Logitech MX Brio vs Brio 4K: Is the Upgrade Worth It?
Logitech MX Brio or Brio 4K? Sensor, low light, mics, Show Mode, Windows Hello, USB and price compared from Logitech’s specs, plus where the Elgato Facecam 4K fits.
Best SanDisk Card Reader: Which One to Buy for SD, microSD, iPhone and Mac
Which SanDisk card reader to buy for SD, microSD or CFexpress cards, what QuickFlow speeds need, and how to use a reader with an iPhone or Mac.
Kodak Snapic A1 vs Ektar H35N: Which Kodak Film Camera Should You Buy?
Full frame and automatic winding, or half frame and 72 photos a roll? How the Kodak Snapic A1 and Ektar H35N compare, with specs, cost per photo and which film to load.
Sony VENICE Extension System Mini: Compatibility and Setup
By Matteo Martignago, founder of Artistic Hive. The Sony VENICE Extension System Mini (CBK-3621XS) places an 8.6K sensor in a small remote head connected to a VENICE 2 body. It is intended for camera positions where the full body is difficult to fit. The head is not a standalone camera: the body remains part of […]
Sigma BF Guide: Internal Storage, Controls and Trade-offs
By Matteo Martignago, founder of Artistic Hive. The Sigma BF is a full-frame L-mount camera built around a simplified control layout and internal storage. Its unusual workflow is the main buying question: decide whether a rear-screen camera with USB-based offloading suits the photographs you make. The specification that changes the workflow Item Manufacturer documentation Practical […]
Sony OCELLUS: Camera Tracking, Components and Workflow
By Matteo Martignago, founder of Artistic Hive. Sony OCELLUS (ASR-CT1) is a camera-tracking system for virtual production and augmented reality. It supplies camera position and orientation data so rendered imagery can follow a physical camera. Sony announced the system on March 18, 2025. What the system contains Component Job Sensor unit Uses multiple image sensors […]
Best Point-and-Shoot and Compact Cameras With a Viewfinder
By Matteo Martignago, cinematographer and colorist. Updated November 2026. Some links below are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Artistic Hive earns from qualifying purchases, at no additional cost to you. The best point-and-shoot or compact camera with a viewfinder in 2026 is the Fujifilm X100VI, thanks to its switchable optical and electronic finder. Just […]
Mamiya 645 Review: Models, Finders and Used-Camera Checks
By Matteo Martignago, founder of Artistic Hive. “Mamiya 645” names a family, not a single camera. Identify the exact body before comparing price, backs, finders or lenses. An early M645, a 1000S, a 645 Pro and an autofocus 645AF are not interchangeable descriptions of the same kit. Start with the model and complete kit Family […]
Sony FX30 Review (2026): Our Hands-On Verdict
Updated November 2026. The short answer: yes, the Sony FX30 is still worth buying in 2026 if you mainly shoot video. It is still Sony’s current Super 35 cinema camera (no FX30 II has been announced), the August 2025 firmware added useful features, and it sells for about $2,100 body-only at full price, often less […]
Canon EOS R5 Mark II: Verified Specs and Practical Limits
By Matteo Martignago, founder of Artistic Hive. The Canon EOS R5 Mark II is a released 45-megapixel full-frame mirrorless camera, announced on July 17, 2024. Canon’s launch announcement scheduled US availability for August 2024. Earlier rumors about an April announcement or March shipping date were incorrect. Canon’s announcement identifies a back-illuminated stacked CMOS sensor and […]