Panasonic Announce New Ultra-Wide LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 8-18mm / F2.8-4.0 ASPH
Everyone that has ever used a Micro Four Thirds mount camera, be it a Panasonic or an Olympus, chances are you’ve struggled to find the right lens when it …
The First GH5 Firmware Update Ver.1.1 Adds 4:2:2 10-bit Full HD Video Recording at 100Mbps
It was just officially confirmed that Panasonic will roll out the first one of the promised firmware updates for the GH5 on April 24, 2017. The new firmware Ver.1.1 will add …
New Sony a9 Full-Frame 4K Mirrorless Monster Announced!
Sony has just announced their new flagship full-frame monstrosity called the Sony a9. It shoots of course 4K in both full-frame and S35 mode and it features the pinnacle …
Manfrotto Introduces the Innovative Nitrotech N8 Fluid Video Head
The Italian-based gear maker Manfrotto just unveiled its first video head that features an innovative, continuous counterbalance system based on a nitrogen-piston mechanism. Unlike conventional video heads with stepped levels …
Cooke Optics Launches Its S7/i Full Frame Plus Set of Primes at NAB 2017
The premium lens maker Cooke Optics just unveiled that the company plans to launch its brand new S7/i Full Frame Plus prime lens range at the upcoming NAB 2017. Unlike …
Ikan Kicks Off NAB 2017 with 4 New Monitors
The last weeks of April are my favourite part of the year because, of course, it is NAB time! And well-known Houston based gear maker Ikan are certainly not …
Creating an Epic Sky Transition in Premiere Pro CC
Gone are the days when Premiere Pro was just a basic video editor with a bunch of pre-made effects and transitions, and some simple color grading tools on top. …
New Wooden Camera Zip Box Double and Zip Box Round Filter Holders
Built-in ND filters may be a basic feature of broadcast and most professional camcorders, but when it comes to small mirrorless cameras or high end cinema cameras – these …
GH5 vs A6500 Side-by-Side Test Comparing IBIS, Lowlight, 4K, Dynamic Range, & Rolling Shutter
Beyond any doubt, these two rivals are (arguably) the most popular compact mirrorless cameras one can currently get. They are not only packed with a plethora of professional video …
Nikon D7500 Unveiled – New APS-C Midrange DSLR with 4K Video
Nikon just announced their new midrange 4K DSLR – the Nikon D7500. The latest DSLR from Nikon features a DX-format 20.9 megapixel sensor that provides a robust yet lightweight camera with …
Frame.io 2.0 is a Massive Update to the Review and Collaboration Platform
Frame.io is only 2 years old and recently the team behind it released version 2.0, which is somewhat of a massive overhaul of the popular review and collaboration platform. Working …
A Dirt Cheap DIY Battery Mount Plate For Your URSA Mini 4.6K Camera
I’m not quite sure whether it would be a good idea to get a dirt cheap V-Mount battery plate costing just $10 to $15, especially after you have already …
DJI Unveils Phantom 4 Advanced Drone Capable of Shooting 4K Video at 60fps
Another day, another pre-NAB announcement. This time it comes from DJI. The leading Chinese aerial imaging technology maker just announced the latest addition to its ubiquitous Phantom UAV’s lineup …
Metabones Firmware v2.7 Adds Support for Panasonic GH5 and Canon 18-80mm
Metabones just released a much needed firmware update, which finally adds support for the Panasonic GH5. No more fiddling with the aperture button on the side of the adapter, …
Meet Gladius – the Most Affordable, Easy to Use Underwater Drone
It seems that in the exciting world of filmmaking, there aren’t that many heights left to be conquered these days, or at least not before we look deeper beneath …
Convergent Design ELEMENT Series HD/4K Multi-Cam Recorders and Switchers
Convergent Design did confirm a while back they will not be releasing a new version or successor to their Odyssey7Q+ Raw recorder at the upcoming NAB 2017 trade show, …
Edelkrone’s SliderPLUS X/Motion Kit is the Most Advanced Portable Motorized Slider System Yet
In a similar way to those made in the previous year, this year’s pre-NAB announcements start rolling out almost two weeks before the official NAB Show Opening in Las Vegas again. …
Schneider Announces RHOdium Full Spectrum ND Filters
Schneider-Kreuznach are a popular name as both an optics and filter manufacturer. Some of you may recall their latest Xenon Cine Tilt primes that were announced recently as well …
An Easy Way to Fix the Annoying GH5/Metabones Speed Booster Freezing
Some GH5 users who have been using the Canon EF to Micro 4/3 Metabones Speed Booster XL x0.64 adapter in conjunction with the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 Art lens (along with …
New Fujinon 4K Broadcast Zoom Lenses from Fujifilm
After announcing the really affordable and lightweight Super 35 cine zoom MK Series 18-55mm and the 50-135mm for the Sony E mount, looks like Fujifilm is turning again towards …