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by Luke Rollins · Posted
FUJIFILM spent most of 2025 in the wake of 2024's X100VI camera, riding the wave of its internet virality to an instantly sold-out product that remains out of stock pretty much everywhere. This year the company delivered three new cameras and a new lens, all of which iterated on their winning X100VI concept. The company also cannonballed into the deep-end of the cinema camera space with the announcement of their large format sensor camera and a video-friendly power-zoom lens.
The GFX100RF, or the Medium Format X100VI
by Zack Young · Posted
Video is getting bigger and better every year, and I’m sure nearly everyone knows at least one aspiring filmmaker. I love filmmaking and photography, but the main problem I have with it is the amount of equipment one needs to get the job done. This can mean big, important pieces such as a camera or lights as well as tiny, essential accessories that make life a whole lot easier. If you are looking for something to gift your filmmaking friend or for some key components to upgrade your kit, check out the following.
1. Compact Lights
If there is
by Jordan Gallant · Posted
Another packed week of announcements means we have a lot of exciting news to recap. Venus Optics announced new Laowa Proteus Anamorphic Zooms. Apple released updates for the iPad Air. Sirui introduced us to a new Prime lens series and rolled out a 20mm autofocus anamorphic. Atomos released the Shinobi GO. And Shure upgraded to the MoveMic 88+. Let’s get into it!
Venus Optics Announces Anamorphic Zooms
Adding to their prolific Laowa Proteus series, Venus Optics rolled out the
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
It can be hard enough to guide your project from conception to completion without introducing delays and technical issues that lessen the power and impact of your film, delays and issues that often can be easily avoided. To that end, test or calibration charts are invaluable tools for pre-production as well as production, and they are not just for rental houses and camera shops. Most available charts are designed for framing, resolution, and focus, and are suitable for use by equipment owners, "one-man bands" rental houses, and anyone entering
by Jordan Gallant · Posted
We’re on the final stretch before the holidays, and even though the releases have slowed down, there’s still some last-minute items hitting the news. This week, Viltrox introduced an AF 35mm lens, Sirui released a 40mm T1.8 1.33x Anamorphic lens with autofocus, and Panasonic added to the Lumix lineup with the G97 and ZS99.
Viltrox Adds a 35mm to the AF Lens Line
Available in Sony E, FUJIFILM X, and Nikon Z mounts for a wide range of mirrorless coverage, the
by Rebecca Melville · Posted
Vlogging has experienced a major uptick in recent years, resulting in an abundance of phone accessories to enhance content creation. Even if you aren’t a vlogger, a smartphone lens or a mic can be quite useful, whether you are at a concert, on vacation, or just hanging out. If you’re looking to outfit your smartphone, we have some nifty accessories for anyone from the vlogging pro to the regular joe.
SmallRig 1.55X Anamorphic Lens for iOS & Android
Swappable lenses lend enormous flexibility to the regular camera, so it’s a shame that
by Jordan Gallant · Posted
This week was packed with exciting news from a wide array of categories. Sigma released two 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art Lenses for both Leica L and Sony E mounts. GoPro dropped the new HERO 13 Black action camera along with the ultracompact HERO 4K action cam. And finally, DJI announced the Neo, the newest (and smallest) addition to the legendary drone-maker’s extensive catalog.
Sigma Covers a Wide Range of Focal Lengths
If you’re looking for an all-in-one lens for your Sony or Leica mirrorless camera, Sigma has you covered with its latest
by Mary Latvis · Posted
Welcome to Filmmaking 101, where we offer some tips on how to go about creating your movie masterpiece. Read on to discover suggestions for your pre-production, production, and post-production phases.
Pre-Production
Scriptwriting
You have your idea for an arthouse masterpiece or an action-based blockbuster; now how do you translate that into a script―the backbone of your production? You can use MS Word, Google Docs, or another document program. But using dedicated screenwriting software provides the standard formatting, outline tools,
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
If you haven't gotten your fill of new products after last week's Bild Expo—and there was a cornucopia of news—then we have another exciting week for you. In the leadup to IBC, which opens today in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, we will be sharing multiple announcements with a good mix of photo and cinema products.
IBC 2023 starts on Friday, September 15, 2023, in Amsterdam. Stay tuned for announcements of new gear for film and TV production.
Perhaps the biggest news is the launch of the
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
It's holiday season, and if you're reading this on any kind of electronic device (shout out to everyone who still subs my handwritten newsletter, btw), you likely know someone who either is or is interested in becoming a vlogger or mobile content creator. If said creator or aspiring vlogger is on your holiday shopping list and you're not quite sure what to get them, fear not, for we have put together a gift guide of some of our favorite mobile photo and video accessories.
SmallRig 1.55X Anamorphic Lens
Thanks to the continued advancement of
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
The filmmaker behind Learning to Drive, Roderick Stevens, shares his thoughts on his film and filmmaking.
Steven Gladstone: How long have you been working in the industry, and how did you get started?
Roderick Stevens: I’ve worked in the film industry in some capacity or another for just shy of 30 years. I moved from a small town in southeast Arizona to Los Angeles, in 1990, to attend the since defunct Film
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
“An evolution” is how Leica describes of the just-announced SL2 Mirrorless Camera, and it fits. Leica has made several notable-but-subtle changes to the exterior of their flagship full-frame mirrorless camera and some impressive updates under the hood. Ergonomics have been optimized, specs have been vastly improved, and the user interface is even more intuitive. To highlight one of the critical upgrades, it would be the use of a 47
by John-Paul Pale… · Posted
There’s an old saying that goes, “the best camera is the one you have with you.” Just spend some time browsing the Internet and you can find beautiful photos taken with a wide variety of cameras, including DSLR and smartphone systems. Now, perhaps you’re a professional who sees a smartphone photo and can’t help but think, “Imagine how much better that would look if it’d been taken with a pro-level camera.” Consequently, maybe you’re a photo enthusiast who is perfectly happy with smartphone captures and can’t imagine why someone would not only
by Staff Writer · Posted
Can’t make it to NAB this year? Follow along with B&H Photo and stay up to date with what’s being shown in 2016. Every day, we’ll give you a taste of the new product announcements and check in to see if any vaporware turns into actual hardware.
While it seems that most manufacturers are seeking to quench the rumor mills by announcing their new gear before NAB and relying on the unveiling of the product itself to generate the buzz, still, there were a few surprises that tried to sneak by. So read on for our continuing coverage of what’s
by Justin Dise · Posted
Whether you’re assembling a personal lens kit or compiling the equipment-rental list for your next film, selecting a lens package is an important decision. It can also be a daunting one, especially if you’re new to the game. So what lenses should you get? A complete set of primes? A couple of zooms? Both? The answers aren’t always clear. Ask ten DPs what their favorite lenses and focal lengths are, and you’ll likely get about as many answers.
The fact is that everyone has his or her own preferences, from focal length to build quality, to a