The ultimate magazine for next generation filmmakers
MARCH/APRIL 2025 CONTENTS
AGENDA 6 MATRICE DRONE DUO LIFT OFF
DJI’s latest flagship all-in-one drones elevate the game for high-resolution work. There’s also a brilliant vlogging drone and a solution for FPV pilots to access DJI’s latest camera and transmission tech. 8 ZEISS ZOOMS IN WITH A VINTAGE LOOK Users of the Supreme Radiance range of primes can now choose from three zoom lenses offering the same distinctive Zeiss look. Meanwhile, Sigma launches new optics for crop-sensor Canon mirrorless cameras. 1O JUST LEICA LUMIX? Legendary German camera maker Leica reveals its first full-frame mirrorless with serious filmmaking cred – the chunky SL3-S. It’s based on Panasonic’s S5 II, but has its own solid build and improved viewfinder. 12 LARGER COVERAGE FOR TOKINA GLASS Japanese lens maker Tokina reveals even more prime lenses in its high-end Vista-P series, offering an old- school, swirly bokeh at the image edges but bite-sharp The fast-growing Chinese brand shows off its unique new tilt-shift macro glass, a range of four anamorphic primes and even a new probe zoom lens that’s on the way – all with affordable price tags. 16 CANON’S APP FOR PERFECT HUES A revolutionary app simplifies colour-matching across camera brands, exclusively for Canon’s PTZ flagship. Meanwhile, Nanlite unfurls the curtains on parabolic softboxes, while DPA introduces fast connection solutions. centre. Plus, Lexar drops lots of fast memory. 14 WHAT A LAOWA, LAOWA LENSES!
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18 PANASONIC’S FOUR-SOME CAMCORDERS A set of four 4K camcorders to suit all budgets and users is revealed by Panasonic, along with an upgraded flagship PTZ camera for fully remote workflows. Plus, Blackmagic’s more affordable 12K cinema camera and
a new remote controller for PTZ cameras from Birddog. 22 THE COOLEST SHOW COMES TO TOWN
If you’re a fan of high-end cinematography and want to check out the latest kit and rub shoulders with the greats of the industry, head to Battersea Park for the annual BSC Expo. We go over the programme and point out the kit not to be missed. 26 DOCKLAND MOVE FOR CONSUMER SHOW The Photography & Video Show moves from its Birmingham home to the east end of London at the Excel centre for 2025, where there is a packed list of speakers, seminars and how-tos, as well as loads of equipment to see. The CreatorCon is perfect for aspiring YouTubers. AWARDS 30 MPB FILMMAKER OF THE YEAR 2025 HOTS UP The entries are flooding in for the world’s only contest purely aimed at commercial filmmakers. We look at the categories and focus on some of the entrants making this year’s competition one of the best. There’s still time for you to enter!
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