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by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Traveling with camera gear can be a daunting task. Unless you’re headed out on a dedicated photo excursion, the idea of lugging an entire backpack of gear around is just not feasible. For that reason, we’ve compiled this list of super zooms that make for the perfect travel companion. No matter which camera you’re using, there’s likely a lens for you.
In this guide, we’re looking at the most practical Micro Four Thirds (MFT) lenses for travel, from all-in-one zooms to lesser-known options that offer fun albeit niche features.
What Is a Micro
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Large format sensors have been making their way across the filmmaking industry, so a need for compatible lenses has arisen. Enter ZEISS's Panoptes 65 lineup of cinema lenses. Join Doug for two video shoots—one in-studio and the other a documentary-style—as he puts the 35mm, 40mm, and 110mm through their paces.
0:00 - Intro
0:28 - Indoor Video Shoot
3:18 - Test Footage (Indoors)
4:19 - Outdoor Video Shoot
5:04 - A Note on Image Quality
7:04 - Demo & Test Footage (Outdoors)
10:00 - Doug's Overall Thoughts
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by Jennifer Hahn · Posted
Many moons ago, when the economy was unstable and layoffs were rampant, this author decided to switch careers to pursue filmmaking. With a new perspective and energy, but without any guidance, knowledge, or tools, going back to school for digital filmmaking was a no-brainer. The aim was to tell real stories in documentary form, and it became a challenging but ultimately rewarding adventure.
Tips for Starting Out
If you’re just starting out at the dawn of your student career, or find yourself older and wiser looking for a change, and you want
by Zack Young · Posted
Whether it's a four-year undergraduate program, a two-year graduate school, or a single class, studying film production is different from other fields of study. Film production classes are more like being in a trade school. Students learn and apply work skills, as well as film theory. Most importantly, you will be shooting at least one short film, and to make that film you need equipment, tools, and supplies.
Most film programs provide the cameras, sound equipment, and editing facilities you need, but, to take full advantage of them, some
by Zack Young · Posted
Sony has unveiled the FX5 5K full-frame cinema camera, with 3:2 open gate, 16-bit X-OCN recording, three base ISO, expanded monitoring options, and more, all packed into a compact 750g body.
by Zack Young · Posted
Sony is squeezing professional cinema features into a handheld package with the new FX5 5K cinema camera. Key specs include 3:2 open gate recording, internal 16-bit X-OCN, three base ISOs, high frame rates, expanded monitoring options, and more. The camera has a new 16.6MP full-frame fully stacked Exmor RS CMOS image sensor alongside a BIONZ XR2 chip with an integrated AI processing unit.
by Zack Young · Posted
B&H is excited to announce that our new Virtual Production and XR (Extended Reality) category is now live. Initial offerings include products for cinema capture, broadcast, live events, sports, education, and more, with an emphasis on LED volumes, IMLs (Interactive Media Labs), content creation, advertising, and tradeshows.
Current subcategories for browsing include
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Love them or hate them, tripods are an essential piece of the photography puzzle. They allow us to capture images that would otherwise be impossible to create, whether it be due to low light or long exposures where keeping our camera motionless is essential. Even in bright daylight, tripods aid us in producing sharper images, all while freeing our hands to do other tasks.
Choosing a tripod is a highly personal choice, and there are many considerations we should take
by Zack Young · Posted
FUJIFILM expands the possibilities of their large-format cameras, the GFX ETERNA 55 especially, with the announcement of the GF 19-35mm T3.5 PZ OIS WR lens. The 19-35mm marks the widest angle-of-view available in GF-line cine lenses, and includes a bunch of much requested features including five stops of optical image stabilization and weather-resistant construction.
Billed as the ideal companion for the
by Zack Young · Posted
ARRI has officially announced the ALEXA 35 Live Xtreme, a new camera body capable of 120 fps (2x slow-motion) in UHD and 480 fps (8x) in HD over SDI. The camera provides simultaneous live output with variable flame blending and is compatible with existing ALEXA 35 Live accessories. The new Xtreme bodies are designed for high-speed live capture in demanding production scenarios. Read on for more.
by Richard Stevens · Posted
It’s been a great year for consumer tech, with some standout releases from some of our favorite brands. With new releases just around the corner, we’re excited to see what’s on the horizon. For now, I wanted to highlight a few products that caught my attention this past year. I’ll even showcase a couple of products that have been around for a while but deserve to be mentioned among the very best home entertainment gear available.
My Favorite OLED TV:
by Mary Latvis · Posted
Virtual Production environments encompassing LED volumes are an exciting, revolutionary addition to the background capture techniques used in video and motion picture production. A successor to established techniques like green screen and front and rear projection, this latest technology means that your surroundings are limited only by your background content.
ROE Visual LED Panels in the Vancouver PXO & WFW Stage
What is Virtual Production?
In basic terms, Virtual Production uses digital cinematography, LED volumes, game engines, and
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
Learning to speak and use the language of lighting can go a long way to creating images that move the audience, immersing them even further. It will also make working on set much more efficient, helping you create more powerful images in less time with your crew.
This article will cover basic lighting types, so you can become familiar with what is available.
by Luke Rollins · Posted
After a 2025 spent celebrating its 100th birthday, Leica returns to market with its first new camera of 2026, the SL3-P Mirrorless Camera. Accompanied in its release by two new lenses, the APO-Macro-Elmarit-SL 100mm f/2.8 and the
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
In the second part of our series on how to Accessorize Your Gear for Your Shoot, we’re going to be talking about music videos/location work, narrative single camera shooting, and full-blown studio work.
Music Videos/Location
Light, fast, and mobile are the key elements here, making camcorders an excellent choice. Mirrorless cameras and interchangeable lenses are also an enticing option.