Vistek ProPhotoBlog Leica Q3: 60 MP stills, 8K video and much more The new Leica Q3 has everything you would expect from a Leica camera, high quality craftsmanship, a timeless and sleek design, and of course, the ability to capture incredible imagery whether it be photos or videos! At the core of the Q3 is a newly developed BSI CMOS sensor with Triple Resolution Technology which gives users the ability to choose from three different resolutions, 60MP, 36MP, or 18MP in both RAW (DNG) and JPEG formats. Leica says that the Q3 utilizes the entire size of the sensor regardless of the chosen resolu ..read more

Vistek ProPhotoBlog Canon Announces EOS R100 and RF 28mm “Pancake” Lens Canon has announced what they are basically calling a replacement for their EOS Rebel and EOS M camera lines, the compact, APS-C size sensor, EOS R100 camera and a new “pancake” style lens, the RF28mm f/2.8 STM. Canon EOS R100 Camera Designed to appeal to both first-time photographers looking to upgrade from their smartphone to a mirrorless camera and/or existing EOS Rebel or EOS M camera users who want to move up to the new RF mount. Not to be confused with it’s full-frame sized sensor brethren, the entry-level EOS RF100 ..read more

Vistek ProPhotoBlog Introducing the Fujifilm X-S20 Camera & Ultra-Wide XF8mm Lens Fujifilm has announced the latest addition to their X-Series lineup, the Fujifilm X-S20 camera, along with a new ultra-wide angle lens, the Fujinon XF 8mm f/3.5 R WR. Designed for both stills and video creation, the X-S20 features a sleek ergonomic design and is packed with cutting-edge technology, creative features and much faster performance over the previous X-S10 camera. The X-S20 features the same 26.1-megapixel X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor as found on the X-S10, but it is paired with Fujifilm’s powerful new X ..read more

Vistek ProPhotoBlog Sony ZV-1 Mark II: Sony’s Newest Vlogging Camera Sony has announced the ZV-1 Mark II, the next generation of their original ZV-1 vlogging camera, featuring a much wider 18-50mm lens and other upgraded features that will appeal to most video content creators. The ZV-1 Mark II is a fixed lens, video centric compact camera that utilizes a 20.1MP Type 1 sensor, Sony’s latest BIONZ X image processing engine, and a new ZEISS 18-50 mm f/1.8-4 equivalent lens. With a focal length of 18-50 mm, the new lens offers a wider view than the 24-70mm lens found on the original, which allow ..read more

Vistek ProPhotoBlog Tips for Maintaining Cameras and Lenses on Set Maintaining cameras and lenses on set is crucial to keeping these expensive precision instruments in optimal working condition and extending their life over time. Here are a few common-sense tips to keep in mind and follow on a regular basis. Clean your gear After a long and tiring shoot, your first impulse is probably just to pack up the gear and call it a day. That’s understandable, but serious professionals accord their trusted cameras and related gear with the respect it deserves and take an extra step to clean it up befor ..read more

Vistek ProPhotoBlog Canon PowerShot V10 Vlog Camera Announced If you are looking to get into the world of “vlogging” or are looking for some new gear to expand your video content creation arsenal of tools, the new Canon PowerShot V10 Vlog Camera has a lot to offer. The Canon PowerShot V10 Vlog Camera is a versatile camera designed for on-the-go vloggers and content creators who would normally use their smartphones, but are looking to step-up to the next level in terms of gear. With a sleek, lightweight and compact design it’s easy to take with you wherever you go and durable enough to withsta ..read more

Vistek ProPhotoBlog Understanding Lenses for Filmmaking There’s really no trick to understanding lenses for filmmaking. If you’re transitioning from stills photography to videography, you probably already know a lot about conventional cameras lenses, and while they do share certain obvious similarities with their cine lens counterparts, there are some the key differences you should be aware of. T-stops No doubt, you’re already well acquainted with the familiar f-stop camera settings that determine the size of an aperture in your lens. Ranging roughly from f/1.2 to f/22, the figure is a ratio ..read more

Vistek ProPhotoBlog How to Choose the Right Camera for Your Film Project Filmmakers know that selecting the right camera for a film project is a crucial decision, one that if not chosen correctly, can greatly impact the quality of the final product. When choosing a camera, one issue that can be overwhelming for some, is that there is such a vast array of cameras available, potentially making it harder to narrow down your options and find the perfect fit for your creative vision. In order to help you make your choice, we have put together this guide in which we’ll explore the key factors you n ..read more

Vistek ProPhotoBlog Landscape Photography: Essential Gear for Capturing Nature’s Beauty From epic mountain ranges to serene lakes and everything else in-between, landscape photography captures the beauty, vastness, and diversity of nature while offering endless opportunities for photographers to showcase their skills and creativity. In order to truly capture the majesty of a landscape, it’s essential to not only have the right camera, but the right lenses and other gear to accompany it as well. Below, we discuss the importance of choosing the right camera and gear for your landscape photograp ..read more

Vistek ProPhotoBlog Blackmagic announces Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro OLPF and more Blackmagic Design has announced a whole slew of video products including the URSA Mini Pro 12K OLPF, DeckLink IP Cards, 2110 IP Converter and ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K production switcher. URSA Mini Pro 12K OLPF The Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 12K features a 12,288 x 6480 12K Super 35 sensor with a native ISO of 800, that produces 80 megapixels per frame (in Blackmagic RAW), up to 14 stops of built-in dynamic range and new Gen5 colour science. Other recording options include 60 fps in 12K, 110 fps in 8K and up to 2 ..read more