Getting into filmmaking isn’t cheap. But it doesn’t necessarily have to be expensive either. To highlight how you can get decent gear on a budget, Caleb Pike of DSLR Video Shooter has shared a helpful video showcasing 20 pieces of filmmaking equipment that costs less than $20. The 12-minute video is part buying guide and part mini-review, with Pike sharing anecdotes about his experience using…

Cosina has announced the Voigtlander 50mm f/1.5 Heliar Classic lens for VM-mount that it says was designed in “pursuit of a classical image that modern lenses do not have.” The optical design is intentionally imperfect to mimic a true vintage lens and show various aberrations. In short, the Voigtlander 50mm f/1.5 Heliar Classic has all the hallmarks and desired features of a vintage lens, but…

After purchasing Takumar 55mm f/1.8 lens years ago, I started building my collection of vintage lenses, and because I don’t like spending a lot of money on them, I became a frequent visitor of thrift stores, flea markets, and online auction sites. The things I’m bumping into are often in various states of decay, so I’m also learning how to repair and service lenses when there’s limited…

Canon has designed a system that makes it easier and more reliable to capture high-dynamic-range (HDR) photos by better pairing an in-body image stabilization (IBIS) with shake detection algorithms that actively correct for changes in a scene at the point of capture. As spotted by Canon Watch, Canon’s patent describes a process where IBIS during automatic exposure bracketing is improved to…