formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
Smartphone imaging just took another step into territory once reserved for dedicated cinema cameras. Chinese sensor manufacturer SmartSens has introduced a new 1-inch sensor, the SC5A6XS, and the headline number immediately stands out. Up to 115 dB of dynamic range. … Continued
In the world of YouTubers, everyone loves a good challenge. And that’s exactly what Marques Brownlee laid out for his MKBHD team to do in one of their latest videos, as the team at The Studio was assigned different smartphones … Continued
Few companies have managed to define how people use technology in their everyday lives as resoundingly as Apple. The company, which celebrated its 50th birthday this week, was started by two Steves in a San Franciscan garage. It has had … Continued
For decades, every digital cinema camera has shared the same fundamental constraint. The image sensor is flat. That sounds trivial, but it has shaped the entire design of modern optics. Light does not naturally focus onto a flat surface. It … Continued
The recent announcement that ARRI will bring its imaging technology into the upcoming HONOR ROBOT PHONE has sparked an intense debate across the cinematography and tech communities. Source: https://ymcinema.com/2026/03/04/arri-backlash-honor-robot-phone/
For more than a decade, Sony has been the undisputed leader of the CMOS image sensor market. Its sensors power the iPhone, dominate high-end Android devices, and quietly underpin much of today’s imaging ecosystem, from smartphones to cinema cameras. Now, … Continued