using-ai-for-pre-production-mood-boards-and-look-development-new-lesson-in-directing-the-future-on-mzed/ 📬 Feedback, comments, or suggestions? Write us podcast@cined.com
• ep110 - CineD Database Update, DJI vs. Insta360 Patent War, Sony Memory Card Shortage & More - CineD Focus Check 02.04.2026 1Std. 12Min.

  Episode 110 of the CineD Focus Check is a packed news week. Nino and Johnny cover a major update to the CineD Camera Databases, an escalating patent dispute between DJI and Insta360, Sony's dramatic suspension of nearly all memory card sales, a new shot listing course on MZed, the Panasonic LUMIX TZ300 compact camera, a new affordable pancake lens from SG Image, DNG becoming an ISO standard, a Fujifilm GFX100 II firmware update, new Sony NP-F batteries with USB-C and D-Tap from ZGCINE, the European Vimeo alternative "Rushes," and the IronGlass Canon FD AIR rehousing announcement. A lot to get through – let's go.   Sponsor of this episode are NANLITE, who supplied the lighting for the podcast studio. Check out the section at (17:05)    (00:00) Intro & overview (03:56) CineD Camera Database Update – Improved Rankings, Better Accessibility, and Morehttps://www.cined.com/cined-camera-database-update-improved-rankings-better-accessibility-and-more/ (18:07) DJI Sues Insta360 for Patent Infringement as 360 Drone and Action Camera Rivalry Escalateshttps://www.cined.com/dji-sues-insta360-for-patent-infringement-as-360-drone-and-action-camera-rivalry-escalates/ (28:10) Sony Suspends Nearly All Memory Card Sales as Global Flash Shortage Hits Filmmakershttps://www.cined.com/sony-suspends-nearly-all-memory-card-sales-as-global-flash-shortage-hits-filmmakers/ (34:02) Shot Listing Essentials – New Course Launched on MZedhttps://www.cined.com/shot-listing-essentials-new-course-launched-on-mzed/ (39:31) Panasonic LUMIX TZ300 (ZS300) Announced – Compact Camera with 1″ Sensor and 15x Zoomhttps://www.cined.com/panasonic-lumix-tz300-zs300-announced-compact-camera-with-1-sensor-and-15x-zoom/ (48:19) SG-image AF 35mm f/2.2 Lens – Combines Pancake Design, Fast Aperture, and Autofocushttps://www.cined.com/sg-image-af-35mm-f-2-2-lens-combines-pancake-design-fast-aperture-and-autofocus/ (51:49) DNG Is Now an International ISO Standard – What It Means for Filmmakers and RAW Workflowshttps://www.cined.com/dng-is-now-an-international-iso-standard-what-it-means-for-filmmakers-and-raw-workflows/ (57:32) FUJIFILM GFX100 II Firmware 2.50 Released – Now Compatible With FUJINON GF 32-90mm Power Zoom Lenshttps://www.cined.com/fujifilm-gfx100-ii-firmware-2-50-released-now-compatible-with-fujinon-gf-32-90mm-power-zoom-lens/ (59:11) ZGCINE BT-NPF970 Sony NP-F Battery with USB-C and D-Tap Ports Introducedhttps://www.cined.com/zgcine-bt-npf970-sony-np-f-battery-with-usb-c-and-d-tap-ports-introduced/ (01:01:05) Rushes Video Platform Launched – A European Alternative to Vimeohttps://www.cined.com/rushes-video-platform-launched-a-european-alternative-to-vimeo/ (01:07:07) IronGlass Canon FD AIR Rehousing Announced – Vintage Character, Compact Packagehttps://www.cined.com/ironglass-canon-fd-air-rehousing-announced-vintage-character-compact-package/
• ep109 - DJI Avata 360 vs Antigravity A1, Sora is DEAD, GoPro Patent Loss & 18 More Stories – CineD Focus Check 26.03.2026 1Std. 54Min.

