Indie filmmakers will love the new and improved CRANE-M3S handheld camera gimbal for small cameras and the heavier-duty WEEBILL-3S handheld camera gimbal just released by Zhiyun. The gimbals feature an elegant design, more camera compatibility, wireless shutter control, bright built-
Have you preordered the Nikon Z8? Before you head out into the field to take full advantage of its pro-photo and pro-video features, outfit your new camera with a protective camera cage while adding mounting options for your additional gear. SmallRig’s Camera Cages for the Nikon Z8 protect your new tech while offering full customization of your handheld camera configuration.
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Posted 05/17/2023
Hobolite has just announced a lineup of bi-color, continuous LED lighting kits and accessories, equally useful for videographers and still photographers. Available in multiple configurations, these lighting solutions are designed to be stylish, compact, and flexible for many applications.
Posted 05/16/2023
It’s springtime, and in addition to welcoming great weather, B&H welcomes brand-new offerings from RED Digital Cinema. Heads up, videographers! These offerings include the updated RED KOMODO-X ST cinema camera and several accessories, including the NANO-V battery,
Posted 05/16/2023
Photographer and videographer Paolo Cascio demonstrates how to set up and use the Manfrotto MOVE, a quick-release system designed to make switching between tripods, motion control gear, and stabilizers quick and easy. Cascio also shows us how to use the Manfrotto Syrp Magic Carpet PRO Slider, 612 Nitrotech Video Head and FAST Leg Tripod.
0:00 - Introduction
1:30 - The Manfrotto
Samyang has announced a new AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 FE Lens for Sony full-frame mirrorless systems. This all-in-one lens is designed to toggle the five main focal lengths (35/50/85/135/150) quickly, making it a great option for photographers looking to swap lenses less often.
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Quiet announcements appear to be the calm before the storm, with new releases scheduled for next week.
Week of April 30, 2023
Last month was loaded with a great deal of product news, thanks to NAB and many top brands getting in on the fun. By contrast, this week may feel somewhat dull. But one thing we want to touch on briefly is the trend of virtual production. We also have a new product to talk about—a revised
Did you miss us? Our break was followed immediately by NAMM and NAB, and we were swamped—all the news for the week can be found on our NAB page, along with videos from the show floor. Time to get to the new stuff. Only a few weeks after the Inspire 3 was released, DJI surprised us with another major drone announcement: the Mavic 3 Pro. The Mavic
With the release of the DJI Mavic 3 Pro, filmmakers considering the Mavic 3 now have a new option. The Mavic 3 for professional use represents the gimbal's upgrade to a triple-camera solution―a first for DJI. The added lens is a 70mm telephoto with 3x zoom. The new drone comes in multiple configurations: with RC remote,
Angelbird has announced a new, shockingly capacious CFexpress Type A card: the 1TB AV PRO CFexpress Type A Memory Card. This massive card was designed specifically for use with Sony Alpha and FX cameras, including the Sony a1, a7 IV, a7S III, the Sony FX3, and the FX6.
According to Angelbird, the new card supports a minimum sustained write speed of 650 MB/s and maximum read/write speeds of 820 MB/s and 730 MB/s, respectively. If
If you’re looking to capture finely detailed, high-quality images in full-frame format, check out NiSi’s new ATHENA Cinema Primes. Introduced at NAB 2023, this series of five primes features a common T1.9 maximum aperture, ultra-low chromatic aberration, controlled contrast, and soft bokeh.
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If you're looking to add an immersive, widescreen feel to your cine-style capture, check out the DZOFilm PAVO 2x T2.1 Anamorphic lens series. Introduced at NAB 2023, the series currently consists of two primes, 28 and 75mm, with four more—32, 40, 55, and 100mm—on the way, while teasing two longer lenses in the future. DZOFilm also revealed the Tango 18-90mm Cinema Zoom and showcased its 25-300mm Cine Zoom at NAB.
Wooden Camera has released a series of accessories for the Sony FX3 and FX30 cameras. With options ranging from the full accessory system to individual components, creatives can build the camera support system of their dreams.
Breaking down the accessory system, Wooden Camera begins with the Half Cage. Flexible and expandable, this piece features mounting points on