Focus Check

• ep55 - A DJI Camera?? Angelbird SSD 2GO Review | Canon EOS R5 Mark II Lab Test - CineD Focus Check

  This episode covers a variety of topics, but a few stand out. What could happen if DJI were to release a mirrorless camera? And are smartphones starting to compete with professional DSLM cameras? Find out the answers to these questions by hitting play and tuning in to this week's conversation between Nino and Johnnie as they discuss the latest industry updates. Enjoy! Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by FUJIFILM. Check it out at 19:30   Chapters & Articles Mentioned in This Episode: (00:00) - Intro & Overview (05:59) - CineD Special Edition AV PRO SE CFexpress A 160GB/330GB Launched – From $99 https://www.cined.com/cined-special-edition-av-pro-se-cfexpress-a-160gb-330gb-launched-from-99-excl-taxes/   (12:28) - CineD Best-of-Show Awards at NAB 2025 – Submissions Now Open for Manufacturers https://www.cined.com/cined-best-of-show-awards-at-nab-2025-submissions-now-open-for-manufacturers/    (15:01) - Angelbird SSD2GO PKT Review – The Perfect On-Camera SSD? https://www.cined.com/angelbird-ssd2go-pkt-review-the-perfect-on-camera-ssd/   (20:34) - UNLOCK the FULL Speed of Your External SSDs – iodyne USB4 / Thunderbolt Pro Cables Review https://www.cined.com/unlock-the-full-speed-of-your-external-ssds-iodyne-usb4-thunderbolt-pro-cables-review/   (27:56) - Tentacle Sync TIMEBAR Timecode Slate – Review https://www.cined.com/tentacle-sync-timebar-timecode-slate-review/   (31:42) - Canon EOS R5 Mark II Lab Test – Rolling Shutter, Dynamic Range and Exposure Latitude https://www.cined.com/canon-eos-r5-mark-ii-lab-test-rolling-shutter-dynamic-range-and-exposure-latitude/   (35:08) - Xiaomi 15 Ultra Launched – with 4K/120 and 10-bit Log Recording & Future Concept Demonstrated https://www.cined.com/xiaomi-15-ultra-launched-with-4k-120-and-10-bit-log-recording-future-concept-demonstrated/   (43:35) - RealMe Interchangeable Lens Concept for Smartphones Introduced – A Real Threat to Mirrorless Cameras? https://www.cined.com/realme-interchangeable-lens-concept-for-smartphones-introduced-a-real-threat-to-mirrorless-cameras/   (48:42) - Poll: DJI Mirrorless Camera – Ready for the Company to Enter This Market? https://www.cined.com/poll-dji-mirrorless-camera-ready-for-the-company-to-enter-this-market/   (54:27) - DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Firmware Update Adds Med-Tele Mode, Focus Breathing Compensation, and More https://www.cined.com/dji-osmo-pocket-3-firmware-update-adds-med-tele-mode-focus-breathing-compensation-and-more/   (57:29) - Laowa Proteus 2x Anamorphic Zoom Series Announced – Lightweight, Compact, and (more) Affordable https://www.cined.com/laowa-proteus-2x-anamorphic-zoom-series-announced-lightweight-compact-and-more-affordable/   (01:01:11) - DJI and Car Manufacturer BYD Introduce Lingyuan – An Integrated Drone/Car Solution https://www.cined.com/dji-and-car-manufacturer-byd-introduce-lingyuan-an-integrated-drone-car-solution/   (01:04:02) - FUJIFILM X Summit 2025 Announced for March 20th in Prague – Is a New Camera Coming? https://www.cined.com/fujifilm-x-summit-2025-announced-march-20th-in-prague-is-a-new-camera-coming/   (01:06:37) - Atomos Shinobi GO Monitor Introduced – Simple, Efficient, and Streamlined https://www.cined.com/atomos-shinobi-go-monitor-introduced-simple-efficient-and-streamlined/   (01:08:39) - Adobe Claims Nikon N-RAW Is Coming to Premiere Pro Later This Year https://www.cined.com/adobe-claims-nikon-n-raw-is-coming-to-premiere-pro-later-this-year/   (01:10:03) - Nikon Z8 V2.10 and Z6III V1.10 Firmware Updates Released – Shutter Angle & Video Improvements https://www.cined.com/nikon-z8-v2-10-and-z6iii-v1-10-firmware-updates-released-shutter-angle-video-improvements/   (01:12:45) - Film vs Digital in 2025: Exploring the Enduring Appeal, Process, and Cost of Shooting on Kodak Vision 3 https://www.cined.com/film-vs-digital-in-2025-exploring-the-enduring-appeal-process-and-cost-of-shooting-on-kodak-vision-3/   (01:16:14) - Crossing the Line – The Storytelling Power of Jumping the Axis in Film https://www.cined.com/crossing-the-line-the-storytelling-power-of-jumping-the-axis-in-film/   We hope you enjoyed this episode! You have feedback, comments, or suggestions? Write us at [email protected] 

