Canon EOS 80D Review

In September 2013 ago we got our hands on a Canon EOS 70D and were overall happy with the performance and results in video mode. Almost three years later we tested its successor the EOS 80D for a week. How much has changed and improved? Three words: Not that much. But that doesn’t mean it’s […]

Canon EOS 70D Review

When I first heard about the Canon EOS 70D I didn’t know I should feel about it. Canon called it a game changer but when looking at the specs it didn’t seemed to be one. After the T5i (700D) release I was disappointed but realized that Canon can’t release a camera that has the video […]

Canon EOS 7D overview & setup guide

The Canon EOS 7D has been the camera that got us into DSLR filmmaking and we have used it for about four years on a daily basis. It surely is outdated in terms of features and the overall look of the image but because we are asked daily how to set the camera up for […]

Canon 100-400mm Filming with a telephoto lens

A few weeks ago I got my hands on the Canon EF 100-400mm F/4.5-5.6 L IS USM (version 1) telephoto lens. The lens is currently priced at 1.299 US Dollar which is not too much considering the focal length, the red ring and the image quality. At first I only took photographs but then decided […]

Canon 70D compared to the 7D

While I was testing the Canon EOS 70D a couple of weeks ago, I thought about the main differences between the “other” APS-C cameras from Canon and what has changed over the last few years. In most comparisons online the 70D wins slightly when comparing it to the 7D. I wanted to find out if […]

Best settings for exporting video and the ideal web compression

Last week we introduced the user request series in which we pick one question or topic per episode and talk about different solutions. Many videos will be just simple and straight to the point tutorials but in other videos we will give tips and advice for filmmakers.

Best lens adapter Metabones Speed Booster review

The Metabones adapters, mostly Speed Boosters, have become pretty popular over the last few years. Why? Because they do more than just connect lens type A with camera mount B. Here is what Wikipedia has to say about that: “An adapter is a device that converts attributes of one electrical device or system to those […]

Behind the scenes with the Canon 5D and 300mm F2.8 lens

On May 25th and 26th was a huge event in Frankfurt: The skyscraper festival. Since Frankfurt has the biggest skyline in Europe the city celebrates that uniqueness with a special festival. Towers you can’t normally visit are open to the public and there are a lot of activities like bungee jumping, climbing etc.

Bad Music” documentary filmed with Pocket Camera & DSLRs

Workflows, movies and pretty much everything is getting faster. The creative landscape seems to change as quickly as never before. Back in september we had the idea of producing a documentary about music in today’s society. We often talk with people about talent and casting shows but especially if there is still good music out […]

Aputure Light Storm LS-1 The brightest LED video light

Last year we reviewed the Aputure Amaran 528 lights which are very small, lightweight and good for small setups and interviews. This year Aputure came out with a new series of LEDs, the Light Storm. Just like the name suggests they are bright indeed, especially compared to the Amaran 528 lights. We had the LS-1s […]