Latest articles by George Cairns
Saramonic Blink500 ProX B2R review
Review This wireless smartphone and camera-compatible mic goes the distance without signal loss!
Reolink Argus 4 Pro review
Review Enjoy a 180º view of your property in 4K and full color (even at night!)
Hobolite Avant Max and Hobolite Mini Max Creator Kits review: go big, or small, with retro lighting
Review A pair of powerful and attractive studio and location lights that will turn heads as well (as illuminate them!)
Sharks on a plane! Cinematographer Andrew Rodger talks cult hit 'No Way Up'
INTERVIEW Cinematographer of chart-topping movie 'No Way Up' talks the kit and technical approach behind the disaster-horror hit
RØDE Magnetic Smartphone Accessory Mount review: simple but effective
Review Expand your MagSafe-compatible smartphone’s shooting options courtesy of this simple but effective gadget
Zhiyun Cinepeer Weebill 3E review: bigger payloads at a smaller price
Review This heavy-lifting stabilizer lets you make smooth cinematic moves with a heavy DSLR payload
Movavi Video Editor 2024 (24.6.0) review: make your social feed pop
Review Convert your long rambling clips into slick social media sequences complete with eye-catching graphics, transitions and effects
Best lavalier microphone in 2025: tiny mics to clip to your clothes
Buying guide Our pick of the best lavalier microphones for filmmakers and sound recorders – just clip them to a lapel and go!
"It makes my blood boil" – an entire generation has got video wrong (and AI makes it worse)
OPINION As an old-school video maker, it makes my blood boil to view vertical portrait-oriented shots on a horizontal widescreen TV. But can I bring myself to shoot vertically?
Hohem iSteady V3 gimbal review: your AI camera operator
Review This budget smartphone gimbal has some innovative design features that help give it the edge over its rivals
Zhiyun Smooth 5S AI review: follow your every move
Review Get your smartphone to tilt, pan, crane, and glide with the AI-assisted Zhiyun Smooth 5S AI
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) review: creative freedom
Review The iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) lets you put your foot down with video editing and photo fixing
Godox ML60II Bi review: powerful LED light for video creators in a studio or on location
review The Godox ML60II Bi walks the tightrope between being both a studio light and a portable location light source
DJI RS 4 review: a gimbal that takes the stress out of keeping a DSLR stabilized
review Capture tripod-steady shots without a tripod and smooth tracking shots without laying tracks!
Hobolite Iris review: the Creator Kit is complete lighting system made miniature
review Despite its small stature, the Hobolite Iris LED produces some eye-catching results.
Godox Magic XT1 review: magic's in the air
Review This wireless mic kit boasts a unique design feature - but could it be magic?
RØDE Phone Cage review: mount options aplenty on this solid iPhone cage
Review Combine your smartphone with a host of movie-making accessories
Zhiyun Molus B500 COB Video Light review: Zhiyun's most powerful light yet
Review The Zhiyun Molus B500 is a powerful studio key light that you can control remotely
The best lights for YouTube videos in 2025
Buying guide We’ve gathered a collection of LED lights to help you make your YouTube videos stand out from the crowd
Zhiyun Molus X60 and X60 RGB COB lights review: these ultra-portable lights pack a punch
Review The Zhiyun Molus X60 range provides portable but powerful key and fill lighting on location
Nomatic LUMA Camera Pack 18L review: compact style
Review A compact and lightweight camera backpack for mirrorless and mobile photographers
FeiyuTech Scorp 2 review: a gimbal with an AI twist
Review Maneuver your mirrorless camera with ease with this affordable AI-assisted gimbal
Nomatic LUMA Camera Sling 12L review
Review A compact and lightweight sling bag that ensures your camera gear is close to hand
