The Week of New Cine Cams? | Canon EOS C50 | Nikon ZR | RED V-RAPTOR XE | FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 and iPhone 17 Pro – Focus Check Episode 81

by Felix TappeinerSeptember 11^th, 2025

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This week isn’t about two new cameras – or even four. We’ve got six brand-new cameras hitting the market, most of them from major manufacturers. It looks like everyone wants to reveal their latest gear just before IBC, which means this year’s show is shaping up to be an exciting one. This is the week of cine cams!

In this special episode, we dive into all the fresh announcements: new cameras, lenses, and even some software updates. Tune in to get the full picture of what’s about to be showcased at IBC!

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Chapters and Articles in This Episode

(00:00) – Intro

(01:49) – Canon EOS C50 Review & Mini-Doc: Open-Gate, Anamorphic Options, and Great Value

https://www.cined.com/canon-eos-c50-review-mini-doc-open-gate-anamorphic-options-and-great-value/

(23:26) – Nikon ZR Released – First Nikon RED Camera with Internal R3D, 6K60, 4K120, 32-bit Float Audio, and More

https://www.cined.com/nikon-zr-released-first-nikon-red-camera-with-internal-r3d-6k60-4k120-32-bit-float-audio-and-more/

https://www.cined.com/nikon-zr-hands-on-with-the-first-mirrorless-camera-with-red-tech/

(40:25) –  RED V-RAPTOR XE Announced – Half the Frame Rates, Half the Price

https://www.cined.com/red-v-raptor-xe-announced-half-the-frame-rates-half-the-price/

(43:59) – FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 Full Specs & Price Released – 102MP 4:3 Large Format Cinema Camera

https://www.cined.com/fujifilm-gfx-eterna-55-full-specs-price-released-102mp-43-large-format-cinema-camera/

(57:25) – Pixboom Spark High-Speed Camera Launches – 4.6K Global Shutter, Up To 2,182 fps, and “Unlimited” RAW

https://www.cined.com/pixboom-spark-high-speed-camera-launches-4-6k-global-shutter-up-to-2182-fps-and-unlimited-raw/

(01:04:19) – Apple iPhone 17 Pro Introduces ProRes RAW and Genlock for Filmmakers

https://www.cined.com/apple-iphone-17-pro-introduces-prores-raw-and-genlock-for-filmmakers/

(01:09:11) – Blackmagic Camera ProDock for iPhone 17 Pro Adds HDMI, Genlock, Timecode, USB-C SSDs, 12V Power and Audio Connections

https://www.cined.com/blackmagic-camera-prodock-iphone-17-pro-connections/

(01:14:29) – Pixel 10 Pro Quietly Unlocks DCG, Delivering True 12-Bit RAW Video

https://www.cined.com/pixel-10-pro-quietly-unlocks-dcg-delivering-true-12-bit-raw-video/

(01:17:28) – Apple Final Cut Camera 2.0 – Open Gate, Apple Log 2 and ProRes RAW, Genlock for iPhone 17 Pro

https://www.cined.com/apple-final-cut-camera-2-0-open-gate-apple-log-2-and-prores-raw-genlock-for-iphone-17-pro/

(1:19:00) – Blackmagic Camera 3.0 Update Adds Clip Syncing for Multi-Cam Shoots

https://www.cined.com/blackmagic-camera-3-0-update-adds-clip-syncing-for-multi-cam-shoots/

(01:19:44) – DaVinci Resolve 20.2 Brings ProRes RAW, Better Immersive Workflows, and AI Fog Effects

https://www.cined.com/davinci-resolve-20-2-brings-prores-raw-better-immersive-workflows-and-ai-fog-effects/

(01:26:19) – SIGMA Expands Full-Frame Lens Lineup With 20-200mm Zoom, 35mm F1.2 II, and 135mm F1.4 Art

https://www.cined.com/sigma-expands-full-frame-lens-lineup-with-20-200mm-zoom-35mm-f1-2-ii-and-135mm-f1-4-art/

(01:30:33) – Canon RF 85mm F/1.4L VCM Released – A Compact Portrait Lens

https://www.cined.com/canon-rf-85mm-f-1-4l-vcm-released-a-compact-portrait-lens/

(01:31:42) – Canon CINE-SERVO 11-55mm T2.95-3.95 Lens Released: Ultra-Wide CINE-SERVO Zoom

https://www.cined.com/canon-cine-servo-11-55mm-t2-95-3-95-lens-released-ultra-wide-cine-servo-zoom/

(01:33:05) –  FUJINON GF32-90mm T3.5 PZ OIS WR Lens Announced – Purpose-built for GFX ETERNA55

https://www.cined.com/fujinon-gf-32-90mm-t3-5-pz-ois-wr-lens-announced-purpose-built-for-gfx-eterna-55/

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