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by Jennifer Hahn · Posted
In a recent Explora article, we went over the basics of media servers for in-camera virtual effects (ICVFX) and virtual production (VP), describing these beefy machines for media playback and distribution to LED processors for LED walls and volumes. A VP media server can be a custom hardware solution or software installed on an off-the-shelf machine, but either type needs to have a
by Bjorn Petersen · Posted
In a world where photographers are being asked to capture video and filmmakers need to shoot photos, having one tool that can do both is a major asset—especially in the world of wedding photography where it’s often the same team putting together both the photographs and the video. For this type of scenario, Sony’s latest camera solutions offer some of the best options for hybrid shooting.
Here are some of the best
by Zack Young · Posted
For hundreds of thousands of creators around the globe, vlogging is a serious profession. Across popular platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, enterprising vloggers are capturing cooking, travel, sports, makeup, dating, friendship, family, and more, shooting captivating content that racks up billions of views. Their tools of choice span countless different cameras and manufacturers, from the ubiquitous smartphone to high-end mirrorless rigs. Today, we're breaking down seven of our favorite cameras for creating vlog-style content,
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 Rachel Leathe · Posted
It’s no secret that video has taken over. From TikTok to Times Square, it has infiltrated every corner of our lives. Meanwhile, the line between still photography and videography grows increasingly thin. You only need to glance at Instagram or Facebook to see this new order of things play out.
It’s no surprise that in the dawn of this new amalgam era, a certain class of cameras has emerged. As the name implies, hybrid cameras are adept at capturing video and stills. These cameras can serve as an entry point into video while still being capable
by Bjorn Petersen · Posted
Canon led the hybrid camera revolution with the 5D Mark II and now the EOS R5 Mark II is catapulting Canon’s mirrorless system into a whole new world of cinema-quality video capture. Revamped autofocus, souped-up processing, and enhanced image quality at up to 8K resolution are all key to the EOS R5 Mark II’s mastery of video and should put it at the top of the list for any serious filmmaker or videographer in search of
by Zack Young · Posted
Blackmagic Design kicked off NAB 2024 with a bang, launching a massive array of new products and upgrades for cinema and broadcast customers. On the camera side, the new URSA Cine 17K features a 65mm CMOS Sensor comparable to some of the largest on the market, while the URSA Cine 12K
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
This week was a busy one with a few lenses, a few firmware updates, and some other categories garnering newsworthiness. Of particular note is Nikon, with the release of an even more comprehensive all-in-one zoom for Z-mount: the NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Lens. Sigma went for speed with the 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Lens for
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 Bjorn Petersen · Posted
The second week of 2024 is coming to a close and it’s been dominated by CES. It’s the first trade show on the calendar and one of the biggest of the year, bringing together brands from all over the world under the general premise of “Consumer Electronics.” We’ve been in Las Vegas covering some of the show's major announcements, along with some of the overall themes and new concepts not quite ready for the market.
At the crossroads of the West and Central Exhibition Halls lies the CES chrome monolith; this is the home of all things consumer
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
Happy Thanksgiving and Black Friday! Before we get to the news of the week, it is always worth mentioning that you can find some amazing deals by stopping by the B&H Holiday Page—cameras, lenses, etc. It’s all on sale.
Now for the good stuff. Kodak is finally making its modern
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
Imaging technology has a huge place at CES. Cameras are finding their way into all sorts of devices, from TVs, to smart speakers, to cars, and anything else you can imagine. Here at B&H, we want to focus on the true cameras at the show, because these are the tools photographers and filmmakers use.
Canon Releases EOS-1D X Mark III and Shows Some Concepts
Every four years, Canon reliably puts out a brand-new flagship. There was a lot of speculation this year about what form this would take, but it is still a familiar DSLR with a few new