Sony FS5

Convergent Design announced they are continuing indefinitely the discounted pricing on their Odyssey7Q+ and Apollo at £1400 + VAT and and £2300 + VAT respectively. This is great news for freelancers and production companies looking to spice up their 4K and Full HD workflow especially if working in a multi-camera environment.

At NAB 2016, esteemed pro accessories manufacturer Vocas showed off their latest accessories for the Sony FS5, the new Spider System for shoulder support, and their new revolutionary sliding system, which allows users to use a camera with multiple base-plates.

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.

Convergent Design announced they are expanding Raw support for new cameras such as the Panasonic Varicam LT and the newly announced Sony FS5 raw as well as the I/O Industries Flare 4K-SDI cameras. The support for these raw options will be included in their Raw Bundle for the Odyssey7Q+ as free updates.