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Bright Tangerine has introduced the new Axl Universal EVF Mount.  Axl can be operated with a single knurled handle, allowing the user to quickly position and tighten the EVF in three different axis' at once.  Other notable features include a rugged design, and high quality finish, laser-etched measurements to help ... [ Read: Bright Tangerine Unveils New Axl Universal EVF Mount ]

The Digital Cinema Society congratulates Lectrosonics, a leading manufacturer of wireless microphone systems and audio processing products, as it celebrates its 50th Anniversary.  Founded in March of 1971 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, producing portable PA systems, they soon added wireless microphones to their product ... [ Read: Lectrosonics Celebrates their 50th Anniversary ]

Litepanels has announced the launch of a dual-band wireless DMX system to be known as Apollo Bridge.  It uses advanced dynamic frequency hopping technology designed to instantly create a robust wireless DMX network anywhere. Optimized for use with Litepanels Gemini RGBWW LED panels, Apollo can also work with ... [ Read: Litepanels Introduces Apollo Wireless DMX System Controlling Multiple Lights from a Board or Handheld Device ]

First, let’s start with the headline news: Sigma has announced a major upgrade to their Compact Mirrorless fp camera and added a detachable EVF.  The new “fp L,” is identical to the extremely compact body of the original fp released in 2019.  However, the “L” has significant new features under the hood ... [ Read: A Deeper Dive - James Mathers Reviews the Versatile Sigma fp L & EVF-11 ]

We are sad to report the passing of Digital Cinema Society Founding Member Isidore "Izzy" Mankofsky at the age of 89.  A renowned Cinematographer and member of the ASC, who over a many decades career, photographed such features as The Muppet Movie, Somewhere in Time and The Jazz Singer.  He also shot dozens ... [ Read: DCS Mourns the Loss of Founding Member, Cinematographer Isidore Mankofsky, ASC ]

Litepanels has announced the next generation of Lykos mini LED panel lights. The new Lykos+ Bi-color LED panel is one of the smallest in the Litepanels range but is said to feature an output 40% brighter than the previous generation, delivering a 2000 lux (@3ft/1m) of light at any color temperature from 3200-5600K. ... [ Read: Litepanels Announces New Brighter Lykos+ Bi-color LED Compact Mini-panel ]

A true pioneer in the use of LED lighting for motion pictures, Litepanels is to be recognized by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences with a Technology & Engineering Emmy Award.  These awards were created to honor development and innovation in television technology that is so innovative as to ... [ Read: Litepanels to be Honored with a Technology & Engineering Emmy Award ]

Now Streaming -- DCS Documentary: Getting Safely Back To Work In The Age of Covid

By DCS, Feb 28, 2021

The global pandemic brought about by Covid-19 has affected every aspect of our existence.  It has cost  lives, livelihoods, and brought our industry to an abrupt standstill.  Although there are some positive developments on the horizon in terms of vaccinations and treatment therapies, there are still major uncertainties ... [ Read: Now Streaming -- DCS Documentary: Getting Safely Back To Work In The Age of Covid ]

The Digital Cinema Society had to let our expensive annual policy lapse when we had no real activity happening for the better part of a year due to the pandemic.  However, when we were ready to start back into production again on projects like our recently completed Covid Safety documentary, insurance coverage was ... [ Read: Thimble.com -- Small Business Insurance Ideal for Short Term Indie Productions ]

by James Mathers Cinematographer and Founder of the Digital Cinema Society (Excerpted from the February 2021 Digital Cinema Society eNewsletter)I have a Canon 5D that takes beautiful pictures; it’s not a 5D Mark III, or a 5D Mark II, but the original 5D released in 2005 before it was given the ability to shoot ... [ Read: Crossing The Blurring Line Between Still and Motion Picture Cameras - An essay by James Mathers ]