Camera and gear reviews
SmallRig RM75 overview – RGBWW video light
https://youtu.be/6lCMzQJRANQ The SmallRig RM75 is a compact video light with a CRI of 96 that has a variety of features like effect modes and even a setting to record and playback lights and colors. The device is magnetic which means
Colbor CL100 review – affordable bi-color LED light
https://youtu.be/In4nrSbOvzk The Colbor CL100 is a budget-friendly COB light that is priced at 200 USD. The LED light has bi-color that has color temperature of 2700K to 6500K. Effect modes Besides being able to produce bi-color light he CL100 also
Zhiyun Crane M3 review – gimbal for mirrorless & small cameras
The Zhiyun Crane M3 is the first in the M series to specifically support mirrorless cameras and not just point-and-shoots or other small cameras. This is rather unusual considering the compact form factor of the M3. While the manufacturer doesn’t
Moza AirCross 3 review – transformable camera gimbal
The Moza AirCross 3 is a complete re-design of the previous model. While the motorized gimbal can be held like most other one-hand gimbals it can also be set up in a very different shape. The grip can be flipped
Comica BoomX-D Pro review: Wireless microphone with internal recording & safety channel
You’ve probably seen small wireless clip-on mics like these before. They’re compact, easy to use and affordable. But if the microphone is too far away from the receiver the audio signal will get cut off or completely lost, which means
Sirui SH05 review — affordable tripod kit with half-ball video head
The Sirui SH05 is a tripod kit that consists of three legs, a video head and has a payload of up to 6kg. The legs have three sections that can be extended by loosening the two black knobs on each
Best manual APS-C wide-angle for shooting video that is also affordable? Rokinon (Samyang) 12mm F/2 lens review
The Rokinon (Samyang) 12mm F/2 is an affordable wide-angle lens for APS-C cameras. The focal length equals a 18mm full-frame lens. This lens has already been around for years, so how good does it still perform when it comes to
Creating a miniature effect – filmmaking technique (Lensbaby Edge 35)
Creating a miniature film effect is a lot of fun and can be done with a tilt shift lens or in post by applying blur masks. The most effective way to create a toy world or miniature look is to
SYNCO G2 (A2) review: 129$ wireless microphones with screens
The Synco G2 (A2) is a 129$ wireless 2.4GHz microphone system with screens that consists of two compact transmitters that have a built-in microphone. They can also be connected with lavaliers that are included in the kit. The two mics
Sirui 75mm F/1.8 anamorphic lens review
The overall design is good and the lens feels well built. Even though it weighs around 800g it’s still rather lightweight but also small for an anamorphic lens. When shooting wide open you will need some NDs and the lens has a 67mm filter thread so you can easily screw on a 77mm or 82mm filter with a step-up ring.
Moza Air 2S gimbal review & sample footage
Our first look at the Gudsen Moza Air 2S can be watched below. The gimbal review includes sample footage and compares the camera stabilizer to the original Moza Air 2 which we tested in-depth back in late 2018. New features:
Fujifilm 10-24mm F/4 WR review for filmmakers
The 10-24mm F/4 R OIS WR is an updated version of the ultra-wide angle lens from Fujifilm with weather sealing. The weather sealing is useful to have to ensure the camera’s safety when shooting in the rain, snow or maybe