Underrated Filmmaking Tools and Accessories Worth Trying
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Top Ten Things to Know About the Nikon Z6 for Shooting Video
Are Nikon back in the video shooting game? No, not really but the Z6 has been around for some time now and it is finding a niche. If you …
Everything You Need to Know About the Tokina Vista Primes
The Tokina Vista Primes are beautiful looking lenses. They are high quality, fully metal, cine-style lenses and they have some impressive specs and features. Filming with Cine Primes comes …
Building the Ultimate Handheld Camera Rig in 2019
I love shooting handheld and so does Caleb Pike from DSLR Video Shooter! Sometimes it just feels good to hold a small camera or to have a real run-and-gun …
Sharp 8K Camera Low Light Test
The brand new Sharp 8K camera has set the filmmaking community buzzing with questions like – how detailed does the 8K really look? How is the dynamic range? What …
Dope 4th Axis Stabilizer for DJI Osmo Pocket
The Osmo Pocket, like its bigger Osmo brothers and many other gimbals, offers excellent 3-axis stabilisation. One axis that isn’t stabilised is the up-and-down or Z-axis and this can …
10 Reasons to Choose Canon C200 for Your Next Project
I really like the Canon C200. I like the form factor, the EF lens mount, the picture quality and ease of use. I have used the C200 on a …
Best Native Micro 4/3 Lenses for the BMPCC 4K
It seems almost impossible to find a dealer that has Blackmagic Pocket 4K cameras available in stock, they fly off the shelves the moment they touch them. While the …
Zhiyun Crane 3 vs DJI Ronin-S vs MOZA Air 2 – The Ultimate Gimbal Comparison
So, the main contenders to the title of the best gimbal of the year are quite clear. After the first couple of years where DJI held the crown with …
NAB 2019: Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3) Budget 4K Camera Announced
Canon has just introduced the brand new EOS 250D/Rebel SL3. Billed as the world’s lightest DSLR, the unit weighs only 451 grams (15.9oz) including the battery (LP-E17). The tiny …
NAB 2019: SmallHD Rolls Out 7” Cine 7 Monitor with Cinema Camera Control and Teradek Wireless
SmallHD just announced Cine 7 – a powerful new 7-inch field monitor with a stunning 1080p, daylight viewable 1,800 nit display that offers 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 color …
NAB 2019: Teradek Debuts Next-Generation Wireless Lens Control Systems
At NAB 2019, Teradek showcases its latest offerings including the brand new CTRL.3 lens controller, MDR.X smart receiver along with a dedicated iOS app for further convenience and more …
Venus Optics Unveils Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D for Micro 4/3 Cameras
Chinese budget lens maker Venus Optics just announced the brand new Micro Four Thirds variant of the Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D lens. The latest 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D provides an …
Wooden Camera Introduces the Brand New Shoulder Rig V3
Wooden Camera has just unveiled the Shoulder Rig V3, a major update to Wooden Camera’s popular Shoulder Rig at a lower price point which makes it even more appealing …
Atomos Shogun 7 – the Ultimate 7-inch HDR Monitor, Recorder, and Switcher
The new Atomos Shogun 7 was just introduced to the world. Billed as the ultimate 7-inch HDR monitor, recorder and live switcher, the brand new monitor/recorder uses the very …
Tokina Unveils Cinema Vista One T1.5 Primes and 50-135mm T2.9 MKII Cine Lens
Following the Canon Sumire Primes announcement, Japanese lens maker Tokina has introduced its proprietary Cinema Vista One T1.5 Prime lens collection alongside the 50-135MM T2.9 MKII. Vista One lenses …
Kinefinity KineMON-7H On-Camera Monitor Announced
Another day, another Kinefinity pre-NAB announcement. The thriving Chinese camera manufacturer just unveiled the new KineMON-7H monitor which features a 1920×1200 resolution screen with 16 million colors (RGB 24-bit depth), …
Closer Look and Feature Overview of the Z Cam E2
The Z Cam E2 – a 4K camera with interchangeable, high frame rate recording, 10-bit, modular design with ProRes inside. Sounds good, so why have we never heard of …
Easily Match the BMPCC 4K to URSA Mini with These FREE LUTs
Tom Antos is one of my favourite YouTube’ing filmmakers. Maybe it is the accent? He is also a Blackmagic fan and since he shoots with various different Blackmagic cameras …
Sony A6400 vs Canon EOS RP – Which One is Better for Shooting Video?
Canon and Sony have been with no doubt a huge part of the industry in recent years following the DSLR revolution. Canon lead that train and Sony took over …