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
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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
Canon EF Lens to Micro Four Thirds Speed Booster
The long awaited Canon EF lens mount to Micro Four Thirds Speed Booster is finally here! Continue reading Canon EF Lens to Micro Four Thirds Speed Booster
Senna Wireless Follow Focus
I had a chance to use and review a new product from Senna laboratories. It’s called the All Recall Focus Duo. Continue reading Senna Wireless Follow Focus
Wondlan Wireless Follow Focus
Today I wanted to show a cool and affordable wireless follow focus system for your DSLR camera or even higher end cameras like the Red Epic. Continue reading Wondlan Wireless Follow Focus