Gear Announcement

    Westcott Pro Light Mods make your subject look like a rock star
    May 12, 2023 John Aldred

    Westcott has announced its new Pro Light Mods range (buy here). These are softbox covers which simulate the Hollywood-style light banks as well as stadium…

    Spinn CW.01 camera wrap 2023 edition comes in a new XL size
    May 11, 2023 John Aldred

    The Spinn CW.01 isn’t an entirely new product. It was first launched on Kickstarter last year with all of the backers having had their items…

    Canon PowerShot V10 4K vlogging camera takes on a new form factor
    May 11, 2023 John Aldred

    Canon has announced its new PowerShot V10 Vlog camera. Designed for vloggers and content creators, the PowerShot V10 takes a big break from the traditional…

    PSA: Leap SSD is the world’s fastest wireless SSD but I wouldn’t buy it
    May 10, 2023 John Aldred

    There appears to be a new name in SSD storage. It’s called Leap, and I’d probably take this one with a big pinch of salt….

    Nikon Z8 shoots 8K RAW video at up to 60fps
    May 10, 2023 John Aldred

    After a lot of rumour and speculation, Nikon has now officially announced the new Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera (buy here). While having some specs in…

    First look at Laowa Ranger 28-75/75-180mm T2.9 full-frame cinema zoom lenses
    May 5, 2023 John Aldred

    One of the more exciting things to pop up at NAB 2023 was Laowa’s entry into the world of full-frame cinema zoom lenses. The company…

    First Look at the Zacuto Micro Boom & Micro Mixer
    May 4, 2023 John Aldred

    When you’re a solo shooter, booming a shotgun microphone close to your subject can be difficult. I’ve done it myself in the past, shooting interviews…

    First look: Zacuto Rotator rapid-switches between horizontal and vertical video
    May 3, 2023 John Aldred

    A few years ago, vertical video was something that the vast majority of filmmakers and videographers had no time for. It wasn’t “cinema” and had…

    First look: Amaran Light Dome Mini SE and Spotlight SE modifiers
    Apr 28, 2023 John Aldred

    Amaran, the entry-level brand of products from Aputure, has introduced two new light modifiers. Launched at NAB 2023, we see the Amaran Light Dome Mini…

    DJI moves to a Triple-Camera Gimbal with the Mavic 3 Pro
    Apr 25, 2023 Udi Tirosh

    DJI just does not stop. After releasing the Inspire 3 at NAB, they still have enough wind in their pipes to release another drone just…