In-Depth Review of the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for MFT
Coming Soon: More Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Sample Footage
The Sigma may be a touch unwieldy, given its size and weight, but considering the extraordinary image quality, all can be forgiven. =) All screen shots are SOOC. Click to enlarge.
World Exclusive: Review of the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN for MFT
I only had a chance to shoot with the Sigma for a little over a day, but it's definitely a worthy successor to the 30mm f/1.4 DC DN, if not even sharper. It reminds me of nothing less than the Leica Summilux 12mm f/1.4, my favorite vlogging lens for the longest time - until the... Continue Reading →
Coming Soon – First Look: Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN for MFT!
The Sigma 16mm f/1.4, wide open. A blisteringly sharp lens with nice bokeh.Lumix GH5, HLG
It's been suggested that rather than spend my entire life savings on one anamorphic lens, that I should either get a Canon 5D3 or BMMCC and shoot RAW or pick up a true cinema camera like the BMCC, Ursa Mini Pro, the Canon C200 or an EVA1; or (gasp!) even try shooting Nikon, Sony or... Continue Reading →
The Top Ten HDR Reference Monitors for Under $800!
Just kidding! Before I delve further into the current monitor situation for HDR, let me first rattle off some of the specs of the 27" Dell UP2718Q, talk a bit about why it's so freakin' awesome, then why you might not want to pull the trigger just yet, and lastly suggest some options that won't require you... Continue Reading →
Eight Excuses To Not Shoot HDR
OLED isn't the holy Grail: Most reviewers, and more importantly, professional colorists I've read and listened to in podcasts and in interviews believe that OLED delivers near perfect picture quality. CEO and General Manager of Flanders Scientific Bram Desmet has gone on at length about the superior picture quality of OLED. At the risk of repeating myself, DisplayMate considers the recent line... Continue Reading →
The State of Camera Repair in Vietnam
So this morning, as I was preparing to do a full review of the Laowa 7.5mm f/2 lens at a local McDonald's, I was accosted by a young fellow, who started moving my equipment around, violently shaking the table I was sitting at and asking me to move. While trying to get away as quickly... Continue Reading →
A Veydra Rant
Another rant about the Veydra Mini Primes. I've got nothing but time on my hands, so why not stir up the pot a bit? I realize all the excitement and hubbub's about the upcoming Sigma and Olympus lenses (interesting, since they never fail to lose out big time to the Leicas in my video comparisons!),... Continue Reading →
Say Your Goodbyes to Cinelike D and V-Log Lite!
Since playing around a bit with Paul Leeming’s LUT for HLG to rec. 709 and seeing the excellent skin tones and dynamic range it’s capable of, I’m fairly certain Cinelike D is going to be a thing of the past fairly soon, like upturned Polo collars and bell bottoms (except in South Korea, where unfortunately,... Continue Reading →
Leeming LUT v501 for HLG Rocks My World
The all-new Leeming LUT v501 designed for HLG in a rec.709 color gamut is sensational – better than Cinelike D and as good or better than V-Log Lite. I’m at work on a short video right now, will be going to Singapore to pick up the Veydra 16mm on Tuesday, but hopefully will be able to post... Continue Reading →
Why Aren’t More People Talking About These Lenses?
https://youtu.be/1fX8j8OIrN0 Music by Eric Matyas
Coming Soon… More Veydra Goodness!
Lumix GH5, Veydra Mini Prime 85mm T2.2
First Sample Footage: Veydra Mini Prime 85mm T2.2
https://youtu.be/07UoI4oEC14 Music by Eric Matyas http://www.soundimage.org.
The Daejeon Chronicles 