1888Large format film
Louis Le PrincePaper filmShot Roundhay Garden Scene on paper film through one lens, possibly the first moving picture sequence ever made.
1891Film 35 mm
Edison Manufacturing Company35 mm filmEdison's studio camera, whose 35 mm film gauge became the worldwide standard for motion pictures.
1895Film 35 mm
Lumiere brothers35 mm filmA light hand-cranked box that filmed, printed and projected, and launched public cinema screenings.
1908Film 35 mm
Andre Debrie35 mm filmA compact wooden studio camera that dominated European silent filmmaking for two decades.
1908Film 35 mm
Debrie35 mm filmCompact hand-cranked camera used by Vertov, Gance and Eisenstein through the silent era.
1908Film 35 mm
Charles Urban35 mm film, two-colourFilmed through alternating red and green filters, the first successful commercial colour motion picture process.
1909Film 35 mm
Kazimierz Proszynski35 mm filmA compressed-air hand-held camera that freed newsreel and war cameramen from tripods and cranks.
1911Film 35 mm
Bell & Howell35 mm filmFirst all-metal cine camera; its precision made it a studio standard of the silent era.
1915Film 35 mm
Carl Akeley35 mm filmIts gyro-head design let operators follow fast action smoothly, earning it the nickname pancake camera.
1920Film 35 mm
Mitchell Camera Corporation35 mm filmIts rack-over focusing and quiet movement made Mitchell the dominant Hollywood studio camera brand.
1922Film 16 mm and smaller
Pathe9.5 mm filmIntroduced the 9.5 mm gauge with its central perforation, a hugely popular home-movie system in Europe.
1923Film 16 mm and smaller
Bell & Howell16 mm filmA spring-driven 16 mm camera that served amateurs and wartime combat crews alike.
1923Film 16 mm and smaller
Eastman Kodak16 mm filmLaunched alongside 16 mm safety reversal film, opening motion pictures to amateurs at home.
1923Film 16 mm and smaller
Kodak16 mm filmFirst 16 mm movie camera, launched with the film that created home movies.
1923Film 16 mm and smaller
Bell & Howell16 mm filmSpring-driven 16 mm camera whose basic body stayed in production for over half a century.
1924Film 35 mm
ARRI35 mm filmARRI's first film camera, a small hand-cranked portable built by the two founders in Munich.
1925Film 16 mm and smaller
Bolex (Bogopolsky)16 mm filmFirst Bolex-named camera, built by Longines for Jacques Bogopolsky.
1925Film 16 mm and smaller
Kodak16 mm filmSpring-motor Ciné-Kodak.
1925Film 35 mm
Bell & Howell35 mm filmA rugged spring-wound hand camera carried by newsreel and combat cameramen for decades.
1925Film 16 mm and smaller
Bell & Howell16 mm filmRare superspeed Filmo running at 128 frames per second.
1926Film 16 mm and smaller
Bolex (Bogopolsky)16 mm filmSecond Auto Cine model.
1927Film 16 mm and smaller
Bell & Howell16 mm filmFirst 16 mm turret camera, with three lens positions.
1927Film 16 mm and smaller
Bell & Howell16 mm filmTurret Filmo with a range of speeds up to 64 fps.
1928Film 35 mm
Eclair35 mm filmEarly Eclair studio camera.
1928Film 16 mm and smaller
Bell & Howell16 mm filmSlim, ornate 16 mm camera marketed as a watch-thin model.
1928Film 16 mm and smaller
ARRI16 mm filmAn early hand-cranked 16 mm amateur camera, later given a spring motor.
1929Film 16 mm and smaller
Kodak16 mm filmModel B variant for 50 ft reels.
1929Large format film
Fox Film70 mm filmAn early wide-film process that tried 70 mm widescreen before the Depression ended it.
1929Large format film
Mitchell Camera Corporation70 mm film70 mm studio camera of the Fox Grandeur widescreen experiment.
1930Film 16 mm and smaller
Kodak16 mm filmEnlarged BB for 100 ft reels.
1931Film 16 mm and smaller
Bell & Howell16 mm filmRare Filmo variant built for analysing golf swings.
1931Film 16 mm and smaller
Bell & Howell16 mm filmPlain-covered counterpart of the Filmo 75.
1932Film 16 mm and smaller
KodakDouble 8 filmLow-priced first Ciné-Kodak Eight that opened home movies to a wider market.
1932Film 16 mm and smaller
KodakDouble 8 filmModel 20 with a faster f/2.7 lens.
1932Film 16 mm and smaller
KodakDouble 8 filmTop early Eight with an interchangeable f/1.9 lens.
1932Film 35 mm
Mitchell Camera Corporation35 mm filmQuieter Newsreel Camera built for production sound shooting.
1932Film 35 mm
Mitchell Camera Corporation35 mm filmA quiet newsreel and blimped studio camera that became the standard for Hollywood sound production for decades.
1932Film 35 mm
Technicolor35 mm film, three stripsA beam-splitter camera exposing three negatives at once, behind the saturated colour of classic Hollywood.
1933Film 16 mm and smaller
Kodak16 mm filmAdvanced 16 mm camera adopted by professionals for its range of controls.
1934Film 35 mm
Mitchell Camera Corporation35 mm filmBlimped newsreel camera that became the Hollywood studio standard; it weighed 135 lb.
1935Film 16 mm and smaller
Bolex (Paillard)16 mm film · C-mountTurret 16 mm camera that became the classic tool of experimental and student film.
1935Film 16 mm and smaller
Paillard-Bolex16 mm film · C mountA spring-wound Swiss camera beloved by experimental filmmakers, students and documentarians for decades.
1935Film 16 mm and smaller
Bell & HowellSingle 8 mm filmBell & Howell's first 8 mm camera, using single-run film.
1935Film 16 mm and smaller
Bell & Howell16 mm filmTurretless version of the Model D.
1936Film 16 mm and smaller
Bolex (Paillard)Double 8 film · C-mountDouble 8 version of the H camera.
1936Film 16 mm and smaller
Bolex (Paillard)9.5 mm film · C-mount9.5 mm version of the H camera.
1936Film 16 mm and smaller
Kodak16 mm film, magazineFirst magazine-loading Ciné-Kodak, built at Kodak's Nagel works in Germany.
1937Film 35 mm
Arri35 mm film · Arri standardIntroduced the reflex mirror shutter, letting operators see exactly what the lens saw while filming.
1937Film 16 mm and smaller
Kodak16 mm filmModel with slow-motion speeds and an internal viewfinder.
1938Film 16 mm and smaller
Paillard-BolexDouble 8 filmAdapted the H16 design to 8 mm film for amateur filmmakers.
1940Film 16 mm and smaller
Bell & HowellDouble 8 filmFilmo that took Kodak's 25 ft Double-Eight cassette.
1940Film 16 mm and smaller
Kodak8 mm film, magazineFirst magazine-loading Ciné-Kodak Eight.
1940Film 35 mm
Mitchell Camera Corporation35 mm filmA high-speed military version of the Standard studio camera, able to run up to 128 frames per second.
1942Film 16 mm and smaller
Bolex (Paillard)Double 8 film · C-mountCompact 8 mm camera.
1944Film 35 mm
Newall35 mm filmBritish copy of the Mitchell NC made for the Rank Organisation.
1945Film 16 mm and smaller
Kodak16 mm film, magazineSuccessor to the first Magazine Ciné-Kodak.
1946Film 35 mm
ARRI35 mm film · Arri standardPost-war update of the reflex 35 that spread the design to crews outside Germany.
1947Film 35 mm
Eclair35 mm and 16 mm filmA light reflex hand-held camera whose agility helped shape the look of the French New Wave.
1947Film 35 mm
Eclair35 mm film (later 16/35 dual)Portable shoulder 35 mm camera with quick-change magazines that powered the French New Wave.
1948Film 16 mm and smaller
Kodak16 mm filmPost-war Special with a beveled turret.
1950Film 16 mm and smaller
Kodak16 mm film, magazineMagazine camera with an enclosed viewfinder.
1952Film 16 mm and smaller
Arri16 mm film · Arri standardBrought Arri's mirror reflex viewing to 16 mm for documentaries, science and television.
1952Film 16 mm and smaller
Bolex (Paillard)Double 8 film · C-mountTwin-lens 8 mm amateur camera.
1952Film 16 mm and smaller
Bolex (Paillard)Double 8 film · C-mountB 8 with built-in light meter.
1952Large format film
CineramaThree 35 mm stripsFilmed with three synchronised lenses for a huge curved screen, starting the 1950s widescreen race.
1953Film 35 mm
ARRI35 mm film · Arri standardA refined version of the handheld reflex 35 used widely for newsreel and second-unit work.
1953Film 16 mm and smaller
Beaulieu8 mm filmEarly Beaulieu 8 mm camera.
1953Broadcast and TV
RCAThree image orthicon tubesAmong the first colour television cameras, used for early American colour broadcasts.
1954Broadcast and TV
RCAThree image orthicon tubesThe workhorse colour studio camera of American television through the 1950s and 1960s.
1954Large format film
Paramount Pictures35 mm film, 8-perforation horizontalRan 35 mm film sideways for a larger negative, later revived for visual effects work.
1955Film 16 mm and smaller
Kodak16 mm film · C-mountLast spool-loading Ciné-Kodak, offered with or without a three-lens turret.
1955Large format film
Todd-AO65 mm filmIntroduced the 65 mm negative and 70 mm print widescreen format used for roadshow epics.
1956Film 16 mm and smaller
Bell & Howell16 mm filmAmateur camera with automatic exposure.
1956Film 16 mm and smaller
Bolex (Paillard)16 mm film · C-mountFirst H16 with reflex viewfinding through the lens.
1956Film 16 mm and smaller
CanonDouble 8 (Regular 8) filmOne of Canon's first 8 mm movie cameras.
1956Large format film
Panavision65 mm film, anamorphicPanavision's 65 mm anamorphic system used for Ben-Hur.
1957Large format film
Mitchell Camera Corporation65 mm filmUpdated 65 mm Fox camera introduced with the improved Todd-AO process.
1957Large format film
Panavision65 mm film, anamorphicCombined 65 mm film with anamorphic lenses for some of the widest images ever projected.
1958Film 16 mm and smaller
Bolex (Paillard)Double 8 film · C-mountSingle-lens 8 mm camera.
1958Film 16 mm and smaller
Bolex (Paillard)Double 8 film · C-mountThree-lens turret 8 mm camera with meter.
