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by Zack Young · Posted
It’s been six years since GoPro launched the original MAX 360 action camera, so its long awaited follow-up, the new MAX2 360, feels less like a sequel and more like a reinvention, capturing 8K 360° video that’s far sharper and more detailed than anything the original MAX could produce. It’s clear GoPro is trying to match or exceed the specs of competitor cameras that are many more than two
by Luke Rollins · Posted
It’s easy to overlook the fact that when you’re buying a camera, you’re not just buying the body—you’re buying the mount system and all the lenses, too. After a camera and two lenses, you’re locked in, and switching brands becomes as difficult as moving apartments or buying a new car. Sure, making a camera and making a lens are different beasts, and while in truth there are great cameras and great lenses across all the brands, some companies do some things a little better than others. And let’s face it—you know somebody is going to ask you
by John Foldi · Posted
From TV to YouTube, we've all seen the videos of a busy city street with people and cars zipping by, or the serene image of nature with quick-moving clouds. These time-warping clips are either a timelapse or a hyperlapse. Do you know the difference between them? If not, then you’ve clicked the right link because we’re going to answer that question and others, as we apply these techniques to the world of drones.
Closer than You Think
Timelapse and hyperlapse are way more similar than they are different. Both take multiple pictures at
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
Taking to the skies to capture breathtaking footage has never been easier. Modern drones are not only incredible filmmaking tools they are also becoming more affordable and accessible. Filmmakers looking to take flight will want to find something that can capture cinematic imagery with ease. Fortunately, there are plenty of options available today. Whether you are a first-time content creator, professional filmmaker, or anywhere
by Zack Young · Posted
So you just signed up for another corporate documentary shoot for another tech company at another local high-rise. They don’t want you filming in their super-secret proprietary lab and they’re definitely not flying you to China to see where the products are made, so you’re stuck in a cube farm trying to scrounge up useable b-roll for your interviews. Fear not. With some thoughtful planning and a little bit of ingenuity, you can get enough clips to make your piece shine.
Have I done my prep?
Fortune favors the prepared mind, which is why the
by Zack Young · Posted
It’s not often we see camera companies release higher-cost, lower-resolution versions of existing models, but with FREEFLY, innovation and creativity take priority. Case in point, the newly announced Ember S2.5K camera, a costlier cousin of the popular Ember S5K. By cutting the resolution in half, the S2.5K can achieve astonishingly high frame rates—2.5K at 2277 fps, 2K at 2900 fps, and up to 3563 fps with a heavier crop.
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
The end of October brings Halloween and the beginning of the holiday season. B&H has just launched our Holiday Head Start along with a series of Holiday Shopping Guides. And with two big announcements from Canon and Apple this week, we still have product launches to discuss.
Canon took point on the photo and video side of things with the release of three very
by Stepan Andranikian · Posted
So you just landed your very first music video gig. Congratulations! You’re about to enter a wonderful world where your creative vision will translate music into a compelling visual medium. But where or how do you start? You probably have a camera, a lens, and an idea that will help you realize your vision. However, a camera and lens alone probably won't cut it for certain shots and effects. In this guide, we’re going to look at some equipment that can commonly be found on a music video production set to help make your vision a reality.
by Cory Rice · Posted
Long a leading figure in the mirrorless camera world, Sony has wasted no time infiltrating the vlogging market with the ZV series of compact mirrorless cameras. These user-friendly cameras are loaded with the features hybrid creators love, while retaining form factors small enough to fit into nearly any bag, and modular enough to be customized into a handheld rig. Offering fixed or interchangeable lenses, as well as three different sensor sizes, there is a ZV camera for every level of vlogger. Read on to learn about these versatile cameras and