November Newsletter
04/11/2026
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The production gear of 2025 became smaller, smarter, and more versatile. New cinema cameras prioritised high image quality in compact bodies, making cinematic results more achievable on smaller budgets and with fewer crew members. Efficient, portable lighting kits supported faster setups and greater flexibility on set. Audio technology continued to advance, with cleaner sound capture and more reliable wireless systems becoming standard. The strides in 2025 have made professional-quality production more accessible, efficient, and adaptable across a wide range of projects.
Announced in April, the E Mount lens to suit the ever growing Sony lineup bridged the gap between a 24-70 and 70-200 and improved on the Fstop to a very fast F2.
Amazing for event photography. Not the cheapest or the lightest lens out there, but hard to go past if you’re sick of swinging between your two workhorse lenses.
Replacing the tried and tested 300 series light range, the 400X is a punchy, well built and designed update joining the Storm range of lights from Aputure. IP65 rated, using the Blair Color Engine giving flexibility of bi color, and many other colours in the RGB spectrum. Makes a great addition to any lighting kit setup. Pro tip, pairing it with the Sidius Link software for remote control of lighting on set.
With Nikon purchasing RED in 2024, The ZR is the first iteration of what a cinema camera can look like under the Nikon brand. Stand out features are it’s capable of recording in R3D NE with beautiful color science and a huge 4” LCD screen.
Coming in at sub $3500, it’s a great bit of kit.
The first cinema EOS camera to offer Open Gate Recording using the entire sensor area. With a 7K full-frame sensor and DIGIC DV7 processor delivers breathtakingly beautiful visuals with support for enhanced 4K image quality with 7K oversampling.
The Nanlite Rapid series is a quick setup softbox designed for FM & Bownes mount light fixtures. Assembles in 5 seconds, collapses in 1.
The innovative mechanism allows full assembly in just five seconds, making it an ideal choice for creators who value both speed and professional lighting quality.
Unlock endless creativity with the Insta360 X5 360-degree camera. It shoots 8K30fps (or 5.7k 60fps) videos, 13.5 stops dynamic range, and larger dual 1/1.28″ sensors to capture more light for brighter, richer visuals and mind-blowing 360 video.
Portability meets performance says it all! Pocket-sized RGB COB light with bowens mount for all your favourite light modifiers. 22% more output than the amaran 150c with nearly an 85% reduction in size. Can be battery powered via optional Peak handle or USB-C PD power banks and chargers. Compatible with the Sidus link app on mobile or desktop.
The casual drone with professional output, the ultimate follow-me-drone. With four control methods, this is one versatile drone. Use with a controller, FPV googles, Phone app or simply pull it out of your bag and access several intelligent autonomous flight modes, including responsive gesture control.
Davinci Resolve includes a number of upgrades in the latest version, including game-changers like animated subtitles (auto generated from your audio), AI Magicmask, AI Intellitracker, Voice convert.
Giant leaps in tech and product releases have slowed over the past few years, not because the R&D isn’t happening. But because what’s on offer now is so good and we as professionals are spoilt for choice, we don’t notice as much when something comes out. Will 2026 be the year tech takes that big new jump. Maybe? Or will we just see improvements on what’s out in market now and firmware to make what is available now better and unlock more of the cameras capability.
Daniel Says…
I’m predicting we’ll continue to see a number of firmware updates in existing cameras to unlock what’s the device may already be capable of. Great to see that manufactures are continuing to support existing gear.
Kate Says…
This year, we’ll see the advancements made in AI tracking and digital processing improve even further. Also the release of several mirrorless cameras with enhanced stabilisation and heat management systems.
Simon Says…
I’ve foreseen 2026 to be the year of more open gate cameras and 8K video. Plus, a slow but certain integration of more AI features and functions.
