Visual Impact Blog

  1. New Atomos Shogun Inferno HDR Monitor and 4K Raw Recorder is Now Shipping!

    The flagship Atomos 4K recorder and HDMI monitor - Shogun Inferno is now shipping. The latest 7-inch monitor/recorder from Atomos is a truly magnificent tool for HDR monitoring, which makes shooting LOG so much easier regardless of what camera you are using.

  2. New Sachtler Signature Series Limited Edition Freddie Wong Tripod

    Sachtler just launched a new Limited Edition Freddie Wong tripod as part of their new Signature Series. The new tripod is designed to support cameras up to 6 kgs, and offers the flexibility and reliability that the ACE L series tripod systems are well known for.

  3. Canon C700 Shoots a Stunning Aston Martin Advert

    Canon shows off first official footage from the Canon C700, that was recently used to shoot a stunning Aston Martin commercial. The new Canon EOS C700 is the latest 4K flagship camera from Canon that made a huge splash at IBC 2016 where it was unveiled for the first time.

  4. Sony F5/F55 Firmware Update 8.0 Now Available for Download

    Sony has made the much anticipated firmware update 8.0 now available to download. However, it should be noted that F5 and F55 owners with specific serial numbers cannot download this firmware and need to contact Sony Prime Support.

  5. Blackmagic Design Video Assist Firmware Version 2.2 Release with Further Improvements to Monitoring Features and DNxHD/DNxHR

    The Video Assist monitor/recorders from Blackmagic Design go from strength to strength with the latest firmware update version 2.2, which adds an MXF wrapper for DNxHD and the 4K DNxHR codecs on the Video Assist 4K, as well as false colour for assisting camera operators with exposure. The firmware also adds improvements to the focus assist peaking with the addition of more colours - Red, Green, Blue and White.