Apertus is working on the development of a fully modular 4K camera using open source software, also trying to make the hardware on which it runs as open as possible. This project arose out of the frustration of many professionals with locked firmware, which restricts certain functions for which a […]
Sound Devices has updated its PIX 260i recorder to version 1.02 and offers enhanced options for recording and file transfer. This model features a rack mount and is based on its predecessors PIX 220i and PIX 240i. It offers video and audio recording and playback (32 tracks), as well as […]
As promised a few months ago, Canon has released the long-awaited firmware update for its 5D Mark III camera that enables clean video output over HDMI. Firmware 1.2.1 provides uncompressed video output, while simultaneously displaying on the built-in screen and recording to CF or SD cards internally. This […]
Sony has released firmware version 1.13 for its F5 and F55 cameras. In addition to some bug fixes, this update comes with much demanded features such as adjustable exposure rate during Raw recording and remote trigger. Previously, when recording (Raw to AXS-R5 recorder) with Cine-EI (Exposure Index) mode, there was […]
Canon has announced a firmware update for its EOS C100, C300 and C500 cameras, as well as for the Cinema RAW Development software. The new feature that will affect all three models is a new ability to move an enlarged area when using the Magnified Focus Assist function. Thus, users will […]
Sound Devices has announced the latest firmware update for the PIX 240 recorder, which goes by the name Aurora, V3.0. The main new feature is that it is now possible to record in RGB 4:4:4:4 from this device through a single 3G-SDI input, which will allow several possibilities that could not have […]
A few days ago Canon announced a firmware update for the EOS 5D Mark III that offers support for HDMI output and autofocus (AF) improvements. The company has worked on its DSLR in response to requests from professionals working on film and television productions, improving the camera’s performance and usability. HDMI […]
Canon has announced a firmware update for its EOS 7D camera, with a host of improvements for both stills and video. A number of new features have been included in version 2, including increased burst shooting in RAW format; control over audio recording; maximum setting for auto ISO; and compatibility with […]
Canon announced last Friday a firmware update for the EOS C300 and EOS C300 PL cameras. The big new feature of this version, version 1.0.5.1.00, is that it allows inter-sync synchronization(Genlock), ensuring that multiple cameras remain synchronized while capturing simultaneously. This will be possible as long as they do […]
