Equipment
6 Strategic Event Videography Questions to Answer Before Load-In
Regardless of whether or not it’s a live occasion, event videography can be tricky at times and pulling off a successful shoot can be a daunting task. Preparing is rarely as straightforward as picking out a few camcorders and tripods. Outfitting a camera rig is obviously an important part of the…
Sigma 135mm f/1.8 Art MTF Charts (and a Look Behind the Curtain)
I know there are a lot of people who want to see what the MTF charts on the new Sigma 135mm DG HSM f/1.8 Art lens look like. We just did our initial screening test on ten copies, so I’ll show you what we found, and give you some comparisons to some other 135mm lenses. This also presented a good…
A Quick Look at the New Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 MTF Charts
Announced from Zeiss today was the new Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8. You guys know I don’t like putting out MTF charts on less than 10-copy averages, but we had a chance to grab a Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 prototype lens for a couple of days, so I tested it. And since we certainly aren’t going to get our…
Guide to Cleaning Your Camera Sensor
A fair amount of unease comes with interacting with one of the most fragile parts of a digital camera. Automatic sensor cleaners help but haven’t replaced the need for sensor cleaning entirely. However, cleaning camera sensors is not as delicate of an operation as it seems. You still might prefer…
The Five Best Vlogging Camera Systems for 2017
Over the last few years, Vlogging has taken the world by storm, with filmmakers like Casey Neistat and Jesse Wellens highlighting this new way to tell stories, in condensed, routinely released videos. With vlogging becoming exceedingly more popular on YouTube, generating millions of views each day,…
Testing of Battery Life and Recording Times of All Video Cameras
Here at Lensrentals.com, we have over 100,000 pieces of gear that we not only regularly rent out, but also regularly inspect, clean, and diagnose. Because of this amount of gear, we’re afforded the luxury of getting some pretty unique insight into the gear so many videographers and photographers…
The 6 Must-Have Pieces of Equipment for the Pro Wedding Photographer
Over the past eight years, I’ve worked hard at becoming an experienced and successful wedding photographer – what that really means though, is that I have to be ready for just about anything at any time. Part of the label “professional photographer,” especially in the wedding industry, implies…
Our Guide to Getting Started in Live Streaming
Live streaming is picking up in a big way. Most of it is done with a smartphone in the portrait orientation, but regardless, it’s more popular every day. You may have noticed the brands or companies you follow on social media have picked up on the trend too. Press releases are no longer one sheet…
Mixing Camera Systems: Our Guide on How to Use Adapters Properly
Mirrorless cameras have become incredibly popular these days, saving a lot of users from the size and weight of bigger SLR systems out there. As consumers make that switch, they often want to bring their current lenses along for the ride. Thanks to shorter flange distances, this is physically…
First Impressions of the New Fujinon MK18-55mm T2.9 Cine Lens
Fujinon, typically a manufacturer of high-end, ENG style PL and B4 mount lenses, officially announced today that they are releasing their first cine-zooms designed specifically for Sony’s E-mount camera systems. The MK18-55 T2.9 and the MK 50-135 T2.9 are meant to be affordable, lightweight…
The Biggest Photography and Videography Announcements So Far for 2017
Already this year, we’ve had no shortage of trade shows and new product announcements. For those keeping count, we’ve already seen CES (Consumers Electronic Show), Imaging USA, WPPI (Wedding and Portrait Photography International), and Gulf Photo Plus’ Photoweek. Many manufacturers use these trade…
Four Studio Photography Techniques to Give a Try This Winter
For many of people, February is the slow month for their photography. Cold weather and gray skies generally shun away inspiration, leaving many of us waiting until the end of it before we’re back out there being creative. That said, winter months can also be perfect for honing your studio skills,…