Insights from BSC, Camera Technology at the Winter Olympics, AI in Video Production | CineD Focus Check ep104

by Felix TappeinerFebruary 19^th, 2026

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In this week’s Focus Check episode, Johnnie and Nino celebrate two years of the podcast, discuss their recent experiences at BSC in London, and engage with their community through poll results on content preferences. They delve into the impact of AI on filmmaking, networking within the industry, and the latest camera technologies showcased at the Winter Olympics. The episode also covers Blackmagic’s recall of PYXIS 12K cameras, Sony firmware updates, and new lighting innovations from NANLITE and DoPchoice. Additionally, they explore rehoused vintage lenses from IronGlass, high-end offerings from ZEISS, and the launch of the YouTube app for the Apple Vision Pro. They conclude with discussions on the Profoto L600C lighting review and the Tilta Nucleus Autofocus Adapter, while reflecting on the future of AI in filmmaking

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Chapters and Articles in This Episode

00:00 – Intro

07:13 – Poll: What Kind of Content Do You Want to See More of on CineD?

https://www.cined.com/poll-what-kind-of-content-do-you-want-to-see-more-of-on-cined/

20:08 – Milano Cortina 2026 Camera Technology – 810+ Cameras, Cinematic Live Workflow, AI Replays, and FPV Drones Redefine Olympic Broadcasting

https://www.cined.com/milano-cortina-2026-camera-technology-810-cameras-cinematic-live-workflow-ai-replays-and-fpv-drones-redefine-olympic-broadcasting/

27:24 – Blackmagic PYXIS 12K Recall – Early Production Units Get Free Sensor Board Upgrade

https://www.cined.com/blackmagic-pyxis-12k-recall-early-production-units-get-free-sensor-board-upgrade/

30:46 – Sony Firmware Updates for BURANO, FX6, VENICE 2, FR7 and a7S III Announced

https://www.cined.com/sony-firmware-updates-for-burano-fx6-venice-2-fr7-and-a7s-iii-announced/

34:24 – NANLITE PavoSlim 360C Introduced – 4×2 RGB Panel with 27,000 Lux Output

https://www.cined.com/nanlite-pavoslim-360c-introduced-4×2-rgb-panel-with-27000-lux-output/

37:52 – DoPchoice SNAP RABBIT Introduced – Magnet-Assisted Quick-Open Softbox System

https://www.cined.com/dopchoice-snap-rabbit-introduced-magnet-assisted-quick-open-softbox-system/

39:43 – IronGlass AIR Lenses Available for Preorder at CVP – Compact Rehoused Vintage Glass for Mirrorless Systems

https://www.cined.com/ironglass-air-lenses-available-for-preorder-at-cvp-compact-rehoused-vintage-glass-for-mirrorless-systems/

47:03 – ZEISS Aatma T1.5 Full-Frame Cinema Lenses Released

https://www.cined.com/zeiss-aatma-t1-5-full-frame-cinema-lenses-released/

54:06 – Astera QuikBeam Now Shipping – Compact, Battery-Powered Fresnel

https://www.cined.com/astera-quikbeam-now-shipping-compact-battery-powered-fresnel/

57:16 – Accsoon CineView M7 Series Updates Explained – New HDMI-Only Model, Expanded Camera Control, and More

https://www.cined.com/accsoon-cineview-m7-series-updates-explained-new-hdmi-only-model-expanded-camera-control-and-more/

59:42 – SWIT FM, BMU, and BMH Series Monitors Introduce Built-In, Near-Zero Latency Mode

https://www.cined.com/swit-fm-bmu-and-bmh-series-monitors-introduce-built-in-near-zero-latency-mode/

01:01:17 – Cartoni MIXO 21 Fluid Head and Ragno Pod Tripod Riser – Hands-On Interview

https://www.cined.com/cartoni-mixo-21-fluid-head-and-ragno-pod-tripod-riser-hands-on-interview/

01:05:47 – Panasonic LUMIX S1II Gets Free ARRI LogC3 Software Key With Purchase in the US – Save $249.99

https://www.cined.com/panasonic-lumix-s1ii-gets-free-arri-logc3-software-key-with-purchase-in-the-us-save-249-99/

01:08:29 – CP+ 2026 Returns at Its Largest Scale Ever With a Record 149 Exhibitors

https://www.cined.com/cp-2026-returns-at-its-largest-scale-ever-with-a-record-149-exhibitors/

01:10:46 – YouTube Launches Dedicated App for Apple Vision Pro – 3D, VR180, 360-Degree, and 8K Playback

https://www.cined.com/youtube-launches-dedicated-app-for-apple-vision-pro-3d-vr180-360-degree-and-8k-playback/

01:16:34 – Profoto L600C Lighting Review – Does Profoto Gear Belong in a DP’s Kit?

https://www.cined.com/profoto-l600c-lighting-review-does-profoto-gear-belong-in-a-dps-kit/

01:20:30 – Tilta Nucleus Auto Focus Adapter Launched – Adds Autofocus to Manual PL Lenses via Sony E-Mount

https://www.cined.com/tilta-nucleus-auto-focus-adapter-launched-adds-autofocus-to-manual-pl-lenses-via-sony-e-mount/

01:24:07 – Viral AI Fight Between ‘Tom Cruise’ and ‘Brad Pitt’ Triggers Hollywood-Wide Backlash Against ByteDance’s Seedance 2.0

https://www.cined.com/viral-ai-fight-between-tom-cruise-and-brad-pitt-triggers-hollywood-wide-backlash-against-bytedances-seedance-2-0/

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