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Sony FX5 vs Nikon ZR: Both Record RAW, So Why Pay Double?
07/29/2026

Sony FX5 vs Nikon ZR: Both Record RAW, So Why Pay Double?

The Nikon ZR costs less than half what the Sony FX5 does and records higher resolution RAW. But compression, dynamic range, and the long-term cost of storage complicate the math more than the sticker price suggests.
Sony FX5 Memory Card Guide: You Can Film RAW On An SD Card
07/28/2026

Sony FX5 Memory Card Guide: You Can Film RAW On An SD Card!

You do not need an expensive CF Express Type A card to shoot 16-bit RAW on the Sony FX5. Here is exactly which SD and CF Express cards you need for every format, and the silent failure that can ruin an entire shoot.
Fake Memory Cards Are Everywhere: Here's How to Test Yours (Free Mac & PC Apps)
07/25/2026

Fake Memory Cards Are Everywhere: Here’s How to Test Yours (Free Mac & PC Apps)

Counterfeit memory cards are slower and smaller than the label claims, and you usually find out at the worst possible moment. Here are the free Windows and Mac apps that verify a card's real speed and capacity, including one I built myself.
10 Things Sony Got Wrong With The FX5 (And I'm Still Buying One)
07/23/2026

10 Things Sony Got Wrong With The FX5 (I’m Still Buying One)

After actually living with the Sony FX5, here are the ten things that annoyed me most, from the imager mode that says 5K while you record 4K to the EVF and XLR handle fighting over the same port. And why I am still buying one at $5,000.
Sony FX5 Review: The Best Camera Sony Has Made in 5 Years
07/22/2026

Sony FX5 Review: The Best Camera Sony Has Made in 5 Years

The FX5 improves nearly every feature of the FX3, adds internal 16 bit raw with compression small enough to record to an SD card, open gate 5K, and a triple base ISO. Here is my full review after testing it.
It Started Raining Mid-Aisle: Everything That Went Into Filming This Wedding
07/21/2026

It Started RAINING As They Walked Down The Aisle… (Real Wedding Film BTS)

A full behind the scenes on filming Henry and Laura's wedding at the Memphis Botanic Garden, from rehearsal dinner toasts and mixed lighting to redundant ceremony audio and rain that started exactly as they walked down the aisle.
Deity PR4 Review: The Audio Recorder to Buy in 2026
07/16/2026

Deity PR4 Review: The Audio Recorder to Buy in 2026

After testing the Deity PR4 as a wedding and freelance filmmaker, I think it is the best audio recorder you can buy today. Here is why: four channel recording, the best time code on the market, and a built-in SSD.
The Apple Studio Display Just Got Embarrassed by a $700 MSI OLED
07/15/2026

The Apple Studio Display Just Got Embarrassed by a $700 MSI OLED

MSI's Pro Max 27 is a $700 OLED built for video editors who game on the side. Here is why it out-punches an Apple Studio Display that costs twice as much.
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    Sony FX5 vs Nikon ZR: Both Record RAW, So Why Pay Double?
    07/29/2026

    Sony FX5 vs Nikon ZR: Both Record RAW, So Why Pay Double?

    The Nikon ZR costs less than half what the Sony FX5 does and records higher resolution RAW. But compression, dynamic range, and the long-term cost of storage complicate the math more than the sticker price suggests.
    Sony FX5 Memory Card Guide: You Can Film RAW On An SD Card
    07/28/2026

    Sony FX5 Memory Card Guide: You Can Film RAW On An SD Card!

    You do not need an expensive CF Express Type A card to shoot 16-bit RAW on the Sony FX5. Here is exactly which SD and CF Express cards you need for every format, and the silent failure that can ruin an entire shoot.
    Fake Memory Cards Are Everywhere: Here's How to Test Yours (Free Mac & PC Apps)
    07/25/2026

    Fake Memory Cards Are Everywhere: Here’s How to Test Yours (Free Mac & PC Apps)

    Counterfeit memory cards are slower and smaller than the label claims, and you usually find out at the worst possible moment. Here are the free Windows and Mac apps that verify a card's real speed and capacity, including one I built myself.
    10 Things Sony Got Wrong With The FX5 (And I'm Still Buying One)
    07/23/2026

    10 Things Sony Got Wrong With The FX5 (I’m Still Buying One)

    After actually living with the Sony FX5, here are the ten things that annoyed me most, from the imager mode that says 5K while you record 4K to the EVF and XLR handle fighting over the same port. And why I am still buying one at $5,000.
    Sony FX5 Review: The Best Camera Sony Has Made in 5 Years
    07/22/2026

    Sony FX5 Review: The Best Camera Sony Has Made in 5 Years

    The FX5 improves nearly every feature of the FX3, adds internal 16 bit raw with compression small enough to record to an SD card, open gate 5K, and a triple base ISO. Here is my full review after testing it.
    It Started Raining Mid-Aisle: Everything That Went Into Filming This Wedding
    07/21/2026

    It Started RAINING As They Walked Down The Aisle… (Real Wedding Film BTS)

    A full behind the scenes on filming Henry and Laura's wedding at the Memphis Botanic Garden, from rehearsal dinner toasts and mixed lighting to redundant ceremony audio and rain that started exactly as they walked down the aisle.
    Deity PR4 Review: The Audio Recorder to Buy in 2026
    07/16/2026

    Deity PR4 Review: The Audio Recorder to Buy in 2026

    After testing the Deity PR4 as a wedding and freelance filmmaker, I think it is the best audio recorder you can buy today. Here is why: four channel recording, the best time code on the market, and a built-in SSD.
    The Apple Studio Display Just Got Embarrassed by a $700 MSI OLED
    07/15/2026

    The Apple Studio Display Just Got Embarrassed by a $700 MSI OLED

    MSI's Pro Max 27 is a $700 OLED built for video editors who game on the side. Here is why it out-punches an Apple Studio Display that costs twice as much.
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    Headshot of Matt Johnson - Filmmaker, YouTuber, and your guide to all things filmmaking

    My name is Matt Johnson and I love making videos, eating tacos, and talking about Jesus!

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