  In this week's episode of the Focus Check podcast, Nino and Johnnie cover a remarkably packed week of filmmaking news. They dig into the brand-new DJI Avata 360 drone, which arrived at the CineD office literally the day before recording, discuss OpenAI's surprise decision to shut down the Sora app and the collapse of its Disney deal, break down what GoPro's patent case against Insta360 actually resulted in, and touch on the strange state of LA's sound stage market. Along the way, there's new audio gear, anamorphic lenses, firmware updates, autofocus breakthroughs, and some of the biggest business stories in the industry right now.(00:00) Intro & Overview (07:27) DJI Avata 360 – First 360° Drone from DJI vs. Antigravity A1Article coming soon (26:08) OpenAI Shuts Down Sora as Disney Exits $1 Billion AI Video Dealhttps://www.cined.com/openai-shuts-down-sora-as-disney-exits-1-billion-ai-video-deal/ (34:54) GoPro Loses $93.5M and Its Patent Case Against Insta360https://www.cined.com/gopro-loses-93-5-million-and-its-patent-case-against-insta360-but-bets-everything-on-a-2026-comeback/ (40:44) LA Is Building More Stages Than Ever – So Why Are They Empty?https://www.cined.com/la-is-building-more-stages-than-ever-so-why-are-they-empty-filmla-sound-stage-report/ (44:59) CineD Best-of-Show Awards at NAB 2026 – Submissions Open!https://www.cined.com/cined-best-of-show-awards-at-nab-2026-manufacturers-submit-your-product-now/ (48:34) Saramonic Air SE – 5g Wireless Mic with AI Noise Cancellation Under $50https://www.cined.com/saramonic-air-se-wireless-microphone-introduced-5-grams-ai-noise-cancellation-starting-at-under-50/ (54:30) DSC Labs Revived Under New Ownership, Relocates to LAhttps://www.cined.com/dsc-labs-revived-under-new-ownership-relocates-to-los-angeles/ (56:38) DZOFILM Arcana 1.5X Anamorphic T2.1 Full-Frame Lenses Introducedhttps://www.cined.com/dzofilm-arcana-1-5x-anamorphic-t2-1-full-frame-lenses-introduced-pre-orders-now-open/ (01:01:29) Alister Chapman Breaks Down Sony's Cine EI for Maximum Image Qualityhttps://www.cined.com/alister-chapman-breaks-down-sonys-cine-ei-to-help-maximise-image-quality-dynamic-range/ (01:03:32) FUJIFILM Focus on Glass Voting Results – XF 16-80mm F2.8 Winshttps://www.cined.com/fujifilm-focus-on-glass-voting-results-xf16-80mmf2-8-wins/ (01:07:07) Blackmagic PYXIS 6K Gets Autofocus – Face Detection & Object Trackinghttps://www.cined.com/blackmagic-pyxis-6k-autofocus-introduced-via-new-test-build-face-detection-object-tracking-and-resizable-focus-box/ (01:12:42) Dockcase Selfix – AMOLED Touchscreen for Your iPhone 17 Pro's Rear Camerahttps://www.cined.com/your-iphone-17-pros-best-cameras-now-for-selfies-dockcase-selfix-adds-rear-amoled-touchscreen/ (01:19:26) Viltrox NexusFocus F1 Review – Autofocus for PL Lenseshttps://www.cined.com/viltrox-nexusfocus-f1-review-autofocus-for-pl-lenses-put-to-the-test/ (01:27:29) Audio-Technica ATV-SG1 & SG1LE On-Camera Shotgun Mics Introducedhttps://www.cined.com/audio-technica-atv-sg1-and-atv-sg1le-on-camera-shotgun-microphones-introduced/ (01:32:56) Sony FX6 Firmware 6.00 – BIG6 Interface & External Blackmagic RAWhttps://www.cined.com/sony-fx6-firmware-version-6-00-released-big6-interface-external-blackmagic-raw-af-improvements-and-more/ (01:35:09) Nikon Technical Service Advisory for Z6III, Z5II & ZR Camerashttps://www.cined.com/nikon-issues-technical-service-advisory-for-z6iii-z5ii-and-zr-cameras/ (01:37:14) AnamorphicTool – Two OFX Plugins for DaVinci Resolvehttps://www.cined.com/anamorphictool-launched-two-ofx-plugins-for-davinci-resolve-fixing-optical-issues-and-adding-anamorphic-lens-characteristics/ (01:40:13) Apple Acquires MotionVFX – What It Means for Final Cut & Competing NLEshttps://www.cined.com/apple-acquires-motionvfx-what-this-could-mean-for-final-cut-pro-creator-studio-and-competing-nles/ (01:44:03) YouTube Is Now the World's Largest Media Company & Home of the Oscarshttps://www.cined.com/youtube-is-now-the-
• ep108 - Passion, Design & Global Business: Meet the Woman Behind Harlowe Lighting - CineD Focus Check 19.03.2026 41Min.

