ARRI ALEXA 35 Live Xtreme: Bringing the ALEXA 35 Image to Live Productions
ARRI’s ALEXA 35 Live Xtreme adapts the ALEXA 35 imaging platform for live production, combining the ALEV 4 Super 35 sensor, up to 17 stops of dynamic range, and high-speed output capabilities for multi-camera broadcast workflows.
Sony’s Large-Format Cinema Sensor Could Point to the Next Evolution of the VENICE System
Sony has disclosed a newly developed large-format cinema image sensor measuring approximately 65mm in width. While the company has not announced a commercial camera using the sensor, its design and related patents suggest it could play a role in a future modular cinema system.
ZEISS Horizon Anamorphic Primes: Next-Generation Full-Frame Cinema Lenses
ZEISS introduces the Horizon Anamorphic Prime series, a new lineup of full-frame 2x anamorphic cinema lenses featuring integrated lens motors, interchangeable Look Tuning Back Elements, and advanced lens metadata support.
ARRI cforce MAX: Advancing Wireless Lens Control for Modern Productions
ARRI expands its Electronic Control System with the cforce MAX lens motor, combining higher operating speed, a more compact form factor, and seamless integration with the Hi-5 ecosystem for demanding cinema productions.
The Cooke Look at Cannes 2026: Why Cinematographers Still Embrace Vintage Character
At the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, several productions paired classic Cooke S4/i lenses with modern digital cinema cameras like the ARRI Alexa 35, highlighting the continued demand for organic cinematic texture in the digital era.
Large-Format Cinema Goes Mainstream Beyond ARRI and Sony
Large-format cinema cameras are reshaping filmmaking with immersive sensors, flexible optics, IMAX workflows, and compact full-frame systems.
The ARRI ALEXA 35 Xtreme: High-Speed Evolution for Modern Cinematography
Explore how the ARRI ALEXA 35 Xtreme combines high-frame-rate recording, REVEAL Color Science, and Super 35 versatility into a powerful all-in-one cinema platform.
Canon Cinema EOS Firmware Update: USB-C Camera Control Revolution
Canon’s massive firmware suite brings robust USB-C control and enhanced on-set integration to the Cinema EOS C400, C80, and C50 systems.
The Nikon–RED Partnership: Bridging Mirrorless and Cinema Workflows
Nikon’s acquisition of RED is beginning to reshape professional production by bringing Nikon’s lens heritage into RED’s cinema ecosystem while creating tighter workflow alignment between mirrorless and cinema cameras.
ARRI Acquired by Thomas Riedel: A New Chapter for the Cinema Technology Company
Thomas Riedel, founder and owner of the Riedel Group, has acquired ARRI, marking the end of the company’s 108-year history as a family-owned business while maintaining its management team and headquarters in Munich.