Hello everyone, it's time for fresh reports every Friday again. The NABshow, which is usually carried out in April, is approaching, and this week there are many major equipment information in the direction of video, the most important of which is naturally the firmware of the Nikon Z 9. Without further ado, let's see what's on it.
Nikon
Nikon promised to launch the Nikon Z 9 internal recording RAW video firmware in 2022.
The Z 9's firmware version 2.00 will support the ability to record RAW video over 8K in the aircraft, as announced in the October 28, 2021 press release. At the same time, it provides 12-bit RAW 8.3K/60p in-machine recording that achieves rich color levels, and a variety of video functions will be further evolved to meet the needs of video production.
For photo shooting, it also introduces the "Pre-Capture" feature*. After half-pressing the shutter-release button, you can record a photo for up to one second before fully pressing the shutter-release button. In addition, a custom wide-area AF that supports multiple AF area arrangement modes is introduced to capture the main subject more reliably based on each scene. In addition, some of the functions and features of the DSLR camera, including the priority viewfinder function, are also available, so Z 9 users who switch from the DSLR camera can get a consistent sense of operation.
Also released was the MC-CF660G, a CFexpress memory card adapted to the Nikon Z 9, which achieves a maximum read speed of about 1700 MB/s and a maximum write speed of about 1500 MB/s. The MC-CF660G will go on sale in mid-June at an official suggested price of 5299. The MC-N10 remote control grip for the Nikon Z-mount system also announced the development of a wide range of functions that can control the Nikon micro-single camera, improving the efficiency of video recording while expanding the possibilities of video recording. And support photo shooting. Whether it's the new firmware or the two accessories, Nikon has told consumers that they're going to move further into the world of professional video production.
In addition to the new firmware of the Nikon Z 9, Nikon has also introduced new versions of the firmware for the Z 6 II and Z 7 II. Firmware version 1.40 of the Nikon Z 7II and Z 6II, in auto-area AF mode, prevents the focus point from inadvertently moving to the background, making it easier for photographers to focus on closer subjects at the start of autofocus. This firmware update also provides support for the ML-L7 remote control, which allows you to take pictures remotely, as well as selfies at a distance where the shutter-release button cannot be reached, and shooting in situations where the camera may shake when pressing the button for night scenes.
Recently, Nikon also announced a medium-term strategic plan, which includes increasing the Z-mount lens group to more than 50 by mid-2025 and achieving 200 billion yen in revenue through the introduction of higher value-added products. Nikon already has 29 Z-mount system lenses, so 21 lenses will need to be introduced in the next 3 years to meet this plan. In addition, the plan also mentions that the advanced technology implemented on the Nikon Z 9 will be decentralized to other products, so the next Nikon new machine may also be able to achieve 10 bit N-LOG recording?
Sony
Sony is about to hold an online conference at 00:00 Beijing time on April 25, and it seems that Sony is also going to show everyone a hand in front of NABshow.
The most likely new product at the moment is the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8GM II, but what if there are other surprises?
canon
Canon has officially released the new "FLEX ZOOM LENS" series of cinema lenses CN-E20-50mm T2.4 L F/FP and CN-E45-135mm T2.4 L F/FP.
Both lenses are cinematic zoom lenses that support full-frame cameras, with a large aperture T2.4 aperture, maintaining a high level of optical design and performance, which can meet the film's pursuit of visual beauty, while also continuing the operability of Canon film lenses. With the introduction of the CN-E20-50mm T2.4 L F/FP wide-angle lens and the CN-E45-135mmT2.4 L F/FP telephoto lens, Canon's two zoom lenses cover the same focal length range as the existing six fixed-focus lenses. The two new lenses support efficient image production and a variety of communication functions, which greatly improves the efficiency of film and television production, and can be widely used in the production of films, TV series, commercials and other works.
The CN-E20-50mm T2.4 L will go on sale in early June this year, and the CN-E45-135mm T2.4 L will go on sale in early September this year. The domestic price is unknown, and the overseas price is 21,999 US dollars, equivalent to about 140,000 yuan. The T2.4 aperture of these two lenses is an ultra-high specification in the movie zoom head, and the price of 140,000 is really outstanding for users who need it. For reference, another oversized aperture zoom movie head, the Anqin 24-290mm T2.8, is priced at nearly one million yuan.
Sigma
The price of the Sigma X bayonet Three Musketeers is finally out.
The 30mm F1.4 DC DN is priced at 2199 yuan, the 16mm F1.4DC DN is priced at 2499 yuan, and the 56mm F1.4 DC DN is priced at 2699 yuan. Compared with the Sigma Three Musketeers of sony E-mounts, the price has increased by 200 yuan, but even so, the price is still excellent.
GoPro
GoPro releases the GoPro HERO 10 Black Bones, a dedicated camera for FPV traversers.
This camera uses a drop-resistant shell, removes the screen, speakers, microphone, and does not support dust and water resistance, getting an extreme weight of 53 grams. This allows it to fly on a 3-inch FPV, while the recording specifications are still the same as the GoPro 10 5.3K 60P and 4K 120P.
In addition to the fuselage, the package includes a license for the stabilization software ReelSteady. At present, this set of products is only sold in the United States, priced at $549.98, and the initial price is $399.98, equivalent to about 2500 yuan. Most of the previous 3-inch FPV can only be installed in INSTA360 GO2 flight, and now the more powerful GoPro HERO 10 Black Bones has entered the battle, which will definitely make many domestic enthusiasts choose Haitao this product.