15
Jul
Unveiled: Canon EOS C100 Mark II Cinema Camera
In an unanticipated move, Canon has announced a successor to its popular EOS C100 cinema camera. Dubbed the ¡°Mark II,¡± the camera is more of an update to the original model rather than a complete overhaul. It comes standard with Canon¡¯s Dual Pixel...
15
Jul
Blackmagic Design URSA 4K Digital Cinema Camera (EF and PL Mount)
Dubbed simply URSA, this entrant from Blackmagic Design promises to deliver a production-grade cinema camera at a prosumer price. The camera features a global shutter¡ªthat means no flash-banding or wobble¡ªat the UltraHD spec 4K resolution of 3840 x...
15
Jul
Two New Beachtek Accessories for the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera
I recently had the opportunity to test the?Beachtek DXA-POCKET?audio adapter and the?Beachtek BRM-1 Baseplate, and I found a lot to like. The DXA-POCKET gives you manual level control with visual level indicators over two mono or one stereo 1/8" inpu...
15
Jul
Hands-On Review: Convergent Design Odyssey7 OLED Monitor & Recorder
On the surface, Convergent Design¡¯s Odyssey7 is a high-quality, 7.7" 1280 x 800 OLED monitor with a touchscreen interface that delivers true blacks, accurate colors, and comes packed with a full set of professional monitoring features, including wav...
15
Jul
Just Announced: Three New 4KCAM Video Cameras from JVC
JVC has just announced three new 4K-capable handheld camcorders. Dubbed 4KCAM, the new line makes 4K Ultra HD recording accessible to a wide range of users, from independent cinematographers and students, to corporate and live event production teams....
15
Jul
Tips for Using GoPro Cameras in Video Production
Whether you¡¯ve snagged a used GoPro HERO 1, or you¡¯ve got three brand-spanking new HERO4s in your gear bag right now, you probably know how awesome these little cameras are. Alone, they can be a bit of a novelty, and certainly don't provide as much...