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The ARRI ALEXA SXT Software Update Package (SUP) 2.0 is now available to download for the ARRI ALEXA SXT camera system. This post describes new features and changes for all ALEXA SXT cameras that are part of ALEXA SXT SUP 2.0 in contrast to ALEXA SXT SUP 1.0.

Newly unveiled ZEISS Milvus 1.4/25 is the latest high speed DSLR lens to join the Milvus family. With its new wide-angle focal length, the ZEISS Milvus family now boasts eleven lenses for single-lens reflex cameras, including four focal lengths with a maximum aperture of 1.4, making them perfect for videographers.

Sony have announced a new entry level camera system - HXC-FB80 - to replace that already very successful HXC-FB75. HXC-FB80 is a HD portable studio camera with 4K upscale and HD HDR capabilities.

ARRI developed a new range of studio sets for the Alexa Mini which will help save time when moving from one camera configuration to another. At the core of the new studio sets system is the ARRI Compact Bridge Plate CBP-1, a base plate with integrated sliding bridge plate and shoulder pad.

Blackmagic Design announce Camera 4.5 update which adds support for the new Blackmagic URSA Mini SSD recorder which records RAW or ProRes onto SSDs. This update improves SDI output latency to less than 1 frame for URSA Mini Pro as well as lowering LCD monitoring latency.