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The Canon EOS C80 Cinema Camera is an exciting step forward for the Cinema EOS line, combining flagship features of the powerful C400 cinema camera with the smaller, lighter form factor of the popular C70.
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
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
by Rebecca Melville · Posted
When you're a videographer on the move, portability is everything. Whether it's an outdoor action shoot, a multi-location shoot with interviews and b-roll, or a car video that requires riding around a track a few times, the key to building up your videographer kit is a combination of quality, portability, and preparedness. We are going to outline the basics for building your own on-the-go videography kit and suggest some useful products to help you get started.
Choosing a Primary Camera
Depending on your production requirements, the camera you
by Jennifer Hahn · Posted
A perfect partnership doesn't come along very often, but Zacuto and Accsoon have teamed up to create a Z-Finder for your iPhone. Combining the Accsoon SeeMo iOS smartphone HDMI adapter and the Zacuto Z-Finder EVF, this exciting combo creates an essential enhancement for video creators.
iPhone Integration
Utilizing the high-quality image of the iPhone, Accsoon has integrated its SeeMo HDMI technology into a new Z-Finder design, letting you view the image using the Accsoon See app. While viewing, the app can record HD video, livestream, and
by Jennifer Hahn · Posted
Now that smartphone cameras will soon exceed DSLR camera specs by providing higher resolution, professional functions, and a cinematic look and feel (yes, even Steven Spielberg is making films with his smartphone now), it has become necessary for accessories to help maximize your phone’s capabilities. Zacuto has the answer to monitoring comfort, accuracy, and quality with the new Smart Z-Finder, an electronic viewfinder designed specifically for
by Jennifer Hahn · Posted
Just in time for the release of the Panasonic Lumix GH6 mirrorless camera, Zacuto has announced a new camera cage and ACT Recoil rig to outfit your GH6 in function and style. The new form-fitting camera cage is designed specifically to fit the GH6 and allow full access to its ports and functions, including its fold-out LCD screen
by Mary Latvis · Posted
No matter what your faith, today’s worship isn’t limited to rote liturgical responses—it’s about personal connections between you and a higher power and among fellow believers. Sharing that passion shouldn’t be limited to using static, fixed camera positions for your broadcasts, social media, website, or in-house displays. See how Canon’s array of digital cinema cameras can help you dynamically capture not just traditional house-of-worship services, but also field
by Jennifer Hahn · Posted
The new RED KOMODO 6K cinema camera is a bit of a marvel as far as cinema cameras go, with its tiny, modular form, high-resolution 6K sensor, and its extensive set of features. Not long after its release, it has even more going for it—a seemingly endless list of accessories manufactured
by Jennifer Hahn · Posted
Add handheld support to your Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, Nikon Z6 & Z7, Z CAM E2 series, DSLR, or small mirrorless camera with a Recoil Rig from Zacuto. Each rig includes a different
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Jake Estes tests the versatile new Zacuto ACT Recoil Rig, a camera rig that allows you to focus on your shot when filmmaking. Since this is great for documentary filming, Estes created a mini-documentary about having a dog in New York. For what filming situations would you use this handheld rig? Let us know in the comment section below
by Mary Latvis · Posted
Shallow depth of field, large-format sensors, longer lenses, moving subject and camera positions—all these factors present a challenge when keeping your video shot in focus. “But my camcorder, DSLR, or mirrorless camera now has touch focus and autofocus,” you say? While such systems continue to improve, they do not provide the fine-tuned, immediate control that you get using a dedicated follow focus system. Consider that, when touch focusing, you probably grasp your camera with only one hand to free the other for touching the screen and you’ll
by Mary Latvis · Posted
Thinking about making the leap to 8K video capture for stunning resolution and color depth, incredibly nuanced HDR, improved low-light performance, and cleaner compositing? Shooting with 8K cameras like RED DIGITAL CINEMA’s MONSTRO 8K VV and
by Staff Writer · Posted
Versatile as all get-out, the new Panasonic S1 Cage from Zacuto packs a lot of features into its lightweight, compact full-cage frame. Use it to protect, support, and add accessories to your LUMIX DC-S1, S1R, or the upcoming S1H mirrorless camera. From the integrated Arca-Swiss plate at the bottom to the Z-Rail at the top, this cage has your S1 covered with all-around options.
Three-point mounting on your camera, using a ¼"-20 camera
by Jennifer Hahn · Posted
Though Zacuto's line of Gratical EVFs already covers a wide range of cameras, the company just introduced the Kameleon EVF, a welcome Micro-OLED addition that adds to its already impressive Gratical EVF line. The Kameleon is similar in size to Zacuto’s Gratical Eye, and its features fall somewhere between the
by Mary Latvis · Posted
Get the aspiring filmmaker in your life one of these 10 gifts and we guarantee you’ll be rewarded with at least a cameo in their first feature, if not a speaking role. Well, perhaps you’ll get your 15 minutes of fame, but they’ll definitely appreciate any of the cinema-style gifts listed below.
1. DSLR/Mirrorless Camera Cage
You can’t capture clean video moves if you’re fumbling your camera. Consider a