AWARDS
GEAR OF THE YEAR
CAMERAS The world’s first large format
in virtual production thanks to its Phantom Track dual-capture mode and even has on-sensor phase detection autofocus. Even audio capture sets new standards. Of course, it’s not at a bargain- bucket price, so might be a dream purchase or rental option for many. It is more affordable than earlier flagship Red cameras though, and will last for years, offering great value for money. At a more affordable price point comes the winner in the mirrorless camera category, where so often the industry’s leading technology is accessible to all. The winner for this may be a surprise, as it comes from a brand that was the first to offer HD video on its cameras but has been lagging behind others in recent times.
SIMPLY THE BEST The Nikon Z 8 took the mirrorless win, Blackmagic’s latest 6K camera the hybrid award and JVC scooped the best camcorder title
cinema camera with a global shutter is the clear winner of its class in this year’s Pro Moviemaker Gear of the Year Awards. The Red V-Raptor X is the flagship of the DSMC3 system and its shutter finally kills off the ‘jello-effect’ of skewed vertical lines. It produces an incredible quality of footage, with 17+ stops of dynamic range and the colours the Californian brand is famous for. Use the Extended Highlights mode and you can unlock more than 20 stops of range, all in the glorious Redcode Raw file format. It’s a camera that has a relatively small form factor but can be rigged up for the biggest Hollywood productions – and its modern tech leaves other cameras in the dust. It can shoot up to 120fps at 8K, work
Mirrorless Nikon Z 8
Editor’s Choice: Panasonic Lumix S5 II
Hybrid/crossover Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K
Camcorder JVC GY-HM250E
Cinema camera Red V-Raptor X Editor’s Choice: Sony Burano
PTZ camera Canon CR-N700 Editor’s Choice: Marshall CV730
Mirrorless Nikon Z 8
EDITOR’S CHOICE: MARSHALL CV730 The Marshall CV730 is the editor’s choice in the PTZ camera class as it boasts an impressive spec, has a wide variety of connectivity options and is very well priced against other top-of-the-line cameras. It has an 8.5-megapixel UHD sensor and 30x optical zoom to HDMI 2.0 and IP outputs, allowing for simultaneous workflows and remote control of settings like iris, zoom and white-balance. With its flexible zoom range, the
Marshall is suitable for broadcast, production, live events and more. It’s a professional-grade camera that delivers on reliability, durability and affordability – a winning choice.
produce images up to 3840x2160p at 60fps. It also has 12G/6G/3G-SDI,
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