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How to build a DIY iPhone video rig

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iPhones might not be the video camera choice of professionals, but if you want a quick behind-the-scenes video or prefer to pack light, the 4K capable iPhone 6s and 6s Plus are wonderful tools.

To improve the footage from the smartphones, two of the most simple things you can do are add external audio recording and a means of better stabilizing the footage (especially the 6s, since the 6s Plus comes with built-in image stabilization). And the best way to do that in one is to create a DIY rig.

Here to show you how to do that is Zack Ford of Barbaric Media.[Read More…]

Struggles Only Photographers Will Understand

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As flawless as we might present our photography lives to be on social media, there are times when being a photographer isn’t nearly as glorious as it sounds.

To demonstrate just a few of these instances, DigitalRev has taken it upon themselves to share a collection of ‘Struggles Only Photographers Will Understand.’[Read More…]

A look inside Canon’s redesigned mirror mechanism

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On the outside, Canon’s 5DS and 5DS R DSLRs remain almost unchanged from their predecessor, the 5D Mark III. But on the inside, things couldn’t be more different.

One of the most notable changes inside the magnesium frame is an entirely new mirror mechanism that reduces vibration when flipping up and slamming down.[Read More…]

Why Photographers Use Medium Format Cameras

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For most photographers, medium format is overkill–the equivalent of driving a tank to pick up a gallon of milk.

But, there’s no denying that medium format systems have their place in the market, particularly for photographers who need the absolute best image quality with zero compromises.

To explain the differences between medium format and smaller format cameras and why photographers opt for medium format systems, Hasselblad commissioned photographer Karl Taylor to create a video sharing his thoughts, insight and experiences with medium format cameras.[Read More…]

See a Beautiful New Photo of Earth With Every New Browser Tab You Open

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If you haven’t heard of Urthecast, you need to fix that.

Based out of Vancouver, British Columbia, Urthecast is a company working hand-in-hand with NASA to provide the first publicly accessible HD camera that’s attached to the International Space Station.

While their main objective is a constant stream of HD footage broadcasted live for the world to see, Urthecast has also created a new Chrome App that will automatically display one of the thousands of incredible images Urthecast has in its growing archive when you open a new tab in your browser.[Read More…]

The Lumenati CS1 Bring the Nostalgic Experience of Lo-Fi Video to Your iPhone

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The time of 8mm and 16mm video cameras might long be gone, but that doesn’t mean the design, aesthetic and experience of these cameras must die along with it.

Meet the Lumenati CS1, ‘the world’s first cinematic smartcase’ that brings the convenience of digital video with the nostalgic design, experience and ergonomics of lo-fi video cameras.[Read More…]

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