Sirui Expands ‘Night Walker’ Series With 16mm and 75mm Cine Lenses
Expanding on the success of its Night Walker APS-C and Super35 cinema style series launch, Sirui has announced two new T1. 2 S35 cine lenses through Indiegogo: The wide angle T1.
Expanding on the success of its Night Walker APS-C and Super35 cinema style series launch, Sirui has announced two new T1. 2 S35 cine lenses through Indiegogo: The wide angle T1.
Less than a week after Nikon closed its acquisition of RED, the company tells PetaPixel that it has begun moves to advance its position in cinema and leverage its new partner. [Read More]
Alongside the new Pyxis 6K full-frame cinema camera, Blackmagic Design also unveiled the Blackmagic Ursa Cine 12K camera. Like the Pyxis, the Ursa includes a full-frame image sensor, but it promises wider dynamic range, higher resolution, improved performance, and more features suited for high-end production. [Read More]
Nikon announced on March 7 that it had entered an agreement to purchase RED. Now, Nikon's huge acquisition is officially complete, just in time for Nikon's NAB 2024 appearance. [Read More]
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]
Filmmaker Alan Melikdjanian, known by millions of fans as "Captain Disillusion" on YouTube, creates entertaining and educational content where Captain Disillusion reveals the truth surrounding video effects and editing.
The One LUT is able to "seamlessly match" the iPhone 15 Pro's ProRes log video to the cinematic quality of the Arri Alexa K1S1 rec709 look. [Read More]
7artisans announced a new 14mm T2.9 cinema lens designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras. It is the widest of the four primes in 7artisans' "Spectrum" series of cine lenses. [Read More]
Apple has just launched the promised new round of updates to its Final Cut Pro for iPad software and Final Cut Pro for Mac and we had the exclusive opportunity to put the changes through their paces. [Read More]
The Raspberry Pi has been used for many do-it-yourself photography projects over the years, including the recent Leica MPi camera and Photon light meter. Now, the open-source treatment has arrived for cinema. [Read More]
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]
Traditional photo booths at weddings are old news. Sebastian Staacks, who describes himself as someone who loves to "create stuff," built a bullet time video booth for his cousin's wedding. [Read More]
RED has unveiled its new Komodo-X digital cinema camera, which uses a brand-new sensor to bridge the gap between the existing Komodo series cameras and RED's higher-end Raptor cinema cameras. [Read More]
Canon has done some odd, but understandable variations with their 5-series of cameras over the years. With the Canon 5Ds, they provided an alternative that gave photographers more resolution in the form of the Canon 5Dsr.
Award-winning timelapse and hyperlapse creator Kirill Neiezhmakov has created a silky-smooth hyperlapse tour of Vienna, Austria that plays on the popular longstanding joke that there are no kangaroos in Austria. [Read More]
In an interesting and unconventional approach to capturing dynamics displayed during a DJ set, a new project by photographer Kat (real name Fabrice Caterini) aims to blur the lines and broaden the lens of conventional music photography. [Read More]
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 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]
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]
The Sony ZV-E1 represents the (current) pinnacle of the company's efforts to radically pivot the camera division to stay ahead of changes in the photography and video markets.
A lot has changed in photography in the last 74 years. However, an old-school instructional video from 1949 still offers compositional tips that stand the test of time. [Read More]
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.
Sirui has announced the Saturn 35mm anamorphic lens for full-frame cameras. The $1,300 lens offers 2. 4:1 and 2. 8:1 de-squeezed aspect ratios (1. 6x constant squeeze ratio) and is built using a lightweight carbon fiber barrel.
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]
Blending past and present, Los Angeles-based production company Valkyr Productions shows how its team crafted an award-winning Western-style Rolls-Royce commercial. [Read More]
"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.
SmallRig has been aggressively pushing into the video lighting market with its series of LED RC lights and shows no signs of slowing down with its RC 350 and RC 450 COB LEDs. [Read More]
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.
The new Sony Xperia 5 IV continues the company’s push to migrate features from its Alpha mirrorless cameras into smartphone cameras. But, the Mark IV rendition of Sony’s mid-tier smartphone is only a minor refresh for photographers.
Panaluxe has announced the Panaluxe Smart Color Target (Type 1) that it claims can instantly generate Direct Scene-Referred (DSRTM) color profiles regardless of camera or location. [Read More]
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.
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.
