Justin Dise
B&H Photo Video
New York, NY, United States
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The Ultimate GoPro Guide: Cameras, Mounts, and Accessories
A comprehensive guide to the world of GoPro, including the cameras, mounts and accessories. Dive in, research and discover the best set of tools that will help you on your action camera journey. → Read More
Filmmaking 101: Camera Shot Types
One of the first things students are taught in film school is the nomenclature of the basic types of camera shots. This common language is essential for writers, directors, camera operators, and cinematographers to effectively communicate visual elements of a shot, particularly the size of a subject—often a person—within the frame. Provided here is a list of the essential shot types that you… → Read More
Filmmaking 101: Camera Shot Types
One of the first things students are taught in film school is the nomenclature of the basic types of camera shots. This common language is essential for writers, directors, camera operators, and cinematographers to effectively communicate visual elements of a shot, particularly the size of a subject—often a person—within the frame. Provided here is a list of the essential shot types that you… → Read More
An Introduction to LUTs
In today’s digital cinema workflow, you’d be hard-pressed to avoid exposure to Look Up Tables. Whether you’re a director, DP, editor or colorist, Look Up Tables—or LUTs—are something you need to be aware of, because they play a prominent role in many on-set, editorial, and finishing workflows. LUTs have many uses, from calibrating monitors or giving your footage the look of a particular film… → Read More
An Introduction to LUTs
In today’s digital cinema workflow, you’d be hard-pressed to avoid exposure to Look Up Tables. Whether you’re a director, DP, editor or colorist, Look Up Tables—or LUTs—are something you need to be aware of, because they play a prominent role in many on-set, editorial, and finishing workflows. LUTs have many uses, from calibrating monitors or giving your footage the look of a particular film… → Read More
Making News: JVC GY-HM620 and GY-HM660 ProHD Mobile News Cameras
JVC upgrades its 600 Series ProHD mobile news camcorders with two new models—the GY-HM660 and the GY-HM620. The GY-HM660 is particularly noteworthy for its combination of wireless streaming capabilities and an integrated interruptible foldback (IFB) audio return channel. Both of the camcorders feature upgraded CMOS sensors that offer improved sensitivity, as well as a brighter 3.5" 960K-pixel… → Read More
New 360Heros Spherical GoPro Mounts for Spherical Video Content
Expanding its original line of Plug-n-Play Holders, 360Heros is back with all new models that give users even more ways to capture spherical video content, using anywhere from 6 to 24 GoPro HERO4/3+/3 cameras. Among the new offerings are updated versions of the Pro6, Pro7, and Pro10 holders, with these “v2” models featuring an updated design that utilizes a solid aluminum core and detachable… → Read More
Entaniya Lenses and Rigs for Ribcage-Modified GoPro Cameras
GoPro cameras have become a staple in the creation of spherical video content with the rise of custom, multi-camera rigs. But with more cameras comes more difficulty when stitching the video files together in post. Entanyia looks to simplify the process by offering lenses and mounts specifically designed for use with Back-bone Gear’s Ribcage Modified GoPro cameras, which are now available at… → Read More
New Veydra 85mm Mini Prime Lens for Sony E, MFT, and C-Mount Cameras
Now available for pre-order, the 85mm T2.2 Mini Prime is the latest addition to Veydra’s ever-growing line of compact cine-style lenses. Designed for mirrorless cameras, the lens covers up to APS-C/Super 35 image formats and is available in Sony E-Mount, Micro Four Thirds, and C-Mount options. This makes the lens an ideal telephoto prime for compact cameras like the Sony a6300, Panasonic GH4,… → Read More
New Veydra 85mm Mini Prime Lens for Sony E, MFT, and C-Mount Cameras
Now available for pre-order, the 85mm T2.2 Mini Prime is the latest addition to Veydra’s ever-growing line of compact cine-style lenses. Designed for mirrorless cameras, the lens covers up to APS-C/Super 35 image formats and is available in Sony E-Mount, Micro Four Thirds, and C-Mount options. This makes the lens an ideal telephoto prime for compact cameras like the Sony a6300, Panasonic GH4,… → Read More
6 Things to Consider When Picking a “B” Camera for Filmmaking
