2024 had one of the biggest shake ups in cinema cameras in recent memory when Nikon decided to buy RED. Whilst none of the cameras launched are a direct response, we expect to see the space really heat up, with even Fuji by the end of the year announce their first ever true cinema camera. Competition is going to be great for video in the coming years.
Lest we also forget that Blackmagic has built a large format sensor that you will be able to buy, compared to other cameras with similar sensor size that you can only rent.
March 2024 Mirrorless Camera Releases
Canon EOS C80
- Release Date: March 25, 2024
- General Consensus: A versatile cinema camera designed for filmmakers, the C80’s compact design and RF mount compatibility earned praise. The lack of internal RAW recording was a downside, but it remained a popular choice for indie filmmakers and content creators.
August 2024 Mirrorless Camera Releases
Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K
- Release Date: September 5, 2024
- General Consensus: Blackmagic delivered a cinema powerhouse with its 12K Super 35mm sensor. Filmmakers applauded the color science and post-production flexibility, but its large file sizes and storage requirements were seen as challenges.
October 2024 Mirrorless Camera Releases
Canon EOS C400
- Release Date: October 30, 2024
- General Consensus: This 6K cinema camera was praised for its robust build and versatile RF mount. It’s been lauded as a great tool for mid-tier filmmakers, but it faced stiff competition from similarly priced offerings.
November 2024 Mirrorless Camera Releases
Blackmagic URSA Cine 17K 65
- Release Date: November 12, 2024
- General Consensus: A bold entry into the ultra-high-resolution cinema market, the URSA 17K 65 offered stunning image quality but came with significant demands for workflow and storage. High-end productions embraced it, while smaller filmmakers found it impractical.
Fujifilm GFX Eterna
- Release Date: November 28, 2024
- General Consensus: Fujifilm’s medium format cinema camera brought unparalleled image quality to the cinema world. Critics loved its design and performance but acknowledged its niche appeal due to the high cost.
So which ones were our favourites? Oooooo tough, I would say there are no bad cameras but I definitely would take the X100VI for casual street photography, travel and family snaps and then probably the Nikon Z6III for professional work now that you can get the RED LUTs with N-Log.