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Editor in chief Adam Duckworth Chief sub editor Matthew Winney Sub editor Minhaj Zia Junior sub editor Molly Constanti Editorial director Roger Payne EDITORIAL ADVERTISING Sales director Sam Scott-Smith +44 (0)1223 499457 samscott-smith@bright.uk.com Sales manager Gabrielle Pitts +44 (0)1223 492244 gabriellepitts@bright.uk.com DESIGN Design director Andy Jennings
CAM DRAM So much new technology has arrived all at once! And a lot of it is very affordable
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It’s been one of the most exciting times for tech-heads in a long while, as there has been a real glut of truly impressive new cameras at price points that seem to be coming ever lower despite fast-rising spec. Of course, we all complain about the cost of living and doing business always going up, and clients’ budgets seemingly shrinking just as fast. But now it seems that high- end cameras are becoming slightly more affordable, with features we could have only dreamed of in recent years. That’s not just in full-frame mirrorless, where the majority of development seems to have been focused as manufacturers go all-out to persuade amateur photographers to throw away their DSLRs and invest in the future. (And it goes without saying that you shouldn’t stash your old kit in a cupboard, but get cash from it by selling it to a reputable used specialist like MPB!) In fact, the big news for filmmakers is not about full-frame mirrorless developments, but cinema camera, ‘medium format’ mirrorless and even Micro Four Thirds launches. Panasonic pioneered mirrorless cameras for video use and has always packed loads of spec for moviemaking into its offerings. The new Micro Four Thirds Lumix GH7 delivers that, with 32-bit float audio, ProRes Raw internal shooting and Arri colour science. Fujifilm’s launches include the Super 35 X-T50 mirrorless, but more importantly, a more affordable version of its GFX100 that opens up large format filmmaking to a much wider range of potential buyers. Blackmagic has made serious waves with two new cameras, the Ursa Cine 12K and Pyxis. The high-res Ursa now has a full-frame sensor and, despite that, is reasonably attainable. But the full-frame 6K Pyxis looks like the bargain of the century, as this next- generation digital film camera comes with a choice of L, PL or Locking EF lens mounts and costs from just £2910/$2995. It shoots Raw, but does not have the best AF system. Ticking all those boxes is the new Canon EOS C400, complete with a stacked 6K sensor with triple base ISO, internal 6K/60p Raw shooting and latest-generation AF – all for £7799/$7999. It’s a perfect reminder of the fast-paced change in filmmaking technology, just as we launch our 2024 Gear of the Year Awards, where your vote counts. As a perfect antidote to all that technology, we also showcase just how amazing Pro Moviemaker readers are by revealing the winners of our Filmmaker of the Year Awards. It’s a testament that ‘all the gear but no idea’ doesn’t apply to so many professional and student filmmakers. It’s so refreshing to see how more affordable camera technology is being put to great use with some stunning work. Enjoy the issue.
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ADAM DUCKWORTH, EDITOR IN CHIEF
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