Reading Time: 8 minutesThe Blackmagic Pocket Cinema 4K (aka BMPCC4K) was initially released in 2018 by Blackmagic Design. I was very excited to get my hands on one of these, so I purchased one in June of 2019. I’ve owned this camera for about three years now, so here is my honest opinion of the features. Body As… Continue reading Hands-On Review: Blackmagic Pocket Cinema 4K
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Panasonic Leica 100-400mm Lens Review (with test video & photo samples)
Reading Time: 12 minutesUpdate: I’ve tested the lens barrels again and can confirm that no sand is trapped anymore. I can still change the zoom (albeit with some resistance), even though the lock ring is locked. I’ve wanted a super-telephoto zoom for my Panasonic GH5 for a long time since my longest lens up until now has been… Continue reading Panasonic Leica 100-400mm Lens Review (with test video & photo samples)
Review: Hands-on test with the Kessler Second Shooter Plus Motorized Slider
Reading Time: 7 minutesOver the past year, I have done several shoots for a history documentary. The director wondered how to make the classic talking head interview more visually engaging while keeping our crew small. She asked me to research motorized sliders, which, in theory, would offer dynamic camera movement without multiple operators. Interviews regularly use two or… Continue reading Review: Hands-on test with the Kessler Second Shooter Plus Motorized Slider