AWARDS
GEAR OF THE YEAR
CAMERAS Every year, the Pro Moviemaker Gear of the Year Awards shine a spotlight on the cameras that make a difference in filmmakers’ lives. These accolades reflect real-world performance, not just spec sheet hype. From mirrorless marvels to powerhouse cinema rigs, this year’s deserving winners represent the pinnacle of creativity, reliability and innovation. Here’s why these cameras topped the charts in their respective categories.
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We reveal the worthy winners in our ninth annual celebration of top-tier moviemaking tech THE BEST OF THE BEST! T he Pro Moviemaker Gear of the Year Awards are the only accolades where professional filmmakers get to reward the quality, innovation and creativity of the tools that they rely on every day. Now in their ninth year and recognised the world over, these prizes have become an established benchmark of technological excellence, with the winning products representing the highest standard of achievement for manufacturers and service providers over the last year. And you can count on the results because the winners are chosen by the people who matter most: the filmmakers who use the gear. Alongside the categories voted on by our readers, Pro Moviemaker ’s editorial team has also highlighted a select few products for Editor’s Choice awards, rewarding those that deserve special recognition. So read on! It’s time to reveal this year’s winners.
1. HYBRID/CROSSOVER CANON EOS C80
Canon’s C80 bridges the gap between a cinema and a mirrorless camera like no other. It inherits the colour science and image pipelines from Canon’s Cinema EOS line but conveniently packages it in a body that’s friendly to hybrid shooters. The Dual Pixel CMOS AF system makes pulling focus seamless, while the kit’s internal recording formats deliver pro-grade footage straight to the card. At the same time, it can shoot stills at a resolution high enough to satisfy demanding crossover creators.
2. CAMCORDER JVC GY-HC550ESBN
Camcorders still matter in professional production, especially for streaming, and JVC’s GY-HC550ESBN proves why. This well-connected camcorder is built for live broadcast, ENG and field production in ways that mirrorless cameras can’t match. The ability to deliver high-quality streaming directly from the camera itself, combined with its excellent connectivity, makes it a go-to for news and events.
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