Tag: Gear
So you’ve bought a new Panasonic EVA1… Great for you and congrats on your purchase. Even though I have yet to shoot with the camera, from friends and good …
Now that monitors have gone HDR and high-brightness (for the most part) it only seems natural for the next step in the evolution chain to be – “cutting the …
Popular Chinese handheld gimbal maker Zhiyun Tech started 2018 with a bang! After teasing the new gimbal for a week on their Facebook and Instagram, Zhiyun Tech kept true …
Is there a market for compact, fixed lens 4K camcorders? Well, Canon seems to think so. Some of you may recall back in the Fall, Canon announced the Canon XF405 …
Sony announced three new compact camcorders at the IBC 2017 trade show in Amsterdam earlier in the Fall – the Sony PXW-Z90, the HXR-NX80, and the more consumer oriented …
Apparently a few weeks back, Canon launched a new full-frame camera – they call the ME20F-SHN. Some of you may recall that Canon already has a very similar model called …
You may recall that recently Wooden Camera announced they are making a PL mount kit for the Panasonic EVA1. Since the EVA1 has a native Canon EF mount, due …
So, 2017 is almost over, and you’ve already spent all your money on new lenses, possibly a new camera, and a few accessories. Well, to the dismay of some …
Tokina has created a 1.6x Expander to allow cinematographers can use their favourite Super 35 PL lenses on the latest full-frame 6K/8K cameras. The Tokina 1.6x Expander increases the …
Matthew Grip kit doesn’t really need an introduction. It’s proven to last ages, and is used in major Hollywood motion pictures and episodic TV. I own a few Matthews …
Well, 2017 is on its way out and for some reason, maybe it’s just me, it felt like it was over in just six months. It went by really …
Blackmagic Camera Update 4.8 is the latest firmware update from the Australian camera, accessories, and post-production kit maker. Camera Update 4.8 adds support for the URSA Mini SSD Recorder …
Ikan say their Saga line of LCD monitors is designed to help you tell your story and get the best image possible out of your camera. Their latest Saga …
Voigtlander – one of the oldest and most prestigious names in the game, has released details for their new Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f1.4 lens for Sony E mount. Featuring …
ARRI have released a new firmware update (or as they call it a Software Update Package) SUP 5.2 for industry leading ALEXA Mini and AMIRA cameras. The latest firmware …
If you ever wanted to buy a Sigma cine lens or a bundle, now may very well be the best time to do it. Sigma is inviting cinematographers to take …
Powering your rig or directors monitor off a single V-mount/Gold mount battery solution sounds great, but in practice, this necessitates a clunky battery charger that is not very transport …
Panasonic has just released a new firmware update version 2.2 for their Lumix GH5 mirrorless camera. It’s no whopper, like Firmware 2.0, but hey at least it adds some …
UK-based RED specialists KipperTie have just announced the Revolva – an intelligent lens mount in both PL or EF, featuring an integrated ND filter wheel that can also facilitate …
Do you remember that Kodak Super 8mm camera prototype on display back at CES 2017 in January? Looks like Kodak have recently release some updates regarding their “revival” project …