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GoPro just announced its latest 4k action camera, the Hero 8 Black, which brings new levels of smoothness and ease of use to your 4K video capture. We put the new HyperSmooth 2.0 to the test while racing some go-karts, and we take a quick look at some of the other features, such as TimeWarp 2.0 and the action cam's live-streaming capabilities.
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Sony has just announced the Sony FX9 XDCAM Cinema Camera. Jeff Rojas sat down for an in-depth first look of the camera with Sony's Tom Cubby. A worthy successor to the Sony FS7 and FS7II, the PXW-FX9 features a new full-frame 6K Exmor R sensor, 15+ stops of dynamic range, dual native 800/4000 ISOs, a variable ND and fast hybrid auto focus.
Also announced, Sony’s new
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Canon has just announced the return of the EOS C500 Cinema Camera with the new C500 Mark II. Capable of more than 15 stops of dynamic range, the newly added 5.9k full-frame sensor is sure to bridge the gap for documentary and feature filmmakers, making it the most outstanding feature of this new cinema camera.
Meanwhile, the newly developed DIGIC DV 7 Image Processor expands functionality and flexibility by enabling features such
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We got our hands on the Blackmagic Pocket 6K and took it to the streets of New York City to see how it compares to its predecessor, the Blackmagic Pocket 4K. We explore shooting modes, lens options, settings, and accessories. What do you think of the new features and quality of the footage? Let us know in the Comments section, below.
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Walkie-talkies are a staple on film sets, and it's important that you know the rules and jargon so you don't get lost on your first day. In this video, we cover the basics of how to use the walkie, as well as some common references you'll hear on set.
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The movie business has a long history of giving unique nicknames and phrases to everyday tasks. In this video, Jake Estes takes a look at some of the more common ones you may come across on your first film set. Do you have a favorite film set word or phrase? Let us know in the Comments section!
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There's nothing better than an action camera when you're out on an adventure and want to capture all your favorite activities. Let's take a look at some of our favorite action cam accessories that’ll help you get the shot. Do you have a favorite action cam accessory? Let us know in the Comments section, below.
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We took the DJI Osmo Action Camera to Colorado for #AdventureWeek to find out how steady RockSteady Mode really is. We tested it while hiking up the Manitou Incline's 2,768 steps, sand boarding, and even rafting on some Class IV rapids.
So, did the DJI Osmo Action's RockSteady Mode pass our tests? Let us know in the Comments section, below!
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Photographer Jeff Rojas shoots with the DJI Ronin SC, a production-grade gimbal that features sport mode for high-action shoots, Active Tracking 3.0 for precise subject recognition and tracking, a 10-hour battery life, 4-pound load capacity, and lots more. Check out the video for details and footage
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We got our hands on the all-new DJI Osmo Action 4K Camera! In this video, Jake Estes and Dave Moncion put the new Osmo to the test on the streets and skies of New York. That’s right—we took it on a helicopter ride! Watch to see how the Osmo Action fared and to get a first look at all of its awesome features.
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Jake Etes from B&H reviews the SmallHD: Focus 7, an on-camera monitor, featuring two hot-swappable batteries, a 7" screen for better focus and framing, impact-resistant plastic housing, and much more. This sharp monitor is also a touchscreen, giving you the ability to use gestures that make selecting menus and zooming in on your subject simple. Read more about this monitor
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Canon has developed a completely new line of fast PL-mount cinema primes, named Sumire, which are designed for beautiful rendering characteristics as they approach wide open. Jake Estes, from B&H, took this set of full-frame lenses out for a test shoot with the Canon C700 FF and shared his thoughts. The set included a 14mm T3.1,
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Cinematographer Mark Raker gets his hands on Sigma’s FF high-speed prime focal lenses and pairs them with a Canon C700 shooting at 5.9K and a Sony A7S II shooting at 4K. With specs like a 95mm front diameter, 0.8 moduling,
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Wedding Cinema 101: The wedding day is one of most important moments in a couple’s lives. The bride and groom are dressed to the nines, hair and makeup are on point and a beautiful venue sits decorated in stunning floral arrangements and unique character elements of the couple. Every detail has been accounted for. For the cinematographer tasked with capturing this once in a lifetime day, stabilizers are tuned, sliders and tripods are in place and audio levels are checked.