Budget anamorphic filmmaking is here thanks to this great new Sirui 50mm F1.8 lens. Continue reading Anamorphic Revolution! 😲 Sirui 50MM F1.8 Lens
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Everything you need to know about the Blackmagic Pocket 4K camera
Here’s all the info about my latest rig that I setup for the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K. I also learned some interesting things when it comes to the ISO settings when shooting in RAW on this camera along with the different adapters and lenses I use. I even found a better and cheaper way to power the camera and monitor with one small battery. Continue reading Everything you need to know about the Blackmagic Pocket 4K camera
Lens Adapters – Speedboosters – M43 Cameras – BMPCC4K
GH5 or BMPCC4K are great and affordable cameras with amazing features. The only drawback is their small M43 image sensor that makes getting shallow DOF and wide angle shots more difficult. That can be easily fixed by using a speedbooster, focal reducing, lens adapter. Continue reading Lens Adapters – Speedboosters – M43 Cameras – BMPCC4K
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
Battle of Telephoto Zooms: Canon, Tamron, Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8
The last two weeks, I’ve been testing what are probably the most popular long zoom lenses. Here is my review. Continue reading Battle of Telephoto Zooms: Canon, Tamron, Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8
Crazy STRONG Variable ND Filter! (11 Stops)
Neutral Density (or ND) filters are indispensable when you want to get a narrow depth of field while filming in very bright light (for example, outdoors on a sunny day). Sometimes you can’t or don’t want to make the shutter go fast enough to open the aperture up all the way. That’s when you need an ND filter. Unfortunately, these filters are usually expensive. Continue reading Crazy STRONG Variable ND Filter! (11 Stops)
FocusShifter Follow Focus for DSLR Cameras
Here is an affordable solution for focusing when recording video with still lenses (i.e. lenses made for photography, not videography). Continue reading FocusShifter Follow Focus for DSLR Cameras
FingaZoom – filmmaking gadget
Here is a video about a cheap but surprisingly practical camera accessory. Continue reading FingaZoom – filmmaking gadget
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
Cinegears Wireless Follow Focus System
Here is a review of another high-end product from Cinegears, the Single Axis Wireless Follow Focus Express Standard Kit. Continue reading Cinegears Wireless Follow Focus System