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- Top-Selling Cameras at MapCamera Japan – July Rankings
SonyAlphaRumors (Saturday, 16 August) - Here are the top-selling cameras at MapCamera for July: FUJIFILM X half X-HF1 – B&H, Amazon, Adorama SONY α7C II – B&H, Amazon, Adorama Nikon Z5II – B&H, Amazon, Adorama RICOH GR IIIx – B&H, Amazon, Adorama FUJIFILM X-M5 – B&H, Amazon, Adorama FUJIFILM X-S20 – B&H, Amazon, Adorama OM... - Canon EOS R5 C $2574 (Reg $3399)
Canonrumors (Saturday, 16 August) - Amazon USA has the Canon EOS R5 C available in their Renewed store for $2547. You can save an additional $60 if you pay with your Amazon Visa Card. In regards to warranty/returns This item is non-returnable because of transportation regulation, but if the item arrives damaged or defective, you... - Grab a DJI Mini 4K for Only $299 Canonrumors (Saturday, 16 August) - You can now grab the current DJI Mini 4K for its lowest price ever at $299 at Amazon USA. There may be an outright ban of DJI drones in the United States in the coming months. The DJI Mini 4K is below the 249g threshold, which tends to make them...
- Radius Mini-ALTO 180 Blimp Windshield Kit Review
News Shooter (Saturday, 16 August) - The Radius Mini-ALTO 180 Blimp Windshield Kit is a compact and versatile microphone windshield and shock mounting system for location sound professionals. It features the award-winning RAD shock mount, which is claimed to provide exceptional isolation from handling noise, an ultra-lightweight 2-part magnetic pod windshield that can be fitted/unfitted in... - Breaking news: Nikon is rumored to announce a new Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II lens (Mark II)
Nikonrumors (Saturday, 16 August) - I have been sitting on this info for months because I refused to believe that Nikon would replace one of the “Holly Trinity” lenses after only 6 years (the original model was announced in February 2019 – see previous coverage). The current 24-70mm f/2.8 lens is not on the... - What Are the Best Films from 50 Years Ago?
NoFilmSchool (Friday, 15 August) - In August 1975, about 50 years ago today, several popular films were showing in U.S. theaters, with Jaws being the reigning number-one box office hit.Jaws was the highest-grossing film of 1975 and held the number-one spot through much of the summer, heralding the era of summer blockbusters. Other notable films... - How This TV Writer Learned How to Write Extremely Fast NoFilmSchool (Friday, 15 August) - Steven Levitan knows how to make television that sticks with you. The Chicago-raised writer-producer has been crafting comedy gold for over three decades, starting with his early days writing for Wings to co-creating the Emmy-winning Modern Family. He's written hundreds of episodes of TV—the dream for many of us.It's clear...
- Launch Your Video Career With These Discounted Nikon Camera Bundles NoFilmSchool (Friday, 15 August) - If you've ever wanted to launch a career in filmmaking and/or video production but felt like you didn't have the right tools, then we have good news for you. We know it can be scary diving into this career path. After all, just because you buy a camera doesn't mean...
- ZY Optics announced a new Mitakon 55mm f/2.8 1-5X macro lens for Nikon F and Z mount Nikonrumors (Friday, 15 August) - ZY Optics announced a new Mitakon 55mm f/2.8 1-5X macro full-frame lens for Nikon F and Z mounts (for now available for sale only on the official website). It’s nice to see that companies are still producing lenses for F-mount. Additional information on the lens can be found here:...
- 1000 Docs Grant Program: Deadline Extended and the First Recipients NoFilmSchool (Friday, 15 August) - As filmmakers and documentarians ourselves, we wanted to support our fellow creatives by helping to bring their stories to life. The program provides independent documentary filmmakers with free access to Eddie AI Pro, the AI assistant video editor that handles the tedious parts of post-production so filmmakers can focus on...
- A Comprehensive Glossary for Playwrights NoFilmSchool (Friday, 15 August) - We recently ran a practical toolkit for people who wanted to be playwrights, and I wanted to expand on what we can offer those looking to get their voice into actors and onto the stage. Today, I have a glossary for playwrights. It covers lots of terms you need to...
- This Is How Sound Designers Made the Iconic Godzilla Roar NoFilmSchool (Friday, 15 August) - I love Godzilla. So naturally, I’m hype for the new 4K rerelease of Shin Godzilla, and my butt will be in a seat soon to watch it on the big screen.When that wonderful, big lizard boy first stomped onto screens in 1954, audiences heard something they'd never experienced before. He...
- 3 Writing Tips From Hunter S. Thompson NoFilmSchool (Friday, 15 August) - One of the raconteurs of writing is Hunter S. Thompson. He had such a strong voice, a crazy life, and his work just got us dialed into worlds that we were not brave enough to enter ourselves. The guy had such a big personality and wrote so many important things...
- What Are the 11 Best 'Sopranos' Episodes? NoFilmSchool (Friday, 15 August) - To me, The Sopranos is one of the most rewatchable and poignant television series of all time. It contains a cast of some of the deepest and darkest characters ever on TV. And some of the best writing of all time. Today, I want to go over 11 of the...
- Badasses and Weirdos: The Top 10 Josh Brolin Movies NoFilmSchool (Friday, 15 August) - I think that Josh Brolin is one of the best actors working today. He picks creative directors and challenging roles, and always seems like he's down to push himself to the limits. Whether it's playing an absolute badass or just a weirdo, he's a guy who has brought some of...
