DJI has launched the fifth generation of its highly successful Mini Pro drone series, the DJI Mini 5 Pro. This new model features increased flight times, an upgraded active tracking system with 360° obstacle avoidance, and a 1-inch CMOS image sensor that captures 4K video with an expanded dynamic range, allowing for stunning aerial images even in low-light conditions. At the heart of the DJI Mini 5 Pro is a high-resolution camera that features a 50MP 1-inch sensor, a first for any drone in under 255g. The Mini 5 Pro can capture intricate details in low-light scenarios, such as dusk The post DJI Introduces Fifth-Generation Mini Pro Drone In Europe and Canada first appeared on 4K Shooters.

Atomos has expanded its Shinobi line of 4K field monitors with the introduction of the Shinobi 7 RX, a 7-inch ultra-bright HDR monitor designed for directors and focus pullers alike. The Shinobi 7 RX boasts an impressive brightness of 2200 nits, making it ideal for outdoor shooting. This revamped monitor now incorporates native features from the Atomos TX-RX wireless video system, enhancing workflow efficiency for assistant camera operators with wireless capabilities and touch-to-focus options. “With the Shinobi 7 RX, we have improved everything people loved about the original Shinobi 7,” said Atomos CEO Peter Barber. “It has consistently been one The post Atomos Unveils the New Shinobi 7 RX Ultra Bright Field Monitor first appeared on 4K Shooters.

Blackmagic has introduced the Camera ProDock, launching alongside Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. This ProDock enhances production capabilities by providing multiple connection options within a mobile cinematic pipline, allowing users to synchronize the iPhone with other cameras in a multi-camera setup using timecode, genlock, and additional professional tools. When users connect the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max to the Camera ProDock, they gain access to advanced camera connections, including HDMI, dual SDI ports, a BNC connection, and three USB-C ports. The dock facilitates genlock support, timecode management, audio integration, SSD recording, and other essential features for effective The post Blackmagic Unveils ProDock for iPhone, Adds MultiCam Sync to App first appeared on 4K Shooters.

FUJIFILM has announced the launch of the GFX Eterna 55 Cinema Camera, marking its inaugural entry into the cinema camera market. This camera features advanced color science and high-resolution circuitry, delivering an uncompressed color gamut and dynamic range, Open Gate recording, multiple LUT supports, and over 20 film styles tailored specifically for moving images. At the heart of the GFX Eterna 55 is a 102 MP CMOS II HS large format image sensor, which is nearly 1.7 times larger than Fujifilm’s previous sensors. It boasts a native 4:3 Open Gate image format, offering one of the tallest image frames available The post FujiFilm Drops New Eterna 55 Cinema Camera first appeared on 4K Shooters.

The collaboration between Nikon and RED continues to yield exciting results, now marked by Nikon’s first foray into the cinema camera market with the introduction of the Nikon ZR. This full-frame, handheld cinema camera is the inaugural model in Nikon’s Z Cinema series. Designed in partnership with its sister company RED, the Nikon ZR boasts impressive capabilities found in models such as the Z9 and Z6 III, including internal 6K video capture with the choice of Nikon N Raw, 12-bit REDcode Raw, or ProRes Raw formats, offering frame rates of up to 60 frames per second. Notably, the ZR is The post Nikon Announces First Cinema Camera In Collaboration with RED – Nikon ZR first appeared on 4K Shooters.

Adobe has launched a mobile version of Premiere specifically designed for content creators on the go. Premiere for Mobile promises to be both free and powerful, featuring professional-level tools like sound effects, voiceover recording, a multi-track timeline, and an intuitive interface tailored for social media. The interface resembles familiar editing software, offering a multi-track timeline that includes audio waveforms, unlimited video imports, 4K HDR support, and options for adding subtitles. Users can utilize AI-driven generative audio sound effects, allowing them to create specific text inputs to generate sound effects that capture precise timing, emotion, and impact. Additionally, the enhanced AI The post Adobe Launches Premiere for Mobile As Part of Fall Update first appeared on 4K Shooters.

