Benjamin Carter

The Insta360 X6 is the best 360 camera for filmmakers in : dual 1/1.1-inch sensors, native 8K50fps capture, 10-bit color with a Log profile, and the most mature editing ecosystem for Premiere Pro and Final Cut. After 90 days of field testing 8 cameras across short film, documentary and music-video scenarios, the X6 consistently delivered … Read more

I tested action camera mounts for three months straight across skiing, mountain biking, road trips, and studio shoots before writing this guide. After burning through countless chin-dipping neck mounts, vibrating handlebar setups, and one camera that flew off a magnetic base going 60 mph, I learned what separates the best action cam mounts for creators … Read more

Most action cameras are waterproof out of the box — but only to about 10 meters. If you scuba dive, freedive, or even snorkel past the shallows, that stock protection is not enough. A dedicated underwater housing lets your GoPro, DJI Osmo Action, or Insta360 descend safely to 30, 50, or even 60 meters without … Read more

I shot my first underwater mirrorless setup in a borrowed Nauticam on a reef in Cozumel, and I learned fast that the wrong housing turns a $3,500 camera into a brick. The best underwater housings for mirrorless cameras are not just watertight boxes; they are precision tools that need the right depth rating, the right … Read more

I spent three months riding mountain bike trails, hiking canyons, and skiing bluebird powder days with every chest mount on this list strapped to my chest. After hundreds of miles of testing, I can tell you which ones actually deliver stable POV footage and which ones leave you with a bobbing mess that makes viewers … Read more

I built my first dedicated media room back in 2018 and the screen choice almost ruined the project. I bought a cheap manual pull-down on day one, spent the next 18 months watching waves roll across every movie night, and finally upgraded to a proper motorized unit. That upgrade taught me one thing: when you’re … Read more

An ENG videographer’s kit is the gear a news camera operator carries to shoot and transmit broadcast-quality video from the field: a shoulder-mount camcorder or large-format body, lenses, audio (shotgun mic plus wireless lavalier), portable LED lighting, fluid-head tripod, fast memory cards with SSD backup, and an ATA-rated hard case. After spending six weeks rotating … Read more

Talking-head video is the workhorse format for YouTubers, online course creators, podcasters, and coaches, and the right kit makes the difference between content that builds an audience and content that gets scrolled past. After testing dozens of setups and talking to working creators, our team put together this guide to the best gear for talking … Read more

Beauty creator gear covers everything you need to film and produce makeup tutorials, GRWM videos, and beauty content on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. We have tested more than 40 lights, cameras, microphones, brushes, and organizers over the last three years to find the best gear for beauty and makeup creators in . The shortlist below … Read more

When we screen a master for a client, the first thing they notice is color. The second is frame rate. If a streaming box crushes blacks, smears motion at 24p, or strips the Dolby Vision metadata from your master, the review falls apart before the first cut. After three months of testing eight dedicated 4K … Read more