Cameras Reviews & Features

Arri D-20 Takes the Field

By Michael Goldman

The Arriflex D-20 film-style digital camera system is getting extensive workouts under grueling field conditions these days, with a couple of low-budget features currently using the camera,...

Mark In

By its very nature, editing is time-consuming. But even more than the hands-on part of the job, the logistics of pulling together all of the interested...

Devora Kanter doesn't come from a production background, but that hasn't stopped her from using video to make a difference. The former corporate marketing manager now serves as the executive director of BayKids...

Shoot Review: Macrosystem HDV Recorder

Reviewer: Tom Patrick McAuliffe

Until recently, there weren't any affordable HDV playback devices. Enter Macrosystem,maker of the Casablanca standalone NLE system, with a new approach to HDV recording and playback...

Shoot Review: Blue Snowball

Reviewer: S.D. Katz

Without even mentioning audio software, Apple Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, and lots of other video apps let you record audio directly into the program. Podcasting alone is a good reason to have a high-quality mic for your laptop or workstation. Until recently, there have been no serious USB mics....

Shoot Review: Roland Edirol R-09

Reviewer: Gary Eskow

Don't you like really cool things that take advantage of contemporary technology and deliver great bang for the buck with a minimal learning curve? Last month, we took a look at the Zaxcom TRX900. A terrific — if somewhat pricey — product, the TRX900 is a thoroughly professional product...