Closer Look at the Sirui MARS Anamorphic Lenses
Anamorphic is no longer out of reach for your average shooters. Sirui’s latest range of MARS Anamorphic Lenses is certainly proof of that. Not cheap, but quite affordable considering …
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Pros and Cons of Investing in Cine Lenses
Glass is always where you should invest. Cameras come and go quickly since the advent of digital, but lenses tend to last you for years or even decades. Cine …
Choosing Anamorphic or Spherical Lenses for Your Next Project
Picking a lens family or type to use on a project is a very personal choice. Everyone has a lot of opinions and favorites and while a ton of …
What is the Best 50mm Lens for Your Sony Camera?
A question that will last until the end of time is “What is the best lens for my camera?” Even after that question, you’ll have to look at all …
Closer Look at the Sirui 75mm f/1.8 Anamorphic Lens
Anamorphic no longer has to be super expensive. There are now some entry-level options from smartphone attachments, to lens adapters, to simply affordable lenses themselves. Sirui is one of …
How to Effectively Control Depth of Field
Depth of field is one of the most important aspects of any shot. It can guide the viewer’s eye to the area of the scene you want them to …
Canon Passes a Major Milestone – 150 Million Interchangeable RF And EF Lenses Produced
Canon has just passed a new record-breaking lens-manufacturing milestone. Since 1987, the company has manufactured 150-million RF and EF series interchangeable lenses, including the RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM …
Sirui vs Vazen Anamorphic Lens Comparison
Sirui and Vazen produce lenses for two very different markets. Sirui makes affordable anamorphic lenses for beginners and indie filmmakers who love that magical movie look but are on …
5 Things You All Wanted to Know About the Canon C70
Now that you’re growing as a filmmaker, you’ve probably started noticing there are a whole lot of cameras out there that can shoot some amazing video. The Canon C70 …
Three of the Best Lenses for Your Sony A7III
The camera you film with will only ever be as good as the lens you shoot through. Contractors have their power tools, artists have their brushes, and cinematographers have …
How to Get Perfectly Stabilized Handheld Shot with the A7S III without a Gimbal
A revolution in cinematography is on the horizon, one that will not be driven by tools, crews, or budgets but by the sheer creativity of the operator, using nothing …
Moonwalk Shows What the A7S III is Truly Capable of in Low Light
It seems like eons ago that Sony released the original A7S, a camera that left most of us with our jaws on the floor. Its lowlight was something none …
Hands-On with the New Sirui 35mm Anamorphic Lens
Sirui has been making waves with a range of affordable film and video products from their Guangdong Province, China-based facility. They make tripods, monopods, gimbals, filters, mobile phone accessories, …
An In-Depth Look at the Sony A7S III Data Rates
The Sony A7S III is packed with a host of new features and technological advancements. In addition to its new AF modes, improved stabilization, and the inclusion of 10-bit …
How Bad Are Canon R5 Overheating and IBIS Wobble Issues
When you really, really, really, really, REALLY want to like someone or something you put yourself through this awful game of trying weigh the positives against the negatives. Can …
How Scratch-Proof is a Sony Mirrorless Sensor?
Don’t you ever dare question if Arthur R is handling his cameras properly and damaging his sensor! This guy is a loose cannon and when you challenge him there …
What are the Differences Between Cine and Stills Lenses?
You mean you don’t know? It’s ok to admit it. For the last decade, stills lenses have been used far more for video and independent film productions than cine …
7 Essential Pieces of Gear Every Filmmaker Needs
The filmmaker’s backpack is sometimes akin to Mary Poppin’s bag. We have gear for every kind of scenario we could meet in our shootings, and rightfully so. After all, …
Full Frame vs Super 35 – What Are The Differences?
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 …
7 Video Hacks to Try When Stuck at Home
We’re all stuck at home, finished watching Tiger King, and looking to find some way to get back to our normal lives. Fortunately, this short time of reflection can …
