ep95 - Nexus G1 Explained, A Conversation with the Camera’s Creators : The Most Ambitious Cinema Camera Yet? CineD Focus Check

For this week's episode on the CineD Focus Check podcast, Nino speaks with special guests Timothy and Thomas Boland from Nexus Camera about how the Nexus G1 came to life — and what it’s trying to solve for solo operators and small crews. They share their background in industrial design and filmmaking, why rigging and workflow friction pushed them toward building their own camera, and how they approached key features such as a modular electronic ND system, expanded I/O and power distribution, integrated lens-control ideas, materials and cooling design, and a service plan for repairs and warranty. Nino also asks the questions many people have been wondering about: how Nexus works with Blackmagic Design as an authorized dealer, how the economics of sourcing hardware are handled, and what changed in the timeline as the project moved toward manufacturing. Toward the end, the team reveals a notable update on lens adaptability and discusses what’s next—including future accessories and software expansion. (00:00) - Intro (01:39) - The origin story of the Nexus G1 (06:32) - Meet the founders of Nexus, Thomas and Timothy (09:51) - The relationship between Blackmagic Design and Nexus (13:09) - Technical details of the Nexus G1 (19:28) - Camera body materials and thermal design (24:44) - Connectivity options of the Nexus G1 (31:17) - Lens mount system on the Nexus G1 (32:21) - Roadmap for the camera launch (33:58) - How does the warranty process work with the Nexus G1? (39:38) - The current sensor in the Nexus G1 and potential future upgrades (48:14) - What would they do differently if they could start from scratch? (51:46) - Rapid-fire questions for the creators (59:31) - Power efficiency of the Nexus G1 (01:03:03) - Unveiling the new update for the Nexus G1   We hope you enjoyed this episode! Do you have feedback, comments, or suggestions? Write us at [email protected]