Pro Moviemaker January/February 2026 - Web

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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2026 CONTENTS

AGENDA 6 CANON RELOADS THE EOS R6

It’s one of the most eagerly awaited full-frame mirrorless camera launches, as Canon’s mid-market EOS R6 III breaks cover – and it’s packed with high-end spec. Plus, we look at the company’s latest standard prime that’s available at a shockingly low price. 8 SONY SUPERCHARGES ITS A7 V The mighty Alpha series hits back at new competition from Canon and Nikon with the fifth-generation A7 that’s faster than ever before. But with no internal Raw or open gate, is it an own goal? 10 POWER UP YOUR NANLUX REFLECTORS If your high-powered LEDs don’t cut the mustard, these beam boosters amplify the power and give finer control. Plus, Harlowe’s newest lighting kit and next-gen PTZ cams from Marshall. 12 THE RODE TO CHEAPER PODCASTS The audio giant’s move into video podcasting continues with the Rodecaster Video S, its more compact control unit that’s both cheaper and easier to use. There’s also Laowa’s 200mm f/2 AF prime, the latest DJI action cam and diffusion accessories for Aputure lights.

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14 CLASSIC FUJIFILM X-T30 UPGRADED Fujifilm wades in with its super-compact mirrorless X-T30 III, with a matching X Mount zoom, ideal for content creators. Leica’s Reporter- standard SL3 gets its battle gear on, while this Porsche sports car is

the ultimate accessory for well-heeled filmmakers. 16 THE ZOOM THAT’S MADE FOR AUDIO

The brand-new Podtrak P4next is the latest hardware from Zoom to make perfect audio for your podcasts as easy as possible. There is a Tascam XLR audio adapter to fit Nikon’s new ZR and an upgrade for Datacolor’s Spyderpro colour calibrator. 19 BRIGHT RAY OF LIGHT FROM AMARAN The Ray series is the latest family of great-value LED lights from Amaran. Benro sticks it to its rivals with a range of tripods made for hybrid shooters and filmmakers, while Zhiyun shows its super-bright yet highly portable X200 Molus fixture.

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