1959Film 35 mm
ARRI35 mm film · Arri standardFurther step in the long-running IIA/IIB/IIC family of compact reflex 35 mm cameras.
1959Film 16 mm and smaller
Beaulieu8 mm film8 mm reflex camera.
1959Film 16 mm and smaller
Beaulieu8 mm film8 mm turret reflex camera.
1959Film 16 mm and smaller
CanonDouble 8 (Regular 8) filmEarly Canon 8 mm camera with reflex zoom viewing.
1959Large format film
Panavision65 mm filmPanavision's spherical 65 mm system, used for epics such as Lawrence of Arabia.
1960Film 16 mm and smaller
ARRI16 mm film · Arri standardMagazine-loading companion to the 16ST, built around 400 ft film magazines.
1960Film 16 mm and smaller
Eclair16 mm filmA quiet shoulder camera with coaxial magazines that made cinema verite sync-sound filming practical.
1960Film 16 mm and smaller
NikonDouble 8 filmNikon's first 8 mm movie camera.
1961Film 16 mm and smaller
Bolex (Paillard)Double 8 film · C-mount8 mm camera with through-the-lens metering.
1961Film 16 mm and smaller
Bolex (Paillard)Double 8 film · C-mountTurret 8 mm camera with automatic exposure.
1961Film 16 mm and smaller
Bolex (Paillard)Double 8 film · C-mountEarly Bolex 8 mm zoom camera.
1961Film 16 mm and smaller
Bolex (Paillard)Double 8 film · C-mount8 mm zoom camera.
1961Film 16 mm and smaller
CanonDouble 8 (Regular 8) filmSecond Reflex Zoom 8 model.
1961Film 16 mm and smaller
Kodak16 mm filmKodak's last 16 mm camera, a reflex rival to the Arriflex 16ST.
1962Film 16 mm and smaller
Beaulieu8 mm film8 mm camera with automatic exposure.
1962Film 16 mm and smaller
Bolex (Paillard)Double 8 film · C-mount8 mm zoom camera.
1962Film 16 mm and smaller
CanonDouble 8 (Regular 8) filmMotorised 8 mm zoom camera with automatic exposure.
1962Film 16 mm and smaller
CanonDouble 8 (Regular 8) filmThird Reflex Zoom 8 model.
1963Film 35 mm
ARRI35 mm film · Arri standardThe best known of the II series, a staple handheld camera on features for decades.
1963Film 16 mm and smaller
Bolex (Paillard)Double 8 film · C-mountReflex Double 8 version of the H camera.
1963Film 16 mm and smaller
Bolex (Paillard)Double 8 film · C-mount8 mm zoom camera.
1963Film 16 mm and smaller
CanonDouble 8 (Regular 8) filmCompact automatic 8 mm camera.
1963Film 16 mm and smaller
NikonDouble 8 filmUpdated Nikkorex 8.
1964Film 16 mm and smaller
Bolex (Paillard)Double 8 film · C-mount8 mm zoom camera.
1964Film 16 mm and smaller
Bolex (Paillard)Double 8 film · C-mount8 mm camera.
1964Film 16 mm and smaller
CanonDouble 8 (Regular 8) filmRegular 8 zoom camera from just before Super 8 arrived.
1964Film 16 mm and smaller
CanonSuper 8 filmEarly Canon 518-series Super 8 zoom camera.
1965Film 16 mm and smaller
Arri16 mm filmA self-blimped 16 mm sync-sound camera used by television news and documentary crews.
1965Film 16 mm and smaller
BeaulieuSuper 8 filmBeaulieu's first Super 8 camera, with a prism splitting light between film and viewfinder.
1965Film 16 mm and smaller
Beaulieu16 mm filmA French reflex 16 mm camera with an electric motor, used by documentarians and amateurs.
1965Film 16 mm and smaller
Beaulieu16 mm filmElectric-motor version of the R16.
1965Film 16 mm and smaller
Bolex (Paillard)Double 8 film · C-mount8 mm zoom camera.
1965Film 16 mm and smaller
Canon16 mm filmA 16 mm camera with a built-in zoom and automatic exposure, popular with news reporters.
1965Film 16 mm and smaller
Canon16 mm film · Fixed lensSelf-contained 16 mm news camera with a built-in zoom and auto exposure.
1965Film 16 mm and smaller
CanonSingle-8 filmCanon camera for Fujifilm's Single-8 cartridge format.
1965Film 16 mm and smaller
CanonSuper 8 filmOne of Canon's first Super 8 cameras, launched with the format.
1965Film 16 mm and smaller
FujifilmSingle-8 filmFuji's cartridge home-movie system, a rival to Super 8 with a thinner polyester base.
1965Film 16 mm and smaller
KodakSuper 8 filmCartridge cameras launched with Super 8, replacing Kodak's 8 mm and Brownie movie cameras.
1965Film 16 mm and smaller
Eastman KodakSuper 8 filmKodak's cartridge-loaded Super 8 format made home movies simple and spread film to millions of families.
1966Film 16 mm and smaller
Bolex (Paillard)Super 8 film · C-mountEarly Bolex Super 8 camera.
1966Film 16 mm and smaller
Bolex (Paillard)16 mm film · C-mountProfessional sync-sound 16 mm camera built to compete with the Arriflex 16BL.
1966Film 16 mm and smaller
Bolex (Paillard)16 mm film · C-mountReflex H16 with improved shutter and gate.
1966Broadcast and TV
EMIFour Plumbicon tubesA British colour studio camera that served the BBC for decades and many classic programmes.
1966Film 16 mm and smaller
NikonSuper 8 filmNikon's first Super 8 camera.
1967Film 16 mm and smaller
CanonSuper 8 filmPower-zoom 518 Super 8 camera.
1967Film 16 mm and smaller
CanonSuper 8 filmFirst of the long-running 814 series of high-end Super 8 cameras.
1967Film 16 mm and smaller
NikonSuper 8 filmSuper 8 camera with an 8x zoom.
1967Film 35 mm
Panavision35 mm film · Panavision PVLighter, quieter reflex 35 mm studio camera that preceded the Panaflex.
1967Broadcast and TV
SonyHalf-inch videotapeThe first battery portable video recorder system, which gave birth to video art and guerrilla television.
1968Film 16 mm and smaller
CanonSuper 8 filmSuper 8 camera with a 12x zoom lens.
1968Large format film
Panavision65 mm film · PanavisionHandheld 65 mm camera released by Panavision.
1969Film 16 mm and smaller
Bolex (Paillard)Super 8 film · C-mountSuper 8 camera with a macro-capable zoom.
1969Film 16 mm and smaller
CanonSuper 8 filmSimple Super 8 zoom camera.
1970Film 35 mm
ARRI35 mm filmA technical 35 mm camera listed among ARRI's camera lines of the early 1970s.
1970Film 16 mm and smaller
Bolex (Paillard)Super 8 film · C-mountSuper 8 camera with macro zoom.
1970Film 16 mm and smaller
Bolex (Paillard)Super 8 film · C-mountSuper 8 camera with macro zoom.
1970Film 16 mm and smaller
Bolex (Paillard)16 mm film · C-mountH16 bodies with a rectangular base for zooms and motors.
1970Film 16 mm and smaller
CanonSingle-8 filmLater Single-8 model from Canon.
1970Film 16 mm and smaller
Canon16 mm filmScoopic with optical sound recording for single-system news filming.
1970Film 16 mm and smaller
Canon16 mm filmSound news camera taking 200 ft loads.
1970Film 16 mm and smaller
CanonDouble Super 8 filmRare Double Super 8 camera using 16 mm-wide film.
1970Large format film
IMAX Corporation65 mm film, 15-perforationRan 65 mm film horizontally across fifteen perforations for the largest frame in commercial cinema.
1971Film 16 mm and smaller
Bolex (Paillard)Super 8 filmAffordable Bolex Super 8 camera.
1971Film 16 mm and smaller
Bolex (Paillard)16 mm film · C-mountElectric-motor H16 with Bayonet mount.
1971Film 16 mm and smaller
CanonSuper 8 filmUpdated 518 Super 8 camera.
1971Film 16 mm and smaller
Eclair16 mm filmA compact, light successor to the NPR, prized by documentary filmmakers in the 1970s.
1971Film 16 mm and smaller
Krasnogorsk Mechanical Works16 mm film · M42A spring-wound 16 mm camera produced in large numbers and still used by students and artists.
1972Film 16 mm and smaller
Aaton16 mm filmFirst Aaton camera, the quiet shoulder-resting 16 mm design that shaped documentary filming.
1972Film 35 mm
Arri35 mm filmArri's first blimped Arriflex 35, built for quiet sync-sound shooting.
1972Film 35 mm
ARRI35 mm filmA light, quiet self-blimped 35 mm camera that replaced bulky soundproof housings on sets.
1972Film 16 mm and smaller
CanonSuper 8 filmCompact Super 8 zoom camera.
1972Film 16 mm and smaller
CanonSuper 8 filmElectronic version of the 814, a favourite of serious amateurs.
1972Film 16 mm and smaller
Canon16 mm filmSound Scoopic 200 variant.
1972Film 16 mm and smaller
Canon16 mm filmUpdated Sound Scoopic 200.
1972Film 16 mm and smaller
Canon16 mm filmSound Scoopic variant with electronic speed control.
1972Broadcast and TV
IkegamiPlumbicon tubesThe first compact hand-held colour video camera for electronic news gathering.
1972Film 35 mm
Panavision35 mm film · PanavisionA compact studio 35 mm camera that became the base of Panavision's camera line for decades.
1973Film 16 mm and smaller
BeaulieuSuper 8 filmBeaulieu's first Super 8 sound camera, recording sound on film for home and small productions.
1973Film 16 mm and smaller
CanonSuper 8 filmSuper 8 camera with a 10x zoom and electronic control.
1973Film 16 mm and smaller
Canon16 mm film · Fixed lensUpdated Scoopic with improved metering.
1973Film 16 mm and smaller
KodakSuper 8 sound filmSuper 8 sound cameras recording magnetic audio directly on the film.
1973Film 16 mm and smaller
NikonSuper 8 filmNikon's flagship Super 8 camera, still sought after for its 10x zoom.
1973Film 16 mm and smaller
NikonSuper 8 filmTop-line Super 8 camera from Nikon's last amateur movie range.
1974Film 16 mm and smaller
BeaulieuSuper 8 sound film · InterchangeableHigh-end Super 8 sound camera still prized for its interchangeable lenses.