Instagram is testing a new Live Producer tool that allows creators to go live from a desktop using external streaming software in a move that shows the app's continued focus on video in 2022. [Read More]
Instagram is testing a change that turns all video posts uploaded to the platform into Reels in what is likely a move to increase engagement with its top-performing offering. [Read More]
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]
Sandmarc has announced a compact and lightweight cinema-style camera slider designed for use with the iPhone and action cameras. [Read More]
Sony has announced a firmware update -- version 1.3 -- for the Alpha 1 that adds 8K 4:2:2 10-bit recording and Lossless Compressed RAW for still images. [Read More]
Congress held a public hearing on UFOs on Tuesday to discuss the various sightings of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). Unfortunately, those hoping for details will be disappointed: it ended with few answers on the unexplained events. [Read More]
Photographer and filmmaker Christian Stangl worked in tandem with musician Max Cooper to produce a dazzling music video that focuses on the beauty of light and form reflected through opals. [Read More]
Rotolight, an award-winning LED lighting company based in the UK, has recently released the $1,399 AEOS 2, a circular LED that can be used as a constant video light as well as a strobe for still work and has zero recycle time.
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.
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 […]
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, […]
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.
We're incredibly elated to announce that the Phoblographer is the media sponsor for the Mobiography Awards 2021. Mobiography was founded many years ago as a magazine for those seriously interested in smartphone photography.
Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a new deep learning method that essentially creates high-quality cinemagraphs automatically. The team says the method can animate any flowing material, including water, smoke, fire, and clouds.
Most of my briefing on the new Panasonic GH5 II and the Pansonic GH6 had to do with many video features. Indeed, Panasonic has always leaned more towards video with Micro Four Thirds. OM Digital Solutions always leaned more towards photos and stills.
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 […]
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.
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.
Canon has announced a new firmware update for its video-focused EOS C500 Mark II camera, bringing enhanced Cinema RAW Light formats to the flagship cine camera. [Read More]
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]
Photography and cinematography equipment company Tilta teamed up with Oscar-winning Director of Photography Claudio Miranda, ASC, to create The X Gift, a holiday-themed short film shot entirely on iPhone 15 Pro. [Read More]
This week's Scary Fast Apple event was significant in mostly expected ways. Apple debuted its new M3 series of chips, launched super-powered new MacBook Pro notebooks, and updated the iMac for the first time since 2021.
Thanks to significantly better camera technology, sports broadcasts have radically transformed in the past decade. However, even as the cameras improve, they remain primarily in the same locations.
This old but no less informative video has recently resurfaced, and it illustrates an interesting optical illusion that makes speed appear much slower when using a longer focal length. [Read More]
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]
"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]
Gene Nagata of Potato Jet, a self-described "professionally unprofessional potato with way too many cameras," traveled to Germany to visit Arri and learn more about the company's extremely professional cameras, lenses, and other cinema gear. [Read More]
Hot on the heels of the debut of its generative artificial intelligence (AI) Firefly, Adobe has announced that it will be integrating its capabilities into the company's video, audio, animation, and motion graphics design apps. [Read More]
Green screens, while incredibly commonplace in big-budget productions and Hollywood blockbusters, often get a very bad reputation in the hands of independent filmmakers. [Read More]
Insta360 has released a new firmware update for its flagship X3 action camera that adds a new pre-recording mode, which allows users to capture footage prior to actually starting the recording, in addition to expanded framerate options. [Read More]
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.
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]
Not just any camera can be used to capture content that is designed to be streamed on Netflix, and many do not have a firm grasp of why these particular cameras were selected.
In addition to unveiling the Pyxis 6K and Ursa Cine 12K cameras, Blackmagic Design also used NAB 2024 to tease an even higher-resolution camera with a large-format image sensor. [Read More]
Blackmagic Design has announced a full-frame cube-style cinema camera at NAB 2024. The Pyxis 6K camera comes in EF, PL, or L-mount and shares many features with the Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K the company released last year. [Read More]
DJI has updated its extremely popular RS 4 and RS 4 Pro gimbals. These relatively compact gimbals are heavily inspired by their predecessors, promising similar payloads, but they feature improved usability and performance, including expanded vertical shooting capabilities. [Read More]
Venus Optics, maker of Laowa photo and cinema lenses, has announced two new anamorphic zoom lenses, the Laowa Nanomorph 1.5X Anamorphic 28-55mm T2.9 and 50-100mm T2.9. [Read More]
Photographer and filmmaker Vadim Sherbakov, whose work PetaPixel has featured on numerous occasions, recently forayed into HDR video with a brilliant short film, Creation. [Read More]
One of the most exciting consequences of the advancement of technology is the democratization of tools that were once reserved for big-budget productions. [Read More]
Belkin's Auto-Tracking Stand Pro with DockKit turns a user's iPhone into a pan/tilt video camera.
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The Pixellot Show S3 is a new fully automated video camera that captures 12K video via an array of three cameras to shoot and deliver footage of an entire sporting event without any human intervention. [Read More]
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]
Less than a month after announcing the Pictor 12-25mm T2.8 parfocal cinema lens, DZOFilm has unveiled its Gnosis 24mm T2.8 macro cine lens. [Read More]