Focus Check

ep123 - DJI Osmo Pocket 4P: 17 Stops of Dynamic Range? | Leica SL3-P Video Review | Apple Price Hike - CineD Focus Check

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

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

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

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-bets-on-real-cameras-where-most-long-term-remote-timelapse-rigs-use-action-cams/ 
📬 Email us: podcast@cined.com

ep119 - High-End Anamorphics From Filmmakers: Inside Glaswerk's Lenses – CineD Focus Check

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

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

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

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

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

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://www.cined.com/arri-cforce-max-replaces-the-cforce-plus-twice-as-fast-15-smaller-and-with-an-onboard-touchscreen/
 
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