1974Film 16 mm and smaller
Canon16 mm film · Fixed lensScoopic variant for newsgathering.
1974Film 16 mm and smaller
KodakSuper 8 sound film, 200 ftEktasound-based camera for the 200 ft magnetic sound cartridge.
1974Film 35 mm
Panavision35 mm film · Panavision PVVariant of the original Panaflex.
1975Film 16 mm and smaller
Arri16 mm filmA quiet ergonomic reflex camera that became the standard 16 mm tool for documentary and television.
1975Film 35 mm
ARRI35 mm filmSecond generation of the blimped 35BL studio and location camera.
1975Film 16 mm and smaller
Bolex (Paillard)16 mm film · C-mountElectronic H16 with crystal-stable motor and light meter.
1975Film 16 mm and smaller
CanonSuper 8 filmLow-light XL Super 8 camera for available-light filming.
1975Film 16 mm and smaller
CanonSuper 8 filmXL low-light Super 8 zoom camera.
1975Film 35 mm
Panavision35 mm film · Panavision PVStripped-down Panaflex for Steadicam and other floating rigs.
1976Film 16 mm and smaller
Bolex (Eumig)Super 8 filmSuper 8 camera from the Eumig period.
1976Film 16 mm and smaller
CanonSuper 8 filmSound Super 8 camera recording to magnetic-stripe film.
1976Film 35 mm
Panavision35 mm film · Panavision PVLong-running Panaflex studio model.
1977Film 16 mm and smaller
CanonSuper 8 filmCompact Super 8 sound camera.
1977Film 16 mm and smaller
CanonSuper 8 filmLate 814 model with an XL low-light shutter.
1977Film 16 mm and smaller
Canon16 mm film · Fixed lensLast Scoopic, a cheap and durable choice for documentaries and students.
1977Film 35 mm
Panavision35 mm film · Panavision PVHigh-speed MOS 35 mm camera for action and effects.
1977Film 16 mm and smaller
PolaroidInstant 8 mm filmAn instant home-movie system that developed film in minutes but failed against video.
1978Film 16 mm and smaller
BeaulieuSuper 8 filmLow-cost camera sold under the Beaulieu name.
1978Film 16 mm and smaller
Bolex (Eumig)Super 8 filmLate Eumig-era Bolex Super 8 camera.
1979Film 35 mm
ARRI35 mm filmSuccessor to the long-lived 35 II series of compact reflex cameras.
1979Film 16 mm and smaller
BeaulieuSuper 8 sound film · InterchangeableSuper 8 sound cameras accepting the 200 ft sound cartridge.
1979Film 16 mm and smaller
Canon16 mm filmLate Canon 16 mm sound camera.
1980Film 35 mm
ARRI35 mm filmThird version of the 35BL sound camera.
1980Film 16 mm and smaller
CanonSuper 8 filmAutofocus Super 8 sound camera.
1982Film 16 mm and smaller
ARRI16 mm filmSecond generation of the 16SR documentary camera.
1982Film 35 mm
ARRI35 mm filmUpdated 35 III with crystal speed control, common as a handheld and effects camera.
1982Film 16 mm and smaller
CanonSuper 8 filmAutofocus Super 8 camera from the end of the format's consumer era.
1982Film 16 mm and smaller
CanonSuper 8 filmSound version of the AF 310 XL.
1982Broadcast and TV
SonyBetacam (1/2-inch tape)Docking camera and recorder that launched Betacam and changed electronic news gathering.
1982Broadcast and TV
SonyHalf-inch component videotapeA one-piece camcorder format that became the global broadcast standard for news and documentary.
1984Broadcast and TV
JVCVHS-C videotapeA one-piece consumer camcorder, famously seen in the film Back to the Future.
1985Film 16 mm and smaller
BeaulieuSuper 8 film · InterchangeableSuper 8 camera from the revived company after the 1980 crash.
1985Broadcast and TV
SonyVideo8 tapeLaunched the Handycam line and the Video8 format, shrinking the home camcorder dramatically.
1986Film 35 mm
ARRI35 mm filmFourth generation of ARRI's blimped 35 mm sound camera.
1986Large format film
IMAX CorporationTwo 65 mm film stripsA twin-strip 65 mm camera built for stereoscopic large-format films.
1986Broadcast and TV
PanasonicHalf-inch component videotapePanasonic's broadcast tape format challenging Betacam, adopted by some networks.
1986Film 35 mm
Panavision35 mm film · Panavision PVRefined Panaflex that replaced the Gold series as the studio flagship.
1986Broadcast and TV
SonyHalf-inch metal videotapeAn improved Betacam that served as the professional broadcast workhorse for over a decade.
1987Film 35 mm
Panavision35 mm film · Panavision PVGold update with full-fitting registration pins.
1987Film 35 mm
Panavision35 mm film · Panavision PVUpdated high-speed Panastar.
1988Film 35 mm
ARRI35 mm filmFinal step of the 35BL line before the 535 took over.
1989Large format film
Arri65 mm filmArri's 65 mm camera, built for large-format features and special venue productions.
1990Film 35 mm
Arri35 mm film · Arri PLA quiet studio camera with electronic controls that served much of 1990s feature production.
1990Film 35 mm
Moviecam35 mm filmAn Austrian quiet studio camera that rivalled Arri and Panavision before Arri bought the firm.
1991Large format film
Panavision65 mm filmA quieter 65 mm camera that brought large format back for features such as Far and Away.
1992Film 16 mm and smaller
ARRI16 mm film · Arri PLThird and final 16SR, widely used for Super 16 television drama.
1992Film 35 mm
ARRI35 mm film · Arri PLLighter, simplified version of the 535 for location work.
1993Film 35 mm
Panavision35 mm film · Panavision PVCrystal-controlled second Lightweight for floating cameras.
1993Broadcast and TV
SonyHalf-inch digital videotapeBrought digital component recording to the Betacam family and to broadcast cameras.
1993Broadcast and TV
SonyBetacam SPOne-piece camcorder of the cheaper UVW Betacam SP line.
1995Film 35 mm
Arri35 mm film · Arri PLA versatile MOS camera running up to 150 frames per second, popular for action and commercials.
1995Film 35 mm
ARRI35 mm film · Arri PLElectronic-shutter version of the 435.
1995Broadcast and TV
SonyMiniDV tapeA three-chip MiniDV camcorder that carried independent filmmaking and skate videos of the 1990s.
1997Film 35 mm
Panavision35 mm film · Panavision PVAll-new 35 mm design that replaced the Platinum as Panavision's flagship.
1998Broadcast and TV
CanonMiniDV, 3CCD · Canon XLThree-CCD MiniDV camcorder with interchangeable lenses, an icon of 1990s indie video.
1998Broadcast and TV
SonyMiniDV, 3CCDShoulder-style MiniDV camcorder with a detachable monochrome viewfinder.
1998Broadcast and TV
SonyHD point-of-view cameraSmall high-definition point-of-view camera weighing 1.2 kg.
1998Broadcast and TV
Sony2/3-inch FIT CCD, HDEarly HDTV studio and outside-broadcast camera system.
1999Film 16 mm and smaller
AatonSuper 16 filmCamcorder-sized Super 16 camera small enough for one hand.
1999Broadcast and TV
CanonMiniDV, 3CCD · Fixed lensCompact three-chip MiniDV camcorder, known in North America as the GL1.
1999Film 35 mm
Panavision35 mm film · PanavisionA light and quiet 35 mm camera that served studio and hand-held work on major features.
2000Film 35 mm
Arri35 mm filmArri's final studio and lite film camera system, used on many major features of the 2000s and 2010s.
2000Film 35 mm
ARRI35 mm film · Arri PLModular 35 mm platform built after ARRI bought Moviecam; among the last new film camera systems.
2000Broadcast and TV
SonyMiniDV, 3CCD · Fixed lensVX1000 successor with better low-light sensitivity and an LCD screen.
2000Broadcast and TV
Sony2/3-inch CCD, HDHD system camera series for studio and outside broadcast.
2000Digital cinema
SonyTwo-thirds-inch sensors, HDCAM tapeThe first CineAlta camera, used by George Lucas for Star Wars Episode II.
2001Film 35 mm
ARRI35 mm film · Arri PLRefined 435 with extra programmable speed functions.
2001Digital cinema
PanasonicDVCPRO HD, 2/3-inch CCD · 2/3-inch bayonetFirst VariCam, with variable frame rates that made it a TV drama camera.
2002Broadcast and TV
PanasonicMiniDV tapeOffered 24p progressive recording at a low price, making video look closer to film.
2002Digital cinema
ThomsonTwo-thirds-inch sensorsRecorded uncompressed log image data, an early step toward raw digital cinema workflows.
2003Film 35 mm
Arri35 mm film · Arri PLA very small 35 mm body designed for hand-held, crash and rig work.
2003Digital cinema
DalsaLarge single sensorOne of the first digital cinema cameras with a single large sensor sized like a 35 mm frame.
2003Broadcast and TV
SonyMiniDV, 3CCD · Fixed lensRefined VX2000 rated down to 1 lux, sister of the DSR-PD170.
2003Digital cinema
SonyTwo-thirds-inch sensorsA CineAlta camera with full-bandwidth RGB output, an early high-end digital feature tool.
2004Film 35 mm
ARRI35 mm film · Arri PLTop version of the 435 with higher frame rates.
2004Broadcast and TV
CanonMiniDV, 3CCD · Canon XLProsumer XL with native 16:9 CCDs and 24p.
2004Action and drone
GoPro35 mm filmGoPro started with a wrist-strapped 35 mm film camera for surfers.
2004Action and drone
GoPro35 mm film · Fixed lensGoPro's first product, a waterproof 35 mm wrist film camera.
2004Broadcast and TV
PanasonicMiniDV, 3CCD · Fixed lensProsumer 3CCD MiniDV camcorder.
2004Broadcast and TV
PanasonicMiniDV, 3CCD 24p · Fixed lensFirst revision of the DVX100.
2004Digital cinema
PanavisionSuper 35 sensor · PanavisionA digital camera that accepted standard 35 mm lenses, used for features like Superman Returns.
2004Film 35 mm
Panavision35 mm film · Panavision PVFinal Panavision film camera design.
2004Broadcast and TV
SonyThree CCD sensors, HDV tapeOne of the first HDV camcorders, bringing high definition to MiniDV-sized tape.
2005Digital cinema
ArriSuper 35 sensor · Arri PLArri's first digital cinema camera, using a single film-sized sensor and an optical viewfinder.
