Gear Announcement

One lens that could rule the world

Aug 19, 2024 David Prochnow

So, you’ve been waiting since 1930 for the perfect lens to mount on your threaded flange Leica 1(C) camera. Variously named the Leica screw mount,…



First Look at OBSBOT Talent All-In-One Monitor

Aug 15, 2024 John Aldred

Video switchers have become all the rage over the last few years. No longer content with just shoving our camera into an Elgato Cam Link,…



SmallRig’s new Wireless Follow Focus Kit provides low-budget remote control

Aug 15, 2024 John Aldred

SmallRig has announced its new Wireless Follow Focus Kit (Lite), or “4296”, to avoid confusion in the SmallRig lineup. It’s a low-budget kit at only…



Nanlite’s kicks off new “Alien” series with 150W and 300W RGBWW LED Panels

Aug 13, 2024 John Aldred

Nanlite has announced the new Alien 150C ($999) and Alien 300C ($1,499). The new lights launch Nanlite’s “next-generation” series of “advanced professional panel light”. They’re…



Aputure Sidus Four connects up to eight DMX lighting universes for ultimate remote control

Aug 12, 2024 John Aldred

DMX (Digital MultipleXer) and its wireless counterpart, CRMX (Cognitive Radio MultipleXer), have been around for a while now. But outside the worlds of DJs, stages…



Tilta expands lineup with BT03 tabletop tripod and VT05 travel video tripod

Aug 12, 2024 John Aldred

Tilta’s a relative latecomer to the world of tripods. After entering the tripod market only a few months ago, the company is already expanding its…



Lexar launches Professional Go Portable SSD and Hub for smartphone filmmakers

Aug 9, 2024 John Aldred

Lexar has announced the new Lexar Professional Go Portable SSD and Hub. Oddly, though, this well-established company has launched the new devices on Kickstarter. Designed primarily…



SanDisk Unveils Huge Capacity 4TB microSD and 8TB SD Cards

Aug 9, 2024 John Aldred

SanDisk/Western Digital has broken capacity barriers once again, announcing the biggest micro SD card so far. Not satisfied with releasing the world’s first 1TB microSD…



Zoom H1 XLR compact recorder offers 32-bit float audio for only $150

Aug 9, 2024 John Aldred

There’s been a lot said about 32-bit float audio over the last couple of years. A lot of people saw it as their miracle saviour,…



Manfrotto refreshes Befree lineup with new GT and Advanced model tripods

Aug 8, 2024 John Aldred

Manfrotto has announced some new tripods in the Befree lineup. The new models are the Manfrotto Befree GT and the Manfrotto Befree Advanced. The new…