The F&V panel locking system is being updated with a quick release solution, and existing customers get the new frame for free! F&V customers will be pleased to hear that the panel clip system is being replaced with a more reliable quick release that brings diffusers, honeycombs and barn doors closer to the light source, with an easier to use detachable clip. Best of all, the new system will work with all existing light models! The new clip system is much more reliable, securely holding the frames onto the light panel. It also means the risk of losing parts is reduced as the clips and corners are secured directly to the units. The diffuser has been optimized for a softer, evenly lit light source, and by minimizing the distance between the frame and the light, there is also less spill. Empty frames with the quick release holes can also be used to attach barn doors to the light, for a shaped and more direct beam of light too. The new corners of the frame and diffuser will be available to existing customers for free, simply register your product and check up on the F&V Facebook page for when they will be released. All you’ll need to cover is the shipping costs. The F&V F4000 and Z4000 lights are available to purchase from CVP from €383.55 + VAT.

Yesterday we invited our audience to vote for the cinema5D IBC 2016 Audience Awards and nominated 8 products out of what has been announced at IBC 2016 here in Amsterdam. Voting is now closed with nearly 1000 votes, and as the show is about to close too, it’s time to announce the winners. These are the three Audience Choice Award winners: Aputure DEC Vari-ND EF-E-Mount ARRI Master Grips ZEISS LWZ.3 21-100mm Zoom lens We are also awarding the Sony 18-110mm f/4 lens the Editor’s Choice Award for its features designed specifically for s35 cameras which we feel will benefit our readers greatly. Our only hope is that the pricing on this product will be lowered to make it more accessible to more indie filmmakers. Well done to all the award winners, we look forward to sharing more news and reviews about the products in the future. cinema5D IBC 2016 Audience Choice Award Winner 1: Aputure for the DEC Vari-ND EF-E-Mount. In the picture: Ray Chang and Ted Sim. cinema5D IBC 2016 Audience Choice Award Winner 2: ARRI for the Master Grips. In the picture: Hendrik Voss. cinema5D IBC 2016 Audience Choice Award Winner 3: ZEISS for the LWZ.3 21-100mm. In the picture: Dominik Schadewaldt & Helmut Lenhof cinema5D IBC 2016 Editor’s Choice Award: Sony for the 18-110mm f/4 Zoom Lens. In the picture: Reiji Seki from Sony

After the success of their ART lenses, the Sigma cinema line of primes and zooms marks their foray into the cine lens market. Responding to the success of the ART range, Sigma has designed a new range for videographers and cinematographers, with 8 new fast cine primes and zoom lenses for full frame and super 35/APS-C cameras. The optics are the same as the ART range, but rehoused into a cinema lens with gears and 180 degree focus throw. The Sigma Cinema prime lenses come in focal lengths of 20mm, 24mm, 35mm, 50mm and 85mm, all at a very fast aperture of T/1.5, and are all full frame compatible. They come in EF, PL and E-mount, have rugged metal housing and a front diameter of 95mm, meaning they can be easily changed on a camera rig or matte box/follow focus setup. The Sigma Cinema 18-35mm and 50-100mm zoom lenses are for super 35/APS-C, with a fast aperture of T/2 and ready for high resolutions of 6K and 8K. They are also compact in comparison to other lens models, keeping the camera footprint small without compromising on quality. They’ll be available in EF, PL and E-mount, with a filter size of 82mm; ideal for swapping ND filters. The 24-35mm is the full frame zoom model in the Sigma Cinema range, with a maximum constant aperture of at T/2.2. It is also very compact and 6K/8K ready, and will be available in EF and E-mount, with no PL mount option (yet). Following suit with the other lenses, the size and filter thread diameter is the same at 95mm and 82mm respectively. Sigma also have a mount conversion service, should you wish to convert the full frame 24-35mm to PL mount. [UPDATE]: The Sigma 24-35mm T2.2 will not be available for PL mount, so you the conversion to PL mount will not be possible. Pricing is still to be determined, but the two super 35 zooms are expected to be available at the end of 2016, with the full frame zoom and prime lenses becoming available in spring 2017. In Europe, you can get more info from CVP here. Like the look of the new Sigma cine lenses? Let us know in the comments!

