Sony Will Give You $500 to Trade in Your DSLR for a New a9
The promotion also applies to the Sony a7 II, Sony a7S II or Sony a7R II. We've made quite a fuss about Canon's latest DSLR not fulfilling the needs of an independent filmmaker and there's one company...
View ArticleCanon Takes 4K Seriously with the $799 M50
After only keeping 4K for their high-end units, Canon has released the M50, a mirrorless body that takes affordable 4K seriously. NoFilmSchool is a website that was functionally started on the back of...
View ArticleSony's a7 III Touts a Full-Frame Sensor with 4K Recording
The Sony a7 III is now shipping. Sony announced the a7 III in February of this year and bumped its max resolution to 4K UHD 100/60 Mb/s at 23.98, 25, 29.97 fps. The 24.2MP back-Illuminated Exmor R...
View ArticleWatch: Nikon's Trippy Trailer Teases a Glimpse at Its First Mirrorless Camera
Will the latest entry from Nikon be able to compete with Fuji, Sony, and Panasonic? It's long been rumored that Nikon would be putting out an entry in the mirrorless camera space. We can now finally...
View ArticleWatch: Latest Teaser for Nikon Mirrorless Camera Confirms New Lens Mount
The release of Nikon's new camera is imminent. Last week we shared a cool teaser from Nikon which confirmed a long-running rumor: the company would be entering the mirrorless camera space. Not too...
View ArticleNikon Z7 & Z6 Mirrorless Cameras Officially Announced
After weeks of speculation and rumors, here's what we know about the Nikon Z7 and Z6 mirrorless cameras. Nikon has been around since 1917, introducing the Nikon I in 1948, the Nikon F in 1959 (its...
View ArticleFind out the Details (and Our First Reaction) to the Canon Full Frame...
Canon enters a new direction of storytelling with its mirrorless EOS R. No Film School was invited to a press junket where Canon announced its new mirrorless camera, the EOS R. We're sharing our...
View ArticleDive into Panasonic's Announcement of Lumix Full Frame S1R & S1 Mirrorless...
Panasonic enters the mirrorless market with S1R and S1 full frame cameras. During a live stream at Photokina, Panasonic rolled out a pair of full frame mirrorless cameras: a 47MP S1R and a 24MP S1...
View ArticleFujifilm Enhances X-T3 Mirrorless with 4K 10-Bit Recording
Fujifilm has more than a dozen mirrorless options in its ecosystem the X-T3 might be its best yet. Update: Fujifilm has released the short "A Different Beyond" from cinematographer Matthew Libatique,...
View Article3 Reviews of the Nikon Z7’s Full-Frame Mirrorless Performance
Considering Nikon’s new mirrorless full-frame Z7 camera? Check out these hands-on reviews first! After months of rumors, Nikon announced their new full-frame mirrorless camera line with the Z7 and Z6...
View ArticleFull Frame Lens Announcement: Venus Optics Shows Off Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6
Meet the world’s widest full frame lens offering and see how this 10-18mm zoom looks! First announced earlier this year, Venus Optics has unveiled their Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom. Designed...
View ArticleThe Best SD Cards for the Canon EOS R Have Been Tested and Confirmed
113 different SD cards have been tested to reveal the top options for the Canon EOS R. Canon’s new EOS R mirrorless full frame camera has hit the market and early purchasers are starting to look to...
View ArticleYongnuo Announces Android-Based Mirrorless Cameras - Which YOU Get to Name!
Meet the currently-titled “Yongnuo YN450” mirrorless 4G smart-camera, and find out how you can help give it its official name. If the internet has taught us anything, it’s that you should never trust...
View ArticleNikon Z6 Mirrorless Camera Finally Gets Shipping Date
The Nikon Z6 FX-Format Mirrorless is finally ready to ship! Nikon has had a busy end of Q3 in 2018, since announcing their new FX-format mirrorless offerings (the Nikon Z7 and the Nikon Z6) in August,...
View Article4K Mirrorless Video Quality Comparison (EOS R, BMPCC 4K, Z7, A7III, X-T3)
Comparative reviews of the major 4K Mirrorless cameras on the market. As we’ve been continuously covering here on No Film School, the mirrorless camera revolution is in full swing with nearly every...
View ArticleNikon Z7 vs Nikon Z6 Video Comparison Reviews Are In
Let’s look at one video breakdown showcasing both the Nikon Z6 and Nikon Z7’s video capabilities In a crowded mirrorless market, it’s almost easy to forget about Nikon’s two new full frame camera...
