As active working filmmakers we love cameras, lens and filmmaking technology, and spend a lot of time finding the combinations that work for us and the way we make films.
In our reviews we try to give fellow filmmakers our honest experiences using a specific piece of technology, the pros, the cons and the value for money. Our reviews will range from new cameras and lenses, to classic pieces like vintage lenses, filters or even custom made kit.
With the every increasing number of large format / VistaVision / full frame cameras on the market, (Alexa Mini LF, FX9, FX6, FX3, S1H) the demand for quality, lenses with large coverage is higher than ever. The newest lens to hit the market is the new Meike 50mm T2.1 cinema lens.
The first lens in Meike’s new range of lenses designed specifically for FF / 135, the 50mm is available on a multitude of popular mounts.
Read MoreWith the every increasing number of MFT (Micro Four Thirds) mount cameras on the market, (GH5, BMPCC4K, Z Cam E2C) the demand for quality, native lenses is higher than ever. The newest lens to hit the market is the Meike 35mm T2.2 cinema lens.
Designed to work alongside the Meike 12, 16, 25 and 35mm - the 50mm T2.2 adds a second portrait lens to the Meike cinema lens range.
Read MoreWith the every increasing number of MFT (Micro Four Thirds) mount cameras on the market, (GH5, BMPCC4K, Z Cam E2C) the demand for quality, native lenses is higher than ever.
Designed to work alongside the Meike 12, 16 and 25mm - the 35mm T2.2 gives a much needed portrait lens to the Meike cinema lens range.
Read MoreWith the every increasing number of MFT mount cameras on the market, (GH5, BMPCC4K, Z Cam E2C) a good wide angle lens is needed now more than ever. And what’s better than a wide angle lens? A wide angle that is part of an existing range of cinema lenses.
Read MoreWho needs a 4mm fisheye lens, with such crazy wide images and insane levels of distortion? Can this lens be used for filmmaking, or is it simply a fun gimmicky lens?
Read MoreWith the launch of the new 6K Super35 sensor BMPCC6K, TstopGear asks: “Should existing BMPCC4K owners feel their year old cameras are now suddenly out of date… or is the BMPCC6K something new?”
Read MoreA sneak peak at TstopGear's upcoming review of the new Laowa 4mm f2.8 fisheye lens for MFT. Thanks to Venus Optics we've been able to test this lens for the last few weeks, shooting on our BMPCC4K and it's been a blast!
Read MoreIf a manufacturer has sent us a new piece of kit to test, we will always state this in our review, but we are never paid to review items. Reviews will always be our honest reaction to a piece of kit… as working filmmakers we can only recommend something that we ourselves would use on a film shoot or commercial job.
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