2005Digital cinema
ARRISuper 35 CMOS · Arri PLARRI's first digital camera, using a single 35 mm CMOS sensor with standard film lenses.
2005Broadcast and TV
PanasonicMiniDV, 3CCD 24p · Fixed lensSecond revision of the DVX100.
2005Broadcast and TV
PanasonicP2 card and DVCPRO HDA tapeless high-definition camcorder recording to P2 solid-state cards.
2005Digital cinema
PanasonicDVCPRO HD, 2/3-inch CCD · 2/3-inch bayonetUpdated tape VariCam.
2006Film 16 mm and smaller
ArriSuper 16 film · Arri PLArri's last 16 mm camera, light and quiet, used on features shot on Super 16.
2006Film 16 mm and smaller
ARRISuper 16 film · Arri PLVersion of the 416 with built-in radio lens control.
2006Broadcast and TV
CanonHDV, 3CCD · Fixed lensFixed-lens HDV camcorder with 20x zoom, popular with event shooters.
2006Broadcast and TV
CanonHDV, 3CCD · Canon XLHDV version of the XL line with interchangeable lenses and HD-SDI.
2006Broadcast and TV
Pure Digital TechnologiesSmall sensorA pocket camcorder with a flip-out USB plug that made online video sharing simple.
2006Action and drone
GoProDigital, small sensor · Fixed lensFirst digital GoPro, capturing 10-second video clips.
2006Broadcast and TV
SonyHDV, 3 x 1/4-inch CMOS · Fixed lensFirst camcorder under $3,000 with three-chip full 1080 HD.
2006Digital cinema
Sony3 x 2/3-inch CCD, HDCAM · B4Lighter revised F900 HDCAM camcorder.
2006Broadcast and TV
Sony3 x 1/2-inch CCD, XDCAM HD disc · Sony 1/2-inch bayonetFixed-speed sibling of the PDW-F350 optical-disc camcorder.
2006Broadcast and TV
Sony3 x 1/2-inch CCD, XDCAM HD disc · Sony 1/2-inch bayonetCineAlta-branded XDCAM HD camcorder recording to Professional Disc with variable frame rates.
2007Action and drone
GoProDigital, small sensor · Fixed lens3-megapixel digital HERO with standard-definition video.
2007Broadcast and TV
PanasonicP2 card, 3CCD · 2/3-inch bayonetShoulder P2 HD camcorder with interchangeable lenses.
2007Digital cinema
Red Digital CinemaSuper 35 sensor · Arri PLA 4K raw camera at a low price that upended the professional market and popularised raw recording.
2007Digital cinema
RED Digital CinemaSuper 35 CMOS (Mysterium) · Interchangeable (PL supplied)The first RED camera; affordable 4K raw that pushed Hollywood toward digital capture.
2008Film 35 mm
Aaton35 mm filmA light two- and three-perforation 35 mm camera, one of the last new film cameras ever introduced.
2008Digital cinema
ArriSuper 35 sensor · Arri PLRefined the D-20 and served as a bridge to the Alexa.
2008Film 16 mm and smaller
ARRISuper 16 film · Arri PLHigh-speed 416 variant running up to 150 frames per second.
2008Digital cinema
ARRISuper 35 CMOS · Arri PLImproved D-20 whose sensor work led directly to the Alexa.
2008Hybrid and mirrorless video
CanonFull frame sensor · Canon EFIts full-frame HD video started the DSLR film revolution and appeared in television and features.
2008Broadcast and TV
CanonHDV, 3CCD · Fixed lensUpdated XH A1.
2008Broadcast and TV
CanonHDV, 3CCD · Fixed lensBroadcast version of the XH A1s with HD-SDI and genlock.
2008Broadcast and TV
CanonHDV, 3CCD · Canon XL2008 update of the XL H1.
2008Broadcast and TV
CanonHDV, 3CCD · Canon XLXL H1 update with HD-SDI and timecode.
2008Action and drone
GoProDigital, small sensor · Fixed lens5-megapixel digital HERO.
2008Action and drone
GoProDigital, small sensor · Fixed lensFirst GoPro with a 170-degree wide-angle lens.
2008Large format film
IMAX65 mm film, 15-perfIMAX film cameras entered major features with The Dark Knight's six sequences.
2008Hybrid and mirrorless video
NikonAPS-C sensor · Nikon FThe first DSLR to record video, opening the door to stills cameras as movie cameras.
2008Broadcast and TV
PanasonicAVCHD, 3CCD · Fixed lensAVCCAM camcorder recording to SD cards.
2008Broadcast and TV
PanasonicAVCHD · Fixed lensCompact AVCHD camcorder.
2008Broadcast and TV
PanasonicDVCPRO HD / P2 card, 3CCD · Fixed lensUpdated HVX200.
2008Digital cinema
PanasonicP2 card, 2/3-inch CCD · 2/3-inch bayonetTapeless P2 VariCam.
2008Digital cinema
PanasonicP2 card, 2/3-inch CCD · 2/3-inch bayonetFull-raster 4:4:4 P2 VariCam used for drama and NASA filming.
2008Digital cinema
SonyTwo-thirds-inch sensorsA CineAlta camera with three chips, used in high-end television and features.
2008Digital cinema
SonySuper 35 sensor · Arri PLA Super 35 CineAlta camera that let cinematographers use their existing 35 mm lenses.
2008Broadcast and TV
SonyHDV, 3CMOS · Fixed lensConsumer twin of the HVR-Z5, successor to the HDR-FX1.
2008Broadcast and TV
SonyHDV, 3CMOS · InterchangeableShoulder-mount sibling of the HVR-Z7.
2008Broadcast and TV
SonyHDV, 3CMOS · Fixed lensHDV camcorder with a Sony G lens and native progressive recording.
2008Broadcast and TV
SonyHDV, 3CMOS · InterchangeableOne of the first 3CMOS HDV camcorders recording to tape and CF card, with interchangeable lenses.
2008Broadcast and TV
Sony3 x 2/3-inch CCD, XDCAM HD disc · B4Shoulder XDCAM HD422 camcorder for broadcast news and production.
2008Broadcast and TV
Sony3 x 1/2-inch CMOS, SxS · EX-mountInterchangeable-lens XDCAM EX camcorder recording to SxS memory cards.
2009Hybrid and mirrorless video
CanonAPS-C sensor · Canon EFAn APS-C DSLR whose crop sensor HD video made it a popular low-cost B camera.
2009Broadcast and TV
KodakSmall sensorA pocket HD camcorder with a microphone input, popular for early online video.
2009Broadcast and TV
PanasonicAVCHD, 3MOS · Fixed lensSmall AVCCAM camcorder.
2009Broadcast and TV
PanasonicP2 card, 3MOS · 1/3-inch bayonetShoulder P2 HD camcorder with 3MOS sensors.
2009Hybrid and mirrorless video
PanasonicFour Thirds sensor · Micro Four ThirdsStarted Panasonic's GH line of video-focused mirrorless cameras.
2009Hybrid and mirrorless video
PanasonicMicro Four Thirds CMOS · Micro Four ThirdsFirst GH model; its hacked AVCHD video made it a low-budget filmmaking favourite.
2009Digital cinema
RED Digital CinemaSuper 35 CMOS (Mysterium-X) · InterchangeableRed One upgraded with the 14-megapixel Mysterium-X sensor and more dynamic range.
2009Broadcast and TV
Sony3 x 2/3-inch CCD, XDCAM HD disc · B4Variable-frame-rate CineAlta version of the PDW-700.
2009Broadcast and TV
Sony3 x 1/2-inch CMOS, SxS · Fixed lensRevised EX1, a tapeless handheld popular with independent filmmakers for its larger sensors.
2010Digital cinema
AatonDigital (Dalsa sensor)Aaton's digital camera project, shown in 2010 but abandoned when the company failed.
2010Digital cinema
ARRISuper 35 CMOS · Arri PLThe camera that moved most high-end film and TV production from film to digital.
2010Digital cinema
ArriSuper 35 sensor · Arri PLIts film-like highlight handling made it the dominant digital camera of feature films and drama.
2010Hybrid and mirrorless video
CanonAPS-C sensor · Canon EFAn inexpensive DSLR with full HD video that many student filmmakers used as a first camera.
2010Broadcast and TV
CanonXF codec, 3 x 1/3-inch CMOS · Fixed lensCanon's first tapeless XF camcorder, recording 50 Mbit/s MPEG-2 to CF cards.
2010Broadcast and TV
CanonXF codec, 3 x 1/3-inch CMOS · Fixed lensXF300 with HD-SDI output, approved for broadcast HD acquisition.
2010Action and drone
GoProSmall sensorHigh-definition action video that made GoPro the default camera for extreme sports.
2010Broadcast and TV
PanasonicFour Thirds sensor · Micro Four ThirdsA large-sensor camcorder with a Micro Four Thirds mount aimed at shallow depth-of-field video.
2010Broadcast and TV
PanasonicP2 card, 3MOS · 1/3-inch bayonetP2 HD shoulder camcorder.
2010Hybrid and mirrorless video
PanasonicFour Thirds sensor · Micro Four ThirdsIts high bit-rate firmware hacks made it a cult favourite of independent filmmakers.
2010Hybrid and mirrorless video
PanasonicMicro Four Thirds CMOS · Micro Four ThirdsHigher-resolution GH with 24p recording and a large hacking community.
2010Action and drone
ParrotSmall sensorA smartphone-controlled quadcopter with a camera that brought drones to consumers.
2010Broadcast and TV
SonyAPS-C sensor · Sony EA consumer camcorder with an APS-C sensor and interchangeable E-mount lenses.
2010Hybrid and mirrorless video
SonyAPS-C CMOS · Sony EFirst consumer camcorder with interchangeable lenses and a large APS-C sensor.
2010Broadcast and TV
Sony3 x 2/3-inch CCD, SxS · B4Shoulder XDCAM camcorder recording to SxS cards.
2010Digital cinema
SonySuper 35 sensor · Sony FZA low-priced Super 35 CineAlta camera that made large-sensor shooting accessible to small crews.
2010Digital cinema
SonySuper 35 CCD, HDCAM SR · Arri PLHDCAM SR camcorder with a Super 35 sensor and PL mount.
2011Digital cinema
ARRISuper 35 CMOS · Arri PLAlexa with built-in wireless control, lens data and motion sensors.
