Three lenses: a look at bokeh, depth of field and geometry
Some people take time off during the holidays. I borrow a half million dollars worth of camera and lenses...
Lens dynamic range: coatings, contrast and color
There was a time in the distant past when I thought of lenses as transparent glass. Film and digital...
Lens coverage, sensor size, and pushing the limits
Sensors and lenses don’t always get along. In the HDR and UHD world, it’s important to test, test, test....
New Lindsey Optics Brilliant² Rota-Streak filters for cinematography
Based on a unique manufacturing method, the Brilliant² Rota-Streak Filters from Lindsey Optics, available in seven types and six...
PhotoCineView: a Director’s Viewfinder for iOS and Android smartphones
PhotoCineView allows DPs to carry a Director’s Viewfinder in their pocket, to frame the set as classic DVs do,...
PNW Lens Summit, May 5th, Portland OR USA
Quick note: if you’re coming to Portland OR for the PNW Lens Summit, you can get 20% off lodging at...
Explore 8K with Panavision at SXSW 2018
Panavision’s Dan Sasaki, Aaron Kroger and Sean Dunckley will be present for an interactive discussion about 8K large format...
The large format look, continued: shallow focus and stressing old lenses
I’ve been getting some play time with RED’s new Weapon camera with a Monstro sensor at Videofax in San...
Panavision takes large-format filmmaking to Camerimage
A Masterclass by Oscar-winner John Toll, ASC, an 8K workshop, screening of DXL footage in HDR format and demonstrations...
Behind the Scenes with Sony CineAlta VENICE
Sony presented it as the next generation motion picture camera system with forward thinking full frame sensor, phenomenal color...