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Sigma’s Cine Primes Are so Good They’re Official Test Lenses

Sigma may be best known for its photographic lenses, but the company's video-specific Cine lenses are very well regarded in the industry. So much so, in fact, that the Giant Screen Cinema Association (GSCA) has selected Sigma Cine lenses as its new standardized test lens. [Read More]

The PanaTrack is an Giant Bendable Camera Slider System

Panasonic has announced PanaTrack, a new bendable camera slider system that allows users to quickly convert a linear track to a curved one. The PanaTrack system can be changed into a curved slider with a user-controlled radius in seconds. [Read More]

Atomos Cloud Studio Gets Browser Video Editing, Sony Ci Media Cloud

Atomos has made a set of announcements in advance of NAB 2023 that includes the addition of cloud-based editing in a browser from anywhere with Atomos Edit, support for Sony's Ci Media Cloud through Atomos Cloud Studio, and a real-time streaming Pilot Project with Streamonix. [Read More]

Lexar’s New CFexpress Type B Gold Series Cards Are Fast and Up to 2TB

Lexar has announced new CFexpress Type B Gold Series memory cards ranging from 128GB to 2TB capacities. The CFexpress Type B Gold Series cards join Lexar's existing CFexpress Type B Diamond Series cards, with the former offering expanded capacity options at lower prices in exchange for only a slight dip in minimum sustained performance. [Read More]

The Canon EOS R5 C is Now Netflix Approved

Netflix has approved the Canon EOS R5 C for use in its productions, making it the first hybrid Canon camera to make the cut. It joins the Panasonic S1H as the only two approved cameras that are typically categorized as hybrid photo and video cameras. [Read More]

What I Want From the Sony a9 III

There are reports that the Sony a9 III is on the way for us photographers. This is a camera that many of us have been waiting for and wanted for a while. Many of us didn't need 50 megapixels that the Sony a1 delivers.

Blackmagic Studio Camera 6K Pro Features EF Mount and Live Streaming

Blackmagic Design has unveiled a powerful new video camera, the Blackmagic Studio Camera 6K Pro. The new model features an EF lens mount, a larger 6K image sensor, built-in neutral density (ND) filters, and live streaming functionality via Ethernet or mobile data. [Read More]

How Todd White Makes Great Photos With Little Post-Production

"I grew up on film," says photographer Todd White about how he creates his photos. "I just like how that looks. I feel that natural light and softer light are more flattering to a person. " Todd continues to say that he finds it more challenging, and that he loves a challenge.

The Leica SL2s has Perspective Control Now

Our Leica SL2s review has recieved an update around the new perspective control feature, and we encourage you to go check it out. In what seems like a rarity, the Leica SL2s has so far had three firmware updates this year.

How to Make a Video a Live Photo

A Live Photo can be made from a video, but this isn't a built-in capability of the iPhone. Instead, a third-party app is required. Alternatively, an iPhone can capture a Live Photo if the camera app is set up to do so.

ProGrade CFExpress Cobalt Review. It’s Survival Tested!

CFExpress cards are made for quickly recording large files. But, storing 5. 7K video, or long bursts of RAW files can create another problem: heat. The ProGrade Digital CFExpress Cobalt Type B series uses a metal casing and thermal throttling to help the memory card handle those high heats.

What it’s Like Photographing the NBA Finals

Boston-based sports photographer, Paul Rutherford, shares what it was photographing the last three games of the 2022 NBA Finals, including his multiple photo positions, coverage of the pregame and postgame, and how he sends images to editors. [Read More]

StellaPro Reflex S Review: One Light to Rule Them All?

There have been a lot of interesting light solutions for creatives released in the last few years, but they were either a slight improvement over a previous generation (like the Profoto A1 to A1X) or something to serve a niche corner like the Lumee from Spiffy Gear.

Watch A Drone Screw in a Lightbulb Like a Scene Out of Interstellar

In a fun new viral video posted to Instagram and TikTok, a DJI drone pilot answers a new take on an age-old question: how many drones does it take to screw in a lightbulb? Or maybe, how would a drone screw in a lightbulb? The short video below (uploaded by Insta360) is set to the […]

GoPro Hero 10 Versus Hero 9: Should You Upgrade?