2011Digital cinema
CanonSuper 35 sensor · Canon EFCanon's first Cinema EOS camera, a compact Super 35 body popular for documentary.
2011Broadcast and TV
CanonAVCHD, 1/3-inch CMOS · Fixed lensHF G10 camcorder with an XLR top handle for professional audio.
2011Broadcast and TV
CanonXF codec, 1/3-inch CMOS · Fixed lensCompact tapeless XF camcorder with XLR audio.
2011Broadcast and TV
CanonXF codec, 1/3-inch CMOS · Fixed lensXF100 with HD-SDI and genlock for multi-camera work.
2011Action and drone
GoProDigital, small sensor · Fixed lensHousing that synced two HD HEROs for stereoscopic 3D.
2011Action and drone
GoProDigital, small sensor · Fixed lensHD HERO successor with an 11 MP sensor.
2011Action and drone
GoProSmall sensorImproved the HD HERO sensor and lens for sharper action footage.
2011Digital cinema
IMAXDigital 4K 3DIMAX's own 4K 3D digital camera announcement.
2011Broadcast and TV
PanasonicAVCHD · Fixed lensAVCCAM handheld camcorder.
2011Broadcast and TV
PanasonicAVCHD · Fixed lensAVCCAM handheld camcorder with XLR inputs.
2011Digital cinema
RED Digital CinemaSuper 35 CMOS (Mysterium-X) · InterchangeableSmall modular 5K body used on The Hobbit, Prometheus and many 3D features.
2011Digital cinema
RED Digital CinemaSuper 35 CMOS, monochrome · InterchangeableBlack-and-white version of the Epic M-X with no colour filter array.
2011Digital cinema
RED Digital CinemaSuper 35 CMOS (Mysterium-X) · InterchangeableLower-priced DSMC body sharing the Epic's modular design.
2011Digital cinema
SonySuper 35 sensor · Arri PLAn 8K-sensor CineAlta flagship designed to deliver true 4K images with a mechanical shutter.
2011Digital cinema
SonySuper 35 CMOS · Sony ECompact Super 35 E-mount camcorder that opened large-sensor video to small budgets.
2011Digital cinema
SonySuper 35 sensor · Sony EA Super 35 camcorder offering high-speed slow motion at a moderate price.
2011Hybrid and mirrorless video
SonyAPS-C CMOS · Sony ESecond interchangeable-lens Handycam with an APS-C sensor.
2012Digital cinema
ARRISuper 35 CMOS · Arri PLSplit-body Alexa with a small camera head for 3D rigs and tight spaces.
2012Digital cinema
ARRISuper 35 CMOS 4:3 · Arri PLAlexa with optical viewfinder and mechanical shutter, first with a 4:3 sensor for anamorphic.
2012Digital cinema
Blackmagic DesignCompact sensor · Canon EFA low-priced raw camera that brought cinema-style recording to independent filmmakers.
2012Digital cinema
Blackmagic Design2.5K CMOS, raw · Micro Four ThirdsPassive MFT version of the original Cinema Camera.
2012Hybrid and mirrorless video
CanonFull frame sensor · Canon EFA full-frame DSLR whose raw video hacks pushed DSLR filmmaking further.
2012Digital cinema
CanonSuper 35 sensor · Canon EFA low-cost Cinema EOS body that made Canon's Super 35 look accessible to small crews.
2012Digital cinema
CanonSuper 35 sensor · Canon EFAdded 4K raw output to Canon's Cinema EOS line.
2012Hybrid and mirrorless video
CanonFull frame sensor · Canon EFA DSLR that recorded 4K internally, aimed at cinema use.
2012Action and drone
GoProSmall sensorA smaller body and 4K option that cemented GoPro's dominance.
2012Digital cinema
KinefinitySuper 35 CMOS, raw · Short-flange interchangeableKinefinity's first cinema camera, launched in China.
2012Hybrid and mirrorless video
PanasonicFour Thirds sensor · Micro Four ThirdsAdded a weather-sealed body and higher bit rates to the GH video line.
2012Hybrid and mirrorless video
PanasonicMicro Four Thirds CMOS · Micro Four ThirdsWeather-sealed GH with high-bitrate 1080p60.
2012Digital cinema
RED Digital CinemaSuper 35 CMOS (Dragon) · InterchangeableEpic with the Dragon sensor, the first cinema camera tested alongside stills cameras by DxOMark.
2012Digital cinema
RED Digital CinemaSuper 35 CMOS, monochrome · InterchangeableMonochrome edition of the Epic Dragon.
2012Digital cinema
SonySuper 35 CMOS · Sony FZModular 4K-capable CineAlta body sharing its design with the F55.
2012Digital cinema
SonySuper 35 4K CMOS, global shutter · Sony FZ4K CineAlta with a global shutter that introduced the XAVC format.
2012Broadcast and TV
SonyAPS-C CMOS · Sony EShoulder-mount APS-C camcorder for event and documentary shooters.
2012Hybrid and mirrorless video
SonyAPS-C CMOS · Sony EThird APS-C Handycam with a power-zoom rocker for E-mount lenses.
2012Hybrid and mirrorless video
SonyFull-frame CMOS · Sony EFirst full-frame interchangeable-lens consumer camcorder.
2013Digital cinema
ARRISuper 35 CMOS · Arri PLRenewed Alexa range recording ArriRaw internally without an external recorder.
2013Digital cinema
ARRISuper 35 CMOS · Arri PLXT version of the split-body Alexa M.
2013Digital cinema
ARRISuper 35 CMOS · Arri PLXT version of the Alexa Plus with internal raw recording.
2013Digital cinema
ARRISuper 35 CMOS 4:3 · Arri PLXT version of the Alexa Studio with optical viewfinder.
2013Digital cinema
ARRISuper 35 CMOS · Arri PLShoulder-mounted documentary camera sharing the Alexa sensor and colour science.
2013Digital cinema
Blackmagic DesignSuper 16 sized sensor · Micro Four ThirdsA pocket-sized raw camera with a film-like image at a consumer price.
2013Digital cinema
Blackmagic DesignSuper 35 4K CMOS · Canon EFSuper 35 4K global-shutter body in the Cinema Camera shell.
2013Broadcast and TV
CanonAVCHD/MP4, 1/2.84-inch CMOS · Fixed lensPro version of the HF G30 with a removable audio handle.
2013Broadcast and TV
CanonAVCHD/MP4, 1/2.84-inch CMOS · Fixed lensXA20 with HD-SDI output.
2013Action and drone
DJISmall sensorA ready-to-fly quadcopter that made aerial filming affordable.
2013Digital cinema
Digital BolexSuper 16 CCD, CinemaDNG raw · C-mountKickstarter-funded raw camera with a Super 16 CCD and film-camera styling.
2013Broadcast and TV
PanasonicP2 card · 2/3-inch bayonetLightweight P2 shoulder camcorder.
2013Digital cinema
RED Digital CinemaSuper 35 CMOS (Dragon) · InterchangeableCarbon-fibre Epic Dragon, about 450 g lighter than the standard body.
2013Digital cinema
RED Digital CinemaSuper 35 CMOS (Dragon) · InterchangeableScarlet fitted with the 6K Dragon sensor.
2014Large format film
ARRI65 mm-format CMOSRental-only 6.5K large-format camera used on The Revenant and the later Avengers films.
2014Digital cinema
ARRISuper 35 CMOS, monochrome · Arri PLRental-only black-and-white version of the Alexa XT Plus.
2014Digital cinema
Arri65 mm sensorA 65 mm-format digital camera available only through rental, used on large-scale features.
2014Digital cinema
Blackmagic Design2.5K CMOS, raw · Arri PLPL-mount version of the original Cinema Camera.
2014Broadcast and TV
Blackmagic DesignHD CMOS · Micro Four ThirdsBox studio camera with a large viewfinder for live production.
2014Digital cinema
Blackmagic DesignSuper 35 sensorA large studio body with a fold-out monitor and upgradable sensor turret.
2014Digital cinema
CanonSuper 35 CMOS · Canon EFC100 update with better autofocus and higher-quality HD recording.
2014Action and drone
DJISmall sensorA transforming drone with a rotating camera aimed at professional filmmakers.
2014Digital cinema
Digital BolexSuper 16 CCD, monochrome · C-mountMonochrome version of the D16.
2014Action and drone
GoProDigital, small sensor · Fixed lensUpdated stereo rig using two HERO3+ Black cameras.
2014Action and drone
GoProDigital, small sensor · Fixed lensEntry-level GoPro priced at $130.
2014Action and drone
GoProSmall sensorRecorded 4K at 30 frames per second, widely used for documentaries and drones.
2014Broadcast and TV
PanasonicP2 card · 2/3-inch bayonetLightweight P2 shoulder camcorder for news.
2014Broadcast and TV
Panasonic4K, 1/2.3-inch MOS · Fixed lensClaimed first camcorder recording 4K at 60p to SD cards.
2014Hybrid and mirrorless video
PanasonicFour Thirds sensor · Micro Four ThirdsOne of the first mirrorless cameras to record 4K video internally.
2014Hybrid and mirrorless video
PanasonicMicro Four Thirds CMOS · Micro Four ThirdsFirst mirrorless camera with internal 4K recording.
2014Digital cinema
PanasonicSuper 35 sensor · Arri PLA 4K Super 35 VariCam that moved Panasonic's cinema line to a large single sensor.
2014Digital cinema
Panasonic2/3-inch MOS · 2/3-inch bayonetHigh-speed VariCam launched alongside the VariCam 35.
2014Action and drone
ParrotSmall sensor, fisheyeA light drone with digital stabilisation of a fisheye camera instead of a mechanical gimbal.
2014Digital cinema
SonySuper 35 4K CMOS · Sony EShoulder-ergonomic 4K camera that became a documentary and commercials workhorse.
2014Hybrid and mirrorless video
SonyFull frame sensor · Sony EA low-resolution full-frame sensor gave it strong low-light video ability.
2015Large format film
ARRI65 mm-format CMOSModified Alexa 65 built with IMAX; Infinity War and Endgame were shot entirely with it.
2015Digital cinema
ARRISuper 35 CMOS · Arri PLSmall-body Alexa that became the standard camera for gimbals, drones and handheld.
2015Digital cinema
ArriSuper 35 sensorA small Alexa body for drones, gimbals and rigs that became an A-camera on many features.
2015Digital cinema
Blackmagic DesignSuper 16 CMOS · Micro Four ThirdsTiny remote-controllable raw camera for drones and rigs.
