YouTube Paid $100 Billion to Creators, Hohem iSteady MT3 & Pro Review, DJI RS 5, Astera QuikBeam | CineD Focus Check ep102

by Felix TappeinerFebruary 5^th, 2026

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Imagine this: YouTube has paid over $100 billion to creators in the last four years. That’s an enormous sum — far more than most TV networks spend on content today. In this episode, we take a closer look at what that means for creators and the platform as a whole.

Further in this episode, we talk about plenty of other highlights, including two brand-new Hohem gimbals (which Nino reviewed), a range of innovative new lights from several manufacturers, and exciting new lenses — all covered in this episode of Focus Check. So, as always, hit that play button and enjoy.

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Chapters and articles in this episode

00:00 – Intro

07:44 – Hohem iSteady MT3 & MT3 Pro Gimbal Review – Built-In AI Tracking and Pro Performance Without the Pro Price

https://www.cined.com/hohem-isteady-mt3-mt3-pro-review-built-in-ai-tracking-and-pro-performance-without-the-pro-price/

15:15 – DJI RS 5 Announced – Enhanced Intelligent Tracking Module, 5th-Gen Stabilization, and One-Hour Fast Charging

https://www.cined.com/dji-rs-5-announced-enhanced-intelligent-tracking-module-5th-gen-stabilization-and-one-hour-fast-charging/

25:31 – YouTube Paid Creators $100 Billion in Four Years – Here Are Their Priorities for 2026

https://www.cined.com/youtube-paid-creators-100-billion-in-four-years-here-are-their-priorities-for-2026/

37:25 – Sony a7S III Firmware Update Version 5.00 Released with Expanded Autofocus Customization

https://www.cined.com/sony-a7s-iii-firmware-update-version-5-00-released-with-expanded-autofocus-customization/

40:50 – Sony Firmware Updates for VENICE 2 V4.1, BURANO V3.0, FX6 V6.0, and FR7 V4.0 Firmware at BSC Expo 2026 – New Anamorphic Modes, BIG6, Blackmagic RAW

https://www.cined.com/sony-firmware-updates-for-venice-2-v4-1-burano-v3-0-fx6-v6-0-and-fr7-v4-0-firmware-at-bsc-expo-2026-new-anamorphic-modes-big6-blackmagic-raw/

48:20 – Sony VENICE 2 Extension System Mini – Now Shipping

https://www.cined.com/sony-venice-2-extension-system-mini-now-shipping/

54:43 – Astera QuikBeam Announced – Ultra-Compact Fresnel with Multiple Powering Options

https://www.cined.com/astera-quikbeam-announced-ultra-compact-fresnel-with-multiple-powering-options/

58:17 – NANLITE FC-720B and FC-720C Announced – 750W Additions to the FC Series

https://www.cined.com/nanlite-fc-720b-and-fc-720c-announced-750w-additions-to-the-fc-series/

01:00:49 – Aputure NOVA 9° 2×1 and NOVA II 1×1 Announced – A 9° Long-Throw Panel and a High-Output 1×1

https://www.cined.com/aputure-nova-9-2×1-and-nova-ii-1×1-announced-a-9-long-throw-panel-and-a-high-output-1×1/

01:05:51 – Leica Noctilux-M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH – Innovative and Exorbitantly Priced

https://www.cined.com/leica-noctilux-m-35mm-f-1-2-asph-innovative-and-exorbitantly-priced/

01:10:13 – Pixboom Spark First Production Unit Rolls Off Assembly Line – Mid-March Shipping Confirmed

https://www.cined.com/pixboom-spark-first-production-unit-rolls-off-assembly-line-mid-march-shipping-confirmed/

01:16:49 – Blazar Talon 1.5X AF Anamorphic Lenses Announced – World’s First 1.5x Squeeze Autofocus System

https://www.cined.com/blazar-talon-1-5x-af-anamorphic-lenses-announced-worlds-first-1-5x-squeeze-autofocus-system/

01:23:00 – Eddie AI Adds Multi-Track Audio Support for Professional Editing Workflows

https://www.cined.com/eddie-ai-adds-multi-track-audio-support-for-professional-editing-workflows/

01:25:13 – FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 Firmware Version 1.04 Released – Display Delay of External Monitor Improved

https://www.cined.com/fujifilm-gfx-eterna-55-firmware-version-1-04-released-display-delay-of-external-monitor-improved/

01:27:04 – Brightin Star 60mm f/2.8 II Macro Lens Announced

https://www.cined.com/brightin-star-60mm-f-2-8-ii-macro-lens-announced/

01:29:08 – Hollyland Solidcom M1 Pro Released – A Scalable 1.9 GHz Intercom for Medium-Scale Productions

https://www.cined.com/hollyland-solidcom-m1-pro-released-a-scalable-1-9-ghz-intercom-for-medium-scale-productions/

01:32:20 – Freeze, Move, Immerse – Bullet Time and Volumetric Capture in Action

https://www.cined.com/freeze-move-immerse-bullet-time-and-volumetric-capture-in-action/

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