Five Frames

Blackmagic Design announces the Ethernet Switch 820, featuring eight 100G QSFP ports and SMPTE 2110 support for film and television workflows. #blackmagicdesign #smpte2110

August 2026 CIPA data shows declining camera unit shipments alongside rising mirrorless value, signaling a shift toward higher-end equipment. #cipa #mirrorless

If this is really going to be >$16,000 and extremely limited production, I gotta ask, what is even the point? #photography

Artizlab's new Classic-M 50mm f1.4 brings the iconic Leica E43 Summilux aesthetic to modern mirrorless camera systems. #artizlab #mirrorless

Retailers are marking the Fujifilm XF50-140mm f/2.8 as discontinued, signaling the imminent arrival of a Mark II version. #fujifilm #fujinon

DJI's new firmware updates for the RC, RC 2, and RC Pro 2 controllers introduce bug fixes and improved aircraft compatibility. #dji #firmware

Schneider-Kreuznach's Nano Clear filter uses broadband anti-reflection coating to reduce reflections and ensure high color neutrality. #schneiderkreuznach #cinemalenses

The Sigma FP2 launches Nov 11 for $2199, featuring a 24.5MP sensor and 6K OpenGate recording. #sigma #fp2

ARRI Rental is transitioning to an independent business, with leadership addressing the implications for customers and the company's future. #arri #arrirental

Leica unveils the Q3 43 Formula 1 Edition, featuring a carbon fiber build, Microvelour body, and a wireless charging grip. #leica #formula1

Nikon is expected to announce the premium Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens on October 29, a high-end addition to the Z series lineup. #nikon #nikkor

Time Director Pro centralizes radio, TV, audio, and video timing tools into a single free app on the Apple App Store. #timedirectorpro #broadcasting

UnifyDrive's PixelMob enables automatic media backup from SD or microSD cards to NVMe SSDs without a laptop, nearing mass production. #unifydrive #fieldbackup

Leaked technical sketches of the Fujifilm X-T6 bottom plate reveal essential details regarding its design and battery grip compatibility. #fujifilm #xt6

After 172 years of print, the British Journal of Photography is transitioning to a digital-only format. #bjp #photography

Hollywood is rerouting capital from film production to AI infrastructure, repurposing vacant sound stages into data centers. #hollywood #datacenters

Z CAM's E2-F6 Pro now supports internal ProRes RAW recording via a firmware update, enhancing its 6K60 full-frame capabilities. #zcam #proresraw

Apple is expected to unveil its first touchscreen MacBook Pro on October 28, signaling a major shift in the Mac user experience. #apple #macbook

Cooke Optics debuts the S4 FF/i series: six compact, lightweight T2.0 full-frame spherical prime lenses ranging from 18mm to 100mm. #cooke #cinemalens

Motion Dock for Adobe After Effects is a free toolset that streamlines workflows by consolidating 28 repetitive tasks into one dockable UI panel. #aftereffects #motiondock

The LUMIX S9 firmware update adds assignable custom functions for attached lenses, increasing flexibility for photographers. #lumix #firmware

Save 20% on DaVinci Resolve Studio and hardware accessories until November 20, with software prices dropping to $236. #davinciresolve #blackmagic

Blackmagic Design raises prices on 36 products, including ATEM switchers and Cloud Store, driven by rising memory costs. #blackmagicdesign #pricehike

Maxon's 2027.0 update brings new features to Cinema 4D and ZBrush, including a scatter tool and UV Editor, to enhance creative workflows. #maxon #cinema4d

New Nikon firmware updates (Z9 v5.33 and Z8 v3.12) resolve an issue that causes certain lenses to stop responding. #nikon #firmware

GoPro is accelerating its merger with Starman Optical following an SEC filing, signaling a rapid integration of the camera and optics brands. #gopro #merger

Voigtländer's new APO-Lanthar 90mm F4 offers enhanced close-focusing capabilities for full-frame Leica M-mount rangefinder cameras. #voigtlander #rangefinder

The Light Widow Horizon Monitor Mount Kit features a 16-position arm and 3-axis head to maintain a level horizon for on-camera monitors. #lightwidow #cinematography

ARRI's LPM-1 update (SUP 1.0.0) enhances the ALEXA 35 Live system by stabilizing the monitor during low power supply voltage. #arri #multicam

SmallRig's modular cage for Hasselblad X2D II 100C and X2D 100C enhances protection and expands accessory mounting capabilities. #smallrig #hasselblad

AstrHori's new 8mm fisheye lens offers a rare circular image and ultra-wide field of view for medium format camera systems. #astrhori #mediumformat

Z CAM's E2-F6 Pro firmware update now enables internal ProRes RAW recording at resolutions and frame rates up to 6K 60fps. #zcam #proresraw