Posts by Author: Alberto Lima

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The Future of Cinema: Inside the 2026 Sony Future Filmmaker Awards

Jun 26, 2026 Alberto Lima

The historic Sony Pictures Studios Scenic Arts Building in Culver City was buzzing with creative energy on June 11, 2026, as the fourth edition of…

A Year Later, Does the Canon EOS R50V Still Hold Its Own?

Jun 24, 2026 Alberto Lima

For anyone who has considered content creation or hybrid photography, the Canon EOS R50V sits somewhere between an entry-level camera and serious video rig that can also capture still images. It’s one of the most competitively priced cameras to be released in the bast few years and it put Canon in conversations that have long been dominated by Sony and action camera companies like DJI and GoPro. But after one year since its release, is the Canon EOS R50V a camera you should consider buying?

MPB and Blind Magazine are Giving Photographers a Chance to Own a Piece of History

Jun 10, 2026 Alberto Lima

Ready for a chance to own a piece of history? MPB and Blind Magazine have teamed up for an amazing giveaway.

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Viltrox Launches AF 75mm F1.8 and AF 90mm F2.2 EVO Lenses Offering Portrait Mastery at an Accessible Price

Jun 8, 2026 Alberto Lima

For the past few years, Viltrox has been stepping up to bridge this gap. Today, the company announced two new APS-C mirrorless portrait prime lenses: the AF 75mm F1.8 EVO and the AF 90mm F2.2 EVO.

One of the Most Versatile and Powerful Monolights You Can Buy Now – The Godox AD300Pro II

May 30, 2026 Alberto Lima

By combining an ultra-portable, travel-friendly form factor with an intuitive color UI, robust color consistency, and high-speed sync, Godox has crafted a light that punches far above its weight class.

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Review: Viltrox Vintage Z2 TTL for Canon Cameras Adds a Small Burst of Light to Your Travel Kit

May 5, 2026 Alberto Lima

Recently, I’ve been thinking about how few cameras have an included flash when purchased. Few still have the luxury of some kind of pop-up flash on the camera itself. It’s a feature that is typically relegated to entry-level cameras or point-and-shoot cameras (now possibly only “scameras” you find on places like AliExpress or Temu). It’s a shame because what if you’re not a pro and you’re not looking to literally cancel out daylight? Viltrox’s new Vintage Z2 TTL Flash might just be the answer.

A broadcast workstation featuring Blackmagic Design Fairlight Live software and hardware.

The Future of Live Production: Insights from Blackmagic Design’s Post-NAB Vision

May 4, 2026 Alberto Lima

In a recent interview, Bob Caniglia, Director of Sales Operations at Blackmagic Design, shared deep insights into the company’s latest innovations, ranging from groundbreaking live audio software to next-generation cinema cameras designed for live environments.