2015Broadcast and TV
Blackmagic Design4K CMOS · Micro Four ThirdsMiniature 4K studio and point-of-view camera.
2015Digital cinema
Blackmagic DesignSuper 35 sensorA lighter shoulder-mounted URSA for single-operator productions.
2015Digital cinema
CanonSuper 35 sensor · Canon EFUpgraded the C300 with 4K recording and wider dynamic range.
2015Broadcast and TV
CanonAVCHD/MP4, 1/2.84-inch CMOS · Fixed lensPro version of the HF G40.
2015Broadcast and TV
CanonAVCHD/MP4, 1/2.84-inch CMOS · Fixed lensXA30 with HD-SDI output.
2015Action and drone
DJISmall sensorBrought a stabilised camera with live HD video downlink to the Phantom line.
2015Action and drone
DJIMicro Four Thirds CMOS · Micro Four ThirdsInterchangeable-lens MFT gimbal camera for the Inspire 1.
2015Action and drone
GoProDigital, small sensor · Fixed lensCube-shaped GoPro, half the size of the HERO4.
2015Action and drone
GoProDigital, small sensor · Fixed lensEntry camera with a built-in touchscreen.
2015Digital cinema
IMAX Corporation65 mm sensorIMAX-certified digital cameras built with Arri, first used on Avengers productions.
2015Action and drone
Insta360Digital, dual-fisheye 360-degree · Fixed lensInsta360's first 360-degree camera.
2015Film 16 mm and smaller
LogmarSuper 8 filmA limited-edition, completely new Super 8 camera, made long after the format left the mass market.
2015Broadcast and TV
Panasonic4K, Four Thirds MOS · Fixed lens4K successor to the DVX100 with a Four Thirds sensor and fixed zoom.
2015Digital cinema
RED Digital CinemaDragon CMOS (5K window) · InterchangeableDSMC2 Scarlet using a 5K area of the 6K Dragon sensor.
2015Digital cinema
RED Digital CinemaDragon CMOS, monochrome · InterchangeableMonochrome Scarlet-W.
2015Digital cinema
RED Digital CinemaDragon 6K CMOS · InterchangeableFirst-wave DSMC2 Weapon body in carbon fibre or magnesium.
2015Digital cinema
RED Digital CinemaDragon 8K VistaVision CMOS · InterchangeableDragon VV body configured for anamorphic capture.
2015Digital cinema
RED Digital CinemaDragon 8K VistaVision CMOS · InterchangeableRED's first large VistaVision-size sensor body.
2015Digital cinema
RED Digital CinemaDragon 4.5K CMOS · Canon EFEntry DSMC2 body with a fixed 4.5K sensor and ProRes recording.
2015Digital cinema
Red Digital CinemaSuper 35 or 8K sensorRed's DSMC2 flagship body offered with Dragon and later Helium and Monstro sensors.
2015Digital cinema
SonySuper 35 4K CMOS · Sony ESmall handheld 4K camera with an electronic variable ND filter.
2015Hybrid and mirrorless video
SonyFull frame sensor · Sony EAdded internal 4K and in-body stabilisation to the low-light a7S line.
2015Hybrid and mirrorless video
Z CAMMicro Four Thirds 4K CMOS · Micro Four ThirdsClaimed smallest 4K interchangeable-lens MFT camera when it launched.
2016Digital cinema
ARRISuper 35 CMOS · Arri PLAlexa line with the SXR module and in-camera 4K ProRes upscaling.
2016Digital cinema
Blackmagic DesignSuper 35 4.6K CMOS · Canon EF or PL4.6K URSA Mini, shipped without the promised global shutter.
2016Hybrid and mirrorless video
CanonFull frame sensor · Canon EFAdded 4K video and dual pixel autofocus to the 5D line.
2016Digital cinema
CanonSuper 35 sensorCanon's high-end studio Cinema EOS body with raw and ProRes recording.
2016Action and drone
DJIZenmuse X5 Micro Four Thirds · Micro Four ThirdsBlack-shelled Inspire 1 Pro with the interchangeable-lens X5 camera.
2016Action and drone
DJIInterchangeable Zenmuse camerasA cinema drone used for professional aerial shots with interchangeable cameras.
2016Action and drone
DJISmall sensorA folding drone that made aerial video portable.
2016Action and drone
DJIOne-inch sensor (Pro)Added obstacle sensing and subject tracking to the Phantom line.
2016Action and drone
GoProSmall sensorWaterproof without a housing, with voice control and stabilisation.
2016Action and drone
GoProDigital, small sensor · Fixed lensWaterproof without a housing, with a rear touchscreen and GPS.
2016Action and drone
GoProDigital, small sensor · Fixed lens4K cube-shaped Session.
2016Action and drone
GoProGoPro HERO cameraGoPro's folding drone, which carried a removable HERO camera and a hand-held stabiliser.
2016Action and drone
Insta360Digital, dual-fisheye 360-degree · Fixed lens360 camera that clipped onto an iPhone.
2016Digital cinema
PanasonicSuper 35 sensor · Canon EFA lighter camera derived from the VariCam 35 for hand-held and gimbal work.
2016Digital cinema
PanasonicSuper 35 4K CMOS · Arri PLVariCam 35 variant recording uncompressed raw.
2016Digital cinema
PanavisionLarge format 8K sensor · PanavisionA large-format 8K camera built with Red and Light Iron for Panavision's rental fleet.
2016Digital cinema
RED Digital CinemaHelium 8K S35 CMOS · Interchangeable8K Super 35 Weapon; Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 was shot on it.
2016Digital cinema
RED Digital CinemaHelium 8K S35 CMOS, monochrome · InterchangeableMonochrome Helium-sensor Weapon.
2016Digital cinema
RED Digital CinemaHelium 8K S35 CMOS · Interchangeable8K Super 35 Helium sensor that scored 108 on DxOMark.
2016Digital cinema
Red Digital CinemaSuper 35 8K sensorAn 8K Super 35 sensor that set new image quality records for its size.
2016Digital cinema
Red Digital Cinema4.5K sensorAn entry DSMC2 camera bringing Red raw into a lower price.
2016Hybrid and mirrorless video
SonyAPS-C sensor · Sony EA small APS-C mirrorless camera that recorded oversampled 4K with log profiles.
2016Digital cinema
Z CAMFour-lens 360-degree VR camera · FixedFour-lens professional 360-degree VR camera.
2017Digital cinema
ARRISuper 35 CMOS · Arri PLWireless version of the Alexa SXT.
2017Digital cinema
Blackmagic DesignSuper 35 4.6K CMOS · Interchangeable (EF/PL/B4)Adds built-in ND filters and broadcast controls to the URSA Mini.
2017Digital cinema
CanonSuper 35 sensorIntroduced Canon's compressed Cinema Raw Light in a mid-priced body.
2017Digital cinema
CanonSuper 35 4K CMOS · Canon EFStripped-down body-only version of the C200 for rigs and gimbals.
2017Broadcast and TV
CanonAVCHD/MP4, 1/2.84-inch CMOS · Fixed lensPro version of the HF G21.
2017Broadcast and TV
CanonAVCHD/MP4, 1/2.84-inch CMOS · Fixed lensXA11 with HD-SDI output.
2017Broadcast and TV
Canon4K, 1-inch CMOS · Fixed lens4K one-inch-sensor camcorder based on the GX10 with a top handle.
2017Broadcast and TV
Canon4K, 1-inch CMOS · Fixed lensXF400 with 3G-SDI output.
2017Action and drone
DJI1/2.3-inch CMOS · Fixed lensQuieter, longer-flying Mavic Pro.
2017Action and drone
GoProDual-lens 360-degree · Fixed lensGoPro's first 360-degree camera.
2017Action and drone
GoProSmall sensorIntroduced GoPro's own processor, enabling 4K at 60 frames per second.
2017Action and drone
Insta360Digital, dual-fisheye 360-degree · Fixed lensPhone-attached 360 camera for Android.
2017Action and drone
Insta360Six-lens 360-degree · Fixed lensSix-lens professional 360 camera for VR production.
2017Digital cinema
KinefinitySuper 35 4K CMOS · InterchangeableCompact 4K cinema body later updated with ProRes recording.
2017Digital cinema
PanasonicSuper 35 sensor · Canon EFPanasonic's first compact professional cinema camera with a Super 35 sized sensor.
2017Hybrid and mirrorless video
PanasonicFour Thirds sensor · Micro Four ThirdsBrought 10-bit 4K and in-body stabilisation to a mirrorless body, a favourite of video makers.
2017Hybrid and mirrorless video
PanasonicMicro Four Thirds CMOS · Micro Four ThirdsInternal 10-bit 4K and in-body stabilisation made it a hybrid video standard.
2017Digital cinema
RED Digital CinemaMonstro 8K VistaVision CMOS · InterchangeableLarge-format Monstro sensor, a common choice for IMAX-certified digital shoots.
2017Digital cinema
SonySuper 35 4K CMOS · Sony EFS7 update adding electronic variable ND and a locking E mount.
2017Digital cinema
SonyFull frame sensor · Arri PLSony's full-frame cinema flagship, used widely on features and high-end drama.
2017Digital cinema
Z CAMFour-lens 360-degree VR camera · FixedProfessional four-lens VR rig with larger optics.
2017Digital cinema
Z CAMEight-lens 360-degree VR camera · FixedEight-lens VR camera for stereoscopic 360-degree capture.
2018Digital cinema
ARRILarge-format CMOS4K large-format Alexa built from two stitched sensors.
2018Digital cinema
ArriLarge format sensor · Arri LPLA large-format Alexa that introduced the LPL mount and a new family of large lenses.
2018Digital cinema
Blackmagic DesignFour Thirds sensor · Micro Four ThirdsAn inexpensive 4K raw camera that became a staple of student and independent film.
2018Broadcast and TV
Blackmagic Design2/3-inch 4K sensor · B4URSA body for broadcast B4 zoom lenses.
2018Digital cinema
CanonFull-frame 5.9K CMOS · Canon EF or PLFull-frame version of the C700 flagship.
2018Broadcast and TV
Canon4K, 1-inch CMOS · Fixed lensShoulder-style 4K camcorder recording 10-bit HEVC.
2018Action and drone
DJIOne-inch sensor (Pro)Offered a Hasselblad-branded one-inch camera and a zoom version.
2018Action and drone
DJI1/2.3-inch CMOS · Fixed lensIndustrial Mavic 2 with accessory ports.
