Canon EOS C700 GS PL Cinema Camera Set For July 2017 Release

Featuring a Super 35mm CMOS 4K sensor with a global shutter, the flagship camera is designed for a variety of shooting scenarios, from features to docs to episodic TV

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Canon has announced a July 2017 release date for its flagship EOS C700 GS PL Cinema Camera, joining the EOS C700 EF and EOS C700 PL Digital Cinema cameras, which are available with a rolling shutter. Originally announced in September 2016, the EOS C700 GS PL features a Super 35mm CMOS 4K sensor with a global shutter for cinematographers who need quality... Read more

Virtual Reality: Cinematic First-Person Innovators

These breakthrough solutions let us step right into the shoes of a burnt-out detective in the year 2029 or become Harley Quinn in the Warner Bros. Suicide Squad VR experience

By Robert Powell

Over the past few years, filmmakers have been diving headfirst into creating and shaping the language of cinematic VR. No longer are large studios regarding VR as a gimmick or novelty that eventually will pass, instead validating it as a new medium by dedicating their effort, ingenuity and money into designing experiences that are unlike anything seen... Read more

Light & Motion Stella Pro LED Lights

The most complicated LED lights I’ve ever used. Is that a good thing? Definitely.

By David Alexander Willis

Light & Motion Stella and Stella Pro LED Lighting System Promising up to an incredible 12 hours of battery-powered illumination, the Stella family of high-powered LED lights from Light & Motion are bringing a fairly exciting new approach to LED technology. While most current LED systems for filmmaking and video are designed as simulacrums of... Read more

LockCircle Introduces Protective Gear For Fujifilm X-T2

The Cage Kinetics XT2 and LockPort XT2 Dual are designed to protect your investment in this powerful 4K camera

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LockCircle continues to innovate, releasing two new products aimed at protecting the Fujifilm X-T2 during demanding shooting conditions. The Cage Kinetics X-T2 is built to “fit like a glove” around the Fujifilm X-T2, but its ergonomic design still makes the camera easy to hold and operate, even with attached accessories. The kit is designed and... Read more

Blackmagic Design Announces URSA Mini Pro 4.6K Camera (And More)

The highlight of the product announcements is the new full-featured camera, where exceptional digital film image quality meets broadcast camera features

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Blackmagic Design has been busy innovating—again. What’s exciting is the company’s announcement of the new URSA Mini Pro 4.6K camera, which marries exceptional digital film image quality with broadcast camera features, built-in ND filters, an interchangeable lens mount and more for a wide variety of applications. Among its many imaging features... Read more

Cineo Lighting To Feature MavX At NAB 2017

The new mid-power softlight is color-tunable, building on Cineo’s award-winning Maverick line

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With optimized output for film, video and still photography, the new mid-power MavX softlight from Cineo Lighting will make its debut at NAB 2017. Building on the award-winning Maverick line, the MavX provides up to 8,000 lumens, delivering the color rendering and output benefits of Remote Phosphor, while giving users the ability to color tune dynamically... Read more

Pro-Stix Series Carbon-Fiber Tripods

ProMediaGear has introduced a line of rugged tripods designed for professional videographers and photographers

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ProMediaGear has introduced a new line of rugged carbon-fiber tripods designed to meet the needs of professional videographers and photographers. There are three models in the Pro-Stix series—the TR423, TR424 and TR424L—and all feature a 42mm diameter with 10x layer carbon-fiber top legs and a machined lightweight aluminum apex. The tripods support... Read more

The Balancing Act: High-Quality Production Sound On A Low Budget

Many HDSLRs and HD cameras deliver amazing picture quality, but with mediocre sound. Here’s advice on capturing crisp external audio on new, affordable gear.

By Dan Brockett

Zoom H4n Handy Recorder The reality of modern productions, especially low-to-no-budget projects, is that low funds make it impossible to hire professional sound mixers with top-notch recording gear. The good news is that the quality and capability of sound gear has increased exponentially over the past few years, while the cost to purchase medium to... Read more

Superfast Sony SF-G Series SD Memory Cards

Sony has billed them as the “world’s fastest” SD cards, and creatives will appreciate up to 299 MB/s write speeds and up to 300 MB/s read speeds

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Sony has introduced the new SF-G series UHS-II SD memory cards, the “world’s fastest” SD card according to Sony, with an impressively fast write speed up to 299 MB/s and a read speed up to 300 MB/s. Creative professionals should take note of the cards’ ability to capture high-quality 4K and Full HD video in the XAVC-S format, as well as continuous... Read more

A Less Is More Camcorder

With the release of the AG-AC30, Panasonic has taken the simplicity of point-and-shoot digital video to a new level

By Jimmy Matlosz

If you’re seeking a basic way to capture content, Panasonic’s entry-level AG-AC30 camcorder is the perfect choice. It’s built with the quality that’s expected of Panasonic, yet streamlined in a reduced bodyweight design that makes you wonder if there’s anything hidden inside. Rest assured, the AG-AC30 offers enough features to make it a worthy... Read more

Think Tank Photo Airport Helipak V2.0 Backpack

The backpack has been updated to accommodate a DJI Phantom 4 and the like, plus accessories

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The Airport Helipak from Think Tank Photo has been updated to accommodate a DJI Phantom 4 and similarly sized drones, plus accessories, as well as a small camera kit and 15-inch laptop (with its own dedicated compartment). A custom divider set helps users keep gear organized. The exterior fabric has been treated with a water-repellent coating for protection... Read more

LockPort 5DM4 DUAL Plate By LockCircle

The plate has a universal base clamp and protects the delicate HDMI/USB outputs on the Canon EOD 5D Mark IV

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Filmmakers and other creatives looking to protect those fragile HDMI/USB outputs on their Canon EOS 5D Mark IVs have a new solution. The LockPort 5DM4 DUAL by LockCircle is designed to help guard the mini HDMI and micro USB 3.0 camera ports from the rugged conditions the camera may face on production shoots, for both motion and stills work. Setup takes... Read more