Nikon Is Developing Nine NIKKOR Z CINEMA T1.9 VV Lenses, Starting With a 50mm That Covers RED’s VV Sensor

Nikon posted a development notice for a nine-lens NIKKOR Z CINEMA T1.9 VV series, naming a 50mm and claiming the first NIKKOR image circle large enough for RED’s V-RAPTOR [X] VV sensor. No prices or ship date.

Official development image of the NIKKOR Z CINEMA 50mm T1.9 VV on a cinema body
Official development image of the NIKKOR Z CINEMA 50mm T1.9 VV. Nikon says the production lens may look different.

Nikon Inc. has posted a development notice, not a ship date. The company is building a NIKKOR Z CINEMA T1.9 VV series of nine cinema lenses, and the only focal length named so far is the NIKKOR Z CINEMA 50mm T1.9 VV.

The headline is the coverage circle. Nikon says this will be the first NIKKOR series with an image circle large enough for the RED V-RAPTOR [X] VV sensor — 40.96 × 21.60mm, which is wider than a 36 × 24mm full-frame chip. The lenses will also have a “highly precise” autofocus mechanism. Price, the other eight focal lengths, and availability are not in the notice. Specs and release dates are listed as subject to change.

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Nikon to Acquire RED Cinema Camera Manufacturer !

Nikon Corporation is acquiring pioneering digital cinema camera company RED.com, LLC in a bold move to accelerate growth in the professional video production market. The acquisition will see RED, renowned for revolutionary products like the 4K RED ONE and award-winning V-RAPTOR X, become a wholly-owned Nikon subsidiary.

This deal marries RED’s cutting-edge cinema camera engineering and color science expertise with Nikon’s leadership in optics, imaging processing and product development. By converging their technological strengths, Nikon aims to catalyze a new generation of powerful, distinctive camera solutions pushing boundaries in filmmaking and high-end video. The strategic acquisition positions the combined brands to meet evolving needs of the world’s most demanding cinematographers and content creators.

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New DxOMark King: RED Epic Dragon (First Camera Over 100 point)

RED EPIC Dragon

DxOMark has reviewed the RED Epic Dragon cinema camera, the new DxOMark king, which is world’s first camera break 100 point. The DxOMark score is 101, 5 point over previous DxOMark king: Nikon D800E.

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