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• ep54 - Is Reflected Light Better Light? | Hierarchy & Attitudes on Film Sets | How the Film Industry is Changing with Jakob Ballinger from Lightbridge

  In this episode, we are honored to welcome a distinguished guest: Jakob Ballinger, founder and CEO of Lightbridge. With over a decade of experience as a Gaffer alongside Director of Photography Christian Berger, Jakob co-developed the innovative CRLS – Cine Reflectors – introduced in 2017. This groundbreaking approach to lighting emphasizes the use of reflected light to create naturalistic moods, resulting in cleaner sets with fewer stands and fixtures encumbering actors' spaces. Driven by a passion for sharing and inspiring new ideas, Jakob established Lightbridge to disseminate this evolution in lighting tools to filmmakers worldwide. Join us for an insightful conversation as Jakob shares his perspectives on the future trajectory of the film industry. Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by FUJIFILM. Check it out at (22:56). Chapters & Articles Mentioned in This Episode: (00:00) - Intro & Overview (02:03) - Jakob Ballinger’s career path to Lightbridge (08:40) - Why is reflective light more naturalistic? (17:17) - The recent ups and downs in the film industry (21:53) - Early days of Lightbridge (29:16) - How is the industry changing? (39:33) - Hierarchy and attitudes on film sets: then vs. now (54:22) - What’s next for Jakob and Lightbridge? For more information on Lightbridge, please visit their website.

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• ep53 - Panasonic LUMIX S1RII I SIGMA BF I News from CP+ - CineD Focus Check

  Panasonic LUMIX S1RII I SIGMA BF  I News from CP+ - CineD Focus Check Ep 53  The season of new camera releases has begun, bringing two exciting new models—one from Panasonic and a particularly special one from Sigma. Join us as we dive into the rolling shutter performance of the Panasonic S1R II and get exclusive updates from CP+ in Japan, where Johnnie shares the latest on FUJIFILM Eterna. Stay tuned until the end for all the valuable insights! Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by FUJIFILM. Check it out at 27:10 Chapters & articles mentioned in this episode:   (00:00) - Intro & Overview (02:20) - Panasonic LUMIX S1RII Announced – 44MP, 8K30, 5.9K60, 4K120, Internal ProRes RAW and More https://www.cined.com/panasonic-lumix-s1rii-announced-44mp-8k30-5-9k60-4k120-internal-prores-raw-and-more/ https://www.cined.com/panasonic-lumix-s1rii-interview-everything-you-need-to-know/ (28:10) - SIGMA BF Announced – A New Kind Of Camera? https://www.cined.com/sigma-bf-announced-a-new-kind-of-camera/ (33:54) - SIGMA 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary Announced – an All-Rounder Travel Zoom Lens https://www.cined.com/sigma-16-300mm-f-3-5-6-7-dc-os-contemporary-announced-an-all-rounder-travel-zoom-lens/   (35:12) - SIGMA 300-600mm f/4 DG OS Sports Announced – Next Generation Super Tele https://www.cined.com/next-generation-super-tele-sigma-300-600mm-f-4-dg-os-sports-announced/   (36:53) - Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS Announced – Super-Telephoto Zoom Lens https://www.cined.com/sony-fe-400-800mm-f6-3-8-g-oss-announced-super-telephoto-zoom-lens/   (38:54) - Sony FE 16mm F/1.8 G Ultra-Wide Angle Lens Announced https://www.cined.com/sony-fe-16mm-f-1-8-g-ultra-wide-angle-lens-announced/   (40:51) - ZEISS Otus ML Lens Series Unveiled – for Mirrorless Mounts https://www.cined.com/zeiss-otus-ml-lens-series-unveiled-for-mirrorless-mounts/   (44:54) - CAME-TV WAERO Pro Introduced – Wireless Intercom System with Stronger Signal, Longer Range https://www.cined.com/came-tv-waero-pro-introduced-wireless-intercom-system-with-stronger-signal-longer-range/   (47:25) - The Craft of the Dutch Angle – Unease, Distortion, and Doubt in a Tilted Frame https://www.cined.com/the-craft-of-the-dutch-angle-unease-distortion-and-doubt-in-a-tilted-frame/   (48:42) - Practical Movie Magic of The Substance – Crafting Horror with In-Camera Effects https://www.cined.com/practical-movie-magic-of-the-substance-crafting-horror-with-in-camera-effects/   (49:18) - Nostalgic Vibes of Anora – Visual Beauty on a Budget https://www.cined.com/nostalgic-vibes-of-anora-visual-beauty-on-a-budget/    (49:58) - Live Interview with Johnnie directly from CP+2025 We hope you enjoyed this episode! You have feedback, comments, or suggestions? Write us at [email protected] 

