Our popular comparison chart of Phantom high-speed cameras by Vision Research now includes the Ultra-High-Speed v2640 Onyx specialty, rent-only camera. The Phantom v2640 Onyx boasts the world’s fastest 2K sensor, with the lowest noise and highest dynamic range of any global shutter Phantom camera. It is capable of capturing up to 12,500 fps at 1080p. The Onyx has been optimized for cinema production, making it the ideal choice for projects where extreme slow motion and high image quality are required, such as VFX, commercial, and tabletop applications.

Our popular comparison chart of Phantom high-speed cameras by Vision Research now includes the VEO4K-PL model. Like the 2.5K VEO 640S, the VEO4K-PL features onboard media storage using adffordable CFast 2.0 media. In addition to its 4K sensor, the VEO4K-PL also has a switchable global shutter mode with a higher base ISO compared to using the camera's rolling shutter mode. And, at less than half the size and weight of the illustrious Flex4K, we think this camera opens up new possibilities for high-speed cinematography.

This year's IBC show in Amsterdam was an exciting one, showcasing a lot of technological development across different categories of gear.

The PCU2+ is the latest version of the PCU from AbelCine’s Cameo line of accessories. The unit can control two Phantom cameras at once, and also replaces the need to be tethered to a computer to control the functions of the camera.

The Cameo VEObob is a breakout box specifically designed for the Phantom VEO camera.

This year’s Cine Gear Expo was definitely one of the most eventful ones. From new camera announcements to the latest in lighting technology and more, there was a little something for everyone to get excited about. In that vein, we’ve rounded up some of the most relevant coverage — both from our own specialists as well as our friends over at Newsshooter.

It can be tough to pinpoint exactly where virtual reality fits within the current landscape of content creation. Is it the next big thing? Is it a flash-in-the-pan? Or is it, perhaps, somewhere in between?

This year is shaping up to be a definitive one for virtual reality cameras. There have been some major strides recently, with plenty of new options opening up for the VR world, such as live VR streaming, underwater capability, and 6K to 8K resolutions.

The Phantom VEO from Vision Research brings many of the features and tools from their Flex cameras into a compact and rugged form factor.