Digital Cinema Society

DCS Pre-NAB UPDATE There is so much happening in terms of product announcements leading up to NAB, that we have decided to publish a special Pre-NAB DCS eNewsletter to catch you up on what we'll be covering at the convention.  We're looking forward to bringing you the latest in Motion Picture technology to stream ... [ Read: DCS Pre-NAB 2019 Update ]

In answer to modern digital cameras increasingly pushing the performance limits of the established 12 Volt systems, ARRI, in cooperation with German battery manufacturer bebob, have developed a new 24 volt "B-mount".  The new battery mount makes it possible to supply 24 Volt devices while providing maximum ... [ Read: New Battery Mount Announced for ARRI Cameras ]

Canon Introduces New Sumire Full Frame Cine Prime Lenses In advance of NAB 2019, Canon has introduced a new set of seven cinema prime PL-Mount lenses.  Named Sumire, (pronounced  “Soo-mee-ray,”) the lenses are said to offer a unique artistically pleasing look with gentle and beautiful skin tones and smooth bokeh, ... [ Read: Canon Introduces New Sumire Full Frame Cine Prime Lenses ]

FUJIFILM/Fujinon has unveiled the new Premista series of cinema zoom lenses to serve the growing market of full frame cinema cameras including the ARRI LF, Sony Venice, and Canon C700 cameras.  For 17 years, Fujifilm has been making high-quality optics for Super-35 sensor cameras including the very successful ... [ Read: FUJINON DEBUTS PREMISTA LARGE FORMAT CINEMA ZOOMS ]

Featuring upgraded electronics and recording capabilities, Blackmagic Design's URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 Digital Cinema Camera brings expanded control and functionality. The G2 introduces an updated Super 35 4.6K sensor featuring 15 stops of dynamic range at 3200 ISO, high frame rate recording up to 300 fps, and additional ... [ Read: Blackmagic Design Introduces URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 Digital Cinema Camera ]

CinemaCon opens this week in Las Vegas, a trade show dedicated to the business of theatrical motion picture exhibition.  One company that will not be physically there, but whose presence will surely be felt, is Netflix.  The great success of the streaming giant, along with Amazon, who are about to be joined in the ... [ Read: The Problem With Netflix and What Defines A Feature Film? ]

by James Mathers Cinematographer and Founder of the Digital Cinema Society (Excerpted from the March 2019 Digital Cinema Society eNewsletter) We Cinematographers can be a stubborn lot, sometimes set in our ways of doing things in just the same manner we have for many decades.  Trying to help us all get comfortable ... [ Read: The Many Uses and Benefits of Cine Lens Metadata and Communication ]

In advance of NAB 2019, ARRI has announced its new ALEXA Mini LF camera.  The new system combines the compact size and low weight of the popular ALEXA Mini with the large-format ALEXA LF sensor.  It features three internal motorized FSND filters, 12 V power input, extra power outputs, a new Codex Compact Drive, ... [ Read: ARRI expands camera line with new large-format ALEXA Mini LF ]

ZEISS Cine Lenses celebrated the opening of their new showroom facility in Sherman Oaks the last week of March with VIP/Press tours and a huge open house.  Rather than a sales office, the venue is designed to serve the cinematography community by creating a state-of-the-art facility, complete with a showcase of cinema ... [ Read: ZEISS Cine Lenses Opens L.A. Showroom ]

Apple has announced the launch of Apple TV+, a new streaming service featuring TV, films and original content on demand.  Apple is said to be pursuing a more diverse consumer offering by aggregating a number of OTT services through their customers’ Apple ID.  Apple currently offers a Cloud storage service, a music ... [ Read: Apple Announces launch of New Streaming Service: Apple TV+ ]