Panasonic LUMIX DMW-DMS1 On-Camera Microphone Review: A Niche Powerhouse for Ambient Audio I’m Shane, and in this review we’re taking a close look at the new LUMIX DMW-DMS1 on-camera “Shotgun Mic”. I put “shotgun” in quotes because this looks nothing like a traditional shotgun mic—and you can see below what the this new mic looks…
The Sony ILME-FX30 is a powerhouse APS-C cinema camera, renowned for its dual-base ISO technology, which optimizes image quality across various shooting scenarios. Native (or base) ISO is the sensor’s ideal sensitivity setting where noise is minimized and dynamic range is maximized, thanks to the camera’s dual gain circuitry. Knowing these values for various picture…
7Artisans AF 24mm F1.8 Prime Lens Review In today’s review, we’re checking out the 7Artisans AF 24mm F1.8 Full Frame Prime lens for the Leica L mount but it’s also available for Sony E and Nikon Z Mount. This video will cover the photographic and video performance of this lens paired with my Lumix S9…
LUMIX S1RII Review – 8K is Here, But at What Cost? In today’s article, we check out the new flagship hybrid mirrorless camera from Panasonic – The LUMIX S1RII. Consider this not only an upgrade to the original S1R but an upgrade to the S5II and X. The S1R Mark II has a new 44.3-megapixel…
Hollyland Lark M2S Review – Small, Light, and Excellent In this article, we are reviewing the Hollyland Lark M2S wireless solution. The Lark M2S is a dual transmitter-to-single receiver pack that can be used with a mirrorless camera or a phone, thanks to its included secondary receiver. This is, without question, the smallest and lightest…
New Firmware for Lumix S5II, S5IIX, GH7, and G9II We have some new firmware updates for the LUMIX S5II, S5IIX, GH7, and G9II Mirrorless Cameras! Welcome back, my name’s Shane. In this article, I’ll summarize the new firmware updates for the Micro Four Thirds and Full Frame cameras from Panasonic. The firmware versions include…
FEELWORLD L4 5-Channel Live Streaming Switcher Welcome to the website, folks. My name’s Shane. We are checking out the new FEELWORLD L4 video switcher in today’s review. I’ve reviewed a few Feelworld products, and this new switcher steps things up regarding usability and functionality. FEELWORLD L4 Review Video My video review of the L4 covers…
Panasonic LUMIX GH7 vs. LUMIX G9II – My Hands on Experience Welcome back, folks. My name’s Shane. I recently posted my Panasonic LUMIX GH7 review online, and if you missed it, I’ll link it to this article below. Reviewing the GH7 got me thinking about my G9II and whether or not I would trade it…
Sirui Sniper Lenses 16mm F1.2 & 75mm F1.2 Prime Lenses Today’s review explores the Sirui Sniper Series lenses—the 16mm F1.2 and the 75mm F1.2. These APS-C lenses for the E, X, or Z mount can create a significant shallow depth of field. Although they are not clinical in appearance, they are impressive and versatile for…