Category: video

Samyang releases two new XEEN-branded cine lenses, a 14mm T3.1 and 35mm T1.5

Gannon Burgett

Korean optics manufacturer Samyang has announced two new video lenses: the XEEN 14mm T3.1 and XEEN 35mm T1.5. Available in five different mounts – PL, EF, F, E, and MFT – the XEEN lenses are the two latest pieces of glass in Samyang’s growing collection of filmmaking glass designed with 4K video capture in mind. […]

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A look inside the factory that builds Fujifilm cameras and lenses

Gannon Burgett

Fujifilm might’ve built its reputation (and namesake) on analogue photography, but as of late, they’ve shown they’re dead set on making their mark in the digital world as well. Not only are they pumping out one great mirrorless after another, they’re also building an entire lineup of lenses from the ground up. Now, thanks to […]

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Sample Shots, Videos and a First Look At The Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

Liron Samuels

Canon USA representatives Wasim and Brent join Doug Guerra from B&H for an in-depth look at the newly announced flagship DSLR camera, the 1D X Mark II. This 9-minutes video goes over the new features, compares the new camera to the 1D X, sheds a bit of light on the video specs and pretty much […]

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Adding Video Background to Keynote Presentations

Eric Renno

I recently attended an Adobe event and saw Rufus Deuchler presenting about mobile apps. As interesting as this talk was I was transfixed by the presentation he was giving because it has a moving background. I pondered the fact that Adobe might be releasing some new presentation software where this was a feature, but when […]

A look into the personal life of photography mogul Peter Lik

Gannon Burgett

Like it or not, Peter Lik is one of the most financially successful photographers of all time. His ways might be burdened with controversy, most notably rumors that he artificially inflates the value of his images, but there’s little denying he’s made his mark in the industry. As interesting as his work is though, such […]

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How to build a DIY iPhone video rig

Gannon Burgett

iPhones might not be the video camera choice of professionals, but if you want a quick behind-the-scenes video or prefer to pack light, the 4K capable iPhone 6s and 6s Plus are wonderful tools. To improve the footage from the smartphones, two of the mo…

YouTube partners with GoPro for VR content, hopes to support HDR video ‘soon’

Gannon Burgett

It looks like YouTube is getting extremely interested in up-and-coming video formats, including virtual reality (VR) and high dynamic range (HDR). During YouTube’s keynote at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this week in Las Vegas, Chief Business Officer of YouTube, Robert Kyncl, announced the video platform is partnering up with GoPro to produce and share 360º […]

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‘Size Matters’: Two photographers try to charm a woman — with photo gear

Gannon Burgett

We’ll go ahead and avoid the argument of whether size matters (in photography, of course) and simply introduce this hilarious little short by photographer Serge Ramelli. Simply titled ‘Size Matters’ the three minute video depicts two photographers battling it out for the attention of a red-haired woman reading a book at the park they happen […]

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Struggles Only Photographers Will Understand

Gannon Burgett

As flawless as we might present our photography lives to be on social media, there are times when being a photographer isn’t nearly as glorious as it sounds. To demonstrate just a few of these instances, DigitalRev has taken it upon themselves to share a collection of ‘Struggles Only Photographers Will Understand.’ In the three minute […]

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This ‘Smashing’ New Year’s video is thirty seconds of camera gear destruction

Gannon Burgett

If you possess a weak stomach, you might want to turn away while you can. What you’re about to see is thirty seconds of devastation, brought to us by B&H in collaboration with video production company Brilliant Champions and OnTime Studios. In the half-minute video, which is an advert to promote Canon’s CarePAK protection plan, which comes free with […]

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