Sony a6700 vs FX30 – Which One is Right for You?
Finally, Sony has taken the new tech found in the FX30 and used it to make a new flagship APS-C mirrorless – the a6700. The only problem now is …
Tag: Cinema Camera
RED KOMODO-X vs Sony FX3 Low-Light Test
RED kept a lot of the great things about the original KOMODO and made some things even better with the release of the KOMODO-X. One of the more significant …
How Bad is the Sony ZV-E1 Overheating in 4K 120p Mode?
One of the surprising releases this year was a cheaper, vlogging-oriented camera from Sony that featured the same sensor and, theoretically, image quality of the a7S III and FX3. …
3 Tips on Avoiding Noise When Shooting with Your Sony FX3 or FX6
Just because you have a camera that is supposed to be one of the best in low-light situations it doesn’t mean you are immune to noisy footage. Good technique …
How to Match the Panasonic S5 IIX to an ARRI ALEXA Mini
The ARRI ALEXA is still the gold standard of cinema cameras. Much of that is simply because of the image—not just because of quality, but because of the color …
Sony ZV-E1 vs Sony FX3 – Which One is Right for You?
Sony has made good use of the phenomenal full-frame sensor found in the FX6 and a7S III. The FX3 was the next one to see it and now there …
How to Set Up Your Sony Camera Using a Baked-In LUT
Shooting with pro settings usually means relying on an editor to actually take that footage and transform it into some beautiful. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. Inexperienced editors …
Upgrading the Sony FX3 to FX6 Functionality Using These 4 Hacks
Sony’s FX6 is a wonderful camera. It is nearly ideal for independent filmmakers and solo operators due to its size and feature set. It’s price, while relatively affordable in …
DJI Ronin 4D vs RED KOMODO – Can You Guess Which is Which?
In a shocking move, DJI entered the cinema camera space with the Ronin 4D. The fact that it exists wasn’t the only surprising part about it. It was a …
Rigging Up the ARRI ALEXA Mini LF as an Indie Filmmaker
Still the standard after so many years, the ARRI ALEXA Mini LF is a remarkable camera. Most of us will never be able to purchase one for ourselves, but …
Everything You Need to Know About the RED KOMODO-X
Big camera news last week was the release of the RED KOMODO-X. Imagine the compact form factor of the original but with some nice improvements that put it more …
Closer Look at the Legendary Canon C300 Series
Canon is a huge brand in the camera industry and even though they may not always be the first to the party, when they show up they tend to …
Shooting Anamorphic on the DJI Inspire 2 and Inspire 3 Drones
Drone filmmaking has gotten significantly better over the past few years and imagery has only become more and more cinematic as well as more and more accessible. Drones like …
Sony FX6 vs Sony FX3 – Which One Should You Get?
Sony’s Cinema Line is a quite comprehensive lineup now with additional and updates to both the tops and bottom end of the range. Where things are most interesting though …
Building the Best Starter Filmmaker Kit (for Under $2,500)
Many beginners come into the gear conversation with a budget to get a camera. What often gets forgotten is that the camera is only one part of a bigger …
How Good is a 16-Year-Old RED ONE in 2023?
First released back in 2007, the original RED ONE marked a seismic shift in the industry as it became one of the best spec’d and most affordable digital cinema …
Panasonic Lumix BGH1 vs Lumix GH6 – Which One to Pick for Shooting Video?
Panasonic has been doing amazing with their GH-series mirrorless cameras and already built a name for itself in the cinema space with their advanced cine cameras and camcorders. Now …
Closer Look at the RED V-RAPTOR and V-RAPTOR XL 8K S35 Cameras
Just a few months back RED dropped the RHINO – a special edition greyed out V-RAPTOR that packed a Super 35mm sensor capable of recording 8K at a wild …
Building the Ultimate Z CAM E2 F6/S6/M4 Cinema Rig
Underrated may not be the right word, but more people should be paying attention to Z CAM. They have come out with a ton of different models of the …
Why is the ARRI ALEXA 35 the Best Cinema Camera Ever Built?
ARRI has been dominant in the world of cinema cameras for decades. Their experience and desire to build class-leading equipment is nearly unmatched and proven with their products. The …