ep90 - DJI Neo 2 Announced | SIRUI Astra Lenses | Sony FX2 Lab Test Results | CineD Focus Check
Description
In this week’s episode, there's a lot to talk about! DJI just released the successor to its smallest drone – the DJI Neo 2. But the excitement is mixed with concern, as there's growing talk about a potential DJI ban in the US. Join the discussion to hear all the details and what this could mean for filmmakers.
Meanwhile, Johnnie gives us a first look at the brand-new lens series from SIRUI and dives into the latest CineD Lab Test results of the Sony FX2.
So, as always, hit that play button and enjoy your weekly dose of FocusCheck!
Chapters and Articles in This Episode
(00:00 ) - Intro and overview
(05:24 ) - DJI Neo 2 Announced
(17:30 ) - DJI US Ban Looms in 42 Days as Government Fails to Begin Required Audit
https://www.cined.com/dji-us-ban-looms-in-43-days-as-government-fails-to-begin-required-audit/
(25:03 ) - DJI Osmo Mobile 8 Smartphone Gimbal Launches With Apple DockKit Support and 360° Pan Rotation
(28:12 ) - HONOR Robot Phone Camera Signals a Built-In Gimbal Future for Mobile Filmmakers
(32:08 ) - Sony FX2 Lab Test – Rolling Shutter, Dynamic Range and Exposure Latitude
https://www.cined.com/sony-fx2-lab-test-rolling-shutter-dynamic-range-and-exposure-latitude/
(40:16 ) - Canon EOS R6 Mark III Announced – A New, Beefed-Up Hybrid Workhorse
https://www.cined.com/canon-eos-r6-mark-iii-announced-a-new-beefed-up-hybrid-workhorse/
(43:00 ) - SIRUI Astra Series Announced – World’s First T1.8 Full-Frame Autofocus Anamorphic Lenses
(49:04 ) - Audiio LinkMatch 2.0 Review – Simple and Mostly Accurate Music-Matching Tool
https://www.cined.com/audiio-linkmatch-2-0-review-simple-and-mostly-accurate-music-matching-tool/
(53:48 ) - The Efficient Filmmaker: Scan and Plan
Course site: https://www.mzed.com/courses/the-efficient-filmmaker-scan-and-plan?tap_a=17272-420962&tap_s=4094362-dfd65f
(57:32 ) - OFG Customs LONG SHOT Introduced – Optical Adapter Brings Full-Frame, Large-Format, Vista Vision Lenses to 16mm
(01:01:18 ) - Hollyland Lyra 4K Webcam Released – 1/1.5″ Sensor, Wireless Audio System, AI Features from $149
(01:03:43 ) - The Leica Transformation – How a Camera Icon Went From Crisis to €596M by Killing the Rangefinder
(01:14:03 ) - IMAGO Oslo Digital Cinema Conference 2025 Returns With AI Focus – David Stump ASC, Steve Yedlin ASC Among Speakers
(01:20:10 ) - Design Update & Comments: A Better Experience for Gear Guides
https://www.cined.com/design-update-comments-a-better-experience-for-gear-guides/
(01:21:14 ) - Atomos Ninja TX GO Announced – 6Kp30 RAW Recording, Camera Control, 1500-Nit Display
(01:23:26 ) - RØDECaster Video S Production Console Introduced
https://www.cined.com/rodecaster-video-s-production-console-introduced/
We hope you enjoyed this episode!
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