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Intro image for article ZEISS Nano Primes: Fast, Affordable Full-Frame Cinema Lenses for Mirrorless Cameras
Tech News
ZEISS today unveiled their new Nano Primes, a line of fast, compact, full frame cinema lenses initially available for Sony’s full frame E-mount with other shallow flange depth mounts planned to come later. Equally at home on Sony mirrorless cameras or their dedicated Cinema Line bodies, these new primes are offered in a classic selection of focal lengths: 18mm, 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, 75mm, and 100mm. All lengths open to a fast T1.5 maximum aperture and feature common geared focus and iris ring locations – as well as common 95mm fronts – for quick and easy lens changes. The lenses can also accept an M86x1 (86mm standard) front screw-in filter, natively.
Intro image for article ALEXA 35 SUP 1.2.1 Now Available
Tools, Charts & Downloads
ARRI recently released SUP 1.2.1 for the ALEXA 35, adding several new features and user requests.
Intro image for article RED's New Global Vision: V-RAPTOR [X] and V-RAPTOR XL [X]
Tech News
Today RED updated their flagship camera bodies – V-RAPTOR and V-RAPTOR XL – to new ‘[X]’ versions featuring their latest 8K VV sensor and adding a global shutter, the first in a large-format camera system. These new [X] versions combine advancements from across the RED ecosystem to create twin powerhouses of frame rates, low-light performance, and resolution, housed in their battle-tested, modular V-RAPTOR and all-in-one V-RAPTOR XL bodies. Additionally, RED has introduced a new first-party electronic viewfinder for their DSMC3 cameras, which connects with a single cable and provides control of shooting frame rate, shutter, white balance, and ISO directly from the unit.
Intro image for article Sony VENICE 2 Deep Dive with DP Nick Matthews
Tutorials & Guides
Recently, we teamed up with Nick Matthews, Los Angeles-based Cinematographer for Saw X, to test the Sony VENICE 2. In this video, he discusses his techniques and impressions of the camera.
Intro image for article A Look at Cooke's SP3 Full Frame Lenses
Tech News
Storied optics company Cooke’s latest line of cinema lenses, the compact SP3 Primes, were introduced in Fall 2023. Employing a user-serviceable interchangeable mount system, the full-frame lenses ship in Sony’s E-Mount with Canon RF available as well. Initially, five focal lengths are offered: 25mm, 32mm, 50mm, 75mm, and 100mm. Averaging under 2 pounds and 4 inches in length each, they are Cooke’s most compact Full Frame lenses.
Intro image for article Emerson College Selects ARRI ALEXA 35 Cameras for Their Visual & Media Arts Program
Client Profiles
Emerson College, the prestigious institution known for its exceptional programs in communication, the arts, and the liberal arts, recently purchased five ARRI ALEXA 35 packages from AbelCine. In addition to scholarly media studies, the Department of Visual & Media Arts emphasizes practical learning on state-of-the-art technology.
Intro image for article Nick Matthews Talks Capturing "Saw X" on the Sony VENICE
Client Profiles
We sat down with Los Angeles-based cinematographer Nick Matthews to dive into his experience as a filmmaker and discuss the long road that led him to lensing Saw X.
Intro image for article At the Bench: Canon CR-N700 PTZ Camera
Tech News
In our latest At the Bench video, Jason Zapata, AbelCine's Director of Integration, and I take a look at Canon's CR-N700 PTZ camera. We discuss the CR-N700's newest firmware capabilities, including auto tracking and the XC protocol support.
Intro image for article DP Veronica Bouza Chooses ALEXA 35 for Indie Feature "Grassland"
Client Profiles
For her upcoming feature, Grassland, cinematographer Veronica Bouza chose the new ARRI ALEXA 35. The production filmed both indoors and outdoors on location, putting the camera through its paces in various configurations, ranging from handheld to tripod to Steadicam.