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- FujiFilm X-M5 vs the Sony ZV-E10II
SonyAlphaRumors (Monday, 21 October) - Fujifilm X-M5 vs Sony ZV-E01II size comparison by Camerasize As you know, the Sony ZV-E10/II is the best-selling E-mount camera and still consistently tops the rankings on Amazon (click here). Last week Fujifilm announced the new X-M5 (here on Amazon and BHphoto). An attempt to compete directly with the Sony... - A Cinematic Aspect Ratio Guide for Every Filmmaker
NoFilmSchool (Monday, 21 October) - Whether you're watching a show on your iPhone, setting up your new 70in 4K television, or sitting your butt in a theater, aspect ratio matters. The aspect ratio refers to the size of the image displayed on your screen. While this sounds technical, aspect ratios can help storytellers add... - $250 off on the fastest MFT lens you can buy: Voigtlander Nokton 29mm f/0,8
43Rumors (Monday, 21 October) - There is a $250 discount on the crazy fast Nokton 29mm f/0.8 lens sold by BHphoto and Amazon. RED35 just posted this video of the lens:... - The “3 Series” to continue after the EOS R3?
Canonrumors (Monday, 21 October) - Once the Canon EOS R1 was announced, there were a lot of questions as to what would have with the “3 series”. These questions were very much good ones, as the EOS R3 is aimed at the same customers as the EOS R1. Canon's official statement has been that the... - Sony BC-ZD1 Dual-Battery Charger for NP-FZ100 Batteries and DC-C1 DC Coupler Announced
CineD (Monday, 21 October) - Sony has unveiled two new camera power supply solutions: the BC-ZD1 battery charger and the DC-C1 DC coupler. Both products work with Alpha series and Cinema Line cameras using NP-FZ100 batteries. The BC-ZD1 is a compact, high-speed charger that simultaneously charges two batteries. On the other hand, the DC-C1 can... - Sirui will announce a new f/1.4 Full Frame E-mount autofocus lens on Oct 25 SonyAlphaRumors (Monday, 21 October) - Sirui is ready to launch its first AUTOFOCUS full-frame lens. It will have an aperture of f/1.4, but the focal length is not yet known. I just hope it’s not another 50mm lens. I now count over SIXTY TWO such 50mm lenses on BHphoto. Here is an image of the...
- Kipon PL-PL 0.7x Focal Reducer Review
News Shooter (Monday, 21 October) - The Kipon PL-PL 0.7x focal reducer is designed to reduce the focal length of a lens by a factor of 0.7x and increase the light transmission by one stop. In Laymen’s terms, it enables you to use full frame lenses on S35 sensor PL mount cameras to create a wider... - Blackmagic Camera 1.4 Update for Android Released – Support for Xperia, and More CineD (Monday, 21 October) - Blackmagic Camera’s 1.4 update for Android has been released, adding support for Xperia series 1, 5, and Pro-I devices, and compatible Oppo devices. Plus, it offers some serious updates in the audio sector, including support for Bluetooth microphones. Let’s see what else is in this update! Blackmagic Design stays serious...
- Is Meike gearing up to offer autofocus lenses for the RF mount? Canonrumors (Monday, 21 October) - Meike, a Hong Kong based manufacturer of cinema lenses, stills lenses and adapters at very affordable prices appears to be suggesting that they're going to be releasing APS-C autofocus lenses for the RF mount. Meike's first autofocus lens was announced in 2018 with their 85mm f/1.8. You could get this...
- Europeans cannot misses that! Lowest price ever on the Sony 20-70mm G and 135mm f/1.8 GM at Amazon Germany! SonyAlphaRumors (Monday, 21 October) - Amazon Germany launched massive coupon code deals on Sony Alpha lenses that do push the price down to their lowest ever: 170 Euro coupon rebate on the Sony 20-70mm G LOWEST price ever with 1030€! 170 Euro coupon rebate on the Sony 135mm f/1.8 GM LOWEST price ever with 1280€!...
- Brian De Palma's Style Is Highly Underrated for Its Originality NoFilmSchool (Monday, 21 October) - Once you see a Brian De Palma movie, you're never going to think about original filmmaking the same way again. He is the master of the macabre. His movies delight in violence, sex, and at times, bad taste. He's not afraid to tackle subjects head-on, and he's fearless when...
- Weekly Nikon news flash #803
Nikonrumors (Monday, 21 October) - → New InstaPack anti-theft backpack for photographers listed for funding on Kickstarter. Other projects still available for late pledges: Peak Design Outdoor Line camera bags Yashica Explorer dual screen night vision 4k night vision telescope & camera UnifyDrive UT2 portable NAS for creators on the go Lit Duo 1... - What Are Stanley Kubrick's Best Shots? NoFilmSchool (Monday, 21 October) - Stanley Kubrick is one of the most influential filmmakers in Hollywood history. His career spanned decades, and the movies he left us with have turned into classics. Kubrick was the master of meticulous thought. He loved doing multiple takes, finding interesting camera angles, and generally driving actors a little...
- What Is the Epistemological Definition? NoFilmSchool (Sunday, 20 October) - There's an old saying that goes something like, "The only person who knows a lot is the person who knows they know nothing." Aside from feeling like word salad, there's a real core belief in there that knowledge is an ongoing journey. There is no way you could know...
- What's Your Filmmaking Brand? NoFilmSchool (Sunday, 20 October) - One thing I didn't realize when breaking into Hollywood was that I had to brand myself. Sure, you have to write good scripts or direct good movies and be a generally good person. But we all know at the end of the day that those things don't matter enough....