We reported about the Vocas high quality gear rings last month, but I’m not getting tired to see more of their stuff. It might be more expensive than cheaper gear, but what’s amazing about this companies products for me is that their gear is trustworthy, durable and versatile so it will survive the generations of our equipment. The wooden handgrip is definitely a luxurious product, but it’s so useful as well. I’ve never felt so much control instantly over a camera rig. The new mattebox is a compact, lightweight solution for large lenses if you don’t wanna take a big Arri or Chrosziel version with you. And the “shoulder support underneath” as it’s called here brings what the rear end Vocas shoulder pad did over to cameras like the FS100 or F3. It allows the cameras to sit on your shoulder as opposed to in front of your face. So if you’re looking for balance in a rig this is definitely the item that will get you there more easily. No word on when these things will be available, but it looks like the shoulder support is already in stock. Prices by Bas Ladru (Vocas): Wooden Handgrip: about 500€ Mattebox: about 800€ – 900€ Shoulder Support: about 275€ Get more Vocas stuff here B&H has provided these exclusive phone numbers for you if you have questions or require assistance: US: +1 877 502 5839 and INTERNATIONAL: +1 212 465 0114

In film every minute lost costs money and nerves. That’s why professionals tend to use high quality equipment. This support system is not very affordable for the normal user, but for its quality and functionality it’s a very good deal for professional video and when you’re dealing with frontheavy cameras. The build quality and versatility of this support system is outstanding. Screws, materials, sliding, everything is smoooth. The 16×9 Inc Cine Base M15 is currently available for the Sony FS100, Sony F3 and Panasonic AF100. You can upgrade the support system to go with each model by buying the additionally available baseplates. The kit for each camera is currently $1045: Check out the 16×9 Inc. PL mount which we reported about at NAB 2011. For more information visit the 16×9 Inc. website. B&H has provided these exclusive phone numbers for you if you have questions or require assistance: US: +1 877 502 5839 and INTERNATIONAL: +1 212 465 0114

To create content we filmmakers need light like air to breathe. Sometimes the available light suffices but usually a controlled lighting setup will raise the quality and language of our content by a lot. Luckily more and more companies that make quality lighting available for all budgets have been popping up like Coollights for example who have been around for a while and are also currently running a banner on our site, Flolight, a company we found at IBC. I reported about the Flolight specialized greenscreen LED last month. Here’s some of the rest of their lineup. What caught my eye about this company is that the quality of their LED is very good and the price is absolutely right. The materials aren’t fancy aircraft aluminum or anything and the stands are basic, but they serve the purpose and the light output deserves respect. Remember Dedo Weigert saying that a CRI value (light quality) of 84 is really good? Well the Flolights seem to have an in your face value of 93. When the lady assistant told me this I said: “Yeah right” but when she turned on the light and it was a pure white, no magenta or green I started to doubt my skepticism. So if you’re into lighting this company is definitely worth checking out You can see and buy the other Flolight products on their website. B&H has provided these exclusive phone numbers for you if you have questions or require assistance: US: +1 877 502 5839 and INTERNATIONAL: +1 212 465 0114

I’ve reported about the Rycote micro windjammers the other day which will protect your in-camera microphone against wind. If you’re using a larger, external microphone there’s probably a need for some kind of protection and noise cancellation and the solution Rycote offers is professional yet very compatible with DSLRs and other video cameras. The 14cm (5.51″) kit: Buy the Rycote Universal Camera Kit 12cm (4.72″) Buy the Rycote Universal Camera Kit 18cm (7.08″) for more info visit the Rycote website B&H has provided these exclusive phone numbers for you if you have questions or require assistance: US: +1 877 502 5839 and INTERNATIONAL: +1 212 465 0114

The Swedish Chameleon Rig with its convenient belt stabilization is back. This time it’s called SC3 and got some updates in quality and material. You can find more info on the nice Swedish Chameleon website and order the rigs here B&H has provided these exclusive phone numbers for you if you have questions or require assistance: US: +1 877 502 5839 and INTERNATIONAL: +1 212 465 0114