ARRI for All? | Z CAM E2 Mark II | EVF or Monitor? – CineD Focus Check Ep49

by Felix TappeinerJanuary 30^th, 2025

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A new ARRI announcement has likely caught the attention of many in the film industry. They have introduced the new ARRI ALEXA 35 Base Model, which comes at a lower price than the original (now called “ARRI ALEXA 35 Premium Model”) version but lacks some features that can be licensed and purchased separately. Nino and Johnnie discuss this new pricing model and share their thoughts on why ARRI might be taking this approach. Additionally, there are some noteworthy cameras and firmware updates and new lenses worth discussing, so tune in for this week’s updates in the world of cine tech!

Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by FUJIFILM. Check it out at 29:46

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Chapters & articles mentioned in this episode:

00:00 – Intro

03:50 – ARRI ALEXA 35 Base Model Starts at €50K & Adds Flexible Feature Licenses, Lower-Cost Media

https://www.cined.com/arri-alexa-35-base-model-starts-at-e50k-adds-flexible-feature-licenses-lower-cost-media/

35:00 – Z CAM E2 Mark II Series of Cameras Announced – Enhanced Specifications and Functionality

https://www.cined.com/z-cam-e2-mark-ii-series-of-cameras-announced/

40:46 –  Sony BURANO Firmware Version 2.0 Upcoming – New Recording Formats, SDI Output, Monitoring, Metadata, and More

https://www.cined.com/sony-burano-firmware-version-2-0-upcoming-new-recording-formats-sdi-output-monitoring-metadata-and-more/

47:48 – Panasonic LUMIX Firmware Updates Announced – Multiple Frame Markers, MP4 Lite, and More

https://www.cined.com/panasonic-lumix-firmware-updates-announced-multiple-frame-markers-mp4-lite-and-more/

52:32 – Introduction to Lighting – new MZed course

https://www.mzed.com/courses/introduction-to-lighting

55:20 – Adobe Unveils Upgrades to Premiere, After Effects, and Frame.io

https://www.cined.com/adobe-updates-unveil-upgrades-to-premiere-after-effects-and-frame-io/

01:06:44 – Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 Lens Announced – Compact and Affordable

https://www.cined.com/canon-rf-16-28mm-f-2-8-lens-announced-compact-and-affordable/

01:08:32 – DZOFILM X-Tract Probe Zoom Lens Series Unveiled

https://www.cined.com/dzofilm-x-tract-probe-zoom-lens-series-unveiled/

01:14:34 – Laowa Probe Lens Teased – Ultra Wide 15mm, and 2.3X Zoom

https://www.cined.com/laowa-probe-lens-teased-ultra-wide-15mm-and-2-3x-zoom/

01:16:44 – Poll: EVF or Monitor – Which Do You Prefer for Your Camera Setup?

https://www.cined.com/poll-evf-or-monitor-which-do-you-prefer-for-your-camera-setup/

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