The Lytro Illum – New DSLR Camera that lets you select your focus and perspective later

by suttlefilm | Camera Reviews, Cinematography, Photography, Thoughts on Filmmaking

Lytro announces their new camera, the Lytro Illum. New light-field camera allows you to select your focus later?  This Technology is crazy… The Lytro Illum.  Is this where photography is headed?  The idea of shooting a photograph where everything, even focus and...

Sony a7S DSLR – Specs and Sample Test Footage

by suttlefilm | Camera Reviews, Thoughts on Filmmaking

General Thoughts on the Sony A7S Another camera that made waves at NAB this year was the Sony a7S full frame mirror less camera. Sony announced the  a7S, a 12MP full-frame mirror-less camera designed for both stills and video that will ship sometime this summer.  The...

AJA CION – Thoughts on the pros and cons of AJA’s new 4K camera

by suttlefilm | Camera Reviews, Cinematography, Thoughts on Filmmaking

the AJA CION – An exciting entry into the 4K camera world The AJA CION records directly to Apple ProRes 422 and 444 at up to 4K at 60fps or output AJA Raw at up to 4K 120fps. Ergonomics and as close to out-of-the-box shooting as possible seems to be a major...

Blackmagic URSA – Specs, thoughts and first look videos

by suttlefilm | Camera Reviews, Reviews, Thoughts on Filmmaking

Blackmagic URSA, can we trust the company to not drop the ball again? At NAB this year, Blackmagic Design announced the release of the Blackmagic URSA.  From what I can tell from the initial info, they may have finally matured and created a camera that not only...