Tag: Cage
Panasonic really hit the nail on the head with the S5 IIX. They took many of the biggest complaints with the first version and addressed them while also adding …
Now that the Panasonic S5 II and S5 IIX are out in the wild – and a looking like worthwhile upgrades for filmmakers—it’s time to start looking into how …
The Canon R8 is a solid full-frame offering from Canon that fleshes out the middle of their mirrorless lineup. With 4K 60p recording and a 24MP sensor it is …
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 …
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 …
If you have been patiently waiting for the Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX to arrive you are finally in luck as it should start shipping in the next couple weeks. …
A great thing about the RED KOMODO is that it is so modifiable. The simple box shape just lends itself to being improved with various accessories. Unfortunately, it means …
Buying a Sony a7S III is usually just the start of a long journey of picking up lots of bits and other accessories that will help you capture the …
Even a camera better optimized for video production could use some help getting rigged up. Compact options need a bit more help. Today we are checking out the Canon …
Documentary rigs can be quite difficult to get right. They require the same basics as every other setup, such as good image quality and intuitive controls, but also need …
A great thing about mirrorless cameras are their small size and handholdable form factor. It’s also the worst thing about them for video production. The small size does have …
Gimbals are great tools and can create that silky smooth footage you always want. However, they can be rough on your arms since holding that much weight that weight …
If you are getting a mirrorless camera to shoot video, you can be certain of two things. First, that you will get surprisingly good image quality today. The second …
The top job of the 1st assistant camera (AC) is being the focus puller. This job can be as mechanical as sitting next to the camera and physically pulling …
When Sony finally released the a7S III there were a lot of videographers celebrating – myself included. We had waited so long and it looked like Sony did a …
Rigging and support equipment can be some of the smallest and cheapest pieces in your kit. They can also make the biggest difference in your life by making the …
Blackmagic has been making amazing compact cinema cameras, appropriately named “Pocket” cameras. The latest is the Pocket 6K Pro and while it has some very nice specs and upgrades …
Just because you can get the latest and greatest full-frame camera for shooting video it doesn’t mean all your footage is going to instantly take on that “cinema” look. …
Maybe not a camera that you would immediately think needs to be rigged up, but the Sony FX6 can enjoy better ergonomics and usability with a few upgrades. Classed …
A huge selling point of the RED KOMODO 6K is that it promised to be ready to shoot and relatively affordable. This is very different from regular RED cameras …