Gear Announcement

    Rode’s new PodMic USB also sports an XLR socket
    Apr 25, 2023 John Aldred

    It looks like Rode has started a new design trend in some of their microphone releases. At least, they have with microphones potentially destined for…

    Rode Wireless GO II finally gets a charging case and major firmware update
    Apr 24, 2023 John Aldred

    Rode has announced a lot of stuff during NAB 2023 so far. There’s been the Rode Streamer X (buy here) video and audio capture device…

    First look at the Godox Knowled F flexible, folding LED mats
    Apr 24, 2023 John Aldred

    At NAB 2023, Godox launched its new range of flexible, folding LED mats. The range is kicking off with three panels: the F22Bi, F24Bi, and…

    Kelvin Play - Title

    Kelvin Play is the first ever RBGACL LED panel light
    Apr 23, 2023 Udi Tirosh

    I want to warmly welcome the new Kelvin Play (link) – an RGBACL panel light. Of all the many LED panels I have seen in…

    First look at RODE’s RodeCaster Duo and RodeCaster Pro II firmware updates
    Apr 21, 2023 John Aldred

    It’s a big week for Rode, with many new announcements. This time, it’s the new RodeCaster Duo (buy here), a 2-channel version of the 4-channel…

    First look at the Aputure Amaran 150C and 300C RGBWW LED lights
    Apr 21, 2023 John Aldred

    At NAB 2023, Aputure announced two new LED lights in their Amaran lineup. They’re the Amaran 150C (buy here) and Amaran 300C (buy here), both…

    Is Meike’s 84mm f/1.4 RF lens the first 3rd party AF lens to be Canon-approved?
    Apr 20, 2023 John Aldred

    Meike has announced a new 85mm f/1.4 lens at NAB 2023 this week. This in itself is not really big news. Neither is the fact…

    First look at RODE’s first video capture device: The Streamer X
    Apr 20, 2023 John Aldred

    Rode has expanded from audio into video with their first-ever video capture device. It’s called the Streamer X (buy here), and comes from Rode’s streaming…

    Nikkor Z 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR is Nikon’s widest APS-C Z mount lens
    Apr 20, 2023 John Aldred

    Nikon has announced its widest APS-C lens for Nikon Z mount mirrorless cameras. The Nikon Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR (buy here), as…

    First look at the new SmallRig F60 modular follow-focus unit
    Apr 19, 2023 John Aldred

    Follow-focus units have been around for a long time. Over the last few years, we’ve seen many of them pop up from quite a few…