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YoloBox Ultra combines the best of YoloBox Pro and Instream

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YoloLiv has officially announced the YoloBox Ultra (buy here), first teased at IBC 2023 in Amsterdam in September. It’s an all-in-one streaming solution offering many great features, combining the best of the YoloBox Pro (buy here) and Instream (buy here) devices.

It also brings features that neither of those units offer, such as 4K streaming and a brighter screen for use in more locations. It also provides ISO recording, allowing you to capture each incoming video source in a separate file for future editing.

DRoom is a portable darkroom you can use anywhere

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Film-developing tanks have been a thing for longer than most of us have been alive. In that time, they’ve seen very little change. DRoom plans to change that with their new developing tank, which doesn’t even need a changing bag.

It’s the DRoom Film Developing Kit and it’s designed to let you develop your rolls of 35mm and 120-format film anywhere. It’s been in development for a few years and it’s currently running on Kickstarter.

Long Weekend unveils its new camera bag lineup

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Long Weekend is back with new products for photographers, particularly those who shoot film. This time they are introducing The Camera Line. This new collection includes a 35mm reusable film camera, a versatile backpack, camera organizers, and zip pouches.

Long Weekend is a young brand known for its stylish bags and fun, innovative designs. This new range looks as though they are aiming at photographers and adventurers who want to stand out from the crowd, but don’t want to skimp on practicality and durability.

Nanlite PavoSlim are the thinnest LED panels we’ve ever seen

Nanlite just launched the first batch of their PavoSlim series. We have first seen the PavoSlim at IBC 2023, and we are excited to see them coming to market.

The PavoSlim 60: Two 30cm x 30cm, 72-watt lights, and PavoSlim 120, two 60cm x 30cm 150-watt lights. Both the PavoSlim 60 and PavoSlim 120 come in flavors, A “B” flavor for bi-color lights, and a “C” flavor for RGBWW lights. Those four lights in total: PavoSlim 60B ($399), PavoSlim 60C ($599), PavoSlim 120B ($599), and PavoSlim 120C ($799)

SmallRig launches the RC60B a compact video light for creators with a built-in battery

SmallRig announced a new light in IBC 2023 – the SmallRig RC60B. The RC60B ($199 on Amazon or B&H) is a small yet effective video light. It packs 60 watts of power in a body smaller than a RED Komodo, and it has a built-in battery, no less!

The SmallRig RC60B is the latest member of the Smallrig’s RC video lights lineup, and it’s an affordable and compact alternative to their more powerful lights like the SmallRig RC220 or SmallRig RC450.

Rode NT1 Signature Series ditches USB-C but costs way less than NT1 5th Gen

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Rode has announced a new microphone. It’s the Rode NT1 Signature Series (buy here), and from what I can tell, it’s largely the same as the recently released Rode NT1 5th generation (buy here). But, it has one significant difference.

There’s no USB-C port on this one, just XLR. So, you’re not going to be able to plug it into your computer. You need to go into a mixer, field recorder or audio interface. It’s also available in six different colours, and it’s $100 cheaper.

Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS weighs less than 1.5kg

As well as the new Sony A9 III (buy here), Sony has also announced the new Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens (buy here). While not exactly a pocket-sized lens, it’s incredibly lightweight for its focal length and aperture, weighing only 1.47kg.

It’s a G Master lens, meaning it sits in Sony’s top-tier lenses, and it comes with a price tag to match. That being said, it’s not too dissimilar from 300mm f/2.8 lenses of the past from other manufacturers.

Sony A9 III boats world’s first full-frame global shutter CMOS sensor

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This is a camera that Sony shooters have wanted for a long time, but now it’s finally here. Sony has announced the new Sony Alpha A9 III (buy here). While its resolution stays relatively low, by today’s standards, its sensor features a global CMOS shutter.

Global shutters are something that camera users from all brands have wanted ever since cameras ditched CCD sensors. The Sony A9 III has beaten everybody to the punch on bringing global shutters back, but that’s not the only trick up its sleeve.

LumiCard is an affordable wireless pocket light for your phone

Blind Spot Gear, creator of the Power Junkie (buy here), has announced its newest product, the LumiCard (buy here), a small colour-accurate LED panel that attaches to your smartphone magnetically and is powered wirelessly.

As usual, the company has taken to Kickstarter to launch the new product. It’s already raised more than 5x its modest goal and there are still 20 days to go on the campaign.

Hollyland Mars M1 Enhanced is an advanced 150 meter, wireless monitor

Hollyland announced the Mars M1 Enhanced, their latest 4k wireless video transceiver monitor. It can receive up to 4k footage from 150 meters away, and it will be available soon for 499$. It’s nice to see the progress Hollyland has made since releasing the Mars 300, and this monitor puts them more in competition with monitors like the Atomos Ninja Ultra and the DJI monitor.

The Hollyland Mars M1 Enhanced is their replacement for the original Mars M1. It has a 5.5” monitor and is compatible with Mars 4k, 300 Pro, and 400 Pro components. You can also monitor it via the HollyView app which is available for iOS and Android devices.

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