It's time for another news roundup. This week we have new lenses from Fujifilm, new KOMODO batteries, and ProRes RAW on the GFX100S.
Fujifilm made a splash with a dual-camera announcement, including the 102 megapixel monster GFX100 and the retro-designed X-ER. The company also revealed three new lenses. They include the XF 27mm f/2.8 WR pancake lens (which can be bundled with the X-ER), the XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 zoom lens, and the GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR medium-format lens.
The XF 27mm F/2.8 is a fast little prime lens aimed at, weighing only 3 ounces (84 grams), and is a pretty good addition to compatible Fujifilm cameras (APS-C sensor). It's less than 2.5 inches in diameter (62mm) and is less than an inch long (23mm). It earns its pancake lens name.
The f-stop ranges from f/2.8 to f/16, features 7 elements in 5 groups, and is designed to minimize image distortion and other possible issues. The lens will cost $400 USD (about £295) and will be available in March 2021. Learn more here.
Fujifilm also introduced the XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 zoom lens, and features optical image stabilization (OIS), 17 elements in 12 groups, and while not as fast, it's still a great addition to Fujifilm's X Series.
The lens is priced at $800 USD ( less than £583), and weighs around 1.27 pounds (580 g) with a diameter of less than 3 inches (75mm). It'll be available in March 2021. Find out more here.
And finally, the GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR is Fujifilm's new medium-format prime lens — they says it's the world's first — and it's very, very fast. The lens weighs about 1.75 pounds (795 g) and has a filter size of 77mm. In addition, it has 12 elements in 9 groups and is precision-built to deliver great bokeh while minimizing spherical aberration.
The lens will cost $2300 USD (less than £583), and like the other two lenses, will be available for purchase in March 2021. Get more details here.
It's no surprise that Atomos has already unveiled support for the Fujifilm GFX100S. As hot new cameras come out, it's ready with ProRes RAW support. With the GFX100S, pairing up the Ninja V monitor-recorder via HDMI will give cinematographers and videographers the option for 4Kp30 12-bit ProRes RAW video.
Having the 12-bit ProRes RAW support allows for greater filming options which is perfect for when it comes to post-production. Atomos and Fujifilm are promising a firmware update that will give white balance and ISO support, which arrives by the summer of 2021. Learn more about the Atomos Ninja V here.
If you're a RED KOMODO or Canon XF or C-Series camera owner looking to stock up on batteries without breaking the bank, SHAPE has released its new and affordable BP-975 batteries.
Priced at only $79 each (about £51), the SHAPE BP-975 is a 7.4 Volt, 7800 mAh lithium-ion battery. They're promising up to 130 minutes of battery life when used with the RED KOMODO filming in 6K, but of course, it all depends on the camera, accessories, etc. 4 LED lights help to showcase the amount of life remaining.
Learn more about the BP-975 and purchase at SHAPE's site.