Review: Preshan John If you’re anything like me, it’s hard to separate the ‘camcorder’ portmanteau from the memory of a chunky grey, tape-loaded contraption that made appearances only at birthday parties and your kid’s ballet performances. However, the idea of a handheld, feature-packed, lens-integrated footage capturing machine hasn’t completely lost its utility in today’s world… Continue reading PANASONIC HC-X1500 REVIEW
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Review: Canon 6D Mk2
Alright we know that this camera was released a couple of years ago but we thought that it would be a good time to revisit it and give you all our first hand opinion on the Canon 6d Mk2.
Now as we all know it’s a full frame! That’s right.. a full frame camera that is affordable. This is fantastic as this means you can take full advantage of Canon’s full frame lens selection, Including the super wide Canon 16-35mm which in my opinion is up there with the best of them. The other thing to note is that it has a flip out screen which makes it perfect for vloggers, gimbal users and all those selfie lovers. At the time of release this was the only full frame camera with this feature but obviously with the release of the Canon EOS R that is not true anymore but if you have a look at the price difference the Canon 6d mk2 is still a hot contender.
PANASONIC LUMIX S SERIES REVIEW & SAMPLE FOOTAGE
Earlier this year Panasonic introduced the much-anticipated Lumix S1R and S1, the company’s first digital single lens mirrorless cameras to have a 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor. The S Series features Leica’s L-Mount, making it possible to use interchangeable lenses that meet the L-Mount specifications of Alliance partners, Leica Camera and Sigma. Panasonic is also offering… Continue reading PANASONIC LUMIX S SERIES REVIEW & SAMPLE FOOTAGE
AUDIO-TECHNICA SYSTEM 10 PORTABLE CAMERA-MOUNT WIRELESS SYSTEM
It’s a hot market for hot-shoe mounted microphones and Audio-Technica has miniaturised its System 10 wireless series to fit the mould. Review: Preshan John Ah, the DSLR, our least favourite of audio-capable contraption. So good at video, so lousy at audio. Thankfully, there’s loads and loads of audio manufacturers willing to help out. Case… Continue reading AUDIO-TECHNICA SYSTEM 10 PORTABLE CAMERA-MOUNT WIRELESS SYSTEM
REVIEW: SONY’S PXW-X180 AND PXW-X70 4K
In the constant flurry of releases from Sony, the PXW-X180 and the PXW-X70 are two camcorders worth noting. Both cameras live in Sony’s packed XDCAM range. Review By Jack McAvoy The X180 is a professional camcorder. Suitable for news gathering, documentary and professional corporate work, some of its predecessors are the PMW-150 , HXR-NX5P and… Continue reading REVIEW: SONY’S PXW-X180 AND PXW-X70 4K
SHOOTOUT: 12 of The World’s Best ProCams
We have a treat for our readers today! FilmPro, Film Cyfrowy, and the Polish Society of Cinematographers have done a shootout of 12 of the worlds most popular cinema cameras, to see if there was any noticeable difference between the higher-end procams and the lower-priced alternatives. The group said their reason for doing the test… Continue reading SHOOTOUT: 12 of The World’s Best ProCams
The Ultimate Action Cam Shootout
Douglas Spotted Eagle is an audio/video pro. His work includes being a managing producer for Sundance Media Group, author of several books and training videos, multiple award winning filmmaker (Grammy, Emmy, DuPont, Peabody, amongst others), Creative Cow forum host, VASST trainer, and consultant/trainer for videographers, software manufacturers and broadcasters. To put it simply, Douglas knows his stuff,… Continue reading The Ultimate Action Cam Shootout
SONY A7 AND A7R – REVIEW
Two cameras, both alike digitally, in fair videoland, where we lay our scene. by David Hague Sony’s A7 and A7R mirrorless cameras have caused quite a buzz in photo-land, and delving a little way past the press shots, it’s not hard to see why. If nothing else, they pack a full size sensor into… Continue reading SONY A7 AND A7R – REVIEW
Finding a View – DSLR viewfinder or LCD screen?
Having trouble making focus and framing decisions based on what you see in your DSLR viewfinder or LCD screen? You may need to think about an external version. By: Luke Stevenson With more and more digital SLR cameras supporting high-definition video, many prosumers as well as professionals are favouring DSLRs over expensive, bulky, heavy… Continue reading Finding a View – DSLR viewfinder or LCD screen?
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera
Cinema quality from a pocket sized camera. Review: David Whitehead If you are a video camera enthusiast or pro, no doubt you have heard of Blackmagic Design. Contrary to popular belief, it is originally an Australian outfit although they have a strong presence worldwide. Famous for designing and building broadcast and professional switching gear, Blackmagic… Continue reading Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera