
What’s new in filmmaking technology this week? News, reviews, education, insights, opinions and ideas - from the CineD newsroom, mostly with Nino Leitner and Johnnie Behiri. This is Focus Check - the weekly cine tech podcast. New episodes every Thursday.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Technology | |||

The Sony FX5 is here – and this week’s episode is largely dedicated to it. Nino is joined live from Tokyo by Johnnie and by special guest Philip Bloom from London, both of whom spent a week shooting with Sony’s newly announced compact cinema camera. more
ARRI is selling its global rental business – we break down the management buy-out backed by H2 Equity Partners and what it means for rental-exclusive cameras and lenses. Also this week: the FCC fines alleged DJI "front companies", Sony announces the ... more
We settle a question every filmmaker has cursed at some point: which camera brands actually let your batteries last — and which strand you the moment you upgrade? Nino goes brand by brand, ranking the best and worst for battery longevity, from Canon'... more
Nino reports back from DJI's Malta press event with first impressions of the Osmo Pocket 4P, Johnnie's Leica SL3-P video review goes live, and Apple has a mixed week – raising MacBook and iPad prices while also shipping a meaningful Creator Studio up... more
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I love these guys and what they do for the part of the industry that I work in. However I often listen to podcasts while in the gym. It is always a struggle to hear what is being said even with noise canceling earbuds. I even made a custom equaliser to boost voice volume and still can only just hear it. I don’t have this issue with any other podcasts so please guys boost the volume a bit as we can always turn it down a bit!
You can tell that the show is hosted by working professionals that understand the industry and can discuss it from various perspectives. I am glad I gave it a listen while mowing the lawn. I am now a regular subscriber. I highly recommend it!
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This show centers on the latest filmmaking technology, camera gear, and industry shifts, with in-depth discussions on new releases, lab tests, and real‑world production workflows. Episodes routinely cover camera bodies, lenses, memory and storage, AI in post, and event coverage from major trade shows, often featuring hands‑on impressions and practical takeaways for creators and gear buyers. Noteworthy are the recurring deep dives into how form factors, interoperability, and partnerships shape the tools professionals rely on, plus guests that span founders, brand representatives, and industry insiders. The format blends newsroom confidence with practical insights, making it useful for listeners evaluating gear, pitching sponsorships, or seek... more
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