Gear

    2018 DIYP Gift Guide – Cameras
    Dec 3, 2018 John Aldred

    It’s that time of year again! Black Friday and Christmas are on the way, which means it’s time for our annual gift guides. Maybe you’re…

    Samyang expands their “XPERT” lens lineup with the XP 35mm f/1.2 for Canon EF
    Nov 30, 2018 John Aldred

    While the brands battle it out over who has the largest mount and whose lenses can have the widest apertures, Canon’s DSLRs have proven they…

    These are the first 10 items beginner filmmakers need to buy
    Nov 29, 2018 Dunja Đuđić

    If you’re just starting out as a filmmaker and looking into buying gear, it may seem overwhelming. So much to buy, so many options –…

    The teeny tiny DJI Osmo Pocket is a 3-axis gimbal that shoots 4K 60fps video
    Nov 29, 2018 John Aldred

    You might think that it looks like DJI just announced what is essentially their Mavic gimbal on a stick. And you’d be right, it does look…

    Leica’s new D-Lux 7 compact camera offers “unmatched versatility”
    Nov 21, 2018 John Aldred

    Another week, another new Leica. This time, they’ve announced the new Leica D-Lux 7. Offering “unmatched versatility”, it’s what they’re describing as the “Swiss Army knife…

    Nikon Z6 4K video beats Z7 footage and is more like the A7III
    Nov 17, 2018 John Aldred

    There have been a few issues reported with the Nikon Z7’s video capabilities. Talk of banding and pixelation that come as a result of how the…

    Zhiyun officially announces the Crane 3 LAB gimbal with wireless HD image transmission
    Nov 16, 2018 John Aldred

    Although it’s been teased for a few weeks, Zhiyun has now officially announced the new Crane 3 LAB 3-axis motorised gimbal stabiliser, along with complete…

    This Mavic 2 Pro vs Phantom 4 Pro comparison puts image sharpness reports to the test
    Nov 15, 2018 John Aldred

    There have been a few reports across Facebook groups, YouTube videos, and various forums across the web on sharpness issues with DJI’s new Mavic 2…

    Lume Cube AIR is a super-portable, app-controlled light for your photo and video work
    Nov 14, 2018 Dunja Đuđić

    After the original Lume Cube, here comes the upgrade. Lume Cube AIR has just been released, and it’s a lighter, slimmer and more portable lighting…

    This is why you probably shouldn’t upgrade your camera gear
    Nov 14, 2018 John Aldred

    It’s the perpetual question in photography. Should I upgrade my gear? It’s one that photographers seem to struggle with every day – because that’s how…