Cameras

For those of you planning on getting the new Sony FS7 II, Metabones just announced new Speed Boosters for Sony FS7 II alongside new Smart Adapters. The new Speed Booster EF to E ULTRA II and Smart Adapter Mark V ensures compatibility with the new locking mount on the FS7 II, while the CINE EF to E Speed Booster and Smart Adapter feature a locking type EF mount on the lens side.

Canon's Technical Advisor Brent Ramsey walks you through the main features and what makes the new flagship Canon EOS C700 stand out from the crowd in this informative overview video, plus you can check out the latest promo shot on the C700 with behind the scenes footage.

Sony have just released firmware v4.10 for their Sony PXW-FS7 camcorder. This is a remedial firmware, which addresses a few bugs and improves functionality.

After months of rumours and anticipation, Panasonic finally unveiled their top end Micro Four Thirds Lumix GH5 camera at the CES 2017 convention in Las Vegas. The Panasonic GH5 takes off where the GH4 left off, and now includes 4K/60p capture, a first for a camera of its class, and also another world's first - 10bit 4:2:2 capture in 4K at 24p to SD cards.

Blackmagic Camera Update 4.2 is the latest firmware for the popular Blackmagic Design URSA Mini 4.6K camera, which now includes black shading calibration. In addition, the Blackmagic Video Assist and Video Assist 4K get firmware 2.3.1, which functionality with the 3D LUT interface.