2016 has come to an end and next year is upon us. I wanted to wish everyone all the best in 2017! Also, I wanted to do a recap of the best 4K cameras that I had a chance to use in 2016. Continue reading 4K Camera Shootout of 2016!
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Devin Graham Glidecam Review
Lately, I’ve been testing out different stabilizers for my URSA Mini camera. I have tried a full-size steadicam. This worked great, but isn’t a good option when traveling to film shoots in far-away places (because of the size and weight). Continue reading Devin Graham Glidecam Review
CAME-TV Prodigy Gimbal Review
There is a new gimbal on the market that can handle heavy cameras such as the URSA Mini – it’s the CAME-TV Prodigy 3-axis gimbal. This new gimbal has a really big cage that fits not only heavy, but also big and akwardly-shaped cameras. This gives it a big advantage over other gimbals, such as the DJI Ronin. Continue reading CAME-TV Prodigy Gimbal Review
Maxoak V-Mount Batteries
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
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
How to fix a damaged tripod thread
Recently, I had a problem with the threads on my camera – they stripped and eventually came lose. I actually almost dropped my new Ursa Mini because of this. Continue reading How to fix a damaged tripod thread
DIY cheap storage for the URSA Mini cameras – CFast to SSD Adapter for under $100
If you own the BlackMagic URSA cameras or the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II, then you know how expensive it is right now to get enough storage. Continue reading DIY cheap storage for the URSA Mini cameras – CFast to SSD Adapter for under $100
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)
BlackMagic URSA Mini 4.6K Camera, Lenses, Rig and Accessories
As you might have heard me say, I am working on a comprehensive review of the Ursa Mini 4.6K. I used the camera on a challenging feature film shoot and so I will be able to share with you a lot of interesting stuff (in fact, I’ve shot with this camera for two months now, on two film productions). Continue reading BlackMagic URSA Mini 4.6K Camera, Lenses, Rig and Accessories