Sony FX2 |  Google DeepMind Veo 3 | Hollyland LARK MAX 2  – CineD Focus Check Ep66

by Felix TappeinerMay 29^th, 2025

Finally, the long-anticipated new Sony FX2 cinema camera has arrived at the CineD headquarters for a full stress test — and that’s exactly what we did. Johnnie has already spent some time with the camera, produced a short documentary, and shares insights on what worked for him and what didn’t. Additionally, we cover new updates on the latest version of Google’s AI video generator, Neo, along with the usual gear updates for the week. Join us to discover all the details in this “Sony FX2 podcast”.

Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by FUJIFILM. Check it out at 29:04

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Chapters & Articles Mentioned in This Episode:

(00:00) –  Intro

(03:26) – Sony FX2 Review – An Entry-Level, Full-Frame, Cinema Line Camera. Is the Price Right?

https://www.cined.com/sony-fx2-review-an-entry-level-full-frame-cinema-line-camera-is-the-price-right/

(30:05) – Google DeepMind Veo 3 and Flow Unveiled for AI “Filmmaking”

https://www.cined.com/google-deepmind-unveils-veo-3-and-flow-for-ai-filmmaking/

(39.26) – AI Flood on Adobe Stock: Nearly Half of All Images Now AI-Generated

https://www.cined.com/ai-flood-on-adobe-stock-nearly-half-of-all-images-now-ai-generated/

 (42:45) – Darren Aronofsky Partners with Google DeepMind on Generative AI Short Film Initiative

https://www.cined.com/darren-aronofsky-partners-with-google-deepmind-on-generative-ai-short-film-initiative/

(48:11) – B&H BILD Expo Returns to New York City in June, with CineD Talk – Free Registration Now Open

https://www.cined.com/bh-bild-expo-returns-to-new-york-city-in-june-with-cined-talk-free-registration-now-open/

(50:06) – Poll: What is the Most Innovative Camera Brand?

https://www.cined.com/poll-innovation-in-cameras-which-is-your-favorite-brand/

(53:19) – RØDE Wireless Micro Bluetooth iOS Update Adds Direct Pairing with iPhones

https://www.cined.com/rode-wireless-micro-bluetooth-ios-update-adds-direct-pairing-with-iphones/

(55:43) – Hollyland LARK MAX 2 Officially Launched – 32-bit Float, On-board TC & Four-TX Support

https://www.cined.com/hollyland-lark-max-2-officially-launched-32-bit-float-on-board-tc-four-tx-support/

(1:00:35) – Mandy Walker Makes History as ASC’s First Female President

https://www.cined.com/mandy-walker-makes-history-as-ascs-first-female-president/

(01:02:48) – Pro Tip: Sensor Crop Feature in CineD Lens Coverage Tool

https://www.cined.com/pro-tip-sensor-crop-feature-in-lens-coverage-tool/

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