The KY-PZ100 from JVC is a PTZ camera that can be controlled from anywhere over the internet. With traditional PTZ cameras, you can control the pan, tilt and zoom, but there is usually a serial or proprietary control cable between the controller and the camera. So the location must be wired for that. The KY-PZ100 is network controllable. Just plug-in a Wi-Fi adaptor, and you can control one camera or up to 100 other cameras anywhere in the world.... Keep reading >

To learn how to shoot 360 video, you'll need to learn about the two types of 360 video. Then look at the three types of 360 cameras. When you begin experimenting, you can manipulate the stitch line, but your hand or body will always be in the shot.... Keep reading >

Unlike conventional rectangular or square video, the world we live in is 360 degrees, just look around. 360 degree cameras let you record everything going on around you at once. And if your clients haven’t asked about it yet, they probably will. With a VR headset, such as the Samsung Gear VR or Google Cardboard, […]... Keep reading >

CES didn’t have much pro camera gear this year, and that makes the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 stand out. This upgrade of their professional hybrid Micro Four Thirds camera features 4K video capture and up to 60fps, in-body image stabilization, and programmable focus racks. It also boasts internal 4K/30p 10-bit 4:2:2 video capture. The GH5 has […]... Keep reading >

Knowing the sweet spot of a lens can help you make sharper video. In most cases this is 2.5 stops down from the maximum aperture.... Keep reading >

The Sigma 200 – 500mm with a Nikon F mount is an amazing lens. It has an aperture of F2.8 at the 500mm end and F5.6 at the 1000mm focal length. It’s a heavy one at 35 pounds. It’s pretty amazing. The only real catch I see is its price : $25,999.00. The customer reviewers […]... Keep reading >

GoPro introduces 2 new GoPros and a Drone. The new Hero 5 Black ($399 )includes a 2-inch touch screen display. The new Hero 5 Session ($299) is intended as an entry level camera. Both cameras have built-in waterproof casings, good for up to 10 meters. Both cameras can shoot 4K video at 30 frames. The […]... Keep reading >

Full HD 360-Degree Spherical Panoramic Digital Camera Here’s what my friend Tim Doherty shot with his Ricoh Theta S. Use your mouse to click and slide the view. The Ricoh Theta S is available on Amazon. The Theta S will shoot 1080p HD at 30fps for up to 25 minutes per charge. It can also […]... Keep reading >

The GoPro Omni VR camea rig is now available. It captures high-resolution 360-degree videos using six Hero4 Black cameras which act as one camera.... Keep reading >

The Olympus Stylus Tough TG-Tracker captures 4K at 30 fps. It is waterproof to depths of 100 feet (30 meters) with no additional housing. It’s shockproof from 7 feet, freezeproof to 14 degrees F and crushproof up to 220 pounds of force. So far it’s just about better than GoPro. Additional Features 240fps, 120fps high-speed […]... Keep reading >