Articles from Christopher Malcolm

I got to spend a week with the new Canon PowerShot V1 and wanted to share with you my impressions that might hopefully help you decide if this is the right camera for you. 

The good news keeps on coming for filmmakers looking to get the highest quality images without breaking the bank. Today, it was Blackmagic Design’s turn, as it announced the new Blackmagic PYXIS 12K. 

For those Nikon users who prefer to use Adobe Premiere for your workflow, a major new compatibility announcement should make your life quite a bit easier. 

Today, Nikon added another member to its line of mirrorless cameras, the updated Nikon Z5 II. 

I don’t usually write about price drops, but RED Cinema and Nikon today announced a major one I think is worth the ink. 

Canon has unveiled a new ultraportable camera in its lineup: the PowerShot V1. 

I remember when I was just starting out, I used to carry my camera everywhere. Like, everywhere. To the park, to the ballgame, to the afterparty… on a date. Again, I apologize for that, Jessica.

Affordable high-quality video just got a little easier with the release of the Canon EOS R50 V. 

Canon added a fourth lens to its line of f/1.4 Hybrid Primes today with the brand-new RF 20mm f/1.4 L VCM. 

Continuing its streak of bringing unique and affordable new glass options to the filmmaking community, Laowa is launching an all-new set of lenses with a very specific skill set. 

The best part about creating personal projects is the opportunity to grow in a pressure-free environment. I just finished shooting such a project with a couple of friends, and the lessons I learned at “play” turned out to be the kind I’ll be sure to use in my work. 

Looking for help funding your latest short film? Nikon, RED, and Vimeo have come together to offer a new opportunity for emerging filmmakers. 

Today, I’d like to share a bit about my own photo journey. Whether you are at the very beginning or nearing the end of your own, I’m guessing you’ll find a few similarities. 

A new compact color and light meter from Datacolor offers a better way to set your exposure. 

Okay, I’ll admit it. I’ve gotten lazy. Back in the film days, I would diligently pull out my light meter before every take and carefully sort through my correction filters to ensure my white balance was spot on between my light source and film stock. It was all just part of the game.

In the first big announcement since Nikon’s acquisition of RED Digital Cinema, the company now offers new options that open up the platform for a world of innovation. 

Furthering its commitment to professional filmmakers, Nikon today announced the new Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ power zoom lens, made specifically for film and video production. 

As my hometown of Los Angeles continues to combat historic fires, my thoughts have once again been drawn to the age-old question posed by artists throughout time: What is the role of artists in times of strife? 

Nikon has just announced an update to its popular line of superzoom cameras with the Nikon COOLPIX P1100. 

Nikon’s line of prime lenses just got a lot stronger with a professional lens that promises to be a staple in many a photographer’s kit for years to come: the brand-new NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S. 

With the announcement of a new streamlined version of the Blackmagic URSA 12K LF camera for less than half the price of the kit version, Blackmagic Design has once again proven itself to be a company in touch with its customers' needs. 

Just starting your photography or filmmaking journey and unsure how to spend your limited funds on limitless gear options? Today, I’ll offer eight simple steps to hopefully help you get the best bang for your buck. 

This week, I was doing my usual renewal on my gear insurance policy, and I, once again, had a familiar refrain: Sweet Mary, I’ve spent a small fortune on gear.

Today, I’d like to take you along on a little thought experiment. If I were to get into a magical de-aging machine and be placed in a position to restart my career all over again in 2025, which camera might I choose to take me into battle? 

In our never-ending search for the perfect camera, we often bandy around a common term to describe the ultimate in performance: flagship. But what really is a “flagship” camera? 

A new line of full-frame anamorphic lenses has just hit the market. Get ready for the Venus Optics Laowa Nanomorph T2.9 1.5x LF Anamorphics. 

I’ve gotten to spend some time getting to know Canon’s newest flagship camera, the Canon EOS R1. And I’ve got thoughts. 

As press releases go, this one was brief. But short can sometimes be significant, as Nikon announced today a new version of firmware that brings to its mirrorless cameras a staple of the film industry: shutter angle. 

Today, I’ll share a quick look at my simple solution to a sometimes convoluted process. 

Timecode is absolutely essential to filmmaking. Many of you may find that statement surprising, as you may have never actually heard of timecode. But, as you progress on your filmmaking journey, it will become one of those discoveries that you can’t fathom how you ever lived without.

Today, Laowa has introduced a new line of cinema lenses to the cinematography market. And these have a major perk: macro capabilities. 

Picking the perfect lens has always been the most important part of any film project. Are you picking for clarity or character? Are you going anamorphic or spherical? What is your subject, and what is the correct tool to capture the action?

Blackmagic Design has made two price drops, one permanent and one temporary, that might be of interest to those of you who use DaVinci Resolve Studio to bring your video projects to reality. 

This week, Fujifilm announced the development of a new camera designed with filmmakers in mind, the Fujifilm GFX Eterna. The camera builds on Fuji’s GFX line of medium format still cameras but will be focused on video capture and is aimed at independent filmmakers and documentarians. 

Being a professional photographer is about more than just the exposure triangle. 

You’ve poured your blood, sweat, and tears into your art. Now, it’s time to make sure it is preserved. 

Today, Nikon has announced the next generation of its DX line of cameras with the new Nikon Z 50II. 

It’s that time again when my brain starts to ponder the endless question: What would be my idea of a perfect camera? 

Nikon, a brand with a long history of quality in photography, continues its growth in the video market today with the development announcement of a new NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ lens with filmmakers in mind. 

Film production equipment is notoriously expensive. But some of the most helpful tools can still be had for a song.