Film and Digital Times provides an insider's perspective on high-end film and digital production, offering practical how-to guides, technique breakdowns, and technology reviews. Written and published by award-winning cinematographer Jon Fauer, ASC, it delivers authoritative insights from working professionals. The publication focuses on the nuts and bolts of production, covering gear, workflows, and industry trends without advertising, relying instead on subscriber and sponsor support. Its trusted voice and hands-on approach differentiate it from other trade magazines.
The June 2026 issue of Film and Digital Times, available in print at Cine Gear LA and as a free PDF download.
A special report on the Sony RIALTO 65 camera system with a 65mm sensor block that can be tethered to a VENICE 2 body.
Sony has announced the FX5 Cinema Line camera, featuring a 16.6MP full-frame stacked sensor and internal 16-bit X-OCN RAW recording. The camera is positioned between the FX3 and FX6 models and includes advanced features such as three base ISO settings and AI-powered autofocus capabilities.
Director of Photography Edward Goldner discusses the use of the new Blackmagic URSA Cine 17K 65 camera on the Australian crime series Treasure & Dirt. The production utilized 65mm sensor technology and Q3 compression to manage high-contrast, rugged desert filming conditions.
An article about the Angénieux endowment honoring Nguyen Phan Linh Dan at the Cannes Film Festival.
ARRI has agreed to sell its international rental business to H2 Equity Partners as part of a strategic corporate restructuring. The rental operations will transition to an independent brand led by its existing UK leadership team as ARRI shifts its focus toward core technology development.
Film and Digital Times’ June 2026 Issue 136 is listed on the site’s issues archive, with 184 pages of news and new products online. The archive page indicates it is the latest issue and includes a June 2026 online edition.
The June 2026 Cine Gear issue of Film and Digital Times features new camera and lens developments from companies like Sony and ZEISS. Key announcements include the Sony RIALTO 65 camera, ZEISS Panoptes 65 lenses, and other products from Fujinon, Sigma, and Angenieux. Additionally, the issue reports on Thomas Riedel's acquisition of ARRI, signifying major industry consolidation.
ZEISS has introduced its new Horizon 2x Anamorphic FF smart lenses, designed with internal motors and factory-calibrated focus marks to streamline on-set production by eliminating external rigs. These LPL-mount, full-frame lenses integrate with Preston ALC systems, reducing equipment weight, complexity, and lens-change downtime. This innovation aims to improve accuracy and efficiency for focus pullers and production crews.
