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by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
When it comes to choosing the right camera, there’s often a gap between the small, pocketable point-and-shoot cameras and larger mirrorless ones. While interchangeable lens mirrorless cameras have much to offer, their higher price points and larger form factor often make them unfeasible for the average photo enthusiast. It often leads to the question of how a photographer can bridge that gap.
Enter the aptly named bridge camera. These cameras
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
After the smartphone revolution, it appeared that the days of the compact camera were done. How wrong we were. It’s true that a few years back, point-and-shoot options were few and far between. There were just a handful of options on the market, and some industry titans even left the market entirely. Despite the long-rumored demise of the compact camera, it seems that photo enthusiasts still desire a dedicated device without the distractions that come with a smartphone.
What is a compact or “point-and-shoot” camera? Just because a camera is “
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
Whether you're a freelance journalist, vlogger, independent filmmaker, or rising influencer, a shotgun microphone is one of the most important tools you can add to your production kit. But what exactly is a shotgun microphone? How does it work and when should you use it? Let's look into and the ins and outs of shotgun mics, and explore some microphone recommendations that would best suit your recording needs.
A shotgun mic is designed to pick up sound from one specific
by Zack Young · Posted
Enter the Sony BURANO 8K Digital Motion Picture Camera, Sony's newest jack-of-all-trades cinema camera that aims to combine the best features from the company's CineAlta, FX, and Alpha lines. Part of its versatility comes from the array of recording formats and resolutions it can capture, as well as a physical camera body that can accommodate a range of accessory options. So, what recording modes should you be using and how
by Christopher Witt · Posted
You see a flutter of color outside of your kitchen window. You rush over, only to see this mystery critter as a distant speck working its way through the dense shrubs of your yard—it's just too far and too obscure to make it out. What do you do? Do you shrug it off and go about your day, or do you grab a pair of binoculars to get a closer view?
We know what our answer would be, and we feel that nearly every household could use a trusty pair of binoculars, also called "bins" for short. Whether it's for bird watching, sporting events, the opera