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RED V-RAPTOR XE: What It Means for Filmmakers and the Used Camera Market
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Sep 15, 2025

RED V-RAPTOR XE: What It Means for Filmmakers and the Used Camera Market
Key Takeaways When RED releases a camera, it’s never just a spec sheet moment. It’s a market shockwave. The company’s DNA is built on disruption—remember when RED’s original ONE promised to put digital cinema in the hands of independents back in 2007? Since then, every new body out of Irvine has sent ripples across the […]
Affordable Used Drones for Aerial Photography in 2025: Models and Flight Tips
11
Sep 2025

Business Tips for Creatives

Affordable Used Drones for Aerial Photography in 2025: Models and Flight Tips

Key Takeaways Why Used Drones Are the Smart Choice for 2025 Aerial Photography New drones in 2025 bo...

Canon EOS C50 Just Launched — What It Replaces, What to Sell, and What to Buy Instead
10
Sep 2025

Business Tips for Creatives

Canon EOS C50 Just Launched — What It Replaces, What to Sell, and What to Buy Instead

Key Takeaways Canon EOS C50: Why It’s a Big Deal When Canon unveils a new Cinema EOS body, it always...

How to Trade In Old Camera Gear for Cash: Platforms and Valuation Guides
21
Aug 2025

Business Tips for Creatives

How to Trade In Old Camera Gear for Cash: Platforms and Valuation Guides

Key Takeaways Intro: Turn Unused Gear Into Cash Old camera gear sitting on a shelf can become cash f...

Looking Into Wedding Photography? Here Are The Top Wedding Photographers Redefining the Craft
8
Aug 2025

Business Tips for Creatives

Looking Into Wedding Photography? Here Are The Top Wedding Photographers Redefining the Craft

Wedding photography isn’t just a job—it’s a high-wire act of artistry, intuition, and endurance. It’...

Buy Second Hand Sigma Art Lenses Deals: High-Quality Primes for Less
28
Jul 2025

Business Tips for Creatives

Buy Second Hand Sigma Art Lenses Deals: High-Quality Primes for Less

Key Takeaways Introduction It’s late, and you’re scrolling GearFocus when a Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art len...

Where to Buy Second Hand Filmmaking Equipment: The Top Sources for Indie Creators
25
Jul 2025

Business Tips for Creatives

Where to Buy Second Hand Filmmaking Equipment: The Top Sources for Indie Creators

KEY TAKEAWAYS Imagine a filmmaker capturing a vibrant street scene at dusk—golden light bathes the f...

Has Instagram Photography Made Everyone’s Work Look the Same
17
Jul 2025

Camera Industry News & Trends

Has Instagram Photography Made Everyone’s Work Look the Same

Key Takeaways I’ll never forget the rush of my first Instagram post. It was a rainy evening, and I’d...

Breaking Gear Roundup: July 2025’s Hottest Lens and Camera Releases and Hands-On Impressions
15
Jul 2025

Camera Gear Reviews & Comparisons

Breaking Gear Roundup: July 2025’s Hottest Lens and Camera Releases and Hands-On Impressions

Key Takeaways If you’re anything like me, scouring the web for the newest “camera releases” is pract...

Buying Used Gear Is The Biggest Lie in Photography — It Shouldn’t be
12
Jul 2025

Business Tips for Creatives

Buying Used Gear Is The Biggest Lie in Photography — It Shouldn’t be

Key Takeaways Alright, let’s cut to the chase. We’ve all fallen for the slickest con in photography:...