The last few weeks I’ve been busy testing out different gimbals. These are all gimbals that are small, light, pistol grip-style that you can operate with one hand. They are very similar in some ways, yet different in others. The three gimbals I compare are Continue reading Gimbal Shootout: Moza Air – Feiyu-Tech a2000 – Zhiyun-Tech Crane v2
Category Archives: Equipment
The successor to the most popular on-camera mic ready for orders
For the last few years, the Rode VideoMic Pro has been the most popular on-camera mic. For example, you can often see it as part of camera set-ups used by vloggers. Continue reading The successor to the most popular on-camera mic ready for orders
4K Camera Shootout of 2017 (Part I)
Last year we picked 4K cameras that we thought presented the most value, and then we compared them in our 4K Camera Shootout of 2016. This year, we’re back with the 2017 edition. Continue reading 4K Camera Shootout of 2017 (Part I)
Wearable EVF/Monitor for the Sony a65000, GoPro, DJI Drones, etc.
After a suggestion from fellow filmmaker, I decided to test out the Vufine+ Wearable Display. I wanted to see whether it would be not just fun, but also practical for filmmakers. Continue reading Wearable EVF/Monitor for the Sony a65000, GoPro, DJI Drones, etc.
My Custom GH5 settings and LUT
I’ve been promising to share my custom settings for the Panasonic GH5. I finally have the video ready for you. Plus, I’ve created a LUT that you can download. Continue reading My Custom GH5 settings and LUT
GH5 Review! My rig, lenses & custom settings
My full review of the Panasonic GH5 is finally here. I know I’m late to the party, but this gave me more time to use the camera – and hopefully made my review better. Continue reading GH5 Review! My rig, lenses & custom settings
Most affordable CFast 2.0 cards I’ve relied on
CFast 2.0 memory cards allow to record with very high bitrates, for example when filming RAW with the BlackMagic URSA Mini cameras. Unfortunately, this latest technology comes with a heavy price tag. One can expect the prices to eventually come down, but for those of us who need CFast 2.0 today, there is now a viable option. Continue reading Most affordable CFast 2.0 cards I’ve relied on
My favorite cage for Panasonic GH4
Even though exciting new cameras have come out in the last few years, I still use my GH4 a lot. In today’s video, I talk about my favorite cage for this camera. Continue reading My favorite cage for Panasonic GH4
Building URSA Mini cinema rig
In today’s video, Tom and Clint D’Souza build a a cinema rig for the BlackMagic URSA Mini 4.6K. Also, the guys share their experiences of using this camera and rig in production. Continue reading Building URSA Mini cinema rig
CAME-TV Optimus – the successor to my favorite gimbal for DSLR / DSLM cameras
I’ve been a fan of CAME-TV camera gimbals for a while. The CAME-Single has been my gimbal of choice when working with small and mid-sized DSLM / DSLR-type cameras. So, I was excited to try out the CAME-Optimus, the successor of the CAME-Single. Continue reading CAME-TV Optimus – the successor to my favorite gimbal for DSLR / DSLM cameras