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SIGMA Launches 28–45mm T2 Full-Frame Cine Zoom — AF Cine Line The SIGMA 28–45mm T2 FF joins SIGMA’s new AF Cine Line—the company’s first autofocus-compatible cinema lens series—bringing advanced optical performance from SIGMA’s Art lenses together with professional cinema mechanics and high-precision, near-silent AF. Designed for demanding productions, it supports multiple shooting styles across narrative, commercial, documentary, and live environ …

Panasonic AW-RP200GJ Remote Camera Controller Announced at IBC 2025 • Shipping begins early 2026 Panasonic AW-RP200GJ Remote Camera Controller Panasonic Video and Audio Systems North America, a unit of Panasonic Connect of North America, has introduced the AW-RP200GJ, a remote camera controller designed to work with Panasonic’s PTZ lineup—including the AW-UE160W/K, AW-UE150AW/AK, and AW-UE150W/K—for large-scale, multi-camera productions. The controller targets live ev …

The AW‑UE160 is our most advanced PTZ within Panasonic’s large family of PTZ cameras. We are happy to announce that a free firmware update on the PASS site elevates its capabilities even further. This update adds an exciting new feature called Preset Smart Composition. Preset Smart Composition keeps framing consistent during PTZ movement. What is Preset Smart Composition? This feature allows for smooth transitions between preset camera positions, maintaining the desired composition even …

Seeing Color Right Cameras, LED lighting, and the pursuit of faithful color in video production. LED dominance: benefits and trade-offs Why productions choose LEDs LED fixtures are efficient, dim smoothly, and cover a wide CCT range with built-in color control. That agility cuts rigging time and operating cost. Trade-off: many fixtures build output from narrow RGB (and sometimes additional) primaries. The result is an uneven spectrum that cameras must interpret carefully. Color fidelit …

Redefining mobile production with precision autofocus, built-in content authentication, and flexible shooting design. Next-Gen Imaging with AI-Powered Performance The PXW-Z300 blends a trio of 1/2-inch 4K Exmor R CMOS sensors with the BIONZ XR processor and a dedicated AI engine for reliable real-time autofocus—even on masked, turned-away, or backlit subjects. Powerful Zoom & Optical Mastery Enjoy a constant f/1.9 aperture across a 17x optical zoom lens with indepe …