Recently I got to go hands-on with the all-new Canon C50 for a couple of projects, and ultimately I wanted to see if this could be the right compact cinema video camera, delivering high-quality video up to 7K that would work not only for content creation and brand videos but also for some indie filmmaking projects.
New AI software can now create incredibly accurate video from still images, and the Real Estate video market is about to change forever.
Most of us know that shooting in a flat log picture profile will give you the highest quality video footage but the workflow has always been too difficult to deal with. I've created Fstoppers' LUTs for Sony cameras and a shooting and editing workflow that changes everything.
While overhyping new filmmaking and photography products is something of a spectator sport and phrases like "game changer" seem to be bandied about on a daily basis, it can sometimes come as a surprise which products actually move the needle.
Today, I'll have a quick look at the new Allen Smart Suction Snap Camera Mount. It's a tool designed for mounting compact mirrorless cameras, action cams, and smaller DSLRs to smooth surfaces via a suction cup that can deliver dynamic moving shots.
It seems everybody is retiring their gimbals. Every time I look at social media, I hear people talking about: does anybody use a gimbal anymore? Or you'll see videos where people are talking about gear they regret buying, and a gimbal is usually on that list.
After three decades as a professional filmmaker and photographer, I have learned a lot of things. Most of them, I learned the hard way.
Since the debut of the first Osmo Pocket series, launched seven years ago, it has quickly grown its user base with its one-of-a-kind design, tapping into a niche market segment by offering quality stabilized video at a pocketable size. While it wasn't perfect back then, it offered an innovative solution for the market's pain point, and it's commendable that they took the risk to do things out of the norm. Fast forward to 2026, the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 is currently at its 4th iteration of product development, keeping the same design language. Building on the success of its predecessor, it now offers enhanced imaging capabilities and further refinements to its user experience.
Conferences are a common subject matter for many professional photographers and videographers, and I recently worked on one for a client and wanted to share how I prepared to cover it. Whether you're planning to cover a conference professionally or for fun, I hope my experience helps you prepare and execute coverage of one.
Nikon has just teased a first look at a brand-new line of cinema lenses. So what should we expect from the final reveal?
Unlike photography, video production often involves more than one person. There are sound technicians, editors, color gradeers, camera operators, directors and art directors. It is also common for team members to share multiple versions of edited footage. Managing these files and providing easy access to everyone on the team is a priority for every video production team. Today, Adobe is announcing Frame.io Drive to make sharing files and edits easy.
I have heard people talk about this and wanted to try it for myself, especially as Canon released the new C50 mirrorless camera. I decided to pair that with the 24-105mm f/2.8 to see, is this the perfect run-and-gun indie filmmaking rig?
Blackmagic Design has changed the post-production landscape once again. But this time, it's doing so with photographers in mind.
The world of lighting is saturated with options, but when two fixtures are this close in quality and this different in scale, the choice gets genuinely interesting. That is exactly the case with the Aputure Nova P300c and Nova P600c. Designed to serve hybrid photo and video creatives, both lights offer RGBWW color flexibility, pro-level output, and excellent build quality. But which one makes the most sense for your work and your space?
Monopods used to be just assistive tools for heavy camera setups. Now they can stand on their own. These two monopods take it further by being extra efficient, but which one is better for you?
Simplicity has an undeniable charm, especially when it comes to setting up for filming. This new, thoughtfully designed wireless microphone from Saramonic offers exactly that.
Recently, I got a chance to have a look at the brand-new Laowa Sunlight 2x FF Anamorphic Zoom Series and thought I'd share a thought or two.
Today, I'm not talking about the newest camera on the market. But I'm talking about one of the best. And, in the end, that's kind of the point.
Good video falls apart fast when the audio is weak. Clean, controlled sound changes how your work feels, even if the visuals stay the same.
Laowa's new probe zoom lenses are finally here, and they might be some of the strangest lenses ever made. For the last two months, I've been shooting with the most unusual of the bunch—the 15-35mm T12 Periscope Lens—and the shots it produces are unlike anything I've ever captured before. Let's dive in and see what makes this lens so unique.
Anamorphic lenses have moved from niche cinema tools to real options you can mount on a mirrorless camera right now. If you shoot video and want a wider frame, stronger background blur, and a different kind of character, this is a choice that changes how your footage feels.
The narrative of smartphones launched every year has honestly been quite dull, mainly focusing on still photography — better cameras, more resolution, sharper images, and better low-light image quality. Being dull is not necessarily a bad thing; if anything, it means that we might have successfully reached the point of sufficiency for smartphone photography imaging systems. However, things on the video side are still lacking, and that is about to change with the upcoming vivo X300 Ultra, the first Ultra model from vivo that aims to push the boundaries of what is capable with a smartphone in videography and put vivo ahead of its competition.
Fear can stall your progress faster than a lack of gear or budget. When your portfolio feels stuck and your ideas keep dying on the page, the problem usually isn’t talent.
Allow me, for a moment, to try and entertain you with the story of one of the most boring days of my life.
If you’re a photographer, admit it: there was something about variable ND filters that most of us hated. This new filter line from H&Y aims to fix exactly that.
Premiere Pro is no longer called Premiere Pro. With version 26.0, Adobe has renamed it Premiere on Desktop, and that shift comes with tools that could change how you handle masking, transitions, and overall timeline speed.