View ArticleMeet the S1H, Panasonic's New 6K "Legend"
Panasonic offers up to 6K 10bit 24fps recording in V-log and V-Gamut with the new S1H full frame, mirrorless camera. Panasonic was highly dominant in the beginnings of the digital video revolution...
View ArticleHere’s the New Sony 35mm F1.8 Lens You’ve Been Craving
Complete your lens lineup with Sony’s new FE 35mm F1.8. Just five years ago, Sony shipped the Sony a7II and has been catering to its dedicated mirrorless following ever since. If you're a part of that...
View ArticleHow Does the Sigma fp Stack Up to Other Major Mirrorless Full-Frame Cameras?
Sigma's announcement of the world's most pocketable camera has hooked the interest of the camera community, but how does compare to the other options out there? We took a look at a few of the other...
View ArticleHow Does The Sony a7R IV Stack Up Against The Rest?
With more and more cameras coming to market, it's hard to know which one is right for you. That's why we here at No Film School wanted to do a by-the-numbers comparison of the top-featured mirrorless...
View ArticleRumor: Canon to Bring IBIS To NextGen DSLRs
There's a lot of news coming out from Canon. First off, according to Canon Rumors, the DSLR company is working to finally bring in-body image stabilization (IBIS) to its next round of DSLR designs....
View ArticleThe Panasonic Lumix S1H is Officially Here (and with Full Specs)
Panasonic has unveiled its new full-frame mirrorless 6K shooter, the Lumix S1H. We had boots on the ground at today's Panasonic Lumix event, at which the company officially unveiled the latest shooter...
View ArticleWe Tested the Panasonic S1H. Here Are Our First Impressions
Panasonic's new solidly built, professional-grade camera is a handful in more ways than one. Yesterday, in Hollywood, I had the chance to get some hands-on time with the new full-frame Panasonic Lumix...
View ArticleCanon Announces EOS 90D and M6 MK II Cameras
And they both shoot 4K video and sport the same 32.5 MP APS-C Image sensor. Though rumors have been swirling about these two cameras for weeks, Canon officially announced the EOS 90D and its...
View ArticleAtomos Ninja V Will Allow You to Record ProRes Raw over HDMI On The S1H
The development will add ProRes Support through Atomos Ninja V. Tuesday at the Panasonic Lumix S1H Press Event, executives announced that, in partnership with Atomos, the development of ProRes Raw...
View ArticleNikon Goes For Portability With Their First DX-Format Mirrorless Camera
Meet Zikon's Z 50. It's a day full of Nikon Z announcements, including the new NIKKOR 58mm f/0.95 Noct Z lens. The news for the Z camera line is the lightweight Z 50 DX-format mirrorless camera,...
View ArticleMeet the SL2, Leica's New 10-Bit 5K Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera
Leica builds upon the SL mirrorless camera in some major ways with the SL2, but is it a good option for filmmakers? This morning, Leica announced its brand new full-frame mirrorless camera, the $5995...
View ArticleIs This a Leaked Photo of the Sony a7S III?
Some are thinking this leaked (and blurry) photo might be our first glimpse at what might be the Sony a7S III. Many hope, some dream, but no one knows with absolute certainty whether or not Sony is...
View ArticleNikon Slides Back into Entry Level With New Z5 Full-Frame Mirrorless
Nikon releases new Z5 mirrorless camera. Nikon has announced the Z5, its new full-frame mirrorless camera with a low entry price point of $1,400 when comparing it to the Z6 at $1,700. But is the $400...
View ArticleMeet Nikon's New Goodies, an Inexpensive Full-Frame Compact Zoom and 2...
Nikon adds new mirrorless lens options to its Z mirrorless lineup. Along with announcing the Z5, a new full-frame mirrorless, and future webcam capabilities for its cameras, Nikon has rolled out the...
View ArticlePanasonic Reveals the LUMIX S5, Its New Full-Frame Mirrorless Shooter
Panasonic has given us all a little sneak peek at its latest full-frame mirrorless camera, the LUMIX S5. I hate to break it to you, but if you came here hoping to learn about this new shooter from...
View ArticleNikon is Letting You Test Drive the Z5 for 30 Days for Free (Kind Of)
Just be sure to return it before the trial is up. Nikon is letting anyone in the United States get their hands on a full-frame Z5 mirrorless camera with its "worry-free" Yellow Program. The idea is...
View ArticleFujifilm Refreshes Its Fujinon XF10-24mm F4 R OIS WR Lens
The new re-design gives this lens weather-resistance, better IS, and more. Along with the Fujifilm X-S10 mirrorless camera, the company has redesigned its wide angle zoom lens. The XF10-24mm F4 R OIS...
