Production & Post
Sony introduces ‘world’s first’ true optical zoom lens on a smartphone
The Xperia 1 IV includes 4K 120 frames per second (fps) slow-motion video recording on all lenses
lenses
Business
Second Arena Television equipment sale to take place next week
Final sale of equipment will take place live and online on 4th May
Production & Post
The Power of Long Lenses
How BAFTA and Oscar-nominated cinematographer Ari Wegner shot The Power of the Dog
Live Production
Panasonic focuses on LUMIX S 35mm F1.8 lens
Also unveils firmware update for LUMIX GH5 II camera which supports 4K live-streaming for both indoor and outdoor use
Production & Post
Fujifilm launches new 4K broadcast lens and zoom rate demand unit
Both products will be available from the end of November
Production & Post
Roger Flynn joins Cooke Optics board as non-executive director
Flynn most recently served as chairman of Masstech Innovations, and brings international broadcast and post-production experience to Cooke's board of directors
Live Production
Canon unveils next-gen studio 4K HDR camera and 8K lens
Products are aimed at news gathering and studios production
Live Production
Gravity Media sees a 4K UHD summer of sport with Canon lens acquisition
Company has invested in over 70 new lenses as it sees increase in demand from rental customers
Production & Post
Fujifilm launches two 8K UHD broadcast lenses
Both lenses are equipped with the Remote Back Focus function, which enables adjusting the back focus remotely, such as from an OB van
Business
Cooke Optics announces new CEO and chair
Current chair Les Zellan and CEO Robert Howard will both retire on 31st October
Production & Post
Canon announces new 4K broadcast lens alongside EOS C70 camera
Lens and camera are aimed at broadcasters, documentary makers and news operations
Production & Post
Cartoni introduces UV disinfection device for video equipment
The UV-C Boxer can be used on cameras, batteries, lenses, Steadicam and accessories
Production & Post
Canon unveils C300 Mark III camera, new 8K-capable lens
New camera and lens aimed at the broadcast and film market
Media Management
Showing a new side to The Invisible Man
A glimpse behind the scenes of Leigh Whannell's latest horror film
Features
Through the lens of A Star Is Born
Cinematographer Matthew Libatique discusses the Cooke Anamorphic/i SF ‘Special Flair’ lenses
Business
TVBEurope October issue out now
New issues looks at augmented reality, audio and QVC UK's 25th anniversary
Production & Post
Cooke Anamorphic/i lenses take Doctor Who in a new direction
Lenses were used for the first episode of the new series
Production & Post
Canon launches ‘world’s widest angle’ 4K lens
UHD Digisuper 122 can also achieve world’s longest focal length and the world’s highest zoom ratio
News Releases
Cooke offers glimpse of new lens innovations
Cooke Optics will present its latest lens ranges and focal lengths at IBC2018. The 65mm Macro and 21mm lenses for the Panchro/i Classic range...
Production & Post
Fujifilm installs 22 4K HDR lenses at Television Centre
Lenses will be used in conjunction with 4K cameras, screens and switchers
Business
Cooke Optics expanding operations
Cooke Optics has announced plans to expand its operation with the opening of a second factory near its base in Leicester. The new development...
IBC
Canon supplies Presteigne for Brazil
Canon has received a circa £750k lens order from Presteigne Broadcast Hire with many of the units slated to debut for the company out...