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I've consistently been trying to work towards not having any Adobe products in my workflow. The problem is when I have to interface with clients who do use them, and for those instances I need to have a working subscription. It's unfortunate, but the way of the working world. I do go through...

I've seen and heard about a lot of FX9 owners who decided to make the jump up to Burano. I feel like that's quite a jump to make at the Burano's $25k price point compared to when the FX9 launched at $11k, but times have certainly changed. I still feel like Sony needs a product around the $10k...

A lot of cameras on that list can probably be purchased used, so that’s one way to avoid extra tariff costs. There’s so much great used gear that you really have to have a specific need to buy new, in my opinion.

I'm mostly looking to see what new cameras will be announced from just an "interest perspective" and perhaps a little interested in lighting from a "purchase perspective". Not sure how accurate the info is, but rumors of a Pyxis 12k being launched at NAB. Although I wouldn't be looking to pick...

I'd certainly appreciate being able to get more on the used market, but it's not an expectation on my part when I buy any kind of tech. It will always depreciate. I'm aware there are some who don't share this view though.

Yeah I'd considered selling my komodo recently, but with these price drops I think I'll just keep it now. It'll be handier to have available instead of selling it off for peanuts. Oh well. Can never have too many cameras. ;)

Thanks for a great article Alex.

I'm equally pleased to be inside a climate controlled studio with snacks and bathrooms close by, don't get me wrong. I also still enjoy getting out on location, but definitely prefer it at times of fair weather. Charles, it's amazing that you were doing XR work 12 years ago. It's only just now...

I hear you Doug, sometimes I feel the same. I'm going to have the opportunity to straddle two eras it looks like. I've seen and been a part of the more traditional means of production and now things like virtual production are becoming more common even here in the Midwest where I live and work...

A few more BTS photos for those interested in virtual production below: Our main setup consisted of three screens. The main display/background, a smaller overhead panel and a somewhat larger side panel that was mostly obstructed by set design for what we were doing. A closer look at our...

Oh and to answer the OP’s original question, the video team was shooting on Red V-Raptor XL (X) for locked off and dolly shots and the original Red Komodo on a Ronin 2 for jib shots. I’ll post some more BTS when I get a chance.

Speaking of virtual production, I just got off of two days on a virtual set. I was only in charge of stills on this one, but I got to see quite a bit of how the video part of the production went down. Interesting technology at work for sure. I need to blur out the product at this point still...

There are several good threads on this exact topic on Reddit. I'll link below, rather than copying and pasting. They may not address the the Komodo vs. the Ursa 12K specifically, but a lot of the discussion will help to answer your questions.

This is actually one of the more helpful posts I've seen on here regarding working video professionals and business/retirement. Thanks for sharing. It's good to get some real world perspectives.

Agreed. I love the concept of USB-C charging for the new modern world we live in. I picked up a USB-C charger for traveling with some of my newer V mount batteries that allow for it. I have a few Smallrig Pro V mounts and some Core SWX Nano V mount batteries that also allow for it. With this...

I own a NiSi Swift True Color Variable ND. It goes from 1-5 stops and then when you want to add additional stops you have to put a second 4 stop ND over the top of it for more range. By separating things out into 2 different filters they supposedly get better performance across the full range...

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Wow, I remember when this kit was an essential package. Amazing how far lighting technology has come really.

The power zoom looks like a Sony clone of their similar f/4 power zoom. It’s not, but it sure feels like it. Uninspiring start by Nikon in terms of cinema lenses but they will surely build on it.

If I had to guess it has more to do with the move to full frame sensors in the last several years and the reduced interest in lenses that only have Super35 coverage.