Visual Impact Blog

Sony has released a new firmware update for their FR7 4K full-frame PTZ cinema camera. The latest Sony FR7 firmware update version 2.0 adds support for free-d protocol for VR/AR systems, support for 3rd party lens controllers to operate manual zoom lenses, adjustable Zoom/Focus speeds when restoring a preset position and much more.

ARRI has just released SUP 7.3 firmware update for the ALEXA Mini LF. ALEXA Mini LF SUP 7.3 is a welcome update, which adds the long-awaited support for the new ARRI CCM-1 Camera Control Monitor and also includes other improvements suggested by the community of ARRI users and industry professionals.

Up and coming cinematographer Chris Luong shared his experience on filming luxury cars with SIGMA cine lenses for Lucid Motors. In a recent interview published on the Sigma blog, Chris revealed his kit currently includes the Sigma 14mm, 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm High-Speed cine primes among others.

The new ARRI CCM-1 Camera Control monitor for the ALEXA 35 and ALEXA Mini LF is now shipping! We just receive our first CCM-1 shipment from ARRI, and these monitors are going out the door being delivered to customers the same day. The CCM-1 is an ARRI-branded monitor developed in partnership with SmallHD, offering unprecedented camera control functionality via the monitor's touchscreen for the new ALEXA 35 and ALEXA Mini LF cine cameras.

The new ARRI CCM-1 Camera Control monitor for the ALEXA 35 and ALEXA Mini LF is now shipping! We just receive our first CCM-1 shipment from ARRI, and these monitors are going out the door being delivered to customers the same day. The CCM-1 is an ARRI-branded monitor developed in partnership with SmallHD, offering unprecedented camera control functionality via the monitor's touchscreen for the new ALEXA 35 and ALEXA Mini LF cine cameras.