In a highly produced keynote presentation that has become synonymous with Apple’s annual product unveilings, Apple CEO Tim Cook and his team announced the new iPhone Air, a Unibody iPhone 17 Pro, next-gen Apple Watch, and Air Pods Pro 3 as part of their fall 2025 lineup. But you’re here to learn about the Pro line, which emphasizes a thinner, more robust design that promises longer battery life. And the buzzword of the event was “plateau.” Robust Unibody Design For content creators, the standout features lie in the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. These models showcase a newly redesigned The post Apple’s 17th Generation Pro iPhones Offer Unibody Design and All-Day Battery Life first appeared on 4K Shooters.

Canon has entered the small form cinema camera market with the launch of the new EOS C50, a full-frame cinema camera designed to compete directly with the Sony FX3. Equipped with a full-frame 7K image sensor and internal RAW recording capabilities at up to 60 frames per second, the C50 aims to deliver exceptional production quality. Targeting mobile content creators and social media influencers, the Canon EOS C50 allows users to elevate their productions beyond smartphones and traditional mirrorless camera setups. Weighing just one and a half pounds, it stands as Canon’s lightest and most compact cinema camera, while also The post Canon Unveils C50 Cinema Camera, Is It an FX Killer? first appeared on 4K Shooters.

DZOFilm has just introduced the Vespid Prime II cinema lens series, a second-generation lineup aimed at improving resolution and color accuracy while reducing chromatic aberration and lens flares. This series features a constant T1.9 aperture and a focal length range of 18mm to 105mm, making it compatible with large format sensors up to 46.5mm, and it is suitable for medium format platforms as well. The Vespid Prime II lineup includes six prime lenses: 18mm, 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, and 105mm. Each lens provides a 46.5mm image circle and maintains a consistent T1.9 aperture speed rating. The aspherical design specifications are The post DZOFilm Reveals Second Generation Vespid Prime Cine Lenses first appeared on 4K Shooters.

DJI has launched the third generation of its popular DJI Mic wireless system. The DJI Mic 3 features a smaller design and offers 32-bit float internal recording, marking a significant advancement in professional-grade wireless audio recording. This compact, lightweight, and discreet mic provides flexible usage, adaptive gain control, dual-level noise cancellation, and multiple voice presets. Let’s explore the details. Designed for maximum convenience, the DJI Mic 3 weighs only 16 grams. It includes a detachable rotating clip that can be adjusted for optimal audio capture and can be worn using either a magnetic or clip-on attachment. The all-in-one charging case The post DJI Introduces Mic 3, Taking Wireless Audio to the Next Level first appeared on 4K Shooters.

Blackmagic has taken a bold step in the industry by reducing the prices of select URSA Cinema Camera Kits. This decision follows a previous price increase aimed at offsetting tariffs in the United States. Rather than passing these costs onto customers, Blackmagic is relocating the production of some cinema cameras to lower prices. Here are the key details. In April, Blackmagic announced that it would be implementing price increases in Australia due to the impact of US tariffs. For example, the price of the Pyxis 12K Cinema Camera rose by 32%, making it $6,595. Additionally, the entry-level Pyxis 6K camera The post Blackmagic Reduces Prices of select URSA Cinema Camera Kits first appeared on 4K Shooters.

Canon has unveiled a mysterious image of a new compact cinema camera, mainly shrouded in shadow, just ahead of its anticipated announcement on September 9th. The image displays a tally light and features a zoom-style lens attached to a compact, pocket-sized camera body. Accompanying the image is the tagline, “A new way to capture the world. Coming 9.9.25.” The inclusion of a front-facing tally light strongly suggests that this camera primarily targets video creators, likely offering features for both broadcast and live streaming. A closer examination of the image reveals additional intriguing details.   View this post on Instagram   The post Canon Teases New Compact Cinema Camera to Rival Sony’s FX Line first appeared on 4K Shooters.

