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In the words of Little Richard, “It’s not the size of the ship; it’s the size of the waves.” Understanding the differences in image sensor sizes amid today’s evolving camera technology is important when determining the look you’re intending to capture as a cinematographer. Camera manufacturers are
When you’re a content creator looking for a camera that can do it all, what you want is something you can take anywhere; Something small and lightweight with good low-light capabilities. You want something you can mount along side your computer rig, but something you can also
It’s finally here! Even if Fuji hasn’t a great name in the video world, things started to change gradually in the last few years as the XT-3 and the XH-1 took the market by surprise. Those cameras demonstrated that Fuji has more than enough know-how and production
You may be wondering what happened to the Sigma fp? It seemed like it was going to be the next big thing, but it quietly faded in the background of the online chatter referring to the camera world. How is that? Probably there’s been a little bit
Despite the fact that CES 2020 is fading out even in the memory of those who have been attending the show, it’s hard to deny that Canon managed to make a huge splash out there with the surprising 1DX Mark III announcement. Many folks are ready to
In the world of camera gear, we’re used to announcements, revolutions, breakthroughs, and quantum leaps forward. This time around, however, we’re facing a company that has slowly made its way into the western hemisphere. Initially known for security cameras and not much more, Z CAM have been
At the dawn of 2020, there’s a trend that is getting widely popular. It has been in the works for quite a while, but now we can clearly see that camera makers are thriving to push the market towards the full-frame segment. It could be to charge
Well, that’s one of those ambiguous questions that will almost certainly spur a rigorous debate every time you ask any of your fellow filmmakers which one of those counterparts they would pick. Hence, making a choice between the two doesn’t seem to be simple nor straightforward by
In a world of brand names, it’s easy to get lost in some biased opinions. Many of us have them and we do not even realize it, that’s until someone or something comes smashing through our mind like a brick through a window and puts us in
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 October 2018. But is there a reason for this reaction, or is it actually a good camera that
Our round of camera comparisons goes on, after all, we all enjoy a thorough and competent pair of judges highlighting the pros and cons of a camera. The two rivals at hand are not exactly comparable as for the price point, the S1H is a little bit
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 the Canon C200. It’s a battle of low-cost cine cameras. Someone could object that they are not so
The battle for the throne of “the action cam king” is now open. After years of solid dominance, GoPro has encountered a worthy opponent embodied in the DJI Osmo Action. Some say that the little detour that GoPro took in the skies with its drone, the GoPro
A nice and beefy lineup of cameras seems to populate the horizon while myriads of filmmakers and DOPs approaching productions are having now more options than ever, at least in the indie scene. Despite the fact that most blockbusters and big productions are still being shot on
There is strange allure, a fascination, in participating in a blind test. Putting your knowledge at risk of being disproven, but also the fun excitement of a trivia quiz, we know why we enjoy them. Now, what could be the most exciting trivia quiz for a filmmaker?
Comparing cameras is in the DNA of every filmmaker. We enjoy comparing specs and quality of each and every camera released on the market, and that’s because we are dedicated to an impossible quest – the search for the perfect camera. That’s the reason that drives some
Putting the Pocket 4K and 6K cameras side-by-side has been highly requested by many users in the last couple of weeks, so it was just a matter of time before we saw the first tests popping up online. For this particular comparison, Armando Ferreira has teamed up
Blackmagic Design know how to keep the boat rocking, no doubt about it. A steady flow of software and hardware innovations on different levels has always kept them on top of the news feed despite the stiff competition and all obstacles the company came across along the
Over the years Sony has been taking the reins of the camera making industry. At first slowly, as Canon used to hold the number one position in the market at the time, then rather abruptly, completely changing the whole scene. But even though no one can doubt
The BMPCC 4K has created some serious turmoil in the filmmaking scene. Delivering amazing picture quality with a plethora of enticing pro features and on top of all being so cheap, it has been a no-brainer for all indie filmmakers who need to make every dime spent
