The Insta360 Go 2 is a tiny camera that’s surprisingly capable of a lot, but lacks crucial features like expandable storage and 4K. When placed inside the charge case, the Insta360 Go 2 is about the size of an AirPods case. It has no business being this good, although there are so

Part two of our catch-up of current drones amps up the weight of the craft. Why should you choose something heavier? When we looked at mini drones, we concluded that the secret to their success was their weight—or lack of it. But, even though the minis, by virtue of their size, can easil

We’re three weeks into 2022, and we have our first cinema camera announcement. Kind of. Here’s our Canon EOS R5 C review—specs included! See, while Canon stated that we were set to receive a new entry into the Cinema EOS sphere, this still technically falls into the realm of hybrid

Let’s take a look at four reasons why you need, and can effectively use, a matte box on your camera during your next production. I remember my first matte box. I purchased it cheap on eBay. When it arrived, I quickly slapped it in front of whatever lens I had at the time. When I to

The SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD V2 is one of the fastest external SSDs available, but has limited compatibility at the moment. In recent years, internal M.2 NVMe SSDs have reinvented what “fast” storage is, and we now have drives capable of write speeds up to 6,000 MBps

A breakdown about what actually separates the Fujifilm X-T4 from the X-T3. Specs and price points included. We all know when looking to buy a new camera, there’s a lot to consider. Not only do you need to research all (or, at least, as many of these) hundreds of offerings currently out t

We’re rounding up rumors and making some of our own. Let’s see what the year ahead might have in store for camera tech. Time for another round of juicy camera conjectures. Here’s your officially unofficial 2022 camera rumor roundup! Let’s get to it. Canon

Streaming a conference or live production? Check out these practical and affordable camera options for your next live-streaming video shoot. None of the popular streamers began their careers with a full, top-of-the-line kit, and you don’t have to either. Whether you’re hostin

Unleash the power of movement for your video projects with one of these affordable gimbal options. Check out our list. A quality gimbal is hands down one of the best tools around for anyone shooting on the run. These self-stabilization devices come in all shapes and sizes, with models th

Buying a battery for your camera on a budget is a hassle. So, is it worth waiting for more efficient types of batteries to arrive? There are some powerful forces impacting the battery industry right now. One is massive demand for batteries generally including EVs, personal technology, an

Compact Flash media will be the choice for the highest pixel-capturing cinema cameras. How does this impact proprietary media and SD cards? You could say that the pixel density race for cameras is another way of selling televisions. It can’t be cinema’s fault, as they still o

Let’s talk about the most popular probe lens on the market, and if it’s worth the investment . . . or if you should just stick to renting. Have you ever wondered what it’d be like to film the inside of a bottle? What about seeing every pore on a person’s face?

Another year, another new camera. Let’s discuss the release of Nikon’s Z9 and what it could mean for YouTube nation. Every six months or so, you’ll probably notice that we announce or cover a new major release from the normal camera manufacturers you’ve come to kn

As an homage to Canon’s EOS line of cameras, we asked a few PremiumBeat contributors to weigh in on how these cameras impacted their career. We are gathered here today to honor the memory of the Canon DSLR. It forever changed the lives of many a filmmaker and put cinematic visuals

Here’s an in-depth look at why resale outlets could be your next best friend—easy quotes, easy shipping, stress-free results. I go through a lot of cameras and lenses. It’s been well-documented here on the blog, and yes, I may have a slight case of gear acquisition syndrome. Wh

Let’s look at some of the best full-frame zoom lens options on the market for various budgets. Full-frame is the future of digital cinema. This more significant, more robust sensor provides much richer detail in your images. Also, this sensor produces additional color resolve that

Let’s check out the specs on the new Deity Pocket Wireless microphone kit. Get easy wireless audio on your camera, phone, or laptop! Deity has just released a brand new, compact wireless microphone kit: the Deity Pocket Wireless. Designed to be a go-to wireless kit for mirrorless cameras

The LUMIX BS1H and Sony’s FX6 retain existing sensors in new “boxy” form factors. Does this offer a better shooting experience? Let’s see . . . When Sony’s FX6 was launched last year, it surprised a lot of shooters, especially FX9 owners who were perplexed a

Don’t let the “Broadcast” name fool you. This thing is the fully kitted out Pocket Cinema Camera you’ve been wanting. We live in a world where a new broadcast camera really excites me because of the possibilities to plug-and-play with Realtime environments in Unr

The VENICE 2 features a compact body design with the ability to swap sensors for higher frame rates. Here’s an in-depth look. The original Sony VENICE helped capture films like the Oscar award-winning The Father, popular series including The Flight Attendant, The Crown, and Ozark,