Curating The Best Cinema Gear
Curating The Best Cinema Gear
SmallHD ULTRA 7 Bolt 6 TX 750 Monitor is in B&H Deal Zone for a limited time—daylight-bright 7" touchscreen with integrated Bolt 6 TX for zero-delay wireless. Specs, impressions, and reasons to buy.
KONDOR BLUE Mini Lock Quick Release Plates (Black) — fast, secure quick-release for monitors, arms, mics and lights. Real-world impressions, reasons to buy, and B&H + Amazon links.
DaVinci Resolve has evolved from the industry’s color‑grading benchmark into a complete post‑production suite that now rivals (and often replaces) multiple apps. With Resolve 20, Blackmagic Design doubles down on performance, AI‑powered tools, and cross‑department workflows that keep editors, colorists, VFX artists, and sound teams in the same timeline.
At IBC 2025, Easyrig unveiled the Vario 6, a lighter, smoother evolution of the Vario line. Early hands-on reports point to stepless, on‑the‑fly tension adjustment, reduced friction in the arm mechanism, and an updated vest/spine aimed at lowering fatigue over long shooting days. The Vario 6 supports camera loads in the ballpark of 4–14 kg (9–31 lb) and is designed to maintain modular compatibility with much of the Easyrig ecosystem.
Watch: First Look at Panchro 65/i Overview & Key Features Cooke has introduced the Panchro 65/i cine prime series, bringing the classic Cooke rendering—natural skin tones, gentle contrast, and pleasing fall‑off—into the world of large‑format cinematography. The new lenses support…
Overview & Key Features Sony is reportedly developing a groundbreaking 10K global shutter large-format sensor, poised to reshape how we think about digital cinema. Unlike traditional rolling shutters, this sensor offers true global shutter performance — eliminating motion distortion and…
Blackmagic PYXIS 6K — Approved Media & Card Guidelines You Need to Know Why Choosing the Right Media Matters The Blackmagic PYXIS 6K is a high data-rate cinema box camera. To fully leverage its sensor, flexibility, and Blackmagic RAW workflows,…
Overview & Key Features The Blazar Beetle 1.33X Anamorphic Cine Lenses are officially open for preorder, offering filmmakers an affordable way to achieve the classic anamorphic look. Designed for full-frame coverage with a 1.33X squeeze, these compact primes balance cinematic…
Overview & Key Features Sony has officially announced the FE 100mm f Macro G Master OSS lens — a premium macro option designed for full-frame shooters. It offers sharp optics, creamy bokeh, and stabilization, making it versatile for both macro…
Overview & Key Features The Blackmagic PYXIS 6K is Blackmagic Design’s bold entry into the modular box-style cinema camera market. It combines a full-frame 36x24mm sensor with 6K Blackmagic RAW recording, robust connectivity, and a customizable form factor. In 2025,…
Every month, ShareGrid’s rental data highlights which cameras are in the highest demand among filmmakers. In 2025, a few consistent favorites have emerged — compact, reliable, and production-ready cinema cameras that balance affordability with pro-level performance. Below we break down the four most rented cinema cameras of the last 30 days and why filmmakers continue to choose them.
The Sony FX3 launched in 2021 as the smallest member of Sony’s Cinema Line. Now, in 2025, it remains one of the most relevant and rented cinema cameras, despite newer competition from Canon, Blackmagic, and Sony’s own lineup. Its compact size, exceptional low-light performance, and ability to integrate seamlessly with larger cinema rigs like the FX6 and VENICE make it a continuing favorite.