Tag: Camcorder

Canon EOS C300S, C500S & C700DR Cinema Cameras Coming for NAB 2021

According to recent rumors, Canon will announce three new Cinema EOS cameras. These Canon Cinema EOS models would be the C300S, C500S & C700DR. Here are the details.

It seems that Canon will unveil two 8K Cinema EOS cameras as well as a dynamic range monster in a new version of the EOS C700.

Here is what we know so far about these three new Canon Cinema EOS Cameras: Continue reading “Canon EOS C300S, C500S & C700DR Cinema Cameras Coming for NAB 2021”

Canon XF505 to be Announced at NAB 2021

There are new insights regarding Canon cinema cameras, which are expected to be announced in 2021. This is important; Canon is planning to announce the new Canon XF505 camcorder and a bunch of new CINE lenses in the second half of 2021.

Replacement for the XF205 is scheduled to be announced at the NAB SHOW 2021, which will start from October 9-13, 2021.

This Canon XF505 camcorder will sit between the XF405 and XF705 in the lineup. Here are the rumored specifications of the Canon XF505: Continue reading “Canon XF505 to be Announced at NAB 2021”

Atomos announces development of ProRes RAW support for Sony FX3

Atomos announces development of Apple ProRes RAW support on the Ninja V for Sony’s New FX3. With the Apple ProRes RAW support, Sony FX3 will be getting 4.3K/60p ProRes RAW external recording to Ninja V.

The FX3 is Sony’s latest offering in its newly formed Cinema Camera Line and borrows a lot of its features from the popular a7S III, remixing it into a body better suited for video-centric workflows.

According to Atomos, they will soon enable the Ninja V 5-inch monitor/recorder to record 12bit ProRes RAW up to 4.3K/60p from the Sony FX3.

Atomos previously announced the Alpha 1 will be receiving the same treatment. Here are the details.

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Canon XC20, C50, XF505 and 8K Camera Rumors Update

Here are some new tidbits about the list upcoming Canon video gear, possibly to be released in 2021. Accordingly, Canon may announce  XC20, C50, and XF505 this year.

Canon has released their first RF mount Cinema EOS C70. The US price of Canon EOS C70 cinema camera is $5,499 and available at B&H and Adorama.

Here is a list of new video related cameras to be announced in 2021. Continue reading “Canon XC20, C50, XF505 and 8K Camera Rumors Update”

Pre-order : Sony FX3 Cinema E-mount Camera

Now you can pre-order the new Sony FX3 cinema E-mount camera at major US stores: Adorama | B&H | Amazon.

The Sony FX3 is built around the same 12MP full-frame BSI-CMOS sensor as the a7S III and promises the same UHD 4K capabilities, including 60p capture from the full sensor width and 4K/120p with a slight crop. It offers the same choice of bitrates and codecs as the a7S III, meaning 10-bit 4:2:2 in a choice of XAVC HS (H.265) or XAVC S (H.264) with matching bitrates. It can also shoot XAVC S-I, an All-I H.264 format. It doesn’t have the DCI (1.89:1 ratio) options of the FX6.

The FX3 powered by the well-known Sony NPFZ 100 batteries used on cameras like the A7 III, A7R III, Alpha a6600, and A9 II.

Pre-Order the new Sony FX3 Camera

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Sony FX3 Cinema E-mount Camera Becomes Official

Sony has just announced the release of the Sony FX3 full frame cinema E-mount camera. The US price of the FX3 is $3,898 and available from B&H/Adorama/Amazon.

This compact addition to Sony’s Cinema Line blends the full-frame, S-Cinetone capture of the FX6 with the UHD 4K capture, autofocus options, and body size of the a7S III camera. The video-forward design of the FX3  also shares several handling and audio features with the FX6 and the ISO range and battery of the Sony a7S III.

The FX3 powered by the well-known Sony NPFZ 100 batteries used on cameras like the A7 III, A7R III, Alpha a6600, and A9 II.

Sony FX3 Cinema E-mount Camera Key Features

  • 10.2 megapixel[i] full-frame back-illuminated CMOS Exmor R™ sensor and BIONZ XR™ image processing engine
  • Ultra-high sensitivity with ISO expandable to 409,600 for very low light conditions and 15+ stops of dynamic range[ii]
  • S-Cinetone™ look profile which is inspired by the digital motion picture camera VENICE’s colour science, also used in FX9 and FX6 Cinema Line cameras, and records up to 4K 120p[iii]
  • Compact and lightweight body design with high operability for hand-held shooting, gimbal and drone-mounted work
  • Multi-thread (1/4-20 UNC) body makes it easy to mount accessories
  • Detachable XLR handle unit with two of XLR/TRS audio input
  • “Active Mode” image stabilisation[iv] supports handheld movie shooting
  • Fast Hybrid Auto Focus, Touch Tracking (real-time tracking) and Real-time Eye AF, also used in other Alpha™ cameras
  • Uninterrupted 4K 60p recording (Continued)[v] by Effective heat dissipation and built-in cooling fan

Press release: Continue reading “Sony FX3 Cinema E-mount Camera Becomes Official”

Sony FX3 Product Images: 12MP, 4K120p, No ND

Here are the full product pictures of the Sony FX3. The full frame E-mount cinema camera will be officially announced on February 23, 2021 at 16:00 CET / 15:00 GMT.

Sony FX3 will be able to record 4K video at 120p. It will feature 12MP sensor with no built-in ND filter. The weight will be about 715g and the dimensions are 129.7 x 77.8 x 84.5 mm.

Sony FX3 is a Sony a7S III in a square boxy design and features still capabilities. Other noteworthy features include dedicated Photo Mode, IBIS with active mode, full-size HDMI, articualting LCD screen, and dual slot for CFexpress A and SD cards. The FX3 will be powered by the well-known Sony NPFZ 100 batteries used on cameras like the A7 III, A7R III, Alpha a6600, and A9 II. Continue reading “Sony FX3 Product Images: 12MP, 4K120p, No ND”

Confirmed : Sony FX3 Announcement on February 23, 12MP, 4K120p, No ND Filter

Sony released a new teaser that the Sony FX3 E-mount cinema camera will be officially announced on February 23, 2021 at 16:00 CET / 15:00 GMT.

The Sony FX3 cinema camera will feature a 12 megapixel sensor and shoot 4K 120 FPS video. It is expected to have a price tag of 3795 Euros in Europe and $4000 in the US. However from the first leaked specs the camera does not look to have the ND filter found in other Sony Cinema Line cameras. We can easily say that the FX3 will be by far the smallest Cinema Line camera owned by Sony.

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Rumored Specs for the Sony FX3 Camera

Here are the rumored specs of the Sony FX3 camera.  Gaston Shutters published new pictures and shared new specs of the Sony FX3 in his Youtube channel.

According to the video the upcoming Sony FX3 will be basically the same as the Sony a7S III camera. Sony FX3 specs consists of 12MP full frame sensor. The camera will be able to record 4K at 120p but no 8K as rumored before. It will have IBIS and video recording expected with no overheating after 13hours 4K all-in 10bit 4:2:2.
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