I use the GoPro Hero cameras all the time for my video productions, but not for action. I like the tiny Hero’s for moving car shots, street walking, and just general situations where a little camera can be placed in out-of-the-way places to pick up my shot. So when the Hero 10 arrived for review, […]

Timelapse Shows How Astronauts Install New Solar Arrays on the ISS

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Akihiko Hoshide has captured an incredible timelapse video of fellow astronauts Thomas Pesquet of the European Space Agency (ESA) and Shane Kimbrough of NASA spacewalking outside of the International Space Station (ISS) “Alpha” while installing a new solar array.

This DIY Motion Control Rig Rivals the Quality of Pro-Level Equipment

A content creator has designed and built his very own 3D-printed camera motion control rig, which he says can create footage comparable to that of highly off-the-shelf expensive camera rigs. Video equipment isn’t cheap by any means, especially when you begin to factor in all the additional accessories and tools that can be added to […]

An Ode to the Camera That Forever Changed Imaging

I can remember when the Canon 5D Mk II was announced. To this day, it's still one of the most iconic and important cameras of my career. A few other cameras shot video before it. But none did it like the Canon 5D Mk II.

The Canon R3 Has the Potential to Transform Photography

Photographer and YouTuber Kevin Raposo uses historical trends and academic research to break down why he believes the Canon EOS R3 could transform photography in the coming years as video and photo capabilities converge.

5 Minute Review: The Sony 50mm F2.5 G Is Their Weirdest 50

Sony has a ton of 50mm lenses. And most recently, they announced their Sony 50mm f2. 5 G lens. It's a weird one. No, really, this one has us scratching our heads. If a lens were to have a dictionary definition of mediocre, this would be it.

5 Minute Review: Is the Sony 40mm f2.5 G Worth it?

The Sony 40mm f2. 5 G lens has to be something really fascinating. It's the first time in a whole that we've seen a 40mm lens. The last really good one to come out was from Zeiss. And otherwise, there's the Voigtlander that doesn't have autofocus.

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A Seismic Shift: The Ramifications of Nikon’s RED Acquisition

Nikon's surprise acquisition of RED Digital Cinema this week represents a seismic shift in the cinema camera space. It also has far-reaching consequences not only for Nikon and RED but also for the rest of the digital camera industry, including Nikon's biggest competitors. [Read More]

Action Cameras Turn Adventurous Cats Into Viral Sensations

Action cameras like the Insta360 enable users to capture photos and videos from fresh, unique perspectives. While devices like the Insta360 and GoPro cameras are often marketed as ideal for humans, people have strapped them to their furry friends, including viral star Gonzo, a cat. [Read More]

A Deep Dive into ISO: How Variance and Dual Native ISO Affect Noise

"This is the ISO wheel on your camera, and sometimes, it does nothing," says Syrp Lab in its newest video. Syrp Lab takes a deep dive into ISO, explaining what it is, discussing Dual Native ISO and ISO variance, and providing the information people need to shoot the cleanest possible video. [Read More]

8 Ways Storytelling Can Improve Your Photos and Videos

Photography and filmmaking wasn’t always a part of Kane Andrade’s career path. The San Francisco Bay Area native and Adobe Lightroom Ambassador originally was interested in animation before joining the military.

First-Ever Video Footage of an Extremely Rare Box Jellyfish

A diver off the coast of Papua New Guinea recorded gorgeous footage of a box jellyfish. On its own, the footage is spectacular but is even more impressive since this is only the second time this species has ever been documented. [Read More]

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Insta360 X3 Gets a Webcam Mode and Improved PureShot Photo Quality

Insta360 has published a firmware update for its flagship action camera the X3 that adds the ability to use it as a webcam, improves the PureShot mode to allow for better and clearer photos, and makes it possible to import framing edits to a computer. [Read More]

Reddit is Adding TikTok-Like Video Feed

Reddit, which is perhaps the starting point of some of the internet's most viral content, is evolving its services and is separating its interface into the familiar text-based view and a new TikTok-like video feed. [Read More]