Best Gimbal for Nikon Z5IIC
The Z5 IIC plus the 24-50mm kit is about 815 g. The DJI RS 4 Mini is tested at 0.4–2 kg.
Best Starter Lens for Nikon Z5IIC
Nikon pairs the 620 g Z5 IIC with the NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3, about 195 g and 51 mm when retracted.
Best Memory Card for Nikon Z5IIC
The Z5 IIC records N-RAW to one SD card, and Nikon recommends V90. The SanDisk Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-II Card is rated at up to 300 MB/s write.
Best External Monitor for Canon EOS R6 Mark II
The EOS R6 Mark II outputs 4K 60p and HDMI RAW up to 6000×3374. The Atomos Ninja Ultra is the recorder Atomos lists for 6K 50p and 59.94p ProRes RAW.
Best Macro Flash for Sony A7R V
Illuminating tiny subjects at high magnification on the Sony A7R V often leads to frustrating shadows and missed focus, a direct result of the camera’s high-resolution sensor demanding perfect lighting. After testing several flash systems in field conditions ranging from damp forest floors to controlled studio setups, I found the Godox MF12 to be the…
Best Protective Case for Fujifilm X-T5
The SmallRig 4135 is a 158 g cage for the Fujifilm X-T5. The 3927 is a 100 g leather half case, and MegaGear’s neoprene pouch covers the body with the 16-80mm.
Best Protective Case for Fujifilm X-T50
The SmallRig 4710 is a 109 g leather half case for the Fujifilm X-T50. MegaGear’s Ever Ready case adds a top cover, and the neoprene pouch is sized for the 16-50mm.
Best Protective Case for Fujifilm X-M5
The SmallRig 4892 is the 130 g cage for the Fujifilm X-M5, with a cold shoe and an Arca plate. The other two picks are an 86.1 g leather half case and a 110 g pouch for the XC15-45mm.
Best Protective Case for Canon EOS R50 V
The SmallRig 5766 kit adds a handle and a cable clamp to the EOS R50 V. The 5427 is that cage without the handle, and the 5432 is a 92.8 g leather half case.