Gear News and Ideas

Sony has very rapidly developed a full-frame lens lineup that caters to every kind of shooter. Choosing the right lens for your a7R III has become even harder than ever. We’re here to help.

Canon cameras are known for their ”organic" noise at high ISOs, so of course we had to test the C700 FF.

A fun camera test with the Canon EOS C700 FF, K35 full frame lenses, an 11-165mm zoom, two dancers and an empty warehouse.

Find one location, make your film, document it and submit to Light This Location for some amazing prizes!

Every year, NAB has played host to dozens of exciting announcements and releases for filmmakers. If you are going to NAB 2018, keep your eyes peeled for these headline exhibits.

From 4K, to slow motion to low light capabilities, here is a simple breakdown of what DLSR or mirrorless camera is best for you.

Sundance 2018 is here and we have a lot of members who have films playing in Park City! Here's a guide of some of our members' films to check out!

From cinema cameras, to gimbals, to mirrorless cameras. It's that time of the year again! Here are the top ten rented products of ShareGrid for 2017.

The Canon DSLR comparison continues. Here's everything you need to know to decide which Canon DSLR is best for you.

Low-light cameras, LED lights and more. Don't ignore this gear when it comes to your next horror film.

Put the phone down, filmmakers!

With Canon's announcement of the 6D MKII, many wonder why it only shoots 1080p video. Let us explain why that's not a bad thing.

With new cinema cameras from Canon and Panasonic, choosing the right camera for your indie project is harder than ever.

Canon, Panasonic, RED, Panavision, and more are going to make Cine Gear 2017 a treat.

Hear from professionals about the new Sony a9 and what it means for mirrorless photography in a DSLR world. Is the writing on the wall?

Lens experts try to explain the meaning of full frame glass and what it means for the future of cinematography.

Keep your eyes on Panavision, Cooke, Canon, Sony and the list goes on.

The enormous amount of gear at KEH hides some overlooked gems of camera history.

Blackmagic's Director of Sales Talks the new direction of the company's cameras.

Two Alexa Mini owners talk about building the perfect camera rig.

There's more than one reason to choose vintage lenses for your next project.

Here's a breakdown of the top ten most rented items on ShareGrid for 2016.

It's better for GoPro and its customers if we all stop pretending that everyone needs one.

A look back on the Panasonic AG-DVX100 and why it's our first entry in the Camera Hall of Fame.

Check out my first impressions of the NEW Canon C700 cinema camera. From Global shutter, to 4K to internal ProRes recording, let's discuss if $30k is worth the investment of Canon's flagship camera.

How have action cameras like the GoPro changed filmmaking as we know it? In more ways than one.

With the iPhone 7 coming, is the iPhone good or bad for filmmaking?

Why Canon's new EOS C700 is a solid new competitor to the Sony F55 and RED Epic.

Rumors about the Panasonic Lumix GH5 have been met with enthusiasm, the same cannot be said for the Canon 5D Mark IV.

Eight filmmaking lessons from the HBO documentary on a conversation between Francois Truffaut and Alfred Hitchcock.

Experts from different ends of the virtual reality film spectrum discuss everything from a new 360 degree VR lens to the Oculus Rift to what a virtual reality feature film might look like.