Lenses and Adapters Articles

• Lens Filters and Adaptors Buyer's Guide
  April, 2012
  by Heath McKnight
  Filters, matte boxes, controllers and adapters - there's a bevy of accessories to place in front of your lens to help you create a better picture. From…
• Zacuto Z-Finder EVF Pro HDSLR Viewfinder Review
  January, 2012
  by Mark Holder
  For the serious videographer looking for maximum HDSLR creativity, the Z-Finder EVF Pro by Zacuto is an investment worth considering.
• The Mechanics of Interchangeable Lenses: Working with 35mm Adapters and Lenses
  September, 2011
  by Heath McKnight
  Many filmmakers and videographers are turning to 35mm adapters and interchangeable lenses to achieve a more cinematic look.
• Shooting with Interchangeable Lenses
  September, 2011
  by John Devcic and the Videomaker Editors
  One of the biggest developments in the camcorder industry lately isn't about formats, recording media or 3D imaging, it's the ability to shoot a film-like…
• Lens Adaptors and Filters Buyer's Guide
  April, 2011
  by Heath McKnight
  Filters are an important accessory for every camera operator and digital filmmaker. Not only do they help correct the image, such as color balance, neutral…
• 35mm Adapter Buyer's Guide
  December, 2009
  by Nathan Beaman
  In 35mm adapters, the ground glass often moves in order to simulate a film grain look, and to minimize the presence of the ground glass texture in your image.
• Refining Imagery: A Filter Buyer's Guide
  March, 2009
  by Mark Montgomery
  Lens filters can block the level of light reaching your camera and protect your precious lens from harm. Taking them up a notch, you can soften faces, make…
• Videomaker's 2009 Best Innovative Hardware: Redrock Micro M2 35mm Lens Adaptor Review
  January, 2009
  by John Burkhart
  Goin' Prime-Time. One of the main tools of the cinematographer's art for controlling image properties is depth of field (DOF). If you're going for the "Film…
• Expanding your Horizons: A Buyer's Guide to Lens Adaptors & Converters
  December, 2008
  by Jim Costa
  Most consumer and prosumer video cameras come with only a permanently-affixed, built-in lens that lets you zoom in and out. While this works in most…
• Zing Your Images
  November, 2007
  by Kyle Cassidy
  Bored by your video camera's limitations? Wish you had a wider lens, longer zoom or could connect your camcorder to a telescope or microscope? Try looking at lens adapters!
• Guide to Camera Filters and How to Use Them
  February, 2010
  by Michael Reff
  With just a few basic facts about camera filters you will be on your way to being a pro. Filters are all about experimentation through trial and error.