  In this episode, we sit down with Helena, founder of Harlowe (previously Hobolite) and CEO of AEC Lighting Solutions, calling in from her Shanghai office fresh off a trip through Europe. Helena’s story is anything but ordinary: raised in the Chinese countryside, self-taught in art from age five, trained as a mechanical engineer, and now running a globally recognized premium lighting brand with 26 years of manufacturing heritage behind it.   To learn more about Harlowe, head on over to their website.(00:24) - Introduction(01:08) - What is Harlow? The Brand Story(04:41) - Helena's Childhood & Falling in Love with Art(07:46) - Breaking Down the Business: Engineering Meets Design(08:44) - Women Leading Companies in China(10:59) - Navigating a Male-Dominated Industry(12:41) - The Design Philosophy Behind Harlow(15:12) - Competing Against the Big Players(17:52) - Behind the Scenes: Where Ideas Come From(21:35)  - Win-Win Collaborations & Business Model(22:22) - Patents: Are They Worth It?(24:40) - Global Tariffs & Running an International Business(26:59) - The Future of Content Creation & AI(31:22) - Balancing Family Life as a Single Mom & CEO(34:33) - Will Her Son Take Over the Business?(36:02) - Hobbies: Painting, Calligraphy & Neuroscience(37:02) - Helena Turns the Tables – Questions for Johnnie   We hope you enjoyed this episode!Do you have feedback, comments, or suggestions? Write us at podcast@cined.com 
• ep107 - DJI RS 5 Review, GoPro GP3 Chip, RØDECaster Video Core with EDL Export & ASC Awards – CineD Focus Check 12.03.2026 1Std. 19Min.

  In this week’s episode of Focus Check, Nino and Johnnie cover a packed week of filmmaking news. The headlines include an in-depth DJI RS 5 review tracing a decade of Ronin evolution, new Blazar Viper 1.5x full-frame anamorphic lenses, Fujifilm’s community-voted X-mount lens concepts, smartphone camera highlights from Mobile World Congress 2026 (Vivo X300 Ultra and TECNO concept devices), a new lesson in the “Ethical AI Video for Filmmakers” course exploring Higgsfield AI, the newly introduced RØDECaster Video Core with long-awaited EDL export for the entire range, GoPro’s new GP3 AI processor, Leica’s US price increase, and the 40th ASC Awards winners with Oscars just around the corner. We have a lot to unpack, so sit back, relax, and tune in!   Chapters & Articles: (00:00) Intro (05:35) DJI RS 5 Review - A Decade of Ronin Evolution Culminates in the Most Capable Single-Operator Gimbal Yet https://www.cined.com/dji-rs-5-review-a-decade-of-ronin-evolution-culminates-in-the-most-capable-single-operator-gimbal-yet/ (23:07) Blazar Viper 1.5X Full Frame Anamorphic Lenses Officially Introduced https://www.cined.com/blazar-viper-1-5x-full-frame-anamorphic-lenses-officially-introduced/ (27:06) FUJIFILM “Focus on Glass – Untold Stories”: 14 X Mount Lens Concepts Revealed, Community Vote Now Open https://www.cined.com/fujifilm-focus-on-glass-untold-stories-14-x-mount-lens-concepts-revealed-community-vote-now-open/ (36:53) Vivo X300 Ultra Introduces 400mm Zeiss Telephoto Lens Kit https://www.cined.com/vivo-x300-ultra-introduces-400-mm-zeiss-telephoto-lens-kit/ (42:32) TECNO Showcases Experiential Phone With Over Ten Concept Devices https://www.cined.com/tecno-showcases-experiential-phone-with-over-ten-concept-devices/ (47:46) Exploring Higgsfield AI - New Lesson in 'Ethical AI Video for Filmmakers' is Live https://www.cined.com/exploring-higgsfield-ai-new-lesson-in-ethical-ai-video-for-filmmakers-is-live/ (54:01) RØDECaster Video Core Introduced With RØDECaster Sync - EDL Export Comes to the Entire Range https://www.cined.com/rodecaster-video-core-introduced-with-rodecaster-sync-edl-export-comes-to-the-entire-range/ (01:04:10) GoPro GP3 Processor Unveiled – AI-Powered 5nm Chip to Drive Push Into “Ultra-Premium End of the Imaging Market” https://www.cined.com/gopro-gp3-processor-unveiled-ai-powered-5nm-chip-to-drive-push-into-ultra-premium-end-of-the-imaging-market/ (01:09:40) Leica US Price Increase Confirmed - M-System Leads the Way, SL3 and SL3-S Bodies Unaffected https://www.cined.com/leica-us-price-increase-confirmed-m-system-leads-the-way-sl3-and-sl3-s-bodies-unaffected/ (01:12:08) 40th ASC Awards Winners: Michael Bauman Takes Top Prize for One Battle After Another https://www.cined.com/40th-asc-awards-winners-michael-bauman-takes-top-prize-for-one-battle-after-another/ (01:17:32) Making of Vampires in 'Sinners' - Behind Cinematography and Prosthetics https://www.cined.com/making-of-vampires-in-sinners-behind-cinematography-and-prosthetics/   We hope you enjoyed this episode!Do you have feedback, comments, or suggestions? Write us at podcast@cined.com   
• ep106 - ARRI x HONOR Partnership, CP+ 2026, AI Memory Crisis & Sony a7 V Lab Test – CineD Focus Check 05.03.2026 1Std. 40Min.

  Nino and Johnnie reunite after Johnnie's trip to CP+ 2026 in Yokohama. This week's episode is one of the busiest of the year so far — covering Japan's biggest photo show, a candid Panasonic executive interview, an ARRI smartphone partnership nobody saw coming, the new Apple MacBook Pro M5 lineup, Sony a7 V lab results, a raft of Sigma announcements (including rice), a field offloader review, and a microphone switch. Timestamps and links to all articles are below. (00:00) - Intro (04:42) - CP+ 2026 – Industry Trends, Highlights, and Everything in Between https://www.cined.com/cp-2026-industry-trends-highlights-and-everything-in-between/ (21:20) - Panasonic LUMIX Interview – S1H Successor, Cinema Cameras, MFT Commitment, and More https://www.cined.com/panasonic-lumix-interview-s1h-successor-cinema-cameras-mft-commitment-and-more/ (32:19) - Panasonic LUMIX DMW-DMS1 Digital Shotgun Microphone Introduced with Different Pickup Patterns https://www.cined.com/panasonic-lumix-dmw-dms1-digital-shotgun-microphone-introduced-with-different-pickup-patterns/ (36:56) - Angelbird on AI, Memory Shortages, the State of Camera Innovation and More https://www.cined.com/angelbird-on-ai-memory-shortages-the-state-of-camera-innovation-and-more/ (43:24) - Harlowe Omni 360 2W Introduced – A Dedicated Light for 360 Cameras https://www.cined.com/harlowe-omni-360-2w-introduced-a-dedicated-light-for-360-cameras/ (46:16) - Apple MacBook Pro With M5 Pro and M5 Max Announced Alongside New Studio Display and Studio Display XDR https://www.cined.com/apple-macbook-pro-with-m5-pro-and-m5-max-announced-alongside-new-studio-display-and-studio-display-xdr/ (57:52) - ARRI and HONOR Announce Strategic Technical Collaboration – ARRI Image Science Comes to Smartphones for the First Time https://www.cined.com/arri-and-honor-announce-strategic-technical-collaboration-arri-image-science-comes-to-smartphones-for-the-first-time/ (01:08:25) - ClouZen OFFLOADER 16X Review – Copying Footage With Peace of Mind and Extreme Flexibility https://www.cined.com/clouzen-offloader-16x-review-copying-footage-with-peace-of-mind-and-extreme-flexibility/ (01:17:09) - Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG II Art Announced – Smaller, Lighter, and Optically Superior https://www.cined.com/sigma-35mm-f1-4-dg-ii-art-announced-smaller-lighter-and-optically-superior/ (01:19:25) - Sigma 85mm F1.2 DG Art Development Announced – Completing the F1.2 Portrait Prime Trio https://www.cined.com/sigma-85mm-f1-2-dg-art-development-announced-completing-the-f1-2-portrait-prime-trio/ (01:21:48) - Sigma 15mm F/1.4 DC Contemporary APS-C Lens Released https://www.cined.com/sigma-15mm-f-1-4-dc-contemporary-aps-c-lens-released/ (01:21:47) - Sigma AF CINE LINE 28–105mm T3 – Full-Frame Autofocus Cine Zoom Launches April 16 https://www.cined.com/sigma-af-cine-line-28-105mm-t3-full-frame-autofocus-cine-zoom-launches-april-16/ (01:23:25) - Sigma's Latest Product Isn't a Lens, It's … Rice. And That's Genuinely Amazing. https://www.cined.com/sigmas-latest-product-isnt-a-lens-its-rice-and-thats-genuinely-amazing/ (01:27:18) - PDMOVIE SMART FUSION Teased – Native Sony E-Mount Smart Adapter Combines Camera AF and LiDAR Autofocus https://www.cined.com/pdmovie-smart-fusion-teased-native-sony-e-mount-smart-adapter-combines-camera-af-and-lidar-autofocus/ (01:29:36) - Sony a7 V Lab Test – Rolling Shutter, Dynamic Range and Exposure Latitude https://www.cined.com/sony-a7-v-lab-test-rolling-shutter-dynamic-range-and-exposure-latitude/ (01:32:12) - Hello LEWITT RAY, Goodbye RØDE PodMic — Why We Switched Microphones for the Focus Check Podcast https://www.cined.com/hello-lewitt-ray-goodbye-rode-podmic-why-we-switched-microphones-for-the-focus-check-podcast/ (01:37:32) - Atomos Ninja RAW Announced – ProRes RAW Recording, Camera Control, and a 1500-Nit Display for $699 https://www.cined.com/atomos-ninja-raw-announced-prores-raw-recording-camera-control-and-a-1500-nit-display-for-699/ We hope you enjoyed this episode! You have feedback,
• ep105 - Is AI Video Already Undetectable — Or Are We Just Fooling Ourselves? - CineD Focus Check 26.02.2026 1Std. 27Min.

  AI video has gone from novelty to noise — and Jeremy Carrasco has been watching every step of it. In episode 105 of CineD Focus Check, the live streaming veteran turned AI video educator walks us through what the latest generation of diffusion models can and can't do, why every model still has a detectable fingerprint, and why the bigger threat isn't fake videos fooling people — it's real videos being dismissed as fake. From the "AI accent" in synthetic speech to the slot-machine frustration of using these tools professionally, Carrasco pulls no punches. With models like Seedance 2.0 and Kling 3 going viral for near-convincing results, the conversation also gets philosophical: is undetectable AI video even desirable, and what happens to filmmaking when spectacle becomes free? Carrasco's answer might surprise you — he sees a coming backlash against AI-saturated feeds and a real opportunity for human-centred storytelling to regain its edge. The advice for filmmakers? Stop trying to out-prompt AI, and double down on the thing machines can't replace: relationships. Chapters and Articles in This Episode(00:00) Introduction & Jeremy's Background(05:30) How Jeremy Got Started Spotting AI Video(08:19) Veo 3 — The Inflection Point for AI Video(15:32) Every AI Model Has a Fingerprint(21:47) The Real Problem: Doubting Real Footage(27:30) Computational Photography & Smartphone Images(33:00) AI Video vs. Professional Camera Workflows(38:30) The Creator Economy Under Pressure(44:00) C2PA & Content Provenance — Does It Actually Help?(51:00) VFX, Extras & Where Jobs Will Really Go(57:00) The "AI Accent" & Why Audio Is Still a Giveaway(01:03:00) Is There a Legitimate Creative Space for AI?(01:09:00) AI, Social Media & The Coming Backlash(01:16:00) How Filmmakers Can Stay Irreplaceable(01:20:24) Looking 3-4 Years Ahead(01:26:18) Where to Find Jeremy & Wrap-UpWe hope you enjoyed this episode!You have feedback, comments, or suggestions? Write us at podcast@cined.com
• ep104 - Insights from BSC Expo | Camera at the Winter Olympics | AI in Video Production - CineD Focus Check 19.02.2026 1Std. 31Min.

