Here is an honest review of the new Sony A7S II camera. Unlike most people who just test out a camera in store before forming an opinion, I actually use the gear that I review in real world production settings. Continue reading Sony A7S II Review After Real World Use
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Sony a7R II Review & Overheating Fix
Recently, I got to put the Sony a7R II to work and here’s my review of the camera. Continue reading Sony a7R II Review & Overheating Fix
7-inch Camera Monitors Comparison
Today I’m going to compare three 7-inch camera monitors – they are all very good monitors and they fit a wide range of budgets, from $200 all the way to $2000. Continue reading 7-inch Camera Monitors Comparison
DJI Ronin 3-Axis Camera Gimbal Review & Test on a Music Video
Here’s the promised review of the DJI Ronin. I had a chance to test it out on a music video shoot for DeStorm. Continue reading DJI Ronin 3-Axis Camera Gimbal Review & Test on a Music Video
3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer for GoPro Cameras & Smartphones
I want to show you guys a new 3 axis digital stabilizer for your GoPro cameras or smartphones. Continue reading 3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer for GoPro Cameras & Smartphones
Sony A7S – Camera Buying Guide
Move over Canon 5D Mark 3… Sony a7s is the new low light king of cameras! 😉 Continue reading Sony A7S – Camera Buying Guide
The Best Canon DSLR – Filmmaker’s Perspective
The Canon DSLRs remain hugely popular among indie filmmakers and deservedly so. If you are looking to buy one, there are many great models to choose from, in a wide price range. Which one should you get?
Continue reading The Best Canon DSLR – Filmmaker’s Perspective
Camera Cranes & Jibs – CAME
Camera cranes along with dollies were the first set of filmmaking tools allowing smooth camera movement. They are just as important today. Besides adding production value, they greatly enhance storytelling.
Whereas dollies allow side-to-side movement, cranes and jibs move the camera up and down. If you put a camera crane on a dolly, you will have even more freedom of camera movement. Continue reading Camera Cranes & Jibs – CAME
Lenses for Panasonic GH 4 4K camera
It sounds like there is a lot of excitement about Panasonic’s new 4K camera – the Lumix GH4 – because I have received plenty of questions about it. Probably the most frequent question is what lenses should you get. So, I will make my recommendations here. Continue reading Lenses for Panasonic GH 4 4K camera
BlackMagic Production Camera 4K – a tempting 4K option
BlackMagic Design just announced that their top-of-the-line 4K camera is finally shipping – after almost one year delay. In addition, they have reduced the price to $2995.
This makes for a very attractive deal on a camera that offers 4K RAW recording and a great codec – the 4K Apple Pro Ress 422 movie mode. The camera, of course, lets you shoot at 1080P too. Continue reading BlackMagic Production Camera 4K – a tempting 4K option