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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 Steven Gladstone · Posted
Whether you’re a student or a seasoned veteran, selecting the right camera can make your head spin with questions. Does sensor size matter? What’s the difference between 4:2:0 and 4:2:2? Do I really need a camera that can record 8K? What about raw? We’ll explain the key components that help a camera produce cinematic images, and in doing so, hopefully help you make that all-important decision.
Evaluate Your Needs and Your Budget
Before considering certain cameras, you must know your needs and your budget. And be realistic. If you are a student
by Rebecca Melville · Posted
Shopping for lighting solutions can be overwhelming, even if you are a professional photographer with decades of experience. Sometimes it’s easier to cut right to the chase with a kit that has everything you need―whether that’s multiple fixtures, bundled accessories, or even just a good carrying case. We have compiled our top flash and continuous lighting kits you should consider for your own creative workflow.
Flash Lighting
Flash lighting,
by Rebecca Melville · Posted
Content creation has exploded into a multi-billion-dollar industry with no signs of slowing down. While it’s true that anyone with a smartphone can become a content creator, the shift toward polished productions might have you browsing some more professional gadgets. Luckily, affordable, easy-to-use gear is widely available for every kind of content creator. Let’s explore some options you might consider snagging for your new hobby or upcoming project.
Best vlogging cameras for content creators
by Josh Taylor · Posted
Many experienced photographers think of fast moderate telephoto lenses, as “portrait lenses” because so many professional portrait photographers rely on them. Lenses in the 85-105mm focal length range with maximum apertures between f/1.4 and f/2.8 can capture frame-filling headshots and head-and-shoulders portraits at moderate shooting distances, thus minimizing apparent perspective distortion—the dreaded “big-nose effect”—in close-ups. And they deliver very shallow depth of field at their widest apertures, creating compelling pictorial
by Luke Rollins · Posted
All the world’s a soundstage for today’s content creators. And yes, while you carry an effective production multitool in your pocket already (your smartphone), its shortcomings will eventually outweigh its convenience. The contemporary class of point-and-shoot cameras offers significant upgrades in sensor size, lens quality, video performance, and audio inputs, all within a (relatively) pocketable form factor. Wireless connectivity options ensure your content can be quickly posted on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and more.
We’ll briefly go over
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 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 Luke Rollins · Posted
The Sony a1 II mirrorless camera is the company’s most versatile camera yet, offering the best overall mixture of speed, video capabilities, high-resolution stills, and a robust, professional-worthy body design. It pulls much of the original a1’s well-rounded feature-set into an a9 III body and adds the AF and IBIS technologies introduced with the a7R V. It’s a camera meant for working professionals that can excel in commercial
by Luke Rollins · Posted
In a stunning reversal of fortune, point-and-shoot cameras—which have long been dismissed as defunct—are currently experiencing a major resurgence. In both new and used markets, sales of point and shoots are way, fueled in part by nostalgia and the perceived shortcomings of smartphone cameras. With expanded feature sets, manual exposure controls, built-in and/or external flash support, and optical
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
A busy week in an already busy spring. Panasonic is growing its full-frame mirrorless lineup with an even smaller model, the Lumix S9, which pairs nicely with the new manual Lumix S 26mm f/8 pancake
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
We live in fortunate times because there are no bad cameras. Modern technology has advanced to the point where practically every camera—from a smartphone to professional mirrorless—can be used to create pro-quality imagery. However, some cameras are better than others for certain purposes. Sony knows this, which is why the brand has developed an extensive line of cameras to cover the needs of different users. Let’s take a closer look at which cameras are best for content creators.
Key Features
Content creation covers an incredibly wide range
by Bjorn Petersen · Posted
One of the most prolific brands in 2023, Sony had an all-star year with numerous camera and lens releases, including several major releases in a variety of categories. Between the major cine announcement of the BURANO, the global shutter-enabled a9 III mirrorless camera, or the long-awaited FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS, Sony had at least one appealing announcement for nearly every photographer and filmmaker.
Cameras
Sony has championed the dedicated vlogging camera for a few years now, even introducing an entire line (
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
As the holidays quickly approach, the pace of new product launches slows but it doesn’t stop. This week, we have a good lineup for video production to highlight. A couple of cine lens lineups are getting tweaked this week, with Tokina revealing a new character-filled version of its full-frame cinema primes, the Vista-P series, and Samyang/Rokinon adding a
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