Panasonic has just released a firmware update for the GH5, GH5S and G9. With every update, the owners of these cameras hope to see a fix for their poor video autofocus. Does this update finally fix it? Continue reading Panasonic firmware update 2.3 for GH5, GH5S and G9
Category Archives: Equipment
Are traditional stabilizers dead? New Proaim Flycam set-up and tests
Despite owning digital gimbal stabilizers, there are still many times when I use a traditional mechanical stabilizer. They offer several advantages: Continue reading Are traditional stabilizers dead? New Proaim Flycam set-up and tests
DJI Mavic Air – Why did I get it and is it worth it?
I have owned previous DJI drones, such as the DJI Phantom versions 1 to 4. So why did I get the Mavic Air? Continue reading DJI Mavic Air – Why did I get it and is it worth it?
BEST 4K Display for Video & Photo Professionals
I’ve recently added second editing and color grading workstation to my office. While building my new set-up, I was looking at the latest and best options for my monitors. I know I wanted to have a dual monitor set-up with a ultra-wide monitor for my editing timeline, and the second monitor that I can use for my full screen display and color reference. Continue reading BEST 4K Display for Video & Photo Professionals
Big drop of Red camera prices
Those looking to buy a Red camera, listen up. Red has lowered their prices. Considerably. Continue reading Big drop of Red camera prices
The most affordable anamorphic lenses
Anamorphic lenses are generally very expensive – it’s something you rent, rather than buy. I have already done a comprehensive video about anamorphic lenses. In today’s video I talk about SLR Magic anamorphic lenses for MFT cameras, such as the Panasonic GH4 and GH5. These lenses are the most affordable option for real anamorphics (i.e not anamorphic adapters nor DIY solutions). Continue reading The most affordable anamorphic lenses
Laowa 9mm : ultra-wide lens without fisheye
Over the years I’ve rarely used ultra-wide lenses because they normally produce the fisheye effect. There were definitely times where I could have used a wide field of view, but the image distortions were unacceptable to me. Continue reading Laowa 9mm : ultra-wide lens without fisheye
AndyCine FHD field monitor – budget price, pro features
Don’t be deceived by the looks, we’ve all heard. Well, I kind of got deceived by the looks of this monitor, and underestimated it at first. The manufacturer sent me a unit to review, but I didn’t use it right away because I did not expect much good from this monitor. Once I started it using, though, I quickly realized that this is a really good monitor. Continue reading AndyCine FHD field monitor – budget price, pro features
New ProRes Raw boosts prosumer cameras creating budget options for cinema cameras
I’m super excited about the release of the ProRes RAW codec. That’s because it gives a big boost to cameras that output RAW. Continue reading New ProRes Raw boosts prosumer cameras creating budget options for cinema cameras
Nikon D850 – Review by Filmmakers for Filmmakers
Nikon D850 is an outstanding stills camera. It is the DSLR I included in my “Best Filmmaking Camera Gear of 2017” video. However, before this camera, I had never used Nikon to record video. So, recently I put the D850 to a test, as a filmmaker would. Please check out my review below. Continue reading Nikon D850 – Review by Filmmakers for Filmmakers