View ArticleThe 3 Best Mirrorless Cameras Released in 2020
Taking a look back at our picks for the best mirrorless cameras released in 2020. The age of the DSLR has long been dead... long live the new era of digital mirrorless cameras! And despite...
View ArticleSony's FE 50mm F1.2 G Master Is Its Fastest Yet
Sony revamps its 50mm G Master lens with a fast F1.2 aperture. After announcing the FE 35mm F1.4 G Master, Sony has added its 60th E-mount lens, the FE 50mm F1.2 G Master. It's a full-frame lens that...
View ArticleCAME-TV's New Stabilizer Kit is Designed for Mirrorless Cameras
The CAME-TV 2-8kg Load Pro Camera Video Stabilizer Kit is a Steadicam and gimbal in one. When the ARRI Trinity came out years ago, it was by far the most advanced stabilizer we've seen and still is...
View ArticleNikon Z Series Mirrorless Cameras to Receive Better AF Performance
A new firmware update for the Z7 II, Z6, II, Z7, and Z6 will be released on April 26, improving autofocus performance. Nikon is fresh out of the lab again with a new firmware update for its Z series...
View ArticleTamron Has a New Wide-Angle Zoom Lens for Sony Mirrorless Shooters
Tamron's 11-20mm F2.8 is designed for Sony E-Mount. Tamron has announced the 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A RXD, a wide-angle zoom lens for Sony E mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. The fast aperture lens is...
View ArticleTamron's 150-500mm Telephoto Lens Gets You Close to the Action
The Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD is designed for full-frame Sony E mount mirrorless cameras. Tamron has expanded its full-frame lens lineup with the 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD, a new...
View ArticleNew Panasonic GH Cameras Will Be Revealed May 25
The LUMIX GH series is getting a refresh. It's been a long time coming, but Panasonic revealed via its social media pages that they "are pleased to announce that we will present new LUMIX GH series...
View ArticlePanasonic's GH5 II Has 4K 60p, Better Autofocus, V-Log, and Improved Color...
Panasonic adds to its popular G series cameras with the new GH5 II that touts a ton of new features and updates. In the camera tech beat, the news is currently saturated with full-frame offerings, and...
View ArticlePanasonic Confirms New 4K GH6 Camera
The Panasonic GH6 is real. Expect it to arrive later this year. Panasonic has announced that it will continue its commitment to Micro Four Thirds with the development of the GH6, a new mirrorless...
View ArticleHands-On with the 8K Sony Alpha 1
The Sony Alpha 1 is a leap forward in mirrorless cameras, but it might not be right for most filmmakers. After the release of the Sony a7s III, the Alpha 1 announcement from Sony was a bit of a...
View ArticleSirui Launches New Budget-Friendly Anamorphic Lens
Sirui has released the new 75mm 1.33x anamorphic lens for APS-C sensors. After releasing the 24mm 1.33x anamorphic earlier this year, Sirui is back with another lens for its growing APS-C family with...
View ArticleCanon EOS R3: The First Look at This New Mirrorless Beast
Little is known about the upcoming Canon EOS R3 mirrorless camera, but now we finally have a hands-on peek at what Canon has in store. Yet again, Gordon Laing over at Cameralabs has the scoop on a new...
View ArticleRumored 30 Megapixel Canon EOS R3 Spotted at G7 Summit
As details become clearer about Canon's next mirrorless DSLR, the camera was spotted being field tested at the G7 Summit. Details have been slowly coming in about Canon's EOS R3 full-frame mirrorless...
View ArticleWhere You Can Get the Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras of 2021
What are some of the best mirrorless cameras on the market? In today's large market, it's pretty hard to decipher which camera is the best one suited for your needs. New cameras are coming out all the...
View ArticleThe Zhiyun CRANE-M3 Is a Super-Compact Gimbal for a New Class of Filmmaker
The Zhiyun-Tech CRANE-M3 is a small gimbal that packs a big punch. When I first heard about the CRANE-M3, I won't lie—it took me a moment to understand its specific purpose, or at least what...
View ArticleCanon Goes Super 35 Mirrorless—Introducing the Canon R7 and R10
Canon R series of cameras have always been full-frame. Now they’re tackling the Super 35-sized APS-C format. Full-frame cameras have been Canon’s bread and butter. The Canon 5D completely upended the...
View ArticleA New Fuji Flagship Offers 14+ Stops of Dynamic Range—Introducing the...
After a series of mirrorless releases in its XT line, Fuji has finally updated its APS-C flagship camera and introduced the 6K Fujifilm X-H2S. While the mirrorless camera world has been seeing a slew...
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