Category: REVIEWS

Zacuto Z-Finder V2 Review

I’ve been trying pick one of these up for a few months, they are selling like hot cakes and have been back ordered at most dealers for ages. They are quite pricey, If your lucky enough to find one in the UK you’ll be spending around £285, B&H Photo Video...

Zacuto Mini Baseplate Review

Although I really like my Cinevate Proteus rails for using a 35mm adapter, they are a little bit cumbersome when I just want to add a matte-box and follow focus to my EX1 or 5D. I was hoping that the Genus advanced adapter plate that I purchased with my matte-box...

Genus Matte Box & Advanced Adapter Bars

I got this setup from Genus for use with both my Canon 5D & Sony EX1. The complete kit including the matte box, the adapter bars and the french flag cost $1,394 from B&H Photo Video. The matte box is a very low profile design, unlike similar products by other...

Shoot35 CINEfocus Review

Okay, so yesterday I decided to order the new CINEfocus from Shoot35, at £349 it’s one of the more reasonably priced follow focus units on the market with competitive products form the likes of Cinevate, Zacuto and Arri costing way more than the CINEfocus. The CINEfocus seems to be priced...

Miller DS20 Solo DV Carbon Tripod Review

  Having purchased a Manfrotto 525/503 tripod with my Canon XH-A1 a couple of years ago I’ve never really felt the need to own another tripod. After being hired to do some filming in St Tropez though where I’ll be required to carry a tripod around with me all day,...

Litepanels LP-Micro

I decided to invest in a small on-camera light last week and after reading many favorable reviews I opted for the Litepanels LP-Micro. I really like the idea behind this light, it uses LED’s which provide lots of benefits, mainly low power consumption, no heat and a long life-span. All...