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It’s the launch of our tenth annual Gear of the Year Awards, where readers vote for the top hardware, software and services. 74 Alpha, bravo! Sony shows you can have a high-resolution camera that’s also seriously fast with the new A7R VI mirrorless. 80 The frame rate strikes back Unless you have Hollywood-size budgets, superfast frame rates have stagnated – until now, with the 2000fps Pixboom. 86 Red dot resurrection Leica’s SL3 mirrorless has been largely overlooked for video, but a new firmware transforms this Bauhaus-style beauty. 88 Sound without stress Audio gear that’s designed to take the worry out of capturing sound. Check out the 32-bit float Tascam recorder and an Audio-Technica mic with a safety track.
43 Time for GoPro to go pro The action camera brand moves into mirrorless, Lumix shows its new 40mm prime and would you Leica new phone? 48 Meet your creator Daryl Walker is a master at capturing his outdoor adventures around the world. He talks life, social video content and success. 50 Smart set-up for YouTube Our choice of the best cameras, lenses, lighting and more for clued-up content creators and podcasters. 54 Fujifilm’s Instax mashup It’s the love child of an instant camera and Super 8 cine cam – but is this retro gizmo just for fun or can it be a serious bit of kit? 56 DJI’s pocket rocket We try the Osmo Pocket 4 gimbal cam and pair it with a Smallrig stabiliser to create a mini Steadicam on the cheap.
agenda 10 Kine’s mini cine stunner Chinese cinema camera upstart Kinefinity reveals its first mirrorless-style compact cine cam with top spec and low price that’s sure to make a huge impact. 12 Philips pro screen flip Philips expands its professional monitor range with high-resolution displays and connectivity, as Aputure updates its Sidus Link Pro lighting app. 14 Indie optic extravaganza Hot new glass from emerging lens brands like Laowa, Viltrox and Samyang. Plus, get cash off the superfast Experimental Optics 50mm f/0.75 prime. 16 World Cup of camera kit! Global imaging test brand TIPA unveils all the latest cameras, lenses, hardware and software that have scored winning goals in its annual awards.
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Filmmaking champs named Finally, the judges have spoken in our CVP- backed Filmmaker of the Year competition, as the winners are revealed. 38 Easy AF anamorphics How the first autofocus lenses are making Cinemascope accessible, and how you can go widescreen on a budget.
the icon 90 Sony make believe The first in our new series celebrating great tech innovations spotlights the Sony FS7 cinema camcorder that made indie filmmakers’ dreams come true.
YouTube insider special Seven pages of incredible insight from three of YouTube’s leading lights. We hear from a government-approved strategist, a fast-growing content creator and an insider from the video streaming company itself, where the talk is all about platforms, plans, podcasts and professionalism.
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