In an unusual scheduling clash, both Sony and Canon are teasing new camera announcements for this coming Wednesday, May 13th, with their events set just 30 minutes apart. It's a direct power play between the industry's two biggest names, forcing everyone to pay close attention. No confirmed specs, just a lot of speculation about what R-series and Alpha bodies are next.

LIGHTING CINED

ARRI has finally entered the LED tube/bar market with the Omnibar, its answer to Astera and Quasar. Available in 2-foot and 4-foot lengths, they feature an RGBAM 5-color engine for better skin tones, IP65 weatherproofing, a built-in battery, and magnetic optics. It's the premium build and color science you'd expect, priced accordingly.

GRIP NEWSSHOOTER

A new flexible mounting solution for rigs like the Mantis overhead suspension vest. The Pivot Balancer combines a pivot arm and a NATO slider for tool-less balancing of camera packages, aiming to make those long takes with suspended rigs a bit more manageable.