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• ep52- RED with Nikon Z Mount I K&F Concept Mini Matte Box I DJI Osmo Mobile 7- CineD Focus Check

  This marks the 52nd episode of Focus Check, meaning a full year has passed since the very first episode! Interestingly, one of our initial topics was Nikon's acquisition of RED, and now, a year later, we’re finally seeing the first results of that deal. Join Nino and Johnnie as they dive into what this means for filmmakers and explore which lenses are now adaptable to the new Z-Mount RED cameras. Beyond this exciting announcement, they’ll also discuss a variety of new product reviews, industry news, and major developments in the cine tech world. Tune in and stay with us until the end to stay up to date with all the latest details!   Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by FUJIFILM. Check it out at 14:51 Chapters & articles mentioned in this episode:   (00:00) - Intro & Overview (02:43) - RED Nikon Z Mount Versions of the V-RAPTOR [X] and KOMODO-X Announced https://www.cined.com/red-nikon-z-mount-versions-of-the-v-raptor-x-and-komodo-x-announced/   (07:13) - Nikon 28-135mm f/4 PZ Launched, Entering Pro Cine Zoom Market https://www.cined.com/nikon-28-135mm-f-4-pz-launched-entering-pro-cine-zoom-market/   (15:54) - Filmatura M-Lite REVO Launched – DIY Box-style Cinema Conversion Kit for Canon EOS M https://www.cined.com/filmatura-m-lite-revo-launched-diy-box-style-cinema-conversion-kit-for-canon-eos-m/   (23:49) - K&F Concept Mini Matte Box Review – What Can $100 Buy You? https://www.cined.com/kf-concept-mini-matte-box-review-what-can-100-buy-you/ (27:59) - DJI Osmo Mobile 7 and 7P Phone Gimbals Announced – with New Multifunctional Module https://www.cined.com/dji-osmo-mobile-7-and-7p-phone-gimbals-announced-with-new-multifunctional-module/ (33:06) - DJI RS 4 Mini Gimbal Announced with Intelligent Tracking Module https://www.cined.com/dji-rs-4-mini-gimbal-announced-with-intelligent-tracking-module/ (42:33) - In Body Image Stabilization (IBIS) vs Digital Stabilization – Which One Do You Prefer? https://www.cined.com/in-body-image-stabilization-ibis-vs-digital-stabilization-which-one-do-you-prefer/   (52:05) - NANLUX Evoke 5000B Introduced – 5000W LED Spotlight with Bi-Color and Green/Magenta Control https://www.cined.com/nanlux-evoke-5000b-introduced-5000w-led-spotlight-with-bi-color-and-green-magenta-control/ Mentioned factory tour: https://www.cined.com/nanlite-nanlux-factory-tour-see-how-your-lights-are-being-made/ (55:57) - Sony TOUGH CFexpress Type A Memory Card Data-Saving Issue Reported https://www.cined.com/sony-tough-cfexpress-type-a-memory-card-data-saving-issue-reported/   (58:01) - How to Create Cinematic Films – An Entertaining Two-Hour Deep Dive into ALL Required Ingredients https://www.cined.com/how-to-create-cinematic-films-an-entertaining-two-hour-deep-dive-into-all-required-ingredients/   (01:00:57) - DoPchoice AIRGLOW FLOAT Introduced – Inflatable and Round Toplight Modifier https://www.cined.com/dopchoice-airglow-float-introduced-inflatable-and-round-toplight-modifier/   (01:03:28) - Adobe Firefly Video Model Launches in Public Beta https://www.cined.com/adobe-firefly-video-model-launches-in-public-beta/  (01:09:44) - Filmstro V4 Launched – Introduces Keyframes for Dynamic Music Control https://www.cined.com/filmstro-v4-launched-introduces-keyframes-for-dynamic-music-control/ We hope you enjoyed this episode! You have feedback, comments, or suggestions? Write us at [email protected] 