2018Action and drone
DJIVisual plus FLIR thermal · Fixed lensMavic 2 Enterprise adding a FLIR thermal camera.
2018Action and drone
DJI1-inch CMOS (Hasselblad) · Fixed lensMavic with a one-inch Hasselblad camera and 10-bit video.
2018Action and drone
DJI1/2.3-inch CMOS, 2x zoom · Fixed lensMavic 2 variant with an optical zoom camera.
2018Action and drone
DJISmall sensorA pocket-sized camera with a built-in three-axis gimbal.
2018Hybrid and mirrorless video
FujifilmAPS-C sensor · Fujifilm XRecorded 4K 10-bit video internally at 60 frames per second in an APS-C mirrorless body.
2018Action and drone
GoProDigital, small sensor · Fixed lensEntry-level camera sold alongside the HERO6 Black.
2018Action and drone
GoProSmall sensorIntroduced HyperSmooth electronic stabilisation, removing the need for a gimbal in many shots.
2018Action and drone
GoProDigital, small sensor · Fixed lensMid-range seventh-generation GoPro.
2018Action and drone
GoProDigital, small sensor · Fixed lensEntry seventh-generation GoPro limited to 1440p.
2018Action and drone
Insta360Digital, dual-fisheye 360-degree · Fixed lensConsumer 5.7K 360 camera with FlowState stabilisation.
2018Action and drone
Insta360Six-lens 360-degree · Fixed lensSix-lens 360 camera NASA used to stream the InSight Mars landing.
2018Hybrid and mirrorless video
PanasonicFour Thirds sensor · Micro Four ThirdsA video-centric GH variant with a lower-resolution sensor for better low light.
2018Hybrid and mirrorless video
PanasonicMicro Four Thirds CMOS · Micro Four ThirdsLow-light, video-first GH with a lower-resolution multi-aspect sensor.
2018Digital cinema
Panavision8K large-format CMOS (RED Monstro) · PanavisionSecond DXL, using RED's Monstro sensor.
2018Action and drone
ParrotSmall sensorA folding 4K drone with a tilting gimbal, Parrot's answer to the Mavic.
2018Digital cinema
RED Digital CinemaDragon-X 6K S35 CMOS · InterchangeableLower-cost DSMC2 body using the Dragon-X sensor.
2018Digital cinema
RED Digital CinemaGemini 5K S35 CMOS · InterchangeableBrain-only DSMC2 version of the Gemini low-light camera.
2018Digital cinema
RED Digital CinemaMonstro 8K VV CMOS, monochrome · InterchangeableMonochrome version of the Monstro.
2018Digital cinema
RED Digital CinemaGemini 5K S35 CMOS · InterchangeableDual-sensitivity 5K body aimed at low-light work.
2018Digital cinema
SonySuper 35 4K CMOS · Sony EFS5 update with refined colour and high-frame-rate options.
2018Digital cinema
Z CAMFour Thirds 4K CMOS · Micro Four ThirdsLow-cost 4K cinema box camera recording 10-bit at up to 160 fps.
2019Digital cinema
ARRILarge-format CMOSThe Alexa LF sensor in a Mini-sized body with a new Codex recording module.
2019Digital cinema
ArriLarge format sensorCombined the large-format sensor with the small Mini body, quickly adopted on features.
2019Digital cinema
Blackmagic DesignSuper 35 sensor · Canon EFA Super 35 Pocket body with an EF mount, popular for low-budget features.
2019Digital cinema
Blackmagic DesignSuper 35 4.6K CMOS · InterchangeableSecond-generation URSA Mini Pro with new electronics and higher frame rates.
2019Digital cinema
CanonFull frame sensor · Canon EFCanon's first full-frame Cinema EOS camera, recording 5.9K raw internally.
2019Broadcast and TV
Canon4K, 1/2.3-inch CMOS · Fixed lensCompact 4K pro camcorder based on the HF G50.
2019Broadcast and TV
Canon4K, 1/2.3-inch CMOS · Fixed lensXA40 with HD-SDI output.
2019Broadcast and TV
Canon4K, 1-inch CMOS · Fixed lensOne-inch 4K pro camcorder based on the HF G60.
2019Broadcast and TV
Canon4K, 1-inch CMOS · Fixed lensXA50 with HD-SDI output.
2019Action and drone
DJISmall sensorA very light drone below the 250 gram registration limit in many countries.
2019Action and drone
DJISmall sensorDJI's action camera with dual screens, a direct GoPro rival.
2019Action and drone
GoProSmall sensorBuilt mounting fingers into the body and added accessory mods.
2019Action and drone
GoProTwo small sensors, 360 degreesA 360-degree action camera that can also film conventional single-lens video.
2019Action and drone
Insta360Eight-lens 360-degree · Fixed lensEight-lens 11K cinematic VR camera.
2019Hybrid and mirrorless video
PanasonicFull frame sensor · L-MountA video-focused version of the full-frame S1 with a vari-angle screen and enhanced recording options.
2019Digital cinema
RED Digital CinemaGemini 5K S35 CMOS · InterchangeableRanger body with the dual-sensitivity Gemini sensor.
2019Digital cinema
RED Digital CinemaHelium 8K S35 CMOS · InterchangeableRanger body with the Helium Super 35 sensor.
2019Digital cinema
RED Digital CinemaMonstro 8K VV CMOS · InterchangeableAll-in-one studio body, RED's first camera offered for rental only.
2019Hybrid and mirrorless video
SigmaFull frame sensor · L-MountOne of the smallest full-frame interchangeable-lens cameras, designed as much for video as for stills.
2019Action and drone
SkydioSmall sensorA self-flying drone that tracks and films subjects while avoiding obstacles on its own.
2019Digital cinema
SonyFull-frame 6K CMOS · Sony EFull-frame successor to the FS7 with autofocus and dual base ISO.
2019Digital cinema
Z CAMFull-frame 6K CMOS · Canon EFFull-frame 6K E2 body.
2019Digital cinema
Z CAMFull-frame 8K CMOS · Canon EFFull-frame 8K E2 flagship.
2019Digital cinema
Z CAMSuper 35 6K CMOS · Canon EFSuper 35 6K version of the E2.
2020Digital cinema
Blackmagic DesignSuper 35 12K sensor · Arri PLPut a 12K sensor in a Super 35 camera, an unusually high resolution for the format.
2020Digital cinema
CanonSuper 35 sensor · Canon EFIntroduced a dual-gain sensor for wide dynamic range in the C300 line.
2020Digital cinema
CanonSuper 35 sensor · Canon RFThe first Cinema EOS body with an RF mount, small enough to work like a mirrorless camera.
2020Hybrid and mirrorless video
CanonFull frame sensor · Canon RFA mirrorless camera that recorded 8K raw video internally.
2020Action and drone
GoProSmall sensorAdded a front screen and a larger sensor to the HERO line.
2020Action and drone
Insta360Digital, dual-fisheye 360-degree · Fixed lensModular action camera with swappable 360 and wide-angle lenses.
2020Action and drone
Insta360Two small sensors, 360 degreesA waterproof dual-lens 360-degree action camera recording 5.7K spherical video.
2020Hybrid and mirrorless video
PanasonicFull frame sensor · L-MountA compact full-frame body sharing much of the S1H's video ability.
2020Hybrid and mirrorless video
PanasonicFull-frame CMOS · L-MountCompact full-frame L-Mount hybrid with V-Log and 4K 10-bit.
2020Digital cinema
Red Digital CinemaSuper 35 sensor · Canon RFA small cube with a global shutter that brought Red raw to gimbals and crash cameras.
2020Digital cinema
SonyFull frame sensor · Sony EA compact full-frame cinema camera with electronic ND, widely used for documentary.
2020Hybrid and mirrorless video
SonyOne-inch sensorA compact camera designed for vloggers, with face-priority exposure and a directional microphone.
2020Hybrid and mirrorless video
SonyFull frame sensor · Sony EBrought 4K at 120 frames per second and 10-bit recording to Sony's video mirrorless line.
2021Digital cinema
Blackmagic DesignSuper 35 6K CMOS · Canon EFPocket 6K with internal ND filters and a bright tilting screen.
2021Broadcast and TV
Blackmagic Design4K sensor · B4Second-generation URSA Broadcast.
2021Broadcast and TV
Canon4K, 1-inch CMOS · Fixed lensCompact 4K one-inch camcorder replacing the XF705.
2021Action and drone
DJIOne-inch sensorPut a one-inch sensor camera into a mid-sized folding drone.
2021Action and drone
DJI48 MP 1/2-inch plus thermal · Fixed lensEnterprise Mavic with a better thermal sensor and RTK option.
2021Action and drone
DJIFour Thirds sensorA folding drone with a Four Thirds sensor camera.
2021Action and drone
DJIFour Thirds CMOS, ProRes · Fixed lensMavic 3 recording Apple ProRes to an internal SSD.
2021Digital cinema
DJI6K or 8K sensorIntegrated a full-frame camera, four-axis stabiliser and lidar focus into one body.
2021Digital cinema
DJIFull-frame 6K CMOS · DJI DL / interchangeableFirst complete cinema camera with a built-in four-axis gimbal and optional LiDAR focus.
2021Digital cinema
DJIFull-frame 8K CMOS · DJI DL / interchangeable8K version of the Ronin 4D; it shipped in December 2023.
2021Action and drone
GoProSmall sensorA faster processor enabling 5.3K video at 60 frames per second.
2021Action and drone
Insta360Digital, small sensor · Fixed lens26.5 g wearable action camera.
2021Hybrid and mirrorless video
NikonFull frame sensor · Nikon ZA mirrorless flagship that later gained internal 8K raw video.
2021Hybrid and mirrorless video
PanasonicFour Thirds sensor · Micro Four ThirdsA GH5 update with live streaming and better stabilisation.
2021Hybrid and mirrorless video
PanasonicMicro Four Thirds CMOS · Micro Four ThirdsGH5 update with live streaming and 4K60 10-bit.
2021Digital cinema
RED Digital CinemaVistaVision 8K CMOS · Canon RFFirst DSMC3 camera, recording 8K at up to 120 fps.
2021Digital cinema
RED Digital CinemaVistaVision 8K CMOS · InterchangeableLarger studio body with internal ND and expanded I/O.
2021Digital cinema
Red Digital Cinema8K sensor · Canon RFA compact 8K full-frame camera in Red's DSMC3 platform.
2021Hybrid and mirrorless video
SonyFull frame sensor · Sony EA mirrorless-sized Cinema Line camera based on the a7S III, small enough for rigs and hand-held work.