  In this week’s Focus Check episode, Johnnie and Nino celebrate two years of the podcast, discuss their recent experiences at BSC in London, and engage with their community through poll results on content preferences. They delve into the impact of AI on filmmaking, networking within the industry, and the latest camera technologies showcased at the Winter Olympics.The episode also covers Blackmagic’s recall of PYXIS 12K cameras, Sony firmware updates, and new lighting innovations from NANLITE and DoPchoice. Additionally, they explore rehoused vintage lenses from IronGlass, high-end offerings from ZEISS, and the launch of the YouTube app for the Apple Vision Pro. They conclude with discussions on the Profoto L600C lighting review and the Tilta Nucleus Autofocus Adapter, while reflecting on the future of AI in filmmaking.   Chapters: (00:00) - Intro (07:13) - Poll: What Kind of Content Do You Want to See More of on CineD? https://www.cined.com/poll-what-kind-of-content-do-you-want-to-see-more-of-on-cined/ (20:08) - Milano Cortina 2026 Camera Technology – 810+ Cameras, Cinematic Live Workflow, AI Replays, and FPV Drones Redefine Olympic Broadcasting https://www.cined.com/milano-cortina-2026-camera-technology-810-cameras-cinematic-live-workflow-ai-replays-and-fpv-drones-redefine-olympic-broadcasting/ (27:24) - Blackmagic PYXIS 12K Recall – Early Production Units Get Free Sensor Board Upgrade https://www.cined.com/blackmagic-pyxis-12k-recall-early-production-units-get-free-sensor-board-upgrade/ (30:46) - Sony Firmware Updates for BURANO, FX6, VENICE 2, FR7 and a7S III Announced https://www.cined.com/sony-firmware-updates-for-burano-fx6-venice-2-fr7-and-a7s-iii-announced/ (34:24) - NANLITE PavoSlim 360C Introduced – 4×2 RGB Panel with 27,000 Lux Output https://www.cined.com/nanlite-pavoslim-360c-introduced-4x2-rgb-panel-with-27000-lux-output/ (37:52) - DoPchoice SNAP RABBIT Introduced – Magnet-Assisted Quick-Open Softbox System https://www.cined.com/dopchoice-snap-rabbit-introduced-magnet-assisted-quick-open-softbox-system/ (39:43) - IronGlass AIR Lenses Available for Preorder at CVP – Compact Rehoused Vintage Glass for Mirrorless Systems https://www.cined.com/ironglass-air-lenses-available-for-preorder-at-cvp-compact-rehoused-vintage-glass-for-mirrorless-systems/ (47:03) - ZEISS Aatma T1.5 Full-Frame Cinema Lenses Released https://www.cined.com/zeiss-aatma-t1-5-full-frame-cinema-lenses-released/ (54:06) - Astera QuikBeam Now Shipping – Compact, Battery-Powered Fresnel https://www.cined.com/astera-quikbeam-now-shipping-compact-battery-powered-fresnel/ (57:16) - Accsoon CineView M7 Series Updates Explained – New HDMI-Only Model, Expanded Camera Control, and More https://www.cined.com/accsoon-cineview-m7-series-updates-explained-new-hdmi-only-model-expanded-camera-control-and-more/ (59:42) - SWIT FM, BMU, and BMH Series Monitors Introduce Built-In, Near-Zero Latency Mode https://www.cined.com/swit-fm-bmu-and-bmh-series-monitors-introduce-built-in-near-zero-latency-mode/ (01:01:17) - Cartoni MIXO 21 Fluid Head and Ragno Pod Tripod Riser – Hands-On Interview https://www.cined.com/cartoni-mixo-21-fluid-head-and-ragno-pod-tripod-riser-hands-on-interview/ (01:05:47) - Panasonic LUMIX S1II Gets Free ARRI LogC3 Software Key With Purchase in the US – Save $249.99 https://www.cined.com/panasonic-lumix-s1ii-gets-free-arri-logc3-software-key-with-purchase-in-the-us-save-249-99/ (01:08:29) - CP+ 2026 Returns at Its Largest Scale Ever With a Record 149 Exhibitors https://www.cined.com/cp-2026-returns-at-its-largest-scale-ever-with-a-record-149-exhibitors/ (01:10:46) - YouTube Launches Dedicated App for Apple Vision Pro – 3D, VR180, 360-Degree, and 8K Playback https://www.cined.com/youtube-launches-dedicated-app-for-apple-vision-pro-3d-vr180-360-degree-and-8k-playback/ (01:16:34) - Profoto L600C Lighting Review – Does Profoto Gear Belong in a DP's Kit? https://www.cined.com/profoto-l600c-lighting-review-does-profoto-gear-belong-in