Posts by Author: Adam Frimer
Exclusive first look + samples at the newly announced IRIX 15mm T2.6
Irix has recently expanded their cinema line of lenses by the addition of a new wide-angle lens, the 15mm T2.6. We have received one of…
Laowa just made the worlds widest rectilinear full frame lens… and its AWESOME!
We recently released some footage of Laowas 9mm f5.6 Dreamer. This Full-frame rectilinear lens blew us away, but we needed to get more footage to…
The IRIX CINE 45mm strikes a perfect balance between price and performance
I’ve first seen the IRIX cine 45mm at PPE last year, when tradeshows were still a thing. On paper, it looked incredibly impressive for $1,200…
First exclusive footage samples of Laowa’s upcoming 9mm Full-Frame rectilinear lens
The Laowa Venus Optics 9mm Full-Frame Lens f5.6 Dreamer is just one of Venus Optics’ newest upcoming lenses. At 9mm you’re probably associating it with…
SXSW pulls the plug for the first time in 34 years over COVID-19 fears
It seems Coronavirus has taken another one. The SXSW Festival has just announced that they are canceling the convention. SXSW is a major event hosting…
Can you tell the difference between a $1,500 lens and a $35,000 lens?
In the last few years, cine-grade gear is becoming more affordable. When I started shooting video, Cine PL lenses were basically a dream to rent. Let…
Rode VideoMic NTG vs. VideoMic Pro+ vs Sennheiser MKE 400 vs. Sennheiser MKH 416
Today we are comparing over $1,700 worth of shotgun mics: Rode VideoMic NTG vs. Rode VideoMic Pro+ vs. Sennheiser MKE 400 vs. Sennheiser MKH 416….
This grip gives your Black Magic Pocket Camera enough battery to make it usable
When Black Magic announced their Pocket 4k camera, they started a race. A race for improving their crappy runtime being the best battery solution for…
First real world samples and review of the new Laowa 65mm APS-C 2x macro lens
When we reviewed the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X we said it could compete with a microscope. Laowa’s new 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO is…
The best wireless mics for $200 – DIYP reviews RODE Wireless GO
I remember the first time I bought a wireless lav system. It was a lot of money, but I finally bit the bullet and bought…









































