Why we should only use worldcams
In a recent article, I covered the differences between the words camera, camcorder, streamcorder and worldcam. Fortunately, there are...
Dual Pixel AF: is it a game changer for autofocus?
Real cinematographers focus by hand… or hire a focus puller who knows exactly how to focus lenses. But what...
JVC clarifies key details in the GY-HM170 camera/camcorder
I recently published a detailed article comparing the JVC GY-HM200 with the Sony PXW-X70. Since then, I updated that...
JVC GY-HM200 versus Sony PXW-X70: Let’s compare them carefully.
(UPDATED ARTICLE) As covered in several prior articles, the Sony PVW-X70 is a true worldcam that can shoot 50...
Camera, camcorder or streamcorder? What’s the difference?
A friend asked me yesterday why I had used the term camcorder in a recent article. Another asked about the term worldcam....
Location Interview Lighting Tips: HMI Lights & Looking into the Lens
I recently shot a series of location interviews that will be used as the narrative backbone for a client’s...
Sony to alleviate PXW-X70’s constrained 4K via firmware upgrade
Current and prospective users of the Sony PXW-X70 who are interested in shooting 4K UHD will rejoice sometime in...
Can 4K 4:2:0 8-bit become 1080p 4:4:4 10-bit? Does it matter?
Barry Green and David Newman have stated that 4K footage shot as 4:2:0 8-bit can become true 1080p 4:4:4...
CineDigitalTV demonstrates the PXW-X70 constrained 60 Mb/s 4K UHD
I have covered the Sony PXW-X70 in several other articles, including its 1″ type sensor, spectacular 1080p 4:2:2 10-bit...
Product Review: AKiTiO Thunder2 Quad Mini SSD 4X1TB
I’ve had the opportunity to spend a great deal of time with the AKiTiO Thunder2 Quad Mini SSD 4X1TB...
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