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Free Sony update adds 4K 120fps video to the Sony ZV-E1

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Sony has released a new firmware update for the recently released Sony ZV-E1 (buy here). On release, looking at the specs, the Sony ZV-E1 was essentially a slightly cut-down Sony A7S III (buy here) or Sony FX3 (buy here) in a more vlogging-friendly form factor. One of the notable features missing from the ZV-E1 that both the A7S III and FX3 can do was 4K video at 120fps.

If that was a feature you were a bit sad to see missing, Sony has answered your prayers today. The new update released today, which is completely free to download for ZV-E1 owners, adds 4K 120fps shooting capabilities. You get 1080p HD at up to 240 frames per second, too.

This ultra-wide 4K monitor gives your computer a ZenBook Pro Duo-like editing experience

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Well, this is pretty cool, if a little expensive. Lukos is an ultra-wide HDMI IPS display offering 100% sRGB and 3840×1100 resolution for a whopping 32:9 widescreen view, advertised as an “advanced monitor for entertainment and productivity”. The size and aspect ratio of it is very reminiscent of the “Duo” laptops from ASUS that kicked off with the ZenBook Pro Duo a couple of years ago.

And it looks like it should provide a similar level of functionality, too, acting as an extra super widescreen monitor onto which you can place all kinds of small apps to keep them handy but out of the way. Or, drag your Photoshop, Premiere Pro and After Effects panels on there to free up screen space on your main monitor.

Can you tell the difference between 1080p and 8K?

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For a few years now, we’ve been hearing “4K’s overkill. You can’t tell the difference over 1080p!”. Lately, we’ve been hearing the same about 8K over both 4K and 1080p. But can you really tell the difference between 8K and 1080p?

That’s the topic Matti Haapoja explores in this video, which begins with a sequence shot using a mix of 1080p and 8K footage. (Shot on the Canon EOS R5). Obviously, there are no resolution labels on anything. Can you see the difference between them? Does it matter if you enable 4K resolution on Netflix?

First look at the Sigma FP menu system

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I bet you are dying to know more about the Sigma FP that was announced today. A monster capable of shooting 4K 24fps 12bit CinemaDNG. And it does that in a tiny 422g (battery included) 112.6×69.9×45.3mm form factor… That has to be something. One interesting question is how will handling the camera be like?

This 4K HDR video was shot on a phone with the flagship Snapdragon 855 processor

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Every time a new generation of phones comes out, it always surprises me with how far they seem to leap forward with each generation. Much of it is down to software and computational photography rather than the sensors or processors themselves actually improving. But sometimes you see something that really makes you go wow.

Qualcomm, manufacturer of the Snapdragon, the most popular line of smartphone processors, has just released a video showing off 4K HDR with a Snapdragon 855-powered smartphone. Well, a prototype smartphone.

G-Technology Shuttle XL EV with Seagate IronWolf Pro overview

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The G-Technology Shuttle XL EV is a beast of a RAID array and has the storage and speed to deal with just about anything you can throw at it. Or so they say.

As anyone who has read any of my articles before, you would know that as a video producer, I need lots and lots of fast storage. And if you haven’t read any of my stuff before, well, just assume that as a video producer, I need lots and lots of fast storage. ;)

Samsung Galaxy S10 will have a 4K front camera

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The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S10 was rumored to have five, and then six cameras, with two of them on the front. They won’t be just numerous but apparently, they’ll also allow you to shoot pretty high-quality selfies. In the latest teaser video posted by Samsung Vietnam, it’s been revealed that the front camera will be capable of shooting 4K videos.

You still don’t need 4K and 8K is crazy talk – 5 things your film really needs

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Five years ago, filmmaker and YouTuber, Brannigan Carter posted a video called “You don’t NEED 4K“. And five years ago he was probably right. It was only just starting to come out, the cameras were still ridiculously expensive to acquire, as was the kit to play it back. Unless you were a big Hollywood production company, there just wasn’t all that much point.

But here we are today in 2019. Just about every new camera coming out has 4K video. And 8K is on the way. And now Brannigan is back with a follow-up video saying that we still don’t need 4K, and that 8K is “crazy talk”. Let’s talk a little about that.

Nikon Z6 4K video beats Z7 footage and is more like the A7III

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There have been a few issues reported with the Nikon Z7’s video capabilities. Talk of banding and pixelation that come as a result of how the Nikon Z7 captures full frame 4K. DPReview has just posted the below test footage, though, shot with the Nikon Z6 and it shows that it’s a very different animal, getting much closer to the Sony A7III in terms of quality.

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