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At NAB 2016 in Las Vegas, Sennheiser announced a brand new affordable compact shotgun stereo microphone for DSLR and videographers - the MKE 440. The compact unit features a unique twin shotgun microphones mounted in a “V-Stereo” configuration for a more directional pick-up pattern, while still capturing an immersive stereo experience.

Zeiss just announced their own Lens Gear Rings for the Zeiss Milvus, Loxia and Otus lenses, making them automatically compatible with follow focus systems for video work. The new Zeiss Lens Gear Rings is made out of premium aluminium with a hardened surface coating that easily slips onto the lens' focus ring.

Esteemed DoP and Sony ICE Alister Chapman goes through all the Sony pro cameras from the compact A7s all the way through the FS5 and FS7 and up to the top of the range F65 CineAlta camera in an hour long presentation. So, grab a cup coffee/tea and enjoy.

ARRI have announced the details of the latest software update SUP 4.0 for their docu-style single operator camera the AMIRA. The firmware update mirrors a lot of the features of the latest firmware update for the ALEXA MINI, such as Super 16mm mode allowing cinematographers to utilise S16 lenses, however it also features Multicam mode, a feature exclusive to the AMIRA.

At NAB 2016, ARRI also announced some additional accessories part of their PCA - pro camera accessories range for popular cameras like the Sony A7sII/A7rII, the Panasonic Varicam LT, and RED DSMC2 bodies such as the Weapon, Raven, and Scarlet-W.