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• ep51 - Raw or Not to Raw? I Camera Storage Speeds | Angelbird 4TB CFexpress Type B I Nikon COOLPIX P1100

  There are still some great gear updates and valuable feedback from the CineD community worth discussing. So don’t miss out! Tune in to this week’s episode of our cine tech podcast to stay up to date with the latest happenings in our industry. Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by FUJIFILM. Check it out at (28:10) Chapters & articles mentioned in this episode: (00:00) - Intro & Overview (06:18) - Feedback from last week’s Episode  https://www.cined.com/new-creative-ways-to-reduce-prices-i-ursa-cine-12k-for-7k-cined-focus-check-ep50/  (29:13) - Poll: Would You Buy a Budget Camera from ARRI, Even if It Offers Lower Specs than the Competition? https://www.cined.com/poll-would-you-buy-a-budget-camera-from-arri-even-if-it-offers-lower-specs-than-the-competition/ (32:32) - REDCINE-X Pro (Beta) Adds Nikon N-RAW Support https://www.cined.com/redcine-x-pro-beta-adds-nikon-n-raw-support/ (36:03) - Angelbird AV PRO SE CFexpress B v4 Cards Introduced – Up to 4TB Capacity https://www.cined.com/angelbird-av-pro-se-cfexpress-b-v4-cards-introduced-up-to-4tb-capacity/ (39:45) - Tokina Cinema Vista-C Cinema Prime Lenses Introduced – Vintage Optics, All New Coatings https://www.cined.com/tokina-cinema-vista-c-cinema-prime-lenses-introduced-vintage-optics-all-new-coatings/ (43:05) - Nikon COOLPIX P1100 Announced – the Perfect Wildlife Filming All-Rounder? https://www.cined.com/nikon-coolpix-p1100-announced-the-perfect-wildlife-filming-all-rounder/ MZed Wildlife course mentioned: https://www.mzed.com/courses/doug-jensen-wildlife-cinematography-master-class  (48:08) - OM SYSTEM OM-3 Announced – Bringing Enhanced Video Capabilities https://www.cined.com/om-system-om-3-mirrorless-camera-micro-four-thirds/  (50:40) - Atomos Ninja Phone Price Drops 50% – Now Only $199 https://www.cined.com/atomos-ninja-phone-price-drops-199-iphone/ (55:23) - Has RAW Video Finally Gone Mainstream? https://www.cined.com/has-raw-video-finally-gone-mainstream/ (01:03:38)  - RØDECaster Video Firmware Update Adds New Workflow Automation Features https://www.cined.com/rodecaster-video-firmware-update-adds-new-workflow-automation-features/ (01:09:07) - Camera Rentals NYC CinePower Calculator Introduced – A Free Tool to Plan Battery Consumption https://www.cined.com/camera-rentals-nycs-cinepower-calculator-introduced-a-free-tool-to-plan-battery-consumption/ (01:11:27) - Prioritizing Safety on Set – a Video Interview with Richard Jones, Founder of “Safety for Sarah” https://www.cined.com/prioritizing-safety-on-set-a-video-interview-with-richard-jones-founder-of-safety-for-sarah/ (01:14:54) - Disability and Stuttering Representation in Entertainment – Marc Winski on HBO Max’s “The Penguin” https://www.cined.com/disability-and-stuttering-representation-in-entertainment-marc-winski-on-hbo-maxs-the-penguin/ (01:17:12) - Harmony and Tension in Symmetrical Shots – Movie and TV Examples https://www.cined.com/harmony-and-tension-in-symmetrical-shots-movie-and-tv-examples/ We hope you enjoyed this episode! You have feedback, comments, or suggestions? Write us at [email protected] 

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