For many video shooters, a single camera is often enough. If you’re one of those people who finds this to be true then, by all means, feel free to skip this article. But if you’re someone who works with multi-cam setups or is thinking about picking up a second (or third) camera to supplement your main camera, then please keep reading. There are many things to consider when selecting a “B”… → Read More
6 Things to Consider When Picking a “B” Camera for Filmmaking
For many video shooters, a single camera is often enough. If you’re one of those people who finds this to be true then, by all means, feel free to skip this article. But if you’re someone who works with multi-cam setups or is thinking about picking up a second (or third) camera to supplement your main camera, then please keep reading. There are many things to consider when selecting a “B”… → Read More
Micro Cinema Camera Now In Stock
For those who have eagerly awaited the release of Blackmagic’s Micro Studio Camera, we’re pleased to say that the wait is finally over! Now in stock at B&H, the Micro Studio Camera is a miniature Super 16mm digital cinema camera that literally fits into the palm of your hand. The camera features all of the image quality and recording options from the well-regarded Pocket Cinema Camera, including… → Read More
9 Tips for Selecting a Cinema Lens Package
Whether you’re assembling a personal lens kit or compiling the equipment-rental list for your next film, selecting a lens package is an important decision. It can also be a daunting one, especially if you’re new to the game. So what lenses should you get? A complete set of primes? A couple of zooms? Both? The answers aren’t always clear. Ask ten DPs what their favorite lenses and focal lengths… → Read More
9 Tips for Selecting a Cinema Lens Package
Whether you’re assembling a personal lens kit or compiling the equipment-rental list for your next film, selecting a lens package is an important decision. It can also be a daunting one, especially if you’re new to the game. So what lenses should you get? A complete set of primes? A couple of zooms? Both? The answers aren’t always clear. Ask ten DPs what their favorite lenses and focal lengths… → Read More
Vlogging for Beginners: Essential Gear
Vlogging—or video blogging—is becoming more popular by the day, with seemingly everyone seeking to become the next YouTube sensation. You may be thinking that with the right subject matter and your winning personality, stardom is right around the corner. And who knows—maybe it is! But if you’re really going to give it a go, then you’re going to need a few essential pieces of gear to get your… → Read More
Vlogging for Beginners: Essential Gear
Vlogging—or video blogging—is becoming more popular by the day, with seemingly everyone seeking to become the next YouTube sensation. You may be thinking that with the right subject matter and your winning personality, stardom is right around the corner. And who knows—maybe it is! But if you’re really going to give it a go, then you’re going to need a few essential pieces of gear to get your… → Read More
Unveiled: Sony PXW-Z150 XDCAM Professional Camcorder
Sony’s latest addition to their professional XDCAM lineup, the PXW-Z150, is a compact and versatile camcorder that merges usability and built-in advanced networking capabilities with broadcast-quality 4K and Full HD video. Most notably, it features a large 1.0” type Exmor RS CMOS sensor, making it the first professional camcorder to utilize Sony’s “stacked” sensor design, promising a 2x increase… → Read More
Clip and Go, with the Qlippie Q1 Mini HD Wearable Camera
Bringing a sense of fun and personalized style to wearable tech, the Qlippie Q1 is a Wi-Fi enabled, clip-and-go camera that’s ready to capture life as it happens. Measuring less than 1.9" on each side and about 0.6" thick, Qlippie is small in size, yet capable of recording Full HD 1080p video at 60 fps and 8MP still images. Its all-white body is clean and classy, but can be spiced up with one of… → Read More
Hands-On Review: 3 New Veydra Mini Prime Cine Lenses for Sony E Mount
As a Sony a7R II shooter, I was thrilled when Veydra announced that select lenses from its line of Mini Primes would be made available with Sony E mounts. Originally designed for MFT cameras, the Mini Primes are purpose-built from the ground up for cinema applications, rather than being re-housed DSLR lenses. Featuring matching sizes, front diameter, 0.8 mod (cine-style) gears on the focus/iris… → Read More