formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
In the relentless race to pack more performance into smaller camera bodies, one major challenge continues to haunt manufacturers and filmmakers alike: heat. The higher the resolution, the faster the frame rate, the more power-hungry the sensor—and that inevitably leads … Continued
In a market flooded with mirrorless hybrids (and with the launch of the Sony FX2), cinema-focused beasts, and content-creator crossovers, choosing the right camera can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re a filmmaker, a YouTuber, or a documentarian, understanding the real-world performance … Continued
As the Cannes Film Festival 2025 wraps up, a cinematic tradition lives on: the unveiling of Y.M.Cinema’s Cannes Camera Chart. Based on IndieWire’s excellent cinematography survey (Cannes 2025: IndieWire’s Survey), this year’s data paints a clear picture — or rather, … Continued
In 2025, you might expect the spotlight to belong exclusively to mirrorless cameras, with their compact builds, cutting-edge autofocus systems, and rapid innovation cycles. Yet, the DSLR world isn’t just holding on—it’s thriving in select corners. Case in point: the … Continued
Despite being officially declared Canon’s last DSLR, the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III has defied all expectations—especially when it comes to price. While Canon’s new mirrorless flagship, the EOS R1, boasts cutting-edge specs and represents the brand’s mirrorless future, it … Continued
Blackmagic Design recently dropped Blackmagic Camera 9.5.1, a relatively quiet firmware update that—on the surface—introduces small refinements to its flagship URSA Cine 17K 65 camera system. But between the lines, the phrase “manufacturing improvements” carries potential significance that could ripple … Continued