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<\/a>Image via ARRI.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n In 2018, ARRI released the ALEXA LF<\/a> (large format) camera, their first true 4K camera. Consumers everywhere have wondered if the company would create a MINI LF to go along with it. While the Alexa Mini’s product manager has admitted they faced quite a few technical challenges<\/a> to build a worthy companion camera, it’s likely the company is well into R&D. That said, it’s likely not a 2019 camera, but we’re just here for the rumors.<\/p>\n For years<\/a>, and years<\/a>, and years<\/a>, and years<\/a>, we’ve talked about a Pocket Cinema Camera II. 2018 saw the much-anticipated release of the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K (our review here<\/a>). Now that we finally got what we wanted, do we start the Pocket Cinema Camera 8K rumors?<\/p>\n Image via Todd Blankenship.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n Realistically speaking, 2019 will likely see the announcement of another variation of the URSA Mini (our URSA Mini Pro review is here<\/a>\u00a0and URSA Mini 4.6K is here<\/a>). Or will Blackmagic announce a return to a larger camera body and try to revive the URSA? Unlikely.<\/p>\n It’s not crazy to say that Canon’s DSLR market has fallen off the map in terms of video production. Their DSLR line has been continuously beat out by Sony’s mirrorless cameras over the past few years. Rumors also suggest the Canon has already abandoned a DSLR in-development (allegedly another variation of the 5DS). Canon has been making a big push into the mirrorless market with the EOS M and EOS R line. It looks like that’s were they will continue to push hard in 2019.<\/p>\n Image via Canon.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n In 2018, Canon tried once again to capitalize on the commercial television and cinema market with the release of the Canon EOS C700 FF<\/a>, but at its price point, it seems to struggle to compete with the likes of the Panasonic VariCam and Sony CineAlta. If you’re going to pay that much more, it makes more sense to jump to ARRI or RED.<\/p>\n The middle-tier Cinema EOS series still holds on strong with documentary and ENG markets, and for those looking for a new C300, we’ve got the rumors for you.<\/p>\n Rumor via The New Camera<\/a>\/Canon Rumors<\/a>\/Additional Sources<\/p>\n Rumor via Canon Rumors<\/a>\/Rumors Dot Camera<\/a>\/Additional Sources<\/p>\n Canon released the EOS R<\/a> in 2018, their new full-frame mirrorless camera. They’re investing serious time into developing the mirrorless line, and they even said EF lenses will not be a focus \u2014 RF lenses will get the most attention in the coming years.<\/p>\n There is no naming structure in place yet for these R-series cameras, but 2019 may see a new entry-level R camera and new professional R camera. Here’s what you might see in 2019.<\/p>\n Rumor via Canon Rumors<\/a>\/Canon Watch<\/a>\/Additional Sources<\/p>\n Rumor via Canon Rumors<\/a>\/Additional Sources<\/p>\n Rumor via The New Camera<\/a>\/Canon Rumors<\/a>\/Additional Sources<\/p>\n Now there are plenty of other rumors for entry-level cameras, but we’re not here to talk about that. The only other crazy rumor worth noting is a bizarre multiple-lens camera system<\/a>\u00a0not drastically different the from the lackluster Light L16<\/a>. While Canon has filed for a patent, it’s more likely that this will remain in the research and development division. That or maybe Canon has some crazy 360-camera up their sleeve.<\/p>\n 2019 seems to be more of an expansion year with updates to popular lines, as seemingly all camera manufacturers have their sights set on 2020. The Tokyo Olympics have set an 8K UHDTV standard for broadcast. Canon does not seem to be up to 8K, as their competition at Sony has already announced several upcoming 8K cameras.<\/p>\n Sony has been reigning supreme with their mirrorless camera line and their camera sensors. They don’t seem to be slowing down, as we expect to see updates to many of their popular models \u2014 many of them rumored to feature 8K video recording ahead of the Tokyo 2020 summer games. Note: that’s 8K recording, not necessarily 8K output. The current line of alpha series record in 6K but output in 4K.<\/p>\n Image via Sony.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n And remember: for Sony, the Tokyo games means big money. The company has spent years preparing for 8K televisions<\/a> to be in homes ahead of the Olympics. Just don’t expect to enjoy 8K at home in the U.S. though, as only Japan has officially announced an 8K broadcast standard<\/a>.<\/p>\n Don’t forget:\u00a0Sony’s sensors are in a variety of other cameras and smartphones<\/a>, so expect to see 8K recording coming to other cameras like the Panasonic Lumix G-series and Fujifilm X-T series.<\/p>\n Rumor via DVXUser<\/a>\/Additional Sources<\/p>\n Rumor via The New Camera<\/a>\/Additional Sources<\/p>\n Rumor via The New Camera<\/a>\/Sony Rumors<\/a>\/Additional Sources<\/p>\n Rumor via Sony Alpha Rumors<\/a>\/EOSHD<\/a>\/Additional Sources<\/p>\n Rumor via The New Camera<\/a>\/Sony Alpha Rumors<\/a>\/Additional Sources<\/p>\n While Pansonic does use Sony sensors in the GH5S, the company has also been working on their own sensors. One that will debut early this year is the already-announced S1 ans S1R. Official specs aren’t out yet \u2014 we expect a press release in early 2019.<\/p>\n They plan to come out strong with new 4K cameras, and they are already developing an 8K micro 4\/3 camera \u2014 which they admitted was not an easy task here<\/a>: “8K on Micro 4\/3 is complicated, if not impossible.”<\/p>\n Panasonic has apparently admitted that their 8K developments will not be released in time for the Olympics<\/a>, so don’t expect 8K from them until 2021 or beyond.<\/p>\n Not too many rumblings about any new additions to the VariCam lineup as of now, so we’re not expecting any big news there.<\/p>\n Image via Panasonic.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n Rumor via The New Camera<\/a><\/p>\n Rumor via The New Camera<\/a><\/p>\nARRI ALEXA MINI LF<\/h4>\n
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