Half the Sensor, Twice the Buzz – FUJIFILM X half and a Week of Gear Surprises – CineD Focus Check Ep65

by Felix TappeinerMay 22^nd, 2025

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A camera that shoots half-images? Sounds unusual—but that’s exactly what FUJIFILM’s newly released X-Half brings to the table with its unique feature set.

Join Johnnie and Nino as they dive into what makes this mysterious new camera stand out, in this FUJIFILM X half podcast episode, and as always, catch up on the latest gear updates and industry news from the week.

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Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by FUJIFILM. Check it out at 24:38

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Chapters & Articles Mentioned in This Episode:

00:00 –  Intro

05:00 – FUJIFILM Introduces X half Premium Compact Digital Camera

https://www.cined.com/fujifilm-x-half-camera-announced-when-analog-heritage-and-digital-capabilities-merge-together/

16:09 – Poll: Innovation in Cameras – Which is Your Favorite Brand?
https://www.cined.com/poll-innovation-in-cameras-which-is-your-favorite-brand/

17:05 – Sony Camera Sales in Early 2025 – Camera Gear and Image Sensors Support Growth Amid Wider Slowdown

https://www.cined.com/sony-camera-sales-in-early-2025-camera-gear-and-image-sensors-support-growth-amid-wider-slowdown/

25:30 – Rolux RL-VP4D – Affordable Ronin 4D V-Mount Plate Now Available

https://www.cined.com/rolux-rl-vp4d-affordable-ronin-4d-v-mount-plate-now-available/

30:29 – Rolux Grand Series Professional Gold Mount Batteries Launched

https://www.cined.com/rolux-grand-series-professional-gold-mount-batteries-launched/

31:47- ARRI Sells Claypaky, Refocuses on Core Filmmaking Technologies – Stage Lighting Brand Moves to EK Lights

https://www.cined.com/arri-sells-claypaky-refocuses-on-core-filmmaking-technologies-stage-lighting-brand-moves-to-ek-lights/

34:02 – Eddie AI Extension for DaVinci Resolve Released -Virtual Editing Assistant

https://www.cined.com/eddie-ai-extension-for-davinci-resolve-released-virtual-editing-assistant/

39:38 – Sennheiser Profile Wireless Audio Single-Channel System Released & 32-bit Float Firmware Update

https://www.cined.com/sennheiser-profile-wireless-audio-single-channel-system-released-32-bit-float-firmware-update/

46:45 – Tilta Camera Cage for Panasonic LUMIX S1RII / S1II / S1IIE

https://www.cined.com/tilta-camera-cage-for-panasonic-lumix-s1rii-s1ii-s1iie/

49:41 – Different Types of Tracking Shots and What Emotions They Evoke

https://www.cined.com/different-types-of-tracking-shots-and-what-emotions-they-evoke/

50:50 – Laowa 15mm f/4.5 0.5X Macro Lens for Full-Frame Released

https://www.cined.com/laowa-15mm-f-4-5-0-5x-macro-lens-for-full-frame-released/

53:12 – Panasonic Offers 5-Year Extended Warranty on LUMIX S Cameras and Lenses in Europe

https://www.cined.com/panasonic-offers-5-year-extended-warranty-on-lumix-s-cameras-and-lenses-in-europe/

55:36 – Leica SL3 and SL3-S Firmware Update v3.1.1 Released – Adds New Video Formats for C4K and C6K

https://www.cined.com/leica-sl3-and-sl3-s-firmware-update-v3-1-1-released-adds-new-video-formats-for-c4k-and-c6k/

01:01:20 – OCTOPUS RAW Studio Enhances Raw Video Workflow in Adobe Premiere

https://www.cined.com/octopus-raw-studio-enhances-raw-video-workflow-in-adobe-premiere/

01:05:35 – Inside the Super Bowl Halftime Show – A Steadicam Operator’s Perspective with Sean Flannery

https://www.cined.com/inside-the-super-bowl-halftime-show-a-steadicam-operators-perspective-with-sean-flannery/

01:08:16 – NANLITE Bowens Mount Projection Attachment 25°–45° Introduced

https://www.cined.com/nanlite-bowens-mount-projection-attachment-25-45-introduced/

01:09:55 – DaVinci Resolve 20 Beta 4 Adds Keyframe and Remote Monitoring Upgrades

https://www.cined.com/davinci-resolve-20-beta-4-adds-keyframe-and-remote-monitoring-upgrades/

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