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Zeiss Adds Four New Focal Lengths to Supreme Prime Radiance Family of Lenses
By DCS, Apr 22, 2021
ZEISS has added four new lenses to the ZEISS Supreme Prime Radiance family first launched in 2019. The 18 and 135 millimeter focal lengths add telephoto and wide-angle specialties to the seven focal lengths available to date while the new 40 and 65 millimeter lenses enhance the standard range for high-end film production. ... [ Read: Zeiss Adds Four New Focal Lengths to Supreme Prime Radiance Family of Lenses ]
Litepanels Introduces New Gemini 1x1 Hard
By DCS, Apr 22, 2021
Litepanels has announced a new and extremely versatile addition to their RGBWW Gemini line. The new Gemini 1x1 Hard not only offers variable color from 2,700 to 10,000K with precision control of hue, saturation, intensity, gels and effects, it can also now create a very bright output of over 3000 lux @10ft/3m ... [ Read: Litepanels Introduces New Gemini 1x1 Hard ]
2022 Digital Cinema Society NAB Internet Silent Auction
By DCS, Apr 12, 2021
Through the generosity of our supporters who are donating very valuable products, we will once again hold our DCS Internet Silent Auction to coincide with NAB. It is a great way for our supporters to make you aware of their new products while giving members a chance to get great deals, and at the same time help finance ... [ Read: 2022 Digital Cinema Society NAB Internet Silent Auction ]
The Vitec Group Acquires Quasar Science
By DCS, Apr 12, 2021
The Vitec Group has announced the acquisition of Quasar Science, a DCS sponsor that specializes in linear and tubular LED lighting solutions for cinematic applications. Quasar Science will become part of the Group’s Production Solutions Division alongside Litepanels which was acquired by Vitec in 2008. Quasar Science ... [ Read: The Vitec Group Acquires Quasar Science ]
Bright Tangerine Unveils New Axl Universal EVF Mount
By DCS, Mar 28, 2021
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 ]
Lectrosonics Celebrates their 50th Anniversary
By DCS, Mar 27, 2021
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 Introduces Apollo Wireless DMX System Controlling Multiple Lights from a Board or Handheld Device
By DCS, Mar 25, 2021
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 ]
A Deeper Dive - James Mathers Reviews the Versatile Sigma fp L & EVF-11
By DCS, Mar 25, 2021
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 ]
DCS Mourns the Loss of Founding Member, Cinematographer Isidore Mankofsky, ASC
By DCS, Mar 16, 2021
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 Announces New Brighter Lykos+ Bi-color LED Compact Mini-panel
By DCS, Mar 4, 2021
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 ]