Articles tagged "video"

We're starting to see cameras offering 'open gate' video recording, so what is this tool and when is it useful?

While visiting the team in Seattle, Chris and Jordan attempt to eat some chowder. It's difficult. Also, this week they are puppets.

The Canon 5D Mark II was released in November 2008. Since then, a photographer used theirs to capture nearly 2.3 million images, which is an average of about 450 photos per day if they shot every single day. The camera is still going strong for its new owner.

The Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD boasts an impressive zoom range in a relatively compact package. How does it perform? We took a look.

Panasonic has announced firmware v2.2 for the Lumix DC-GH6. Available from September 27th, the firmware adds direct SSD recording.

A pilot known as Blastr has created a first-of-its-kind video with a rig he built himself. Watch as an FPV drone flies into the water and reemerge.

Following the announcement of Apple's new iPhones there has been a lot of confusion and misinformation online. Chris and Jordan take a detailed look at the photo and video upgrades to let you know what to expect.

The GoPro HERO 11 Black brings a new, almost square sensor to the action camera game. Chris and Jordan get righteous, go totally tubular, and pull some sick moves on land and sea to find out if this GoPro is really a game changer.

For now, Nikon won't pay any royalties to RED following a lawsuit filed earlier this year. Nikon has denied nearly all wrongdoing in its countersuit.

Chris just went on a fishing adventure in the Northwest Territories of Northern Canada. What gear did he choose to bring?

The not-so-secret Fujifilm X-H2 has finally arrived, built around a 40MP APS-C sensor. We've been testing a pre-production unit for a few weeks and share our first impressions of this highly anticipated camera.

The final lens in Panasonic's full frame F1.8 prime series has arrived. Is it a good choice for photographers as well as videographers?

If you're a video shooter, the Panasonic GH6 and Fujifilm X-H2S are both very compelling cameras at a similar price. Jordan Drake runs down several categories to help determine which might be the best camera for you.

Sure, the name is a mouthful but the latest camera from Blackmagic has some impressive features. Find out how Jordan thinks it compares to the latest mirrorless hybrid cameras.

You know all those beautiful manual focus M-Mount lenses? Wouldn't it be cool if they made autofocus versions? What if Techart released an updated version of its M to E-Mount AF adapter, and Chris Niccolls tested it? Anything is possible.

It's finally here! Chris and Jordan have been shooting with a production Fujifilm X-H2S for several weeks and their final review is here. Did Jordan just call this 'One of the best hybrid cameras ever made?' Watch to find out more.

Laowa just released a series of extremely compact anamorphic lenses, including a 35mm T2.4 and 50mm T2.4. These pint-sized optics make anamorphic capture very accessible, but how do they perform? We have answers.

Drill Sergeant Chris Niccolls is back, this time in all-new Technicolor, to teach you cadets the basics of photography. This time around he's here to help with the ins and outs of white balance and perspective.

A production copy of the Canon EOS R10, the company's newest entry-level APS-C mirrorless camera, has arrived in Canada. Chris tells you what you need to know, including how the R10 stacks up to the competition.

Photographer Mathieu Stern loves the strange and unusual. He also enjoys DIY projects. He combined these passions by turning a disposable camera lens into a cheap lens for his mirrorless camera.

CineD's new video tour and interview with Sigma's CEO Kazuto Yamaki offers fascinating insight into the building's design and Sigma's philosophy toward creating better imaging products. Yamaki-san also talks about Sigma's new F1.4 prime lenses, Sigma's Foveon sensor and the ongoing chip shortage.

The Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG DN Art has solid build quality, some useful functions and weighs less than you'd expect. Does it take pretty pictures though? We have the answers.

Sigma's been on a roll with their mirrorless Art series lenses. Does the new 24mm F1.4 DG DN continue the streak?

Chris and Jordan run through their absolute favorite lenses for Sony E-Mount, including both Sony lenses and third party options.

It's a far cry from the conventional lenses you're used to seeing, but it's sure to give you a look, unlike any optic you can purchase online.

Canon's high end APS-C mirrorless camera has plenty of compelling features, but is it worth the price? Jordan took it on vacation to find out.

Hardware data recovery is complex, requiring sophisticated, expensive equipment. A data recovery expert in Poland, Enter Serwis, has shown off how they use a Spider Board to recover data from a non-functioning memory card.

Destin Sandlin of Smarter Every Day is back with the second part of his three-part tour of the Kodak factory. This time, Sandlin shows how Kodak applies light-sensitive coating to the film support base we saw produced in the first factory tour.

The naming conventions for smaller sensors are confusing and misleading, so we're going to change the way we talk about them. Find out what we're doing differently.

It's time to take a look at what Panasonic is doing right and wrong with their cameras in 2022. Let good cop Jordan and bad cop Chris walk you through their thoughts.

Telesin has announced a new motorized camera dolly that offers a compact alternative to rails for dolly and slider shots. The motorized dolly includes directional wheels, five speeds, and a 3kg payload.

A lot of cameras excel at photography or video, but what if you need a camera equally capable at both? Chris and Jordan rank the best hybrid mirrorless cameras.

DJI has a new gimbal, and it's compatible with some of the revolutionary accessories from the Ronin 4D. Is this the gimbal to get?

The DJI Mini 3 Pro drone, announced in early May, has a new firmware update that allows for vertical QuickShots and hyperlapse clips. Recently, pre-orders started shipping to customers in North America.

It's small, inexpensive and incredibly wide. How does Laowa's latest full-frame lens perform?

Panasonic has released firmware version 2.0 for the GH6 camera, and it's all about ProRes and ProRes Raw. Does this make it the ultimate video machine? Will Jordan's torrid love affair with the GH6 continue? Tune in to find out.

Nikon has announced the Z30, an entry-level Z-mount camera aimed at vloggers and other content creators. What are our initial impressions? Better watch to find out.

Now that's it's officially announced, we can share more juicy details about Nikon's latest lens, the 400mm F4.5 VR telephoto.

In our continuing series about each camera manufacturer's strengths and weakness, we turn our judgemental gaze to Leica. Cherished and derided in equal measure, what does Leica get right, and where can it improve?

A dental office, based in Germany, had a team of pilots create a mesmerizing FPV drone video to give prospective clients a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of their office.

YouTube channel DW Documentary has shared an overview of Zeiss, highlighting the 175-year history of the optics company founded by Carl Zeiss in 1846.

Prior to its official launch, Chris was able to test Nikon's new Z-Mount 400mm F4.5 telephoto lens at a wolf sanctuary.

A very special Leica camera just became the most expensive ever sold. Chris and Jordan were in Germany for the auction, and to tell you why this particular camera is so special.

While none of these are deal-breaking issues, here are some the annoying camera quirks that really get under Chris and Jordan's skin.

Who wouldn't want a camera that looks like R2-D2 from Star Wars? Mathieu Stern used DALL-E 2 AI to generate an R2-D2 camera and many more amazing camera designs.

Nikon has been on a roll lately, particularly with its flagship Z9, but what are our thoughts on their entire camera lineup?

When the Apollo 11 mission launched in 1969, NASA had many different cameras ready to record the Saturn V rocket's takeoff, including a special 16mm film camera that recorded 500fps footage.

Sony has just released a trio of impressively small, light, ultrawide lenses for APS-C. These lenses are designed for vloggers, so Chris decided to film himself and find out how they perform.