Nikon has announced a new firmware update for the Z6 III Mirrorless Camera, bringing it in line with features from its higher-end full-frame mirrorless counterparts, the Z8 and Z9. This firmware update also enables compliance with the C2PA standard, which safeguards against unauthorized scraping of generative AI. Firmware version 2.0 introduces support for Nikon’s Authenticity Service, an initiative designed to ensure adherence to the Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) standard. This system records provenance metadata and maintains it through editing, establishing a chain of custody for any history of image alterations. The C2PA system aims to protect content creators and The post Nikon Updates Z6III, Adding Features Found in Higher-End Models first appeared on 4K Shooters.

Following its planned roadmap for steady improvements to two of its pro-cine camera platforms, Sony has launched a new firmware update that introduces a new, simplified menu interface. Known as the Big 6, the quick-access menu interface gives touchscreen access to the six most used camera settings, giving shooters immediate tactile access for adjustments on the fly. And there’s more. First seen on the high-performance Sony BURANO and VENICE cinema cameras, the Big 6 menu is now available on the mid-range Sony FX3, FX3A, and FX30 cameras, providing content creators with fast access to view and adjust essential settings, such The post Sony Quickens FX Pro Cine Menu with Big 6 Update first appeared on 4K Shooters.

RØDE has expanded its support for the RØDECaster Video streaming console with a new firmware update that introduces NDI connectivity for live streaming, production, and recording. This update also includes PT camera control and several advanced switching tools. Key features of NDI streaming include high-quality, low-latency video, which is transmitted with minimal delay while maintaining high fidelity. NDI operates over existing local area networks (LANs) through an Ethernet connection, making it easy to integrate into current infrastructure. Additionally, NDI supports bidirectional communication, allowing both the sending and receiving of video and audio signals. This capability facilitates remote control, talkback, and The post Unlocking PTZ and NDI: RØDECaster Video Gets a Feature Boost first appeared on 4K Shooters.

Leitz has introduced its new HUGO cinema lens, enhancing its growing lineup. The Leitz HUGO 40mm T1.5 prime lens, designed for modern digital sensors, offers a cinematic quality defined by gentle field curvature and fall-off. This lens adds to the existing HUGO offerings, which include focal lengths ranging from 18mm to 135mm. Rainer Hercher, the Managing Director of Leitz, mentioned that filmmakers have frequently requested the 40mm prime for the HUGO lineup. He believes the 40mm T1.5 will quickly become a classic due to its rich colors, artistic flares, and rounded image field. This lens delivers low contrast and sharp The post Leitz Adds Fast 40mm HUGO Prime to Leitz Cine Lineup first appeared on 4K Shooters.

Insta360 pushes the boundaries of camera technology by introducing the compact Go Ultra pocket camera, leveraging advancements from their ACE and X lines of action cameras. This new model features a sensor that is over 220% larger than those in previous Go models, allowing it to capture sharp 4K video at 40 frames per second with reduced noise and improved brightness, especially in low-light conditions. Unlike the pill-like design of the Go 3, the Ultra adopts a square shape while still delivering impressive image quality day and night. At its core, the Insta360 Go Ultra includes a 1/1.28” CMOS sensor The post Insta360 Launches Go Ultra, Its Latest Step in Pocket Cameras with a Tiny Footprint first appeared on 4K Shooters.

FilmConvert has expanded its collection of supported digital camera platforms by adding two new devices from DJI: the DJI Mavic 4 Pro drone and the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro action camera. Users of these devices can now achieve a film-like texture and accurate camera matching by utilizing the FilmConvert Nitrate and CineMatch plugins. The DJI Mavic 4 Pro drone features a 1-inch CMOS sensor that captures impressive 4.3K video at 60 fps and 48 MP still images, ensuring cinematic image quality and color accuracy. Its advanced obstacle avoidance system and robust flight time of up to 40 minutes enhance The post FilmConvert Adds More DJI Models to Its Camera Profile Collection first appeared on 4K Shooters.

Kron Technologies has recently issued an update to its Chronos 4K 12 high-speed cinema camera, enhancing its already impressive capabilities and adding remote capture support. This latest firmware update not only introduces HDMI playback support but also enables remote control automation, along with cross-platform playback functionality. These improvements make the Chronos 4K 12 an even more versatile tool for filmmakers and content creators looking to add high-speed, slow-motion image capture to their quiver of cinematic tools. With the ability to capture stunning 12-bit 4K video at speeds of up to 481 frames per second, the Chronos 4K 12 stands out The post Chronos 4K 12 High-Speed Camera Gets Remote Support and More first appeared on 4K Shooters.

