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2018 Camera Comparison Chart – Courtesy of Tom Fletcher & Gary Adcock
This awesome reference is an annual favorite. It is compiled by Thomas Fletcher and Gary Adock with information gathered from numerous conversations with various cinematographers, rental houses, and manufacturers. Thanks for sharing it with us, Tom and Gary! Please report discrepancies to cameracomparisonchart@gmail.com. It is our sincere goal to have […]
Sony Service and Technical Support Tips
How to get help, parts, and repairs on for Sony Pro Video Equipment We at Z Systems are here to help you get back up and rolling as quickly as possible, and are happy to act as a liason, but once you learn Sony’s infrastructure, you will find the often […]
Sony VENICE CineAlta Full-Frame 35mm 6K Camera Announced
At events in Pinewood Studios UK, and Hollywood, Sony just announced their long-anticipated high-end full frame CineAlta camera – it will be called “Sony VENICE”. It’s specs at a glance are: 6K (6048 x 4032) Full Frame Sensor PL Mount, and an E-Mount (Lever Lock Type) Will Be Available 8 […]
WATCH: Unboxing the FS7 Mark II
We received our shipment of the brand new Sony FS7 Mark II — Watch our unboxing video so that you can see the camera for the first time! Blog Post: Sony Announces Second Generation FS7 II with Advanced Features and Improved Ergonomics Learn more about the Sony FS7 II on […]
What’s So Special About the Sony PVM-X550 Production Monitor? (Comparison, Details and FAQ)
Sony’s new PVM-X550 Monitor is one of the highest quality production-grade 4K OLED monitors on the market. It has the most accurate picture and color reproduction of any monitor (of this size) that we know of. It is also very expensive. Here is a breakdown of the monitors features that […]
Budget Cinema Lens Test
We recently took the opportunity to do some testing on a variety of budget cinema lens sets. Budget is of course a relative term when it comes to lenses, as some of these lenses cost close to $6,000 a piece. When compared to the price of the higher end cinema […]
FS5 Auto ND Demonstration
FS5 Auto ND Demonstration Sony recently released firmware v2.00 for the PXW-FS5. Some of the new features added include GPS positioning information, enhanced Zebra functionality, headphone output control, and the option for a paid upgrade to output 4k RAW via the SDI output. The coolest new feature, in our opinion, […]