Xtra is an innovative U.S.-registered startup founded by an experienced team dedicated to advancing imaging technology. Having established a strong foundation with products such as the Xtra Muse, Xtra Sphra360, Xtra Edge and Xtra Edge Pro.Xtra’s latest product is aimed at those needing a lightweight, highly versatile solution to film BTS and POV content on the move. They call it Atto. And looking at the specs, it’s rather impressive!
Nikon has just announced a new firmware update for their Nikon ZR cinema camera. Let’s have a look at some of the coming updates.
Vimeo used to be the place where your best work looked better, loaded cleaner, and felt like it belonged in a serious portfolio. If you shoot photos and video, the platform you choose can quietly shape how clients judge your work before they ever reply.
Nikon has further integrated RED Cinema technology into its products today with a new set of imaging recipes aimed at bringing RED’s unique colors to Nikon cameras.
When video became the main way to capture attention, the environment for photography began to disappear. To survive, it must once again become an object, not content.
Forced perspective is one of those tricks you think you understand until someone pulls it apart in front of you. Here's a fun look at this incredible visual trick.
Now that you have your new Nikon ZR in hand, you’re probably already thinking about ways to dress it up. Well, if I were you, here are the first three accessories I would add to my shopping cart.
One of the year’s most awaited cameras is finally here, and it comes with major upgrades that users of the previous generation will love. The Sony a7 V may look almost the same, but the internal hardware and handling have a lot to offer.
As content creators, we're constantly searching for that perfect balance: professional-grade equipment that doesn't require a full production crew to operate. It's a challenge I've faced countless times: wanting cinematic tracking shots, multiple angles, and broadcast-quality footage, but without all the gadgets that require additional camera assistants to run them. The OBSBOT Tail 2 aims to solve exactly that problem, and right now, it's available for $999 (down from $1,199) during its Black Friday promotion running through December 1st.
All hype aside, what did I learn from putting the brand new Nikon ZR and NIKKOR Z 24-70 f/2.8 S II into the field to make my new series, The Pickup Artist?
This new tripod from Manfrotto is trying to win your loyalty by offering to do everything you’d want a tripod to do. If you have various workflows and want to minimize your gear options, this might be for you.
Modern cameras are data monsters. High resolutions and fast frame rates create a storage bottleneck for professionals. Lexar Professional SILVER 2TB CFexpress 4.0 Type A card aims to solve that problem for Sony shooters at a surprisingly reasonable price point. Does it succeed?
Canon has announced a brand-new midrange mirrorless camera for the marketplace, the Canon EOS R6 Mark III. I got a chance to test out the new model and wanted to share a few thoughts.
Introducing the Osmo Mobile 8, the latest addition to DJI’s mobile gimbal series, designed to expand creative possibilities for smartphone filmmakers. Designed to support a wider range of filming scenarios, the Osmo Mobile 8 introduces 360 ° Pan Rotation for smooth panoramic shots, an ultra-comfortable grip for low-angle filming, and—for the first time—intelligent tracking of cats and dogs.
Action cameras are a tough sell these days. They’re in a category that’s being squeezed from above by 360 cameras that largely duplicate their functions, and smartphones that perform similar functions and are always with you. So where does that leave the Insta360 GO Ultra?
The Nikon ZR cinema camera has begun arriving in filmmakers’ hands. I got mine late last week and thought I’d share a few initial impressions.
YoloLiv, known for its live streaming encoders, is stepping into the dedicated webcam market with a bold claim: mirrorless quality in a webcam. The newly announced YoloLiv YoloCam S3 aims to deliver professional-grade visuals with plug-and-play convenience, targeting creators, streamers, and professionals.
Hollyland has consistently been at the forefront of wireless audio capture, and their latest flagship, the LARK MAX 2, represents a push to consolidate nearly every desirable modern audio feature into a single comprehensive system. Are all these features important, or is the result overly complicated?
While new lenses aim for perfection, many think they are too sterile. The flaws of vintage glass have become unexpectedly sought after. The problem is that shooting with them is an expensive and impractical endeavor. This new plugin for DaVinci Resolve aims to solve this problem. Can it deliver?
Let’s admit it. Social media platforms now favor video content, and it’s not enough to just post your output anymore. Video content can be a way to tell potential clients more about what we offer, but it’s no walk in the park to produce.
EMEET has introduced itself as a brand making innovative leaps with webcam hardware and software. Its newly released PIXY webcam is the first dual-camera PTZ 4K webcam with AI processing, promising to elevate video for content creators, educators, and professionals. After testing it in lectures, content creation, and virtual meetings, the EMEET PIXY delivers impressive results.
There have been three major announcements from Blackmagic Design in the last two weeks. Let’s talk about a few of them.
Introducing DJI’s latest wireless audio system, the Mic 3, a smarter and more compact upgrade to its predecessor. DJI has taken what creators loved about the previous generation mic and refined it with improved connectivity, longer battery life, and smarter features packed into a sleek design. This new system promises to deliver professional-grade sound while staying lightweight and versatile, making it an appealing option for filmmakers, vloggers, and content creators who demand reliability on the go. Let’s find out if this sleek, compact system truly lives up to its promise of delivering smarter audio for creators, or if it’s just another incremental upgrade.