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The NearStream VM20 Pro is designed for streamers, podcasters, conference rooms, houses of worship, and content creators who need flexible connectivity without a complicated setup. In this video, Doug takes a hands-on look at the VM20 Pro, covering its 4K recording capabilities, AI auto-framing features, PoE networking support, wireless webcam connectivity, internal recording options, and audio workflows.
0:00 - Who Is This For?
0:36 - NearStream VM20 Pro Features
0:47 - Panorama Mode vs.
by Luke Rollins · Posted
The rage for retro has yet to subside, with many of the season's most popular and stylish products arriving swaddled in the warm glow of yesteryear. If your to-buy-for list has physical media purists, analog aficionados, crate-diggers, or other lovers of old things, you might find the right item in the below gift guide.
Audio
Perhaps nowhere else is the yen for retro stronger than in the realm of music and audio. Physical media sales across all formats—vinyl, cassette, and CDs—continue to rise, while artists are releasing new material to the
by Steven Esposito · Posted
Over the last few days, Apple has revealed upgrades to some of their most famous devices. We previously covered the new iPad mini featuring the new A20 processor, which you can read all about here. Apple then unveiled the new iMac and 14” MacBook Pro featuring Apple’s M6 processor. Today,
by Steven Esposito · Posted
Microsoft recently revealed the Surface Laptop Ultra designed with NVIDIA RTX Spark at the center of the device. NVIDIA is the top dog when it comes to graphics cards and Microsoft has one of the largest footprints when it comes to operating systems. On paper, this partnership makes sense, but does it pay off? Microsoft was kind enough to send over their Surface Laptop Ultra to us and I have some impressions that I
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
For more than 50 years, B&H Photo has been the creative professional’s choice for photo, video, and audio gear. But did you know we’re also one of the most trusted resources when it comes to buying and trading used gear?
With the B&H Trade-In program, you can turn your pre
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Viltrox's AF Pro series began in 2025 with the Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 Pro FE, signaling the emerging third-party lens maker's entry into the professional prime lens.
Currently, the series has 85mm f/1.4 and 50mm f/1.4 full-frame, autofocus options for both Sony E-mount and Nikon Z-mount full-frame cameras. The series is especially notable for being one of a shallow roster of third party 85mm lenses with fast maximum
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
The travel tripod conundrum is a cruel reality of physics and practicality. The larger and heavier a tripod is, the steadier it will hold a camera. The larger and heavier a tripod is, the less likely you will ever want to carry it around or take it on a trip. Why are we left with a photographic reality like that which makes the tastiest food bad for you?
Tripods come in all shapes, weights, heights, and styles. If you are new to the world
by Luke Rollins · Posted
What is it about the 2000s look that is so compelling right now? One could chalk it up to the eternal recurrence of 20-year nostalgia cycles, of which the retro digicam revival would be yet another instance. But this kind of historicism elides the character of what is missed, and why its retrieval is attempted in the first place.
Smartphone bad; we know this. Rejecting the smartphone, however, does not immediately lead one to retro digicams. One could just as easily move toward the nostalgia of film as toward the competent excellence of today
by Mary Latvis · Posted
Taking to the skies to capture breathtaking footage has never been easier. Modern drones are not only incredible filmmaking tools they are also becoming more affordable and accessible. Filmmakers looking to take flight will want to find something that can capture cinematic imagery with ease. Fortunately, there are plenty of options available today. Whether you are a first-time content creator,
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
If you are stranded on a desert island and can only have one camera lens with you, which lens would you choose? That may depend on your specific area of expertise, but for the average photographer, the 50mm focal length is an essential tool to have in your kit. The 50mm prime lens, or “Nifty Fifty,” features a field of view close to that of the human eye, and delivers exceptional image quality, subject isolation, and background rendering, all in a compact package.
The Origin of the “Nifty Fifty”
In the bygone era of film SLR photography, many
by Mary Latvis · Posted
Along with your lens and recording media, batteries have to be considered one of the most crucial components in your video camera rig. In an update to their selection of pro batteries, SmallRig has introduced two new versions of a couple of V-mount batteries: the VB99 Pro Mini V-Mount Battery and the x Caleb
by Mary Latvis · Posted
Ready to reliably link participants in remote workspaces, the BenQ Board CP5505 Series 55" and Board CP7505 Series 75" commercial monitors provide a complete teleconferencing solution. These UHD 4K touchscreen displays provide an integrated 50MP video camera,
by Mary Latvis · Posted
Filmmakers often use a traditional Fresnel lamp to create a beam, wash, or hard slash to carefully shape light in their scenes—drawing attention to a character or action when capturing dramatic content. Now with the release of the C3 3000W Full-Color LED Fresnel Light from pro lighting brand Creamsource, DPs and gaffers get a big film-style light for designing adjustable beam looks while maintaining LED fixture advantages
by Mary Latvis · Posted
Long a popular, reliable source for video switching systems, the TriCaster series from Vizrt now features a simplified lineup. Live broadcasters and event producers can now access one unified architecture with three tiers: the TriCaster Vizion with 8 or 16 SDI I/O,
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Building upon a long history of rangefinders, OM SYSTEM has introduced their latest iteration of the classic camera with the OM SYSTEM PEN. This portable, user-friendly camera combines the simple design of its predecessors with the accuracy and intelligence of newer mirrorless technology.
We had the opportunity to take the new PEN into the field to see how it performs, and how it stacks up in an ever