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26 Jan 2020

The Return of Deep Focus? (AKA Shallow Depth Of Field is not the only way...)

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Citizen Kane's Deep Focus
Replay: Once upon a time, Deep Focus ruled the cinema screen. Why did it fade in popularity? And do recent consumer and professional technical trends mean that it is now overdue a revival?
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24 Jan 2020

The Canon EOS 1DX Mark III is even more powerful than we first thought!

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The Canon EOS 1DX Mark III is even more powerful than we first thought!
Canon's new yet to be released powerhouse DSLR is known to be a very capable beast with some impressive specs across the board. But we now have even more information about its capabilities.
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24 Jan 2020

Creamsource Micro Colour: A versatile film light for filming on the go

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Creamsource Micro Colour: A versatile film light for filming on the go
Video review: RedShark video regular Bas Goossens takes a look at the Creamsource Micro Colour. An LED light that offers a few surprises.
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24 Jan 2020

The EF mount is not dead. This is why.

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The EF mount is not dead. This is why.
Recent headlines have been saying that Canon is killing off the EF mount, but this is a very long way from the truth. Let us explain why.
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23 Jan 2020

FUJIFILM's new X-T200 mixes ease of use with power

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Great retro styling on the new FUJIFILM X-T200 mirrorless camera
FUJIFILM's cameras have a devoted following due to a combination of great features and wonderful colour science. Its new X-T200 looks set to continue that tradition.
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22 Jan 2020

Powertraveller’s Condor 100 weatherproof power pack has power to spare

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Powertraveller’s Condor 100 weatherproof power pack has power to spare
Review: Power on the move is becoming more essential as our devices struggle to keep up with the demands placed on them. The Condor 100 from Powertraveller promises full weather protection and is so powerful it can charge an 80W laptop.
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22 Jan 2020

How to hugely improve your videos without spending a load of money

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How to hugely improve your videos without spending a load of money
When you are starting out it is so easy to think you have to spend a lot of money on gear. But here's a video that shows very starkly how to use a $300 camera to get 'high end' looking results using some neat tricks and tips, and some very inexpensive lights.
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22 Jan 2020

Why can't we just have one lens mount?

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Wouldn't it be amazing if there was only one lens mount? But even if it is technically possible, there are reasons why it wouldn't, and possibly shouldn't happen.
One lens mount to rule them all? It can be a large source of frustration when choosing a new camera. Which lens mount do you go for? And the big question that always arrises is, why can't we just have one common mounting system?
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21 Jan 2020

Here's a great example of how you can make a living from low budget filmmaking

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Here's a great example of how you can make a living from low budget filmmaking
Making films for a job more often than not ends up being a pipe dream for most, but here's how one filmmaker successfully makes movies for a living without being part of the 'establishment'. And yes that is Elizabeth Hurley.
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20 Jan 2020

What's it like to own the original ARRI Alexa?

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It's a dream camera for some, and now you can pick one up for a fraction of its original price. But is owning an Alexa Classic more trouble than it's worth?
The Alexa Classic, or EV, has reached legendary status. Ask any owner/operator which camera they'd love to own and you can bet your last coin that they'll say the ARRI Alexa. Now you can pick one up for a fraction of the original price what's it actually like to use on, ahem, YouTube videos? Let's find out.
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20 Jan 2020

Motion control for $160? The Neewer motorised slider

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Motion control for $160? The Neewer motorised slider
Review: We take a look at a smartphone controlled motorised slider that costs $160. What's the catch?
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