Year in Review
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As 2024 draws to a close, the Matts take a deep dive into the year’s standout cameras and lenses, featuring exciting upgrades for the Sony a1 II, Canon R5 II, and Nikon Z6 III. Tune in as they explore
Apple's product lineup has evolved quite a bit, with more options available today than at any point in the company's history. This overabundance of choice means finding the right device can be intimidating for the first-time buyer or aspiring professional. This guide is meant for anyone hoping to incorporate a Mac into their creative workflow and should help you break down and more easily identify which device might be right for you.
There are currently six categories that comprise the Mac universe: MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, iMac,
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Whether you're a professional DJ or just taking your first steps into photography, a capable machine is essential because it is the cornerstone of your workflow. There are many factors to consider when shopping for a laptop and, in this guide, our goal is to help you get a better idea of what specs are going to matter the most for the most common content creation applications.
Best Laptops for Photographers and Videographers on the Go
Videographers and photographers constantly on the move need a workstation that's powerful enough to handle
If you’re just starting out on your home studio recording or podcasting journey, or you want to upgrade the gear you already have, it may be advantageous to invest in an audio interface bundle or kit. This way, you can save a step or two while also possibly saving a little cash. So, we’ve recommended a list of our favorite recording equipment combos to help you get started. Additionally, if your recording needs are very basic, we’ve included a couple of interesting all-in-one solutions that may streamline your setup even further.
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2024 has been a great year for creative tech! From devices like handy pocket cameras to all-in-one solutions for your creative endeavors, there is something for everyone! Whether you are a YouTuber, live streamer, or even a designer of sorts, there is plenty here to help take your creativity to the next level. So, let’s take a look at some of the coolest and most useful devices of the year!
Insta360 X4 360-Degree 8K Camera
Sporting a stylish and compact rugged design, the
Starting with a bang and riding a wave of exciting announcements throughout the year, FUJIFILM had a pretty awesome 2024. Whether you're most interested in TikTok's favorite camera, the best bang for your buck in medium format, or continued dedication to one of the most well-rounded mirrorless systems today, FUJIFILM had a productive and exciting year.
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2023 was a blockbuster year for Nikon, so it's not surprising that their 2024 was more mellow. And by mellower, I mean they only released two cameras, three lenses, announced the development of a cine-focused zoom, and acquired a major cinema camera manufacturer. For a (relatively) quiet year, Nikon is certainly building anticipation for the future while still stoking the Z-system flames with several important announcements in 2024.
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Canon spent 2024 building up their RF lineup with a bevy of a new cameras and lenses, with a particular emphasis on the higher tiers of their system, adding four new professional-grade cameras and several top-tier L-series lenses. Compared to last year, where Canon focus on mid-tier and entry-level models, 2024 saw the Japanese manufacturer go all in on several models, including a new flagship for the EOS system.
Canon’s Big Announcement
In July,
Over the past 12 months, Sony has had some massive camera announcements, along with a slew of important new lenses for their ever-expanding E-mount mirrorless system. Hot on the heels of late 2023’s announcement of the a9 III, Sony has ridden this wave of innovation throughout 2024, with a late year crescendo happening again via a new flagship and speedy new premier zoom. It’s been a year full of products for everyone, spanning their top and entry levels, with a healthy mixture of unique products for the rest of us.
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Designed primarily for sports and wildlife photography, super telephoto lenses let you take advantage of long focal lengths, a narrow field of view, and shallow depth of field to fill the frame with distant subjects that are more isolated from the background. The narrow field of view also creates a compression effect, making the subject seem closer to the background than it is. With focal lengths
Sigma blitzed the lens space in 2024, sending six brand new lenses for Sony E-mount and L-mount to market in addition to six Canon RF-mount versions of their most popular APS-C lenses. But it wasn’t just about flooding the zone—the company innovated as well, bringing unorthodox zoom ranges, unprecedented speed, and unexpected focal length to its 2024 output. With five entries in its high-end Art series, one in its dedicated Sports series, and the six Canon RF lenses in its Contemporary line, 2024 saw Sigma solidifying its position as a first-
The best smartphone gimbal stabilizers help facilitate perfectly smooth whips, pans, and tilts, allowing you to capture steady, shake-free footage every time. Smartphone gimbals have exploded in popularity over the last decade, with countless new models arriving every year. Here are some of our favorites.
Best Smartphone Gimbal Overall:
DJI Osmo Mobile 6
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Taking to the skies to capture breathtaking footage has never been easier. Modern drones are not only incredible filmmaking tools they are also becoming more affordable and accessible. Filmmakers looking to take flight will want to find something that can capture cinematic imagery with ease. Fortunately, there are plenty of options available today. Whether you are a first-time content creator, professional filmmaker, or anywhere
There were nearly 200 new lenses released this year, many of which were iterations of an existing lens. Many of the lenses were also wholly new designs, whether first-party designs to pair with a new flagship camera or third-party innovations designed to fill the gaps in existing lineups.
With such a breadth of new lenses available in the past 12 months, we're narrowing things down to cover some of the highlights and most unique or exciting lenses that came out