Latest articles by Craig Johnston
Lensmakers Advance Versatility in The Coming 4K Era
Just as with a chain being only as strong as its weakest link, any 4K video system is only as good as its weakest component.
Large Sensor vs. 3-Sensor Cameras
Large-format, single-sensor cameras are touted for their high resolution, ability to mount cine lenses and to achieve the film-look shallow depth of field.
ENG Lenses: Satisfying Shooters’ Demands
Lensemakers strike a balance between features, affordability
New Sony Cameras Designed for 4KTV
Sony Electronics has just introduced two new 4K cameras that can derive HD, 2K and 4K.
Camera Support Products at the 2012 NAB Show
Camera support providers introduced a wide range of new products designed for the lightest to the heaviest cameras hitting the market.
Learning From the Masters
Premium zoom lenses that push the $100,000 price point are a necessary part of a top-of-the-line digital cinema camera package.
Prompting From the User’s Viewpoint
Teleprompters have been an ever-present part of newscast studios.
LEDs and the ‘Color Rendering’ Issue
Phosphor layer is the ‘secret sauce’ of color rendering in LED lights
IP-ENG’s Success Relies on Signal Strength
The growing popularity of portable, IP-based live shot gear that utilizes cell phone network bandwidth, comes as no surprise, because it’s a great equalizer.
Camera Support at the 2013 NAB Show
Those who make camera support equipment work their creative skill to add new ways to aid production values attendees at the 2013 NAB Show will see hundreds of such devices.
Batteries and Lighting at the 2013 NAB Show
Battery makers continued to make strides in Lithium Ion battery development, providing long camera run times in a lightweight battery pack.
2013 NAB Product Review: Batteries & Lighting
Battery makers continued to make strides in Lithium Ion battery development, providing long camera run times in a lightweight battery pack
2013 NAB Product Review: Camera Support
Camera support vendors on the NAB Show floor introduced new products for smaller and larger cameras, and made some moves ahead in robotic camera technology
