Gear

    TTArtisan releases interesting new (and cheap) 100mm f/2.8 “Bubble Bokeh” lens
    Aug 8, 2023 John Aldred

    When it comes to bokeh, most people typically are on the lookout for smooth, round, creamy bokeh or they want that oval anamorphic look. TTArtisan…

    Olympus Tough TG-6 discontinued – TG-7 on the way?
    Aug 8, 2023 John Aldred

    OM System has discontinued the Olympus Tough TG-6 (buy here) waterproof compact camera. There’s been no announcement, but the product listing on the OM System…

    The ND 6×17 ultra-panoramic 3D printed camera uses your phone as a viewfinder
    Aug 7, 2023 John Aldred

    There are a lot of 3D-printed film camera designs out there now. We’ve featured quite a lot of them here on DIYP. This one, though,…

    Hollyland VenusLiv streaming camera officially announced
    Aug 7, 2023 John Aldred

    We first got to take a peek at this one back in April at NAB 2023. It’s the Hollyland VenusLiv (buy here), and it was…

    Nikon recalls (again) the Z8 because strap lugs are falling out
    Aug 7, 2023 John Aldred

    A couple of weeks ago, it was reported that a handful of users had experienced the strap lugs falling out of their shiny new Z8…

    The best field recorders to buy in 2023
    Aug 7, 2023 John Aldred

    Having a good audio recorder in the field is invaluable for any filmmaker. (a.k.a. a field recorder or a portable recorder). Audio makes up half…

    scratched lens

    Should you buy a scratched lens?
    Aug 7, 2023 Markus Hofstätter

    This topic brings often lots of emotion up. And honestly I was struggling myself buying lenses with scratches for some time. I still do. That’s…

    Manfrotto quietly launches Pro Light Cineloader bags for filmmakers
    Aug 6, 2023 John Aldred

    Manfrotto has quietly released a new bag range. Called the Manfrotto Pro Light Cineloader, it’s designed for professional videographers, filmmakers and crew. The bags actually…

    Benro CyanBird is a carbon fibre travel tripod for less than $200
    Aug 4, 2023 John Aldred

    Benro has announced a new tripod. It’s called the CyanBird (buy here), and it takes some noticeable inspiration from the Peak Design Travel Tripod (buy…

    Laowa officially announces Nanomorph 1.5x Anamorphic 65mm and 80mm compact cine lenses
    Aug 4, 2023 John Aldred

    Laowa has now officially announced the 65mm T2.4 and 80mm T2.4 Nanomorph Super 35mm compact cinema lenses. We got to see these lenses first-hand in…