We’re getting close to the BlackMagic Pocket Cinema Camera release date. The new Pocket Cinema camera will be an active Micro Four Thirds mount, finally taking full advantage of the auto focus and iris control of many quality MFT lenses. If you’re looking to add a few new Micro Four Thirds lenses, check out discounts [...]
I’m sponsoring a sweepstakes to give away one brand NEW Rokinon 85mm T/1.5 Cine Lens (Nikon F Mount) . The new Rokinon 85mm Cine Lens features the same outstanding image quality as the standard Rokinon 24mm F1.4 lens but has the added benefits of de-clicked apertures and follow focus compatibility. De-clicked apertures means that there [...]
The Varavon Timeroid has been a highly anticipated time lapse remote controller to be paired up with their existing Motorized Slider systems including Varavon’s OliviaTech Motorroid. For those of you who already have a motorized slider like the Varavon OliviaTech Motorroid, Varavon now has an option for you to be able to remote-in and control [...]
Schneider Optics announces a new family of prime lenses specially designed and built for digital cinematography with full-frame sensor HDSLR and other professional cameras. Built in Germany by Schneider-Kreuznach, the new Schneider-Kreuznach Xenon FF-Prime Lenses are the latest addition to the company’s line of high-end optics that will come in at a mid-range price point. [...]
Convergent Design’s new Odyssey7 RAW Monitor & Recorder and Odyssey7Q RAW Monitor & Recorder are aiming to change the way we look at monitor and recording devices. The Odyssey 7 and 7Q also enable the user the ability to purchase or rent codecs they require for their workflow. Whether these are compressed or uncompressed, you [...]
The RØDE iXY Stereo Microphone is a recording device capable of up to 24-bit/96k* recording (iPhone natively will only allow understand up to about 48k) and has an on-board high-fidelity A/D conversion so your iXY recordings are rich and accurate. At the heart of the iXY is a matched pair of ½” cardioid condenser capsules, [...]
It’s really straight forward, BorrowLenses.com is an online rental house where you can shop for Photography & Videography Gear. Jim from BorrowLenses gives us the run down with info that some of you out there may not know. If you’re in a pinch and need a camera or gear that you don’t necessarily want to [...]
With the introduction of the OliviaTech Motorroid, I’ve been getting a lot of inquiries regarding a motor only option, compatibility with other slider brands, time lapse abilities and of course, people wanting to see some example footage. In the video below, I address these questions and show you guys a few basic sliding techniques to [...]
The mystery Motorized Slider is no longer under pixelation- introducing the OliviaTech Motorroid by Varavon! In the video below I explain in detail for you guys all of the features on each part of the OliviaTech Motorroid, from the motor itself with variable speeds to the assembly. For the OliviaTech Motorroid, Varavon will be giving [...]
It looks like we’ve upped the stakes on this giveaway and added a mystery Viewfinder. While I was using this Motorized Slider in San Francisco last week, I noticed one thing – I forgot to bring a Viewfinder! Therefore, a very generous company decided to throw one into the giveaway. What a treat! Today is [...]
