Fenchel & Janisch
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Testing the Nikon D850’s 4K video mode
It’s been a few years since we’ve tested a Nikon DSLR but when the D850 was released it immediately caught my eye. Finally we got a unit for testing and so far it’s as good as everyone says. We will
Too many gimbals
In 2017 we’ve tested a lot of gimbals. Most of them are good products. They do what they are supposed to, stabilize shaky motion which is something a lot of filmmakers have dreamed about for years. Back in summer 2016
Three lenses we bring to every shoot
Since we started using the Fujifilm X-T2 in summer 2017 for our commercial work and YouTube content a lot of people asked us which native Fujinon lenses we use. While we use a variety of glass we have three lenses
Taking GH5 footage to the next level
The Atomos Ninja Inferno is a 4K video recorder and monitor, priced at $995, that can record up to 60 frames per second in 4K with 10-bit color depth. That’s why it is the ideal companion for the Panasonic Lumix
Slow motion footage filmed with the Fujifilm X-H1 at 120p
The Fujifilm X-H1 undoubtedly captures great real time 4K video but how about slow motion footage? While the mirrorless camera unfortunately can’t shoot 60p or 50p in 4K it can record 120 frames per second and 100p in Full HD
Slow motion footage captured with the Fujifilm X-T2
The Fujifilm X-T2 can record max. 30 frames per second in Ultra HD (3840×2160) and the highest frame rate it can record in Full HD (1920×1080) is 60fps. I went to Frankfurt’s riverside on a cold day in February to
Shooting in extreme weather – worth risking gear
What do you do when it’s raining or snowing? Do you stay at home or do you feel the urge to go out and shoot and capture this kind of extreme weather? I recently took out the Fujifilm X-T2 on
REC Camera Overlay Presets
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Panasonic LX100 – our favorite 4K travel camera
The Panasonic Lumix LX100 is a point-and-shoot camera that can record 4K video at 25 and 24 frames per second as well as maximum 60 frames per second in Full HD. The camera is currently priced at $600-$650 and can
Our favorite small camera setup
When traveling, a small camera setup is often necessary to get shots quickly and to avoid causing too much attention. Our favorite setup for travel filmmaking is this small camera and this medium seized stabilizer to capture smooth tracking shots.
Mobile filmmaking Shooting 4K with the Google Pixel 2
We had the chance to test the Google Pixel 2 phone for a few hours and decided to go out and capture some autumn impressions in Frankfurt’s Eastend. You can watch the video in 2160p below. If you’re wondering why
Meet Fenchel & Janisch at NAB Show Las Vegas April 9-11
Meet us at the Aputure Booth NO : C2143 NAB Show Keynote Commercial filmmaking Insights on our production process and how YouTube can help you to grow a video production company. Tuesday, April 10, at 2 p.m.