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Earlier this year, Blackmagic Design added autofocus to its PYXIS 6K and Cinema Camera 6K full-frame cameras via firmware upgrades. Now the company has launched a beta version of the same autofocus technology for the flagship PYXIS 12K camera.
Apple has announced the new Mac mini featuring the all-new M6 and powerful M5 Pro chips. These new Mac minis promise up to 4x faster AI performance, up to 2x faster graphics and storage, as well as enhanced connectivity.
GoPro has launched the third camera in its Mission 1 series. The new Mission Pro 1 ILS features a micro four thirds lens mount. This makes it GoPro’s first interchangeable-lens cinema camera.
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7Artisans has released an autofocus fisheye prime for full-frame mirrorless cameras. The AF 10mm F2.5 Max is available in L-mount, Sony E-mount and Nikon Z-mount.
Avid has released Media Composer 2026.8 and will show the update at the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC2026) in Amsterdam. The company calls it a major release built around faster editing and more flexible collaboration. Avid says teams can also scale their workflows as projects demand.
Sigma has added three lenses to its Aizu Prime Line of large-format cinema glass: the 21mm T1.3 LF, 100mm T1.3 LF and 125mm T1.3 LF. Each is available in PL or Sony E-mount.
DJI has launched the second generation of its Osmo 360-degree camera. The Osmo 360 II brings a handful of real improvements, most notably 14.5 stops of dynamic range and user-replaceable lenses.
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Fujifilm has announced the Fujinon XF400mmF4.5 R LM OIS WR, a super-telephoto prime for its APS-C X-mount system. The lens delivers a 609mm equivalent field of view in 35 mm terms while weighing about 1,245 g (2.74 pounds), and it slots between the existing XF200mmF2 and XF500mmF5.6 to complete Fujifilm’s long-lens trio.
Aputure has announced its latest point-source LED. The Aputure STORM CS32 runs the company’s BLAIR-CG light engine and claims output rivaling a 4kW HMI, in a package one person can carry.
After a troubled few months, the future looks a lot brighter for GoPro. On Sept. 1, the company announced a merger with Starman Optical Inc. Starman Optica
