Cinema Camera Archive
The last few years have been flying away, and in the blink of an eye almost a decade went by. It was in 2012, in fact, when Canon expanded the newborn (at the time) EOS Cinema line by adding the C500. Intended to be the flagship of
Blackmagic cameras have always been loved for their features and despised for all the small drawbacks you need to deal with to maximize performance. The Pocket Cinema Camera 6K is no exception. While an amazing deal with incredible options for indie filmmakers, it absolutely requires a bit
The cinema camera that put Canon on the map was the original C300. A great size, well thought out controls, and top-notch image quality provided by a Super 35mm sensor put it on top for low- to mid-range budge productions and even some high-end shoots. The latest
Sony has just unveiled more details regarding the upcoming VENICE Firmware V6.0. It seems that most of the features that will be implemented in V6 are coming as a result of the recent feedback from VENICE customers and users. Some of the additions and enhancements include even
A new member of the Kinefinity lineup was just announced. The MAVO Edge boasts a Full-frame sensor (44.7MP) with 14+ stops of dynamic range and brings internal 8K video recording up to 75fps. Available codec options include Apple ProRes RAW alongside ProRes 4444 XQ, ProRes 422 HQ,
The long-awaited and highly rumored Canon C300 Mark III is finally here! The just-announced EOS camera features a Super 35mm Dual Gain Output sensor with up to 16 stops of high dynamic range capability for superior HDR recording and low noise. Beyond that, the camera sports Canon
Every day seems to bring another gimbal. The good thing is that every time it seems like they are getting better and more affordable for the features provided. If you didn’t see the latest release, that would be the Crane 3S from Zhiyun. What makes the Crane
Can an ultra-compact camera hold up against a true cinema camera that costs six times more? Wouldn’t you like to know. Well, now you can take a look at a direct comparison between the affordable Pocket Cinema Camera 6K from Blackmagic and the pro-oriented C500 Mark II
Chinese gimbal maker Zhiyun has just announced the launch of the CRANE 3S Gimbal. The newcomer boasts higher payload, improved power, and a brand new modular design. It also offers a wider range of applications and more intuitive control. The CRANE 3S sports new more powerful motors
If you don’t have access to a Sony VENICE, but you want to play around with the latest menu settings available on the camera, you can do so by using the updated Sony VENICE Camera Simulator. The software emulates the camera’s menu-driven user interface allowing users to
Sony VENICE owners would be more than happy to know that they can now download Firmware V5.0 for their favorite 6K CineAlta camera. The latest software update adds even more high frame rate options along with internal HD ProRes 4:4:4:4 recording, new built-in monitoring and VF features
As a rule, full-frame cameras have always been at the upper end of the price spectrum and for good reason. Not only are they sporting a sensor that’s considered to be an industry standard for more than a hundred years already but they also outweigh the smaller
Beyond any doubt, the Canon EOS C200 is one of the best cinema cameras on the market right now. Not only can it shoot DCI-compliant 4K RAW video, but it also has some mind-blowing low light capabilities that give it an edge even over some high-end rivals
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
Canon has always been a brand well known in the filmmaking community. Well before the DSLR revolution, launched by Canon itself with the 5D Mark II (a camera that brought many newcomers in the video production field), we had a lot of camcorders and cameras made by
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 Canon 1DC made a huge splash in the filmmaking community back in 2012 when it was officially introduced to the world. Fast forward seven years later and it is still one of the best DSLR cameras out there capable of shooting cinematic DCI compliant 4K 24p
We have already spent a good amount of words on the qualities that Blackmagic Design managed to pack inside the Pocket 4K. One of the most unsung praises should be to the various options the camera gives you to record the files to. It’s widely discussed of
Crazy times call for crazy….shootouts! And what could be a crazier battle than the one between a high-end cinema camera, known as a staple in most of the big movies and tv-series all over the world, the sweet little dream of filmmakers everywhere, a RED camera, and
Pumped up to get out and shoot with your brand new Pocket 4K? Well, can’t say we’ve not been there. Every time we get a new camera, we can’t wait to put together a fancy and ergonomic rig, hit the road, and get shooting. The little sister
