Articles from Christopher Malcolm

Bigger isn’t always better when it comes to sensor size in video. 

Sometimes, the most obvious things are the most powerful. 

Today, I’ll talk about one of the best values in my constant lighting kit. 

Nikon puts a stylish twist on a couple products in its Z family of mirrorless cameras. 

The Nikon Z 9 has proven itself to be an incredibly capable piece of gear for both stills and cinematography. With the announcement of the MC-N10 Remote Grip, the system just got better. 

Nikon has just announced their new Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S for the Z system. 

Today, I’d like to take a charitable break from discussing gear, to chat about something I’ve found to be far more important to understand about photography. 

After a promising launch and a massive update with version 2.0, Nikon has announced the release of version 3.0 for their flagship mirrorless camera. 

With autofocus achieving superhuman heights in recent years, its ability seems limitless. But when narrative filmmaking, nothing beats the human touch. 

Today, Blackmagic Design announced that its prominent post-production platform, DaVinci Resolve, will now be available on the Apple iPad. 

The definition of a “cinema camera” seems to be ever evolving. So what are some of the things that set them apart from mirrorless? 

In today’s article, I’d like to pose a fundamental question. Has the growth of social media been a net positive or negative for the world of photography? 

We spend a lot of time talking about when it’s the best time to buy new gear. But it can be harder to know when is the right time to let go of the old gear as well. 

What happens when a non-vlogger takes a spin with Nikon’s new social media-focused Z 30 compact camera? 

The future of art has arrived. And it isn’t pretty. 

Nikon announces another wide angle zoom to add to its lineup of Z glass: the NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8. 

Knowing what gear you need versus what gear you want can both save your money and save your sanity. Knowing why you want it can help you to maximize your investment. 

How many times have you seen article or video headlines professing to provide you the key to reaching your artistic goals in three easy steps? Well, if you don’t want your bubble burst, this might be a good time to stop reading. 

As photographers, we all have our strengths and weaknesses. But there’s one disadvantage that almost every photographer has in common. 

Simplicity is the name of the game when it comes to powering your video system. 

If I promise to not curse and do my best to keep my rants to a minimum, can we have a discussion about the ongoing dilemma for photographers which is Instagram? 

Here are some words about the choices all photographers have to make and how we choose to make them. 

Here are a few thoughts from getting to spend a couple months with a powerful if pint-sized cinema camera from one of the industry’s leading brands. 

Growing as an artist isn’t always fun. But being the best artist you can be requires you to lean into the growing pains to reach your full potential. 

A new toy brings more joy into my photo workflow. 

A bit of panic leads to a fun diversion. Today, we pose a hypothetical question. 

Having trouble getting more out of your photography? Perhaps the answer is to do less. 

Nikon has been busy on the super telephoto lens front as of late. The latest addition, the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S, presents an option for photographers who need the extra reach without straining your budget. 

After taking the top end of the market by storm with the Z 9, Nikon looks to secure the other end of the spectrum with a camera designed for social media creation. 

Sometimes, two is better than one when it comes to gear purchases. 

Life as an artist is a never-ending series of peaks and valleys full of both joy and inevitable disappointment. But adding a bit of routine into a life seemingly devoid of it can make you both a better photographer and a happier human being. 

With a world full of options, why might you choose a cinema camera instead of opting for a mirrorless camera for video productions? 

The things that help us survive in life are often the same as those which help us survive in business. And when you make your living from your art, survival in business can feel a lot like life or death. 

Today, I’ll share with you a few lessons I've learned after several years of taking cameras and other gear through their paces. 

Today, hopefully, you’ll allow me a brief break from discussing tech and technique to revel in a bit of the pure joy that is the process of photography.