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Sony Cinema Line Release Sony FX5 Brings Big-Screen Cinema Performance to a Compact New Camera With internal X-OCN recording, 5K Open Gate capture, a fully stacked full-frame sensor, AI-assisted autofocus, three Base ISO settings, and an upgraded handheld design, the Sony FX5 may be one of the most important additions to the Cinema Line yet. Handheld Hollywood Has Arrived The Sony FX5 Cinema Camera brings some of Sony's most advanced Cinema Line technology into a compact platform created fo …

AtomOS 12.7.0 Firmware Update Now Available for Ninja RAW, Ninja TX GO, Ninja TX, and Shogun AV-19 AtomOS 12.7.0 is a free firmware update that expands ProRes RAW camera support, introduces powerful new multi-camera production features for Shogun AV-19, improves workflow control, and enhances overall system reliability across the latest Atomos monitor-recorders. Ninja RAW, Ninja TX GO & Ninja TX Updates AtomOS 12.7.0 is now available for Ninja RAW, Ninja TX GO, and Ninja TX, giving filmm …

Sony Cinema Line News Sony Announces RIALTO 65 for VENICE 2 A new 65mm sensor block is in development, bringing large-format 9.6K capture to the VENICE 2 ecosystem. RIALTO 65 prototype revealed with VENICE 2. Sony has announced the development of RIALTO 65, a new 65mm format image sensor block for the VENICE 2. Revealed on June 3, 2026, and shown at Cine Gear Expo in Los Angeles on June 5–6, RIALTO 65 is designed to expand the VENICE 2 platform into a 65mm digital cinema system while p …

Creamsource Vortex2 & Vortex2 Soft: Compact IP65 LED Fixtures Available for Pre-Order Creamsource has expanded the Vortex family with two new compact fixtures designed for crews that need professional lighting performance in a more portable package. The new Vortex2 and Vortex2 Soft deliver the same CreamOS workflow, advanced RRGBBW color engine, IP65 weather resistance, and color consistency found throughout the Vortex lineup while offering greater flexibility for mobile productions, documen …

Laowa Ultima Broadcast Zoom Lenses Bring 8K Versatility to ENG, Cinema, and Live Production Venus Optics is expanding professional production options with the Laowa Ultima broadcast zoom lens lineup, built for creators who need long-range flexibility, 8K-ready image capture, and cinema-style control in demanding field and studio environments. Designed for fast-moving productions like ENG, documentaries, reality television, sports, and live events, these lenses combine extended zoom ranges with p …