Zoom has just unveiled the H6Studio, its next-generation portable audio recorder. Featuring 32-bit float recording, larger microphone capsules, and studio-grade preamps, the H6Studio is designed to be the most advanced and user-friendly recorder the company has ever produced. Building on the success of the four-track H5Studio, the new H6Studio doubles the recording capability, capturing up to six individual tracks plus one stereo mix for a total of eight at sampling rates of up to 96 kHz. It also supports individual sampling rates from 44.1 to 192 kHz. Its F-series preamps deliver an impressive 127 dBu EIN for exceptionally clean, low-noise The post Zoom Introduces the H6Studio Portable Audio Recorder first appeared on 4K Shooters.

Insta360 has generated excitement among drone enthusiasts and content creators with its new AntiGravity initiative, which focuses on 360-degree drone designs. The company has now unveiled the AntiGravity A1, a well-thought-out immersive drone that appears to be worth the wait. The A1 not only features an innovative 360-degree aerial cinematography design, but it also incorporates many elements found in DJI’s top-rated drones. Equipped with a dual 180-degree lens camera system mounted above and below the drone, the A1 can capture stunning 8K video in a round format. This design effectively makes the drone invisible in the footage, allowing viewers to The post Insta360 Announces First AntiGravity Drone Model first appeared on 4K Shooters.

The Mavis Camera app, a comprehensive cinema camera application for the iPhone, has rolled out an update that adds support for the Atomos Ninja Phone Video Co-Processor. With version 7.0, content creators can now capture video through the Ninja Phone and connect professional cameras and lenses via HDMI to iPhones and iPads. Renowned for its intuitive and ergonomic control, the Mavis Camera app allows users to manually adjust recording formats, frame rates, color balance, focus, and more. It also offers professional-grade monitoring tools, including focus peaking, false color, zebras, waveform, timecode, and vectorscope. This ensures that creators have complete freedom The post Mavis Camera App Introduces Support for Atomos Ninja Phone first appeared on 4K Shooters.

Sony has released firmware update 3.0 for its flagship A1 II full-frame mirrorless camera, delivering refinements aimed at streamlining workflow and making the camera more intuitive for both photographers and filmmakers. The A1 II, capable of capturing 8K video and still images at 30 frames per second, now offers a more ergonomic way to easily read on-screen metadata while switching between landscape and portrait aspect ratios or pausing mid-shoot. But there are even more improvements to streamline the camera’s overall workflow. A key highlight is the automatic horizontal and vertical display switching. As the camera changes orientation, the on-screen layout The post Sony’s Latest Firmware Brings Greater Flexibility to the A1 II first appeared on 4K Shooters.

Blackmagic Design has released DaVinci Resolve Studio 20.1, a significant update that is free for existing customers and available for download from the company’s support site. One of the most notable features is native support for Apple Vision Pro spatial and immersive workflows on macOS, but this is just the beginning. This new version focuses heavily on immersive video projects, offering a long list of new features and improvements. Users can organize, edit, and render immersive content for playback in the headset, with real-time monitoring over 5G Wi-Fi. Editors can now create immersive projects and preview them directly using the The post DaVinci Resolve Studio 20.1 Brings Apple Vision Pro Support, Keyframe Overhauls, and More first appeared on 4K Shooters.

Canon USA, along with its branches in Australia and Asia, has released a repair notice concerning the EOS R50 mirrorless camera. This notice highlights a potential issue that may affect the functionality of the mode dial, prompting the need for repairs to rectify the problem. Launched in 2023, the Canon EOS R50 targets budget-conscious content creators eager to produce engaging vlogs and selfie videos. Nicknamed the “jack of all content creation trades,” this camera boasts a compact design featuring a 24.2 MP APS-C CMOS image sensor. It can capture stunning 4K video at 30 frames per second, utilizing an impressive The post R50 Mode Dial Issues Prompt Free Repairs from Canon first appeared on 4K Shooters.