Articles from Christopher Malcolm

Today, I wanted to take a break from discussing the cameras that capture our images and look at one of the tools used to make those images better. Let’s have a look at the Peak Design Travel Tripod. 

A few months ago, Nikon teased that its journey into cinema products would extend beyond camera bodies into the realm of lenses. Well, today, we learned a bit more about what shape those optics will take. 

For some Nikon ZR users, Christmas will come a little early this year as Nikon has laid out a clear roadmap for its upcoming firmware updates in 2026 and beyond. 

A massive price drop across its line of cinema cameras allows Blackmagic Design to, once again, offer excellent value to filmmakers on a budget.

It’s that time again to sit back and dream about a one-size-fits-all camera that doesn’t actually exist, but really should. 

The FX2 has been one of Sony’s most discussed cameras since its launch. So today, I got my hands on one and decided to take it for a spin. 

I’ve done separate review articles on both the Nikon ZR and the Laowa Sunlight 2x Full Frame Anamorphic Zooms in the past. Today, I thought it might be helpful to talk less specs and more process after using the combination on my latest film. 

Canon has been busy lately, producing a variety of cameras aimed at satisfying a wide array of users. But which one is right for you? 

For the last couple of months, I’ve been trying out the Nikon 28-135mm PZ lens to see how it might fit into my workflow. Here’s what I found. 

Today, let’s get close. Like, really close, with the new Laowa Aksen Ultra Macro zooms. 

Rejoice, all Nikon ZR users. Today, I’ll give you the inside scoop on a low-cost app that might just be the answer to your prayers. 

Today I'll have a look at an exciting new lens option for filmmakers, the Zhongyi Zone T1 cinema lens. 

Today, I decided to try something new. So, join me on a walk through the park with the NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S macro lens. 

Today, I'd like to have a chat about Nikon's latest version of its workhorse 70-200mm zoom lens, the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II. 

As I sat in my kitchen on Memorial Day, once again procrastinating by watching my umpteenth gear review video this week on YouTube, a random thought popped into my head. What would happen if I were to never buy another camera for the rest of my life? 

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 look at the new Laowa CF 4.5-10mm f/2.8 Fisheye Zoom and share a few thoughts. 

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. 

After three decades as a professional filmmaker and photographer, I have learned a lot of things. Most of them, I learned the hard way. 

So, in today's article I'm going to give you five lessons I've learned over the course of a long career when it comes to what really matters, and what doesn't, when it comes to buying gear.

I realize that articles about older cameras don't trend nearly as hard as shiny new toys. But my recent purchase of the Nikon Zf has paid off in more ways than I could have ever imagined. 

Nikon has just teased a first look at a brand-new line of cinema lenses. So what should we expect from the final reveal? 

Blackmagic Design has changed the post-production landscape once again. But this time, it's doing so with photographers in mind. 

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. 

A next generation workhorse arrives today with Nikon’s announcement of its new NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II.  

Today, the new Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro Z Mount lens comes to Nikon cameras.