2021Digital cinema
SonyFull frame 8.6K sensor · Arri PLAdded an 8.6K sensor and internal raw recording to the Venice platform.
2021Hybrid and mirrorless video
SonyFull frame sensor · Sony EA general full-frame body with 10-bit 4K, widely used for hybrid stills and video work.
2022Digital cinema
ARRISuper 35 CMOS (ALEV 4)First new Alexa sensor since 2010, rated at 17 stops of dynamic range.
2022Digital cinema
ArriSuper 35 4.6K sensor · Arri LPLA new Super 35 sensor with roughly seventeen stops of dynamic range and new colour science.
2022Digital cinema
Blackmagic DesignSuper 35 6K CMOS · Canon EFPocket 6K in the 6K Pro body without built-in ND.
2022Hybrid and mirrorless video
CanonFull frame sensor · Canon RFA cooled R5 variant with Cinema EOS video features and 8K raw.
2022Broadcast and TV
Canon4K, 1/2.3-inch CMOS · Fixed lensPro version of the HF G70.
2022Broadcast and TV
Canon4K, 1/2.3-inch CMOS · Fixed lensXA60 with HD-SDI output.
2022Broadcast and TV
Canon4K, 1-inch CMOS · Fixed lensUpgraded one-inch 4K pro camcorder with a top handle.
2022Broadcast and TV
Canon4K, 1-inch CMOS · Fixed lensXA70 with HD-SDI output.
2022Action and drone
DJISmall sensorA ducted first-person-view drone for close, immersive flying shots.
2022Action and drone
DJIFour Thirds CMOS · Fixed lensCheaper Mavic 3 with only the main camera.
2022Action and drone
DJIFour Thirds, mechanical shutter · Fixed lensMapping version with a mechanical shutter.
2022Action and drone
DJIRGB plus multispectral · Fixed lensAgricultural Mavic 3 with multispectral sensors.
2022Action and drone
DJIVisual plus thermal · Fixed lensMavic 3 Enterprise with a thermal camera.
2022Hybrid and mirrorless video
FujifilmAPS-C sensor · Fujifilm XA stacked-sensor APS-C body with internal ProRes, aimed at hybrid video shooters.
2022Action and drone
GoProSmall sensorA taller sensor allowing vertical and horizontal crops from one recording.
2022Large format film
IMAX65 mm film, 15-perfQuieter new 15/70 cameras built with Kodak, Panavision and FotoKem; first used on The Odyssey.
2022Action and drone
Insta360Modular action camera · Fixed lensWaterproof interchangeable-lens action camera.
2022Action and drone
Insta360Digital, dual-fisheye 360-degree · Fixed lensFirst Insta360 with dual one-inch sensors, co-engineered with Leica.
2022Action and drone
Insta360Digital, dual-fisheye 360-degree · Fixed lens360 camera that mounts on DJI Mavic Air 2 drones.
2022Action and drone
Insta360Two half-inch sensors, 360 degreesMoved Insta360's 360-degree camera to larger 48 MP sensors and a bigger touchscreen.
2022Broadcast and TV
Panasonic4K, 1-inch MOS · Fixed lens4K one-inch professional camcorder.
2022Broadcast and TV
Panasonic4K, 1-inch MOS · Fixed lensCompact sibling of the HC-X2.
2022Hybrid and mirrorless video
PanasonicFour Thirds sensor · Micro Four ThirdsAdded internal ProRes recording and a cooling fan to the GH line.
2022Hybrid and mirrorless video
PanasonicMicro Four Thirds CMOS · Micro Four ThirdsFan-cooled GH with internal ProRes and 5.7K recording.
2022Hybrid and mirrorless video
SonyAPS-C sensor · Sony EAn entry Cinema Line camera with a Super 35 size sensor.
2023Digital cinema
Blackmagic DesignFull frame sensorBrought a full-frame 6K sensor and L-Mount into Blackmagic's low-priced range.
2023Digital cinema
Blackmagic DesignSuper 35 12K CMOS · Interchangeable12K URSA with an optical low-pass filter to control moire.
2023Action and drone
DJIFull frame sensor (Zenmuse X9)A full-frame 8K cinema drone for professional aerial cinematography.
2023Action and drone
DJIFour Thirds sensor plus two tele camerasCarried three cameras with different focal lengths on one gimbal.
2023Action and drone
DJITriple camera, ProRes · Fixed lensProRes-recording Mavic 3 Pro.
2023Action and drone
DJISmall sensorAdded omnidirectional obstacle sensing to the sub-250 gram Mini line.
2023Action and drone
DJI1-inch CMOS, gimbal · Fixed lensGimbal pocket camera with a one-inch sensor.
2023Action and drone
GoProSmall sensorAdded log recording and Bluetooth audio to GoPro's flagship.
2023Action and drone
Insta360Digital, small sensor · Fixed lensLower-priced sibling of the Ace Pro.
2023Action and drone
Insta360Digital, 1/1.3-inch sensor · Fixed lensWide-angle action camera developed with Leica.
2023Action and drone
Insta360Digital, small sensor · Fixed lensTiny magnetic action camera with a detachable pod.
2023Film 16 mm and smaller
KodakSuper 8 filmHybrid analogue camera with digital assist; Kodak's first new Super 8 camera in decades.
2023Hybrid and mirrorless video
PanasonicFull-frame CMOS · L-MountFirst Lumix with phase-detect autofocus, aimed at video creators.
2023Digital cinema
RED Digital CinemaSuper 35 global-shutter CMOS · Canon RFFaster successor to the Komodo with higher frame rates.
2023Digital cinema
RED Digital CinemaSuper 35 8K CMOS · Canon RFV-Raptor with a Super 35 sensor, including the Rhino edition.
2023Digital cinema
RED Digital CinemaSuper 35 8K CMOS · InterchangeableXL studio body with the Super 35 sensor.
2023Digital cinema
SonyFull frame 8.6K sensor · Arri PLA compact Venice-derived camera with in-body stabilisation for single operators.
2024Large format film
ARRI65 mm-format CMOSMuch lighter 65 mm-format Alexa built on the Alexa 35 body.
2024Digital cinema
Arri65 mm sensorA compact 65 mm-format Alexa, again offered through rental.
2024Digital cinema
Blackmagic DesignFull frame 12K sensorA high-end large-format camera aimed at feature and episodic productions.
2024Large format film
Blackmagic Design65 mm-format 17K CMOS · Interchangeable65 mm-format sensor URSA announced with the Cine 12K.
2024Digital cinema
CanonFull frame sensor · Canon RFA full-frame Cinema EOS camera with a triple-base ISO sensor.
2024Digital cinema
CanonFull frame sensor · Canon RFA compact full-frame Cinema EOS body sharing the C400 sensor.
2024Action and drone
DJISmall sensorA palm-sized selfie drone that launches from the hand and follows its subject.
2024Action and drone
GoProDigital, small sensor · Fixed lensSmall, simple entry-level camera at $199.99.
2024Action and drone
GoProSmall sensorAdded interchangeable lens mods to the HERO body.
2024Action and drone
Insta360Digital, small sensor · Fixed lens4K update of the GO 3.
2024Action and drone
Insta360Digital, dual-fisheye 360-degree · Fixed lensFirst Insta360 X camera recording 8K 360 video.
2024Hybrid and mirrorless video
PanasonicFour Thirds sensor · Micro Four ThirdsAdded internal ProRes RAW and 32-bit float audio to the GH line.
2024Hybrid and mirrorless video
PanasonicMicro Four Thirds CMOS · Micro Four ThirdsGH with phase-detect autofocus and internal ProRes RAW.
2024Digital cinema
RED Digital CinemaVistaVision 8K global-shutter CMOS · InterchangeableGlobal-shutter version of the XL body.
2024Digital cinema
RED Digital CinemaVistaVision 8K global-shutter CMOS · Canon RFV-Raptor rebuilt around a large-format global-shutter sensor.
2024Digital cinema
Red Digital Cinema8K sensor · Canon RFAdded a global shutter to Red's full-frame V-Raptor, removing rolling-shutter skew from fast motion.
2025Digital cinema
ARRISuper 35 CMOS (ALEV 4)Alexa 35 update with higher frame rates and the compressed ArriCore codec.
2025Digital cinema
ArriSuper 35 sensorAn Alexa 35 update with much higher frame rates for action and slow motion.
2025Digital cinema
CanonFull-frame CMOS · Canon RFSmall full-frame Cinema EOS body.
2025Action and drone
DJIVisual plus thermal · Fixed lensMavic 3T with an upgraded thermal camera.
2025Action and drone
DJI100 MP Four Thirds (Hasselblad) · Fixed lensMavic with a 360-degree rotating gimbal and 100 MP main camera.
2025Action and drone
GoProDual-lens 360-degree · Fixed lensSuccessor to the MAX with true 8K 360 video and replaceable lenses.
2025Large format film
IMAX65 mm film, 15-perf15/70 IMAX camera used for part of Sinners.
2025Action and drone
Insta360Digital, dual-fisheye 360-degree · Fixed lensX4 successor with much larger sensors.
2025Hybrid and mirrorless video
NikonFull frame sensor · Nikon ZA video-first full-frame Nikon recording Red's raw format, the first product after Nikon acquired Red.
2025Digital cinema
RED Digital CinemaVistaVision 8K CMOS · Canon RF or Nikon ZLate DSMC3 model also offered with Nikon Z mount after the Nikon takeover.
2025Digital cinema
Red Digital Cinema8K sensor · Canon RFA lower-priced global-shutter V-Raptor, also offered with a Nikon Z mount after Nikon acquired Red.
2025Hybrid and mirrorless video
SonyFull-frame CMOS · Sony EFX3 revision with a better rear screen.
2025Digital cinema
Z CAMMFT, Super 35 and full-frame CMOS · VariousSecond generation of the E2 family, adding phase-detect autofocus.
2026Hybrid and mirrorless video
CanonFull-frame 7K CMOS · Canon RFFull-frame mirrorless model listed with Cinema EOS, recording 7K raw.
2026Action and drone
GoProDigital, small sensor · Fixed lensCompact cinema camera line positioned above the HERO range.
2026Action and drone
GoProMicro Four Thirds mount · Fixed lensMISSION 1 model with an interchangeable Micro Four Thirds mount.
2026Action and drone
Insta360Digital, dual-fisheye 360-degree · Fixed lens8K50 360 camera with two 1/1.1-inch sensors.
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