Nikon
Apple Just Accidentally Confirmed Nikon's Next Camera
Apple briefly listed a Nikon camera that doesn't officially exist yet as authorized for ProRes RAW. Here's why that leak is worth taking seriously.
camera basics
sony fx5
Best Cameras to Pair With the Sony FX5
The FX5 was designed for multi-camera work. Here's which cameras actually pair well with it, as an A-cam or a B-cam, and why color science matters more than specs.
mtf chart
How to Read a Lens's MTF Chart
An MTF chart looks intimidating but takes about 10 seconds to read once you know what the lines mean. Here's how to actually use one to compare lens sharpness.
blackmagic cinema camera 6k
What's the Difference Between a Cinema Camera and a Mirrorless Camera?
A cinema camera and a mirrorless camera can shoot visually similar footage. Here's what actually separates them, and which one fits your workflow.
matte box
What Is a Matte Box, and Do You Actually Need One?
A matte box blocks flare and holds filters on cinema rigs. Here's what it actually does, the three ways it mounts, and whether your setup actually needs one.
rolling shutter
Rolling Shutter vs. Global Shutter: What Actually Causes the "Jello Effect"
Bent propellers, skewed pans, jello footage, that's rolling shutter. Here's what actually causes it, how global shutter fixes it, and when it's genuinely worth caring about.
waveform monitor
How to Read a Camera's Waveform Monitor
A waveform monitor tells you exactly how exposed your image really is, if you know how to read it. Here's what the graph is showing and how to use it.