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by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
After the smartphone revolution, it appeared that the days of the compact camera were done. How wrong we were. It’s true that a few years back, point-and-shoot options were few and far between. There were just a handful of options on the market, and some industry titans even left the market entirely. Despite the long-rumored demise of the compact camera, it seems that photo enthusiasts still desire a dedicated device without the distractions that come with a smartphone.
What is a compact or “point-and-shoot” camera? Just because a camera is “
by Zack Young · Posted
Congratulations on upgrading your recording space. In this guide, we’re going to cover the unboxing of your new SmallRig Vlog kit, essential lighting and microphone functions, and setting up your mini studio for the best results.
Unboxing Your Kit
The Monitor and Remote: SmallRig Vlog Kit
SmallRig Vlog Kit with Wireless Smartphone Video Monitor Advanced Kit
The SmallRig Vlog Kit is an easy way to use the high quality
by Zack Young · Posted
Congratulations on upgrading your recording space. In this guide, we’re going to cover the unboxing of your new Sony ZV-E10 II camera kit, essential camera functions, and setting up your mini studio for the best results.
Unboxing Your Kit
Camera: Sony ZV-E10 II
The Sony ZV-E10 II Mirrorless Camera is a compact video centric camera designed for streaming with ease of use in mind. It features a responsive, flip-out touchscreen and 4K recording in a user-friendly package.
by Zack Young · Posted
Congratulations on upgrading your recording space. In this guide, we’re going to cover the unboxing of your new SmallRig Vlog kit, essential lighting and microphone functions, and setting up your mini studio for the best results.
Unboxing Your Kit
Monitor and Remote: SmallRig Vlog Kit
The SmallRig Vlog Kit is an easy way to use the high-quality back-facing camera on your smartphone while still being able to see your image and adjust the framing. It includes a small monitor that can magnetically attach to your phone and pair over Wi-Fi.
by Zack Young · Posted
Congratulations on upgrading your recording kit. In this guide, we’re going to cover the unboxing of your new SmallRig Vlog Kit, essential microphone and lighting functions, and setting up your mini studio for the best results.
Unboxing Your Kit
The Monitor and Remote: SmallRig Vlog Kit
The SmallRig Vlog Kit is an easy way to use the high-quality back-facing camera on your smartphone while still being able to see your image and adjust the framing. It includes a small monitor that can magnetically attach to your phone and pair over Wi-Fi.
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Congratulations on upgrading your recording space. In this guide, we’re going to cover the unboxing of your new Canon EOS R50 camera kit, essential camera functions, and setting up your mini studio for the best results.
Unboxing Your Kit
The Camera: Canon EOS R50V Mirrorless Camera
Canon EOS R50V Mirrorless Camera with 18-50mm Lens and Advanced Lecture Kit
The Canon EOS R50 V Mirrorless Camera is a compact video centric
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Congratulations on upgrading your recording space! In this guide, we’re going to cover the unboxing of your new Sony ZV-1F camera kit, essential camera functions, and setting up your mini studio for the best results.
Unboxing Your Kit
Camera: Sony ZV-1F Vlogging Camera
The Sony ZV-1F is a compact vlogging camera with a built-in zoom lens and fast, intelligent autofocus.
What’s Included:
Sony NP-BX1 Battery
Microphone Wind
by Zack Young · Posted
While you might think of podcasting as an audio-based medium, video is what has helped the form reach a much wider audience, especially in the last decade. It’s rare now to see a popular podcast that doesn’t have a video component, whether that be full episodes posted on platforms like YouTube and Vimeo, or shorter clips meant to circulate on Instagram and TikTok. Video not only keeps your viewers more engaged, it also can create a deeper, more connected relationship between you and your fans. When fans can see body language and facial
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
With so many content creators taking their podcasts on the road, it’s become easy to put together a portable audio podcasting setup on virtually any budget. We’ll briefly explore the type of equipment you need for on-the-go podcasting and help you discover how simple mobile podcasting can be.
A portable podcast setup can be incredibly straightforward. Here’s what you’ll need:
Portable podcast recorder
Batteries
Microphone(s)
XLR Cable(s)
Headphones
Laptop or tablet
DAW software
Let’s break these items down to see just how
by Trevor Collins · Posted
These days it often seems like everyone has a podcast. With so much competition and so many options for podcasting-centric equipment, it can be daunting to dive in headfirst without knowing the ropes. That’s where B&H comes in, with another all-encompassing guide to set you up for success and help you get your content off the ground as painlessly as possible. Let’s begin.
Why Make a Podcast?
The first topic couldn’t be simpler: Why even start a podcast? The answer is simple−because it’s the best way to get your content to the masses
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
These days, most people know what podcasts are. But for various reasons, the process of streaming can be a more elusive concept for many. So, we’ll briefly unpack what streaming means and talk about its significance with respect to content creation. We’ll also outline the kinds of equipment you may need to get a live stream started.
Streaming as a General Term
Streaming, in its broadest terms, means delivering content, such as music, video, and live broadcasts over the internet in real time. Many people are used to thinking of streaming with
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
Whether you're a freelance journalist, vlogger, independent filmmaker, or rising influencer, a shotgun microphone is one of the most important tools you can add to your production kit. But what exactly is a shotgun microphone? How does it work and when should you use it? Let's look into and the ins and outs of shotgun mics, and explore some microphone recommendations that would best suit your recording needs.
A shotgun mic is designed to pick up sound from one specific
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
It has been a busy week with some major announcements, some minor announcements, and one very interesting bit of news. Cameras are always king here at B&H, so the Leica SL3 is the key launch this week. The third time around seems to be the charm, with improvements to almost every aspect of the camera. Shure also had some fun news this week, with the release of the
by Rebecca Melville · Posted
As vlogging continues its meteoric rise in popularity, more and more manufacturers are producing cameras specifically targeting vloggers. Of those manufacturers, none have produced more than Sony, whose extensive fleet of vlogging cameras continues to dominate the scene—led, of course, by fan-favorite and arguably greatest vlogging camera ever made, the Sony ZV-1.
In this article, we’re going to take a closer look at the ZV-1
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
DZOFilm has another new lens, Profoto has new Clic modifiers, and Zoom releases a 32-bit audio interface.
Week of February 12, 2023
We have something for everyone this week with DZOFilm, Profoto, Zoom, and more in the mix. DZOFilm released its second lens announcement for the year with a wide-angle zoom: the Pictor Zoom 12-25mm T2.8 Lens for Super 35mm systems. Profoto added some more options to its compact Clic modifier lineup with new