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Intro image for article First Look: Canon XF405
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Although many of the new camera announcements from the past few years have centered around S35 or other large sensor sizes, one challenge with these systems is the available zoom ratio, especially if you're looking for a more compact configuration.
Intro image for article First Look: Sachtler flowtech 75 Tripod
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Sachtler is pulling the covers off their latest tripod, the flowtech 75. This model aims to be the fastest tripod you'll operate by incorporating a number of clever innovations.
Intro image for article Behind the Lens: Series Wrap Up
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Since we recently wrapped our Behind The Lens series, where we took a closer look at 11 documentary zoom lenses, we thought it would be appropriate to take some time to step back and reflect on what we learned.
Intro image for article At the Bench: ARRI MAXIMA Stabilizer
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The ARRI MAXIMA stabilizer, part of ARRI's TRINITY system, changes the way that we look at compact gimbal stabilizers, allowing for the use of heavier as well as physically larger camera packages.
Intro image for article At the Bench: Angenieux Optimo Anamorphic 44-440 A2S Zoom
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Angenieux has created three zoom lenses in their Optimo Anamorphic lineup: the 30-72, 56-152, and the 44-440. In this video, I take a closer look at the 44-440mm.
Intro image for article At the Bench: AJA Ki Pro Ultra Plus
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The new Ki Pro Ultra Plus builds on the legacy of the Ki Pro product line, and today I'm taking a closer look at this multi-channel, multi-format recorder and player with a ton of new features.
Intro image for article Behind the Lens: Canon Compact Servo 18-80mm
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The Canon Compact-Servo 18-80mm T4.4 lens is the newest release in Canon’s extensive lens lineup. The lens was designed to bridge the gap between their EF still zooms and their cinema zooms, blending features from both form factors. This lens fills an important space for documentary cinematographers looking for a small, inexpensive lens with high functionality on a wide range of shoots. The zoom range of the lens is great for all-around verite shooting, covering the most-used standard focal lengths.
Intro image for article At the Bench: Angenieux Optimo Style 48-130
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I had a chance to look over the new Angenieux Optimo Style 48-130mm lens, a hotly anticipated addition to the Optimo Style series. As a lens in the Style series, it is designed to complement the 16-40mm and 30-76mm zooms.
Intro image for article At the Bench: Cartoni Focus 22 & Maxima 30 Fluid Heads
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Today I had the chance to check out the new Cartoni Focus 22 fluid head system. This head will fit a wide variety of cameras accommodating payloads from 6.5 to 48.5 lbs.