Cine Gear 2026 Roundup: ZEISS Horizon Anamorphic, Sony RIALTO 65, Kinefinity VISTA – Focus Check ep120

June 11^th, 20261

by Felix TappeinerJune 11^th, 2026

This week’s episode is all about Cine Gear, which took place at the beginning of the month in Los Angeles. We discuss what brands and new products Johnnie covered at the show — from the ZEISS Horizon Anamorphic lens to the Sony RIALTO 65 sensor block. Further, we talk about the Kinefinity VISTA pricing, Apple Immersive Video updates at WWDC26, the ARRI Eurovision documentary, and GoPro’s going concern warning.

Make sure to tune into this week’s episode to find out where the industry is currently heading and how manufacturers are adapting.

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ZEISS Horizon Anamorphic First Look – 2x Full-Frame Lenses With Internal Motors

(06:00 in the episode)

Johnnie shares his impressions from the ZEISS booth, where the Horizon Anamorphic set was unveiled — seven 2x full-frame anamorphic lenses with built-in motors, touchpad controls, and an integrated LCD screen. Rental-only for now, with no confirmed pricing yet.

ZEISS Panoptes 65 Unveiled – Ten Large-Format Primes at T2.2 with LPL Mount and 59.9mm Image Circle

(15:04 in the episode)

A brief look at the ZEISS Panoptes 65 series — ten large-format prime lenses covering a 59.9mm image circle at T2.2 with LPL mount, priced from around $21,000–$25,000 per lens. Nino and Johnnie discuss how 65mm sensor coverage is rapidly becoming an industry trend.

Sony RIALTO 65 in Development – 65mm Sensor Block for the VENICE 2, Remote Operation, Multiple Recording Modes

(25:36 in the episode)

The Sony RIALTO 65 was one of the most-discussed announcements at Cine Gear. A 65mm extension system compatible exclusively with the VENICE 2, it is expected to ship in two variants — including a smaller, more flexible form factor.

Cinelux Project SIXTEEN Hybrid Film and Digital Super 16 Camera – First Look

(30:41 in the episode)

The Cinelux Project SIXTEEN is a hybrid camera concept that captures on both Super 16 film and a digital sensor simultaneously. Nino and Johnnie discuss the appeal of this dual-capture approach, the engineering challenges involved, and what kind of filmmaker this might be aimed at.

Bosma Vega H2 First Look – 6K Full-Frame Camera With HVS

(40:30 in the episode)

The Bosma Vega H2 is a 6K full-frame cinema camera featuring a Hybrid Vision System (HVS). Johnnie spoke with the team at Cine Gear and shares his impressions of the camera’s build quality, feature set, and positioning in the market.

SmallRig Steps Into Bags With a 25L Backpack Designed to Secure Your Gear

(49:42 in the episode)

SmallRig is expanding beyond accessories into the carry category with a new 25-liter backpack designed specifically to protect and organise cinema gear. The hosts discuss the move and what sets the bag apart from existing options.

SmallRig Enters the Storage Market With a Phone-Mounted SSD

(51:15 in the episode)

Alongside the backpack, SmallRig also announced a phone-mounted SSD with filmmaker-focused features, including instant proxy generation. Nino and Johnnie discuss this second product and the company’s growing ambition as a brand.

Why Profoto Is Betting on High-End Cinema Lighting – The Thinking Behind the ProPanel 3×2

(55:02 in the episode)

Johnnie spoke with Profoto at Cine Gear about why the company — best known for photography lighting — is now targeting the high-end cinema market with its ProPanel 3×2. The conversation covers brand strategy, product positioning, and what Profoto believes it can offer in an already competitive space.

Strada 2 First Look – Local Drives, Remote Editing

(57:20 in the episode)

Strada has updated its remote editing platform to version 2, bringing improvements to local drive integration and remote collaboration workflows. A brief look at what’s new and what it means for post-production teams working across locations.

NANLUX Matrix series – Image credit: CineD

NANLUX Matrix 2500B and Matrix 2500C – First Look

(01:02:47 in the episode)

The NANLUX Matrix 2500B and 2500C are the latest large-format LED fixtures from the brand. Johnnie shares his first impressions from CineGear, covering output, colour accuracy, and how the two variants differ.

Eddie AI’s Shamir Allibhai on Building an AI Teammate for Editors

(01:05:18 in the episode)

Johnnie’s interview with Shamir Allibhai, co-founder of Eddie AI, explores the company’s vision of an AI tool that assists editors rather than replaces them. The conversation covers the philosophy behind the product, its current capabilities, and where AI in the edit suite is heading.

Tilta Illusion Magnetic Filters Introduced – Modular Polarization and VND

(01:08:45 in the episode)

Tilta has unveiled the Illusion Magnetic Filter System — a modular, compact system combining variable ND and polarisation filters with a magnetic attachment mechanism. Johnnie spoke with the Tilta team at CineGear and shares the key details.

SIRUI IronStar 100mm. Image credit: CineD

SIRUI IronStar 100mm Anamorphic Macro Lens – A Close Focus First for the Series

(01:10:49 in the episode)

SIRUI has added a 100mm macro option to its IronStar anamorphic lens series — the first close-focus lens in the lineup. Nino and Johnnie discuss what this means for the series and who the lens is aimed at.

Cadrage Studio Launches in Early Access – Pre-Production Suite from the Director’s Viewfinder Team

(01:17:20 in the episode)

Cadrage Studio — a new pre-production suite from the team behind the popular Cadrage Director’s Viewfinder app — is now available in early access. Nino, who knows the Vienna-based team personally, shares the backstory of a project that has been in development for over six years.

Kinefinity VISTA Confirmed at $2,499 – Full-Frame 6K Open Gate, 220GB Built-In SSD, 610g Body

(01:21:42 in the episode)

Kinefinity has confirmed the VISTA will launch at $2,499 — a full-frame 6K open gate cinema camera with 220GB of built-in storage and a 610g body weight. Johnnie is working on a review and shares his initial expectations.

Apple Immersive Video Gets Live Formats, iPhone Playback, and Static Foveation Streaming at WWDC26

(01:25:00 in the episode)

Among the announcements at WWDC26, Apple expanded its Immersive Video platform with support for live formats, iPhone playback, and static foveation streaming. Nino breaks down the updates and discusses the growing case for immersive video as a mainstream format.

ARRI, 12 Points – How Eurovision 2026 Was Shot on 24 ALEXA 35 Live Cameras

(01:31:40 in the episode)

Nino’s 23-minute documentary on how 24 ARRI ALEXA 35 live cameras were deployed at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna is now live on YouTube. He shares the story behind the production — the challenges of access and logistics, what went right and wrong, and what it means to use cinema cameras at the world’s biggest live music event.

GoPro Warns It May Not Survive the Year as Auditor Flags Going Concern Doubt

(01:33:19 in the episode)

GoPro’s auditor has issued a going concern doubt — a formal signal that the company may not survive the current financial year. Nino and Johnnie discuss the implications alongside the brand’s recent product launches, including the Mission One and Mission One Pro.

Construction work is where long-term remote construction timelapse camera rigs like The Chronos Project’s Edge come in handy. Image credit: The Chronos Project

The Chronos Project’s Edge Bets on Real Cameras Where Most Long-Term Remote Timelapse Rigs Use Action Cams

(01:35:12 in the episode)

The Chronos Project Edge is a solar-powered, weather-sealed housing system designed to run any DSLR or mirrorless camera on long-term remote timelapse assignments. Created by filmmaker and nature specialist Chris Field of BioLabs, it is now available via Kickstarter starting at $2,800.

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