Pro Video Cameras
Since the Canon 5D MarkII (since supplanted by the Mark III and Mark IV) started shooting video and consumer camcorders started capturing 4K, the lines of differentiation between cameras, and for what purpose, have been blurred. What follows is my take on how to navigate your choices, and make the selection which will be the most appropriate for you
In the following video, B&H Photo’s Doug Guerra presents Part 1 of our 4K production series, which is designed to help you navigate the intricacies of the 4K production workflow. Concentrating on camera, lens, and media in this first video, Guerra will suggest things to consider when choosing the right gear for the right job, as well as show three cameras—the C300 MarkII, the
With apologies to Edgar Allen Poe, the RED Digital Cinema®’s RED RAVEN® camera BRAIN® doesn’t just sit and squawk one word repeatedly. Instead, it is the center point of a powerful camera system that can shoot 4.5K footage at up to 120 fps, with 16.5+ stops of dynamic range, making it suitable as a sync sound and high-speed camera. Now, while RED’s modular design philosophy lets you custom-build your camera system to
Have you heard about the Canon VIXIA GX10? Well we here at B&H Photo have, and we are excited to announce it. The VIXIA lineup has grown over the years from a simple handheld camcorder to an HD shooting powerhouse, and the new GX10 ups its game to shoot UHD 4K. Much more than just a consumer camcorder, the GX10 incorporates features that are more often found in professional cinema cameras than what you would expect to find in a
Stereography, or stereo photography, harks back the 1800s, so it is not exactly a new idea. However, LucidCam’s Stereoscopic 3D point and shoot camera makes shooting stereo stills and video as simple as pulling out your old point-and-shoot and pressing the shutter release. Pocket-sized so it’s ready at a moment’s notice, the camera captures stereo images with its built-in twin 1.39mm lenses, producing an image with a 180° field of view, left to
Some of the biggest names in broadcasting and live production are praising NewTek’s innovative NDI technology (Network Device Interface), a royalty-free standard for anyone to connect video equipment across a network. As Edgar Shane, General Manager of Engineering at JVC Professional Video, says, “NewTek’s initiative to unify video-over-IP protocols to create a plug-and-play environment for various products and platforms cannot be underestimated.” Today, adding to the many NDI tools and software (as well as an SDK) it has already released,
Here at B&H Photo Video, we are excited to announce that we have expanded our line of professional digital cinema cameras to include the popular RED models. The two RED camera options now available at B&H are the EPIC-W Brain with HELIUM 8K S35 Sensor and the SCARLET-W Brain with DRAGON
We at B&H Photo Video are pleased to introduce the latest members of the Canon Cinema EOS system, the C200 and the C200B. Designed to provide high-quality digital imaging at affordable prices, the C200/200B cameras can record 4K RAW internally to a CFast 2.0 card using Canon’s storage-friendly Cinema RAW Light format. Like its predecessor, the
Check out Doug Guerra and his teammates at B&H as they put together an advanced live streaming setup using PTZOptics Gen2 cameras. See what goes into such a setup, including audio and switching equipment, as they walk you through the process in an actual live stream.
In this B&H Event Space video, filmmaker Brandon Li shares his favorite techniques for creating a story out of purely improvised material. His strategy for creating a film is heavily dependent on the unexpected, and for using those unexpected elements to fuel creativity. Working without scripts or storyboards, it is part of his plan to have events go not according to plan. Li guides you through his filmmaking process, using clips from his many improvised films to underscore talking points. Topics discussed include: planning your shoot to
Ignoring the confusing variations of how to pronounce ezviz, the surveillance company has stormed the market with some cost-effective security solutions to fit virtually every customer. Whether you’re looking to start from scratch with a new surveillance system or upgrade to a better one, these kits and cameras are a great choice. ezviz makes both analog and network options suited to fit your needs, so let’s dive in and go over some of the offerings.
Able to capture high-quality video like that of a network camera, the ezviz
Building on its years of camera innovation, Panasonic delivers with two 4K UHD compact handheld camcorders, the AG-UX90 and AG-UX180. Sharing many features, the two cameras provide you with the option to choose the one that most closely matches your needs, without sacrificing image quality. The AG-UX 90 is the basic
Mirrorless cameras are small, light, and can get into spaces traditional cinema and ENG cameras just can't. However, mirrorless cameras are not meant to work on a film set all day long—it just isn't in their ergonomics. This is especially true if you are planning on handholding a camera all day, or working with accessories such as follow focus units, zoom motors, or external monitors.
Build Your Own or Pre-Made
You can build your own support rig, if you like. Head out to your machine shop and have at it. But, most likely, you lack the milling