Building an 8K Video Editing PC for $1,400 in 2019
While 2019 comes to an end, we have to acknowledge the birth of a new category in the low end of the professional market – 6K cameras. The Pocket …
Tag: filmmaking gear
Buying an ARRI ALEXA for just $6,000?
There is one name that is synonymous with cinema in the mind of any filmmaker, and that’s ARRI. Going back to the roots of cinematography itself, the company has …
WD Blue SN550 NVMe SSD Boasts Speeds Up to 2,400MB/s While Costing Just $99 per 1TB
The next-generation WD Blue SN550 NVMe SSD is here aiming to deliver blazing fast speeds, reliable performance, and durability at a fraction of the cost. The drive is available …
Canon EOS R vs. 5D Mark IV – Which One to Pick for Video?
It’s a bit of an understatement to say that the Canon EOS R had a warm reception (stone-cold could be a better term) when it was announced back in …
Zhiyun WEEBILL-S vs Ronin-SC – Which One to Pick?
After a seemingly static period where most announcements in gimbal technology happened inside the realm of phone stabilizers, drone cameras and such, a new generation of handheld gimbals hit …
Meike Rolls Out New 35mm T/2.2 Cine Lens for Mirrorless Cameras
The Chinese budget-oriented lens maker Meike has recently expanded its cine lens lineup with the inclusion of a brand new fully manual 35mm T/2.2 lens for mirrorless cameras. The …
ZY Optics Announces Mitakon 85mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens
Popular Chinese lens maker ZY Optics has just released a brand new super macro lens for full-frame cameras that boasts a wide magnification range alongside exceptionally long working distance. …
PortKeys Bluetooth Module Gives You Full Wireless Control Over Your BMPCC 4K/6K Camera
Field monitor maker PortKeys, mainly known for their budget-oriented BM5 and BM7 field monitors, has recently rolled out an enticing accessory that will allow users to control their favorite …
Four of the Best Specialty Lenses for the Z CAM E2, Pocket 4K, and GH5
There have been various new mounts hitting the market in the last few years, the latter being the EOS R and Sigma L. These formats are born with compatibility …
Three of the Best Single-Handed Gimbals of 2019 Thus Far
It won’t be exaggerating to say that in the last couple of years we have seen the so-called rise of the handheld gimbals. Starting with the bulky DJI Ronin …
Kessler Crane Rolls Out KillShock Mini Mount for Compact Gimbals
Premium filmmaking gear maker Kessler Crane has announced the brand new KillShock Mini mount system for small handheld gimbals. Just like its bigger sibling the Kessler KillShock which was …
Sigma fp Closer Look and Sample Footage
It’s strange how the announcement by Sigma of one of the smallest cinema cameras in the world did not get the buzz it deserved and instead was so quickly …
Z CAM E2C Low Light and Exposure Recovery Tests
In the realm of cinema cameras, there are quite a few contenders that have entered the market. One of the most unexpected was the Z CAM E2. Why unexpected, …
Three Must-Have Lenses for the BMPCC 4K and 6K
MFT has been around for a while. It was born in 2008 as a mutual effort between Olympus and Panasonic and held great promises. It has delivered almost all …
Canon C200 vs URSA Mini Pro G2 Side-by-Side Comparison
It seems that the guys from The Slanted Lens continue to test a lot of the cameras these days. This time it’s the Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro G2 against …
Wooden Camera Rolls Out Some Enticing C500 Mark II Accessories
Popular camera accessories maker Wooden Camera has just announced three brand new accessory kits and power plates for the recently released Canon C500 Mark II. Accessory Kits come in …
Panasonic S1H Becomes the Very First Hybrid Camera Officially Certified by Netflix
If you are planning to shoot your next documentary or narrative production on the brand new Panasonic S1H and you’re aiming to get it on Netflix afterward, you’re in …
TILTA vs SmallRig for the Blackmagic Pocket 4K and 6K
The Blackmagic Pocket, both in the 4K and 6K version, has acquired a loyal fanbase, and there’s more than one reason. It’s an amazing camera, capable of delivering a …
RODE Releases the NTG5 Broadcast Shotgun Mic
The Australian audio gear maker RODE just expanded their best-selling range of shotgun microphones with the introduction of the brand new NTG5. The unit features a groundbreaking acoustic port …
How to Edit and Color Grade Faster with the LoupeDeck + in Premiere Pro CC
Once upon a time film editors used to cut footage while standing at a table, the Moviola. Scissors, glue, and tape created the magic we used to see in …