Filter system manufacturer NiSi has just introduced Switch, a new filter holder that lets you hold two filters at once and rotate them independently from each other. Its made for situations when you need graduated ND filters at different angles, so you can achieve optimal results in-camera. NiSi Switch works with the 82mm main adapter […]
The Blackmagic Video Assist range of monitors has been a popular choice for many camera operators since the first versions were released. Now, Blackmagic has updated the Video Assist, with internal 12-bit BRAW recording in both 7″ and 5″ sizes. We caught up with Blackmagic at IBC 2019 to find out more about the capabilities […]
Canon has just released the long-awaited firmware update for the EOS R mirrorless camera. It brings quite a few fixes, but the most significant ones are the improvements in autofocus performance. The Canon EOS R firmware update 1.4.0 offers the following: Enhanced eye-detection Auto Focus for improved face and eye recognition at greater distances Improved […]
The Sennheiser Memory Mic isn’t all that new. It was released last year, but this is the first chance we’ve had to see and talk to somebody about them in person. So, at IBC 2019, that’s exactly what we did. It’s a neat little device, which clips onto your subject, records audio internally and then […]
A few months ago, Steadicam announced the Steadimate S. It’s a device to attach your DJI Ronin-S or Zhiyun Crane 2 to a Steadicam arm and vest system. Steadicam was exhibiting at IBC 2019, so we paid them a visit to find out how it all works, how to set it up and why you […]
This past summer in Bali was everything I wanted it to be, and more. It was the kind of trip that gets you enough content to post on Instagram for a whole month so that everyone thinks youre constantly traveling. This is the first sentence in a brutally honest parody video, and after hearing it, […]
When it comes to cameras, Z-Cam feels like the new kid on the block. Before NAB earlier this year, nobody had heard of them, and now they seem to be everywhere. Recently, they announced three new flagship cameras, the E2-S6 6K, E2-F6 6K and E2-F8 8Kso we stopped by their stand at IBC 2019 to […]
One of the biggest problems for many video shooters is getting decent audio in the camera. The in-camera mics in most cameras aren’t exactly great, and so you need to go external. Sennheiser’s XSW-D range makes getting external audio into your camera easy, and it does it wirelessly over 2.4Ghz. We spoke to Sennhesier at […]
While we were at IBC 2019, we heard Blackmagic had a new toy for live streamers. The Blackmagic Atem Mini. It’s a four HDMI device switcher designed specifically for live streaming with multiple cameras or other devices with HDMI outputs. We went over to their stand during the show to check it out and find […]
