News roundup: ARRI, Laowa, SGO, Smallrig, Viltrox, YoloLiv

A quick roundup of newsworthy recent releases including new accessories from ARRI, Smallrig's Cooling Fan for the Canon EOS R5 Mark II & R5, new glass from Laowa and Viltrox, the new YoloBox Extreme, and SGO's ACES 2.0 integration.

SGO has introduced a significant update to its flagship post-production solutions,
Mistika Boutique and Ultima, featuring ACES 2.0, cutting-edge SGO AI-powered
deinterlacing, direct integration with Topaz Labs powerful AI tools, and enhanced SDK
support. That makes Mistika Boutique and Ultima the first post-production
solutions to integrate and officially support ACES 2.0, the next-generation color
management pipeline. We expect more will follow.

Smallrig has released a cooling fan for the Canon EOS R5 Mark II & R5 cameras. The snappily named Cooling Fan for Canon EOS R5 Mark II & R5 promises to extend shooting time by over 30% when shooting at 40°C (104°F).  Two speed modes (4500 RPM and a more efficient but noisier 7000 RPM)  let you fine-tune fan speed to match various environments and shooting conditions.

A snap-on design allows for fast, tool-free installation and removal in just 1 second. And, despite the name, Smallrig says that it's a universal fit and can also be mounted on a bunch of different Sony models if you remove the mount bracket. Price is $59.99.

ARRI has a stack of Professional Camera Accessories for 2025, essentially a range of support components for the ALEXA 35 and ALEXA Mini LF which offer improved accessory mounting and faster workflows for tripod and stabilizer mounting. As you can see from the Tech Talk video below, components include:  
Handle Extension Adapter HEX-A
Handle Extension Set for ALEXA 35
Compact Bridge Plate CBP-5 LW (19mm)
Compact Bridge Plate CBP-6 LW (15mm)
CBP-5 LW Upgrade Set (19mm)
CBP-6 LW Upgrade Set (15mm)
Universal Adapter Plate UAP-4
Lightweight Support LWS-7
NATO Rail Bracket NRB-160
Articulated Mounting Plate AMP-2 Set
Stabilizer Adapter Mount SAM-6 355
Rod Mounting Bracket RMB-9

The new YoloBox Extreme from YoloLiv adds a whole host of new features to the range. These include 8 HDMI Inputs with two assignable outputs;  an 11.2-Inch OLED display with up to 1000 nits brightness; ISO recording for every input (4x up to 4K30 or 6x 1080p60); multicam instant replay with 6 cameras at 1080p60 or 4 cameras at 4K30; up to 90m wireless connectivity; and free NDI HX support.

It's based around the Qualcomm 8 Gen2 Processor and now features a 10-hour battery life. Price is $1999 and pre-orders are now open.

Laowa has four wide-angle cine lenses coming up: the 9mm T5.8 VV Cine, 10mm T2.9 Zero-D VV Cine, 12mm T2.9 Lite Zero-D VV Cine, and 14mm T2.6 Zero-D VV Cine. The new Laowa 9mm T5.8 is the widest rectilinear full-frame lens in the cinematography market, highlighting an impressive 134.8° angle of view (AoV), while the 10mm T2.9 is the widest rectilinear full-frame lens with "Zero-Distortion" feature, offering a 130.3° AoV.

All four lenses are designed to cover Vista Vision camera sensors, supporting a larger array of usable cameras for cinematic productions. The 9mm T5.8 VV Cine, 12mm T2.9 Lite Zero-D VV Cine, and 14mm T2.6 Zero-D VV Cine are priced at $1499 while the 10mm T2.9 Zero-D VV Cine is priced at $1699.

While we're on lenses, Viltrox's new AF 135mm F1.8 LAB Z full-frame large aperture telephoto autofocus lens is now available in Z-mount. Viltrox’s self-developed Quad HyperVCM motor technology ensures rapid, precise focusing, enabling 100ms switching between the closest and farthest focus points.

This lens is also equipped with a dual floating focus system which optimizes sharpness, and captures stunning close-ups at 0.72 meters with 0.25x magnification, for versatile close-up shooting. Ergonomic lens control buttons and customizable LCD startup animations enhance efficient control and visual personalization. Price is $899.