The choices range from a few dollars to more than US $1000 per filter with equally large scale of features and claims. On paper they all look more-less the same. But, how about optical performance? He

Hi all- While doing some research in our service department today I found out that Signature Primes have been added to our online parts catalog. https://www.arri.com/en/technical-service/service-infor

I have this lens for my Fries Mitchell 35R. Has anyone had any experience with this lens? Can anyone give me a good set of good and bad properties of this lens? What sort of personality does it have?

Happy Thursday CML Glass! After four years of use, one of our Sony FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS Lenses will no longer hold back focus. Our Sony Rep recommended Precision Camera. Does anyone have any experi

Can anyone tell me where I could buy a Tiffen MRT variable ND in LA? Online I can only see B&H and Adorama. Jake Polonsky DP London/LA www.jakepolonsky.com

Thank you Geoff. I was introduced to CML by Ariel Wollinger when I asked him in 2006 how he had so much information about digital intermediate. I never write around here but still reading everyday and

CML Zoom on Wednesday 7th July. https://zoom.us/j/94426303343 9am LA, Noon New York, 5pm London, 6pm Amsterdam, 9:30pm in Mumbai Geoff Boyle says farewell after nearly 25 years of running CML. CML has

Conrad Hall once said: “My peers have said I have made a difference. That means more to me than winning an Oscar.” No one has made a greater difference to his peers than Geoff Boyle. Thank you, Geoff.

Hi All, here is the "ring lens" otherwise now and forever known, at least by me, as the GuyOpter: https://vimeo.com/566720554 - a few quick looks. As I mentioned on the Zoom today I found this piece o

We’ll look into field-modifiable lenses, and what they mean for ACs especially. Interchangeable Mount Systems, Angenieux’s Integrated Optical Palette, etc. We’ve invited AC and Lens Tech Kari Fouts fr

Often, when desqueezing anamorphic footage, it’s desirable to use a slightly different desqueeze setting than the nominal value. For example, for a scene shot with a 1.33x lens, you might use a 1.28x

Hello! I’ve got some vintage stills lenses that look like they’ve got a fungal infection. I’m planning on breaking them down to clean the elements but would like some advice on what to do to clear the

I’ve been shooting this week with the FX9, using an EF mount Canon zoom with a metabones for the actuality and Lecia Summicrons and a Novoflex R to E mount for the interviews. I was toying with the id

I need to have this set in Portugal next Thursday to do a shot. I can't find them to rent anywhere in Spain, France, Germany or elsewhere. Can anybody suggest where can I find them to rent? Thanks a l

Funny that this question is being asked on zoom, as my answer would be a wide (but not too wide) prime. “If your pictures aren’t good enough you’re not close enough.” — R. Capa (May not be verbatim.)

Cinematographer Danna Kinsky asks: I've been wondering recently: for vérité / handheld / documentary type of shooting, which camera / lens combo do you like most, and why? Wednesday: LA 9am, NYC noon,

In your opinion, what is the best filtration type and intensity for combatting blemishes, such as wrinkles? Searching for an option that won't overly bloom highlights. In my specific situation, the se

Hello all wondering about some cine style lenses where the focus barrel can move past the infinity focus mark. For a calibration process I’m doing got me thinking, what is happening optically when I p

Hi fellows. I’m gonna shot a documentary with the Fujinon MK 18-55 and 50-135 and the Sony FS7. We will have some shots on a gimbal. Wich prime lens would match with? Thanks! André Moncaio São Paulo,

Why fix it in post when you can fix it in camera? Ira Tiffen joins us Wednesday to discuss filters in the digital era. Wednesday, April 28: LA 9am, NYC noon, UK 17:00, western Europe 18:00, India 9:30