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Canon Cinema EOS 15th anniversary multi-camera production kit featuring the EOS C400 and C80 with cine lenses on a production set
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Weekly Roundup 11/02-11/06: Laowa f/2 TS, Canon Cinema EOS

Venus Optics launched an f/2 tilt-shift covering medium format, Canon upgraded Cinema EOS firmware, and Map Camera detailed widespread camera backorders.

November 7, 2026·8 min read
Laowa 24mm f/2 Zero-D Tilt-Shift lens mounted on a camera body, official product photograph from Venus Optics
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Laowa 24mm f/2 Zero-D Tilt-Shift Lens Launches at $1,249

Venus Optics launched the Laowa 24mm f/2 Zero-D Tilt-Shift at $1,249, featuring a 67mm image circle covering full-frame, Fujifilm GFX, and Hasselblad XCD with ±12mm shift and ±10° tilt.

November 6, 2026·4 min read
A Canon EOS C80 cinema camera being operated on location in an outdoor setting
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Canon Cinema EOS Multi-Matrix Firmware for C400, C80, C50

Canon's December firmware for the EOS C400, C80 and C50 adds Multi-Matrix colour matching, wider Slow & Fast autofocus rates and C50 Speedlite flash support.

November 5, 2026·6 min read
Canon Timer Remote Controller TC-N3 with its LCD panel and orange backlight
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Canon TC-N3 Timer Remote and DM-E10D Microphone

Canon's TC-N3 and TC-E3 timer remotes add Specified-time shooting and 9,999-shot intervals, alongside a new 59g DM-E10D Multi-Function Shoe microphone.

November 5, 2026·1 min read
Sigma FP2 full-frame mirrorless camera, official product photograph from Sigma
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45% of 2026's Biggest Cameras Are Backordered

Map Camera, one of Japan's biggest camera retailers, says five of the eleven biggest 2026 camera launches are backordered, and Canon's own investor Q&A says component supply can't keep up with demand.

November 4, 2026·7 min read
Nikon ZR full-frame cinema camera front view, official product photograph from Nikon
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Nikon ZR Firmware 2.00: Log3G10 in H.265

Nikon announced firmware 2.00 for the ZR cinema camera, adding Log3G10 gamma in H.265 recording, four-level high ISO NR selection, and focus peaking while shooting R3D NE with a 3D LUT.

November 4, 2026·1 min read
Shimoda Action X v3 camera backpacks in black with a tripod and core unit
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Shimoda Action X v3 and Insider Sling Launch

Shimoda's third-generation Action X backpacks add a carry-on-sized 35L kit, PFAS-free fabrics and a new Insider Sling at $129.95.

November 3, 2026·1 min read