Visual Impact Blog

  1. FUJIFILM Launch New Fujinon 18-55mm T2.9 and 50-135mm T2.9 Budget Cine Zooms

    Fujifilm have just launched a couple of brand new cinema lenses part of their new MK Series. The new lenses include an MK 18-55mm T2.9 and a 50-135mm T2.9 specifically designed for E-mount cameras such as the Sony FS7 II, FS7, and PXW-FS5 just to name a few. The new cinema lenses feature advanced optical performance, ultra-compact and lightweight design, as well as superb cost performance.

  2. New Sigma 14mm f/1.8 and Telephoto 135mm f/1.8 Announced

    At the start of the CP+ photo exhibition in Japan earlier this morning, SIGMA announced four new lenses including the world’s first f/1.8, ultra-wide 14mm prime, The new Sigma 14mm f1.8 covers full-frame sensors and is designed for high resolution cameras making it ideal for architecture, astrophotography, documentary and landscapes.

  3. New SmallHD Reference Grade 17-inch Monitor and 702 OLED

    SmallHD just announced a new SmallHD Reference Grade 17-inch IPS LCD Monitor for productions requiring cinema grade colour and also a new 702 OLED 7-inch monitor.

  4. Panasonic Varicam LT Firmware 5.0 Now Available for Download

    Panasonic released the latest firmware update version 5.0 for their Varicam LT Super 35 cinema camera. The latest update features the addition of the much requested 2K ProRes recording format including ProRes 4444 XQ. The latest codec addition to the already versatile Varicam LT makes the camera even more appealing to single operators specialising in narrative drama or commercials.

  5. Introduction to Panasonic GH5 with Richard Payne Webinar

    Holdan's Head of Technology Richard Payne takes you through the new Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 mirrorless micro four thirds digital camera in this webinar. Upgraded, redesigned, and packed full of new features, the GH5 provides an outstanding platform for people who want the best video and still photography quality they can get from a single compact camera. With a 20.3MP Digital...