Here is my review of the Maxoak V-mount batteries. These are my go-to batteries for when I need to power my cinema camera or lights. They last a long time – my URSA Mini 4.6K runs on the 177Wh battery for 6-7 hours. Continue reading Maxoak V-Mount Batteries
Category Archives: Equipment
Came-TV URSA Mini Rig
Today I am reviewing the last of the four shoulder rigs I’ve been testing for the URSA Mini cameras. This is also a second rig from CAME-TV that I’ve had a chance to use – it is the CAME-URSA-MINI-2 model. Continue reading Came-TV URSA Mini Rig
CAME-TV BlackMagic URSA Mini Rig Pro Kit
Continuing to review shoulder rigs for the URSA Mini cameras, today I am reviewing a from CAME-TV. Continue reading CAME-TV BlackMagic URSA Mini Rig Pro Kit
The new MacBook Pro – still artists’ top choice?
As it is always the case with Apple product launches, there was a lot of buzz generated by yesterday’s launch of MacBook Pro laptops – especially since the Pro line had not been significantly changed in a few years.
Well, those who feared small incremental changes were proved wrong. Apple has taken some bold decisions and has introduced big advances in their Pro laptops. Now, whether all these changes will be welcomed by Applle fans is to be seen. Continue reading The new MacBook Pro – still artists’ top choice?
It’s finally here: a true digital artist’s computer
I’ve worked as a digital artist for almost twenty years now and I’ve used and seen many computers and pen tablets through those years. But none of those devices had me ever excited… until yesterday. I have to say that I am very impressed with what Microsoft just unveiled Continue reading It’s finally here: a true digital artist’s computer
Blackmagic Design Shoulder-Mount Kit for the URSA Mini
In the last few months I have been testing out four shoulder rigs for the BlackMagic URSA Mini 4K and 4.6K. Today I am reviewing a shoulder rig for these cameras made by the camera maker itself, i.e. BlackMagic Design. Continue reading Blackmagic Design Shoulder-Mount Kit for the URSA Mini
Ultimate URSA Mini Rig from LanParte
I’ve used both the URSA Mini 4K and 4.6K cameras from BlackMagic Design on various projects this year. I like both of these cameras, but they definitely function better with a good rig. Continue reading Ultimate URSA Mini Rig from LanParte
URSA Mini 4.6K Review (after real world use)
I had a chance to use the URSA Mini 4.6K camera on various projects over 3 months. Two of those were films. Continue reading URSA Mini 4.6K Review (after real world use)
Canon EOS 70D — solid all-around DSLR
Back in 2009 Canon started the DSLR revolution – as far as indie filmmakers were concerned – when it introduced HD video recording in their Canon 5D, and then the 7D, DSLRs. Since then Canon has introduced many DSLRs that have gradually improved on those models. Continue reading Canon EOS 70D — solid all-around DSLR
New Sony releases: Sony Alpha a6500 and RX100 Mark V
Sony just announced the release of two very exciting cameras, the Alpha a6500 and the RX100 Mark V. These are follow-ups to the very-well-received Alpha a6300 and RX100 Mark IV cameras, respectively. Continue reading New Sony releases: Sony Alpha a6500 and RX100 Mark V