DJI Neo 2 Announced | SIRUI Astra Lenses | Sony FX2 Lab Test Results | Focus Check Podcast ep90
There’s a lot to unpack in this week’s episode. DJI just released the successor to its smallest drone — the DJI Neo 2. But the excitement is mixed with concern, as there’s growing talk about a potential DJI ban in the US. Join the discussion to hear all the details and what this could mean for filmmakers.
Meanwhile, Johnnie gives us a first look at the brand-new lens series from SIRUI and dives into the latest CineD Lab Test results of the Sony FX2.
So, as always, hit that play button and enjoy your weekly dose of Focus Check!
Chapters and Articles in This Episode
00:00 – Intro and overview
05:24 – DJI Neo 2 Announced
DJI Neo 2 Announced – Omnidirectional Obstacle Sensing, 4K/100fps, 12 m/s Tracking
17:30 – DJI US Ban Looms in 42 Days as Government Fails to Begin Required Audit
DJI US Ban Looms in 42 Days as Government Fails to Begin Required Audit
25:03 – DJI Osmo Mobile 8 Smartphone Gimbal Launches With Apple DockKit Support and 360° Pan Rotation
DJI Osmo Mobile 8 Smartphone Gimbal Launches With Apple DockKit Support and 360° Pan Rotation
28:12 – HONOR Robot Phone Camera Signals a Built-In Gimbal Future for Mobile Filmmakers
HONOR Robot Phone Camera Signals a Built-In Gimbal Future for Mobile Filmmakers
32:08 – Sony FX2 Lab Test – Rolling Shutter, Dynamic Range and Exposure Latitude
Sony FX2 Lab Test – Rolling Shutter, Dynamic Range and Exposure Latitude
40:17 – Canon EOS R6 Mark III Announced – A New, Beefed-Up Hybrid Workhorse
Canon EOS R6 Mark III Announced – A New, Beefed-Up Hybrid Workhorse
43:00 – SIRUI Astra Series Announced – World’s First T1.8 Full-Frame Autofocus Anamorphic Lenses
SIRUI Astra Series Announced – World’s First T1.8 Full-Frame Autofocus Anamorphic Lenses
49:04 – Audiio LinkMatch 2.0 Review – Simple and Mostly Accurate Music-Matching Tool
Audiio LinkMatch 2.0 Review – Simple and Mostly Accurate Music-Matching Tool
53:48 – The Efficient Filmmaker: Scan and Plan
Read about it: https://www.cined.com/the-efficient-filmmaker-scan-and-plan-new-course-on-3d-location-scans-shot-previsualizations-visual-experiments-and-more/
Course site: https://www.mzed.com/courses/the-efficient-filmmaker-scan-and-plan?tap_a=17272-420962&tap_s=4094362-dfd65f
57:32 – OFG Customs LONG SHOT Introduced – Optical Adapter Brings Full-Frame, Large-Format, Vista Vision Lenses to 16mm
01:01:18 – Hollyland Lyra 4K Webcam Released – 1/1.5″ Sensor, Wireless Audio System, AI Features from $149
Hollyland Lyra 4K Webcam Released – 1/1.5″ Sensor, Wireless Audio System, AI Features from $149
01:03:43 – The Leica Transformation – How a Camera Icon Went From Crisis to €596M by Killing the Rangefinder
The Leica Transformation – How a Camera Icon Went From Crisis to €596M by Killing the Rangefinder
01:14:03 – IMAGO Oslo Digital Cinema Conference 2025 Returns With AI Focus – David Stump ASC, Steve Yedlin ASC Among Speakers
01:20:10 – Design Update & Comments: A Better Experience for Gear Guides
Design Update & Comments: A Better Experience for Gear Guides
01:21:14 – Atomos Ninja TX GO Announced – 6Kp30 RAW Recording, Camera Control, 1500-Nit Display
Atomos Ninja TX GO Announced – 6Kp30 RAW Recording, Camera Control, 1500-Nit Display
01:23:26 – RØDECaster Video S Production Console Introduced
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