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Want a GoPro but don’t want to spend the money? Not only are the cameras priced higher, but so are name brand accessories, batteries and so on. The SJCam SJ8 Pro may be a great alternative at half the price but not half the quality. Naturally, there are pros and cons, but take a look [...]
Small or large, camera rigs can get heavy and shoulder rigs can help. It’s a style that may not be for everyone but for those who enjoy it- which setup is best? While keeping it all well balanced is the key for comfort, Smallrig offers a few choices that might be interesting to take a [...]
Is unique a good thing? In the case of the Snoppa Atom, I’d absolutely have to say yes!The great thing here is that it’s not just unique for unique’s sake. The Atom gives you all the features you could want- wireless charging, long battery life, customizable buttons, a mic jack and more- plus the most [...]
If you need more power, then that’s that. But, for most people a 400 watt strobe will do the trick and then some. That makes the AD400 Pro with it’s included carry case and adaptable mount a much more attractive choice, at an even better price! In either case, the new “Pro” series from Godox [...]
K-Tek, a well known and trusted name in the boom pole and audio accessories market, just made it easier than ever for new comers and low budget film makers to get their hands on top of the line quality equipment. The Airo line is by far the best option on the market, and my #1 [...]
The Aputure 120D Mark I was already wildly popular, but I don’t think anyone was ready for the amount of upgrades the mark II version got. Check them out here along with some sample clips to show off the special effects and an in-depth BTS look at how those scenes were shot. Also, don’t forget [...]
While it does have it’s downfalls, the Tamron 70-210mm f4 VC lens will keep a lot of people and their wallets very happy. Check out the video for both the pros and the cons, and check below to see more about its big brother the 70-200 f2.8 VC G2. A first look at the lens [...]
Want to get into taking your videos on the go without having to spend a ton of money on a wireless lav mic setup? The Pro-XD from Azden could be the perfect solution. Check this out and decide if it’s right for you. If you’re into unboxing videos and want to see more about what’s [...]
Love your drone? Of course you do. But, you need a way to bring it along with you, often together with multiple batteries, accessories and even extra cameras and lenses sometimes. The Helipak v2.0 from ThinkTank will be the perfect solution to keep it all safe and get it where you need to go. If [...]
Ok, maybe that’s a bit on the click bait side, but the Azden SGM-250CX really is an amazing choice as a non-obtrusive on camera shotgun mic for cinema cameras like the Canon C200 and has a sound quality to match. Check it out in more detail with sound samples and comparisons to the Sennheiser MKE600. [...]
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