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

Kino Flo Delivers 360-Degree Color System

The portable Diva-Lite LED and Select LED lighting solutions feature cine swatch book presets, plus hue and saturation color control

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The new Diva-Lite LED and Select LED fixtures from Kino Flo offer new color lighting options for cinematographers, lighting pros and other creatives, providing cine swatch book presets, as well as full hue and saturation color control. With the 2.71 software release, users can preview the full chromatic spectrum by simply turning a dial, or recall favorite... Read more

Torque Motors For Freefly MoVI Pro From Redrock Micro

The new bundles are plug-and-play with the MoVI Pro gimbal for enhanced performance

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Redrock Micro has announced a new accessory—Torque Motor bundles—for the Freefly MoVI Pro gimbal. The Motor bundles provide operators with plug-and-play focus and lens control, allowing remote focus, iris and/or zoom control to shooting with any cinema or still photo lens (with proper gearing). The Motors come standalone, and plug into the MoVI... Read more

Blackmagic Design Gear Captures NPS Centennial

The URSA Mini 4.6K, Micro Studio Camera 4K and other products were used for live streaming and archival footage

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The National Park Service just celebrated its 100-year anniversary, and Blackmagic Design products helped to capture the momentous occasion. The URSA Mini 4.6K, Micro Studio Camera 4K, Blackmagic Duplicator 4K and other Blackmagic gear were used for live streaming and archival footage during the celebration in Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska. Glacier... Read more

Hands-On With Canon’s New Compact Servo 18-80mm T4.4 EF Lens

Combining the best features from other Canon lens lines to create an optic ideal for shooting handheld event and doc footage

By Dan Brockett

Canon’s new 18-80 Compact Servo lens is a unique new lens for several reasons. Canon took the best features from three of their other lens lines and magically blended them together into something incredibly useful to anyone who shoots handheld event and documentary footage. Canon recently shipped me an evaluation copy of the 18-80 Compact Servo to... Read more

Apple MacBook Pro (2016) Hands-On Video Review

It’s one of the most debated new portable Macs—is the MacBook Pro a must-have for creatives?

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Our sister publication Digital Photo Pro reviewed Apple’s portable powerhouse computer when it was released last year, and now we’ll take you through its features in our hands-on video review. With an almost desktop-level of power, the 15-inch MacBook Pro is lighter and faster than the previous model (as is the 13-inch version). For video editors... Read more

TASCAM Triple Threat

Three new microphone recorders with internal microSDHC capture give DSLR, lavalier and battery-powered handheld-XLR users dual capture and plug-and-play operation without the need for an external recorder

By David Alexander Willis

At less than a quarter-pound in weight each, three new AAA battery microphones with direct capture to microSDHC cards for DSLR, XLR-handheld and lavalier systems from TASCAM. Announced this last April at NAB, TASCAM turned quite a few heads with the DR-10SG, an on-camera shotgun microphone solution aimed directly at DSLR users. With microSD support... Read more

New Announcements From Canon At CES 2017

Canon announces three new affordable handheld camcorders, a travel video kit and new flagship PowerShot camera, the PowerShot G9 X Mark II at $529 will be on hand at the annual Consumer Electronics Show, which begins tomorrow in Las Vegas

David Alexander Willis

The day prior to the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which runs January 5-8th in Las Vegas, Canon has announced brand new updates to their consumer lines of VIXIA camcorders and video-capable PowerShot fixed-lens cameras. With 1”, 20.2 megapixel sensor, the latest flagship in the PowerShot line, the Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II ($529 for a... Read more