mirrorless camera Archive
It goes without saying, the Panasonic GH5 and GH5S are two of the most popular mirrorless cameras used by filmmakers, from novices to full-time professionals and everyone in between. For those folks who find themselves using their GH5/GH5S for serious film projects, it’s highly recommended to invest
After much speculation and rumors of an imminent announcement, earlier today Nikon officially announced they will release (or at least announce) no one, but two new full-frame mirrorless cameras alongside a new lineup of lenses paired with a new lens mount. A teaser video went live a
Many seasoned filmmakers will probably tell you that if you’re planning on buying extra batteries for your camera, you should definitely get those from the OEM. Of course, there are also others who would encourage you to buy from a third-party instead. As tempting as it is
When you’re operating a mirrorless camera like the Sony A7III, it’s best to spend time fiddling around with the menus to determine how to get the best images from your gear. One of the most difficult settings to adjust mainly have to do with colors, with the
Some time ago, we covered an inexpensive DOF adapter that allows users to mount virtually any manual photo or cinema lens to their smartphone. This fancy piece of equipment quickly made waves in the community, but now it seems that there’s another Chinese manufacturer that aims to take
As simple as it may sound to bring a tripod and monopod on set, it’s very common for video shooters to find themselves without one, thus missing the chance to take proper lockdown-style shots. Fortunately, the in-body image stabilization on mirrorless cameras has real potential to change
If you’re someone who often shots in a one-man-band production scenario, you would probably agree that one of the most frustrating aspects of working as a lone filmmaker ranger is trying to move the camera while pulling perfect focus for each shot. Thankfully, Panasonic has introduced the
There’s a common misconception in the filmmaking community that the more you spend on a camera, the better image quality you will get. While this may be true for specific shooting scenarios, there is no one camera that can be considered as the ultimate performer in each
As mirrorless cameras continue to dominate the consumer market, one issue that arises from their daily use still remains – the battery life. Even though those devices are predominantly praised for the compact and lightweight form factor they provide, their physical dimensions limit the size of the
Less than a week ago, Sony released the third iteration of their entry-level full-frame mirrorless – the A7III, a camera that immediately made waves in the independent filmmaking community. With an improved 24MP back-illuminated full-frame sensor coupled with updated features such as the long-awaited 4K recording in Full
As a filmmaker and cinematographer, having great talent and unique creative vision seem to be paramount prerequisites for building a meaningful career as a successful artist, but unfortunately, these are not enough. Knowing the ins and outs of the tools you plan to use is another essential
Better late than never, right? Canon just announced its first 4K mirrorless camera capable of shooting UHD 4K video at 24fps. Additionally, it captures slow-motion 1080p video up to 60fps as well as 720p up to 120fps. The newcomer also sports a 24.1-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor that packs Dual
Back in January, Panasonic introduced the Lumix DC-GH5S mirrorless camera, the successor to the original and ubiquitous GH5. The latest model sports new features targeted at filmmakers including much-improved low-light performance and a few minor enhancements regarding the audio recording capabilities of the camera that you still
For video shooters working on a budget, there is no other entry-level camera like the Sony A6500, a compact mirrorless delivering high-quality 4K footage that can easily be intercut with clips from way more expensive cinema-grade cameras, or even hold its own visual style and aesthetics in
There is a considerable amount of cinematic video tests you can find online that use the GH5/GH5S cameras in multiple ways and give different recommendations in regards to how you can make the captured footage look more cinematic. Recently, I’ve come across a particular video produced by filmmaker Joonas
When it comes to essential accessories for your mirrorless camera or DSLR, there is no doubt that a quality field monitor should be on the top of your list. Not only does having such a device allows you to frame your shots more conveniently in the field,
After you’ve got your shiny new GH5/GH5S in hand, odds are you are going to need a bunch of accessories to rig it up accordingly. Of course, what you buy depends on your needs and budget constraints. For instance, if you’re someone whose style of filmmaking leans
Overall, it won’t be too far from the truth to say that filmmaking community has been quite polarized in regards to Sony’s mirrorless camera lineup in the past few years. On one hand, these devices have the potential to destroy every other camera that pretends to be
OK, I get it. Rumors shouldn’t be treated as a reliable source of information by any means, no doubt about it. But even when it comes to some unconfirmed reports from questionable online sources that only seem to spur rigorous debates and propound all sorts of speculations,
The Panasonic GH5 is undoubtedly one of the most popular cameras in the indie filmmaking community these days. With its ability to shoot DCI-compliant 4K at 60fps alongside 10-bit internal recording, variable frame rates, 5-axis image stabilization and the fact that it has a relatively affordable price
