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Instead of just pan, tilt and roll, the Z-axis of vertical motion is also stabilised on the Ronin, so when going up or down steps, or just walking, the camera doesn’t jolt up and down. A newly designed LiDAR rangefinder continuously generates precise laser measurements to help focusing. In manual focus, there is a LiDAR waveform display, making things fast and accurate. It turns any manual focus lens into a full AF, if you want it to. But it’s a bit of a disservice to call the Ronin 4D a camera – it’s much more than that. Lenses Lots of camera manufacturers have new glass, but the biggest of all are the Canon super-telephoto RF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM and the RF 1200mm f/8L IS USM. These premium L-series lenses have a built-in image stabiliser and are ideal for sport, wildlife, news gathering and surveillance. The 800mm lens is £19,099/$16,999 and the 1200mm £22,449/$19,999. Zeiss also released its new Supreme Prime 15mm T1.8 optic, completing that family of premium prime lenses. Audio The latest 32-bit float technology is the biggest development in audio,
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Recorders that use 32-bit float include the Tascam Portacapture X8, Zoom F6 or F3 and the MixPre-3 II from Sound Devices. Dual-input wireless systems are booming, with Rode, Saramonic, DJI, Hollyland, Joby, Sony and Deity each offering two-transmitter kits. These make it a cinch to record a pair of interviewees to just one recording device. Many of the latest audio kits are linked to apps, so they can record internally, too. Lighting Flicker-free LEDs – especially COB- style hard lights and the latest tube lights – are all in vogue. Many offer a full spectrum of colours and SFX, like paparazzi flashes, fake fire or police cars. Rotolight’s latest Neo 3 and AEOS 2 set new standards in technology for smaller lights, sharing many of the features from the firm’s award-winning Titan range. For affordable RGBWW tube LEDs, check out the PavoTube series fromNanlite and Quasar Science Rainbow lights.
as it can capture a massive range of levels in one recording. It is possible to record nearly everything, from an almost-silent whisper to full-on rock gig, without changing the gain – and still be able to use the audio without clipping, just by adjusting the levels in post. It’s like super-high dynamic range for your sound. It has to be heard to be believed.
LITTLE AND LARGE From enormous Canon lenses to compact Joby audio kits, there’s new equipment galore
BRIT POP The wide range of LEDs from Rotolight continue to sell well, thanks to a slew of fresh features
“Many LED lights offer a full spectrumof colours and SFX, like paparazzi flashes, fake fire or police cars”
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