David Zhou Photography

25/09/2025

🚨 A camera that shoots 4K at 1,000fps for under $10K?! Just tested the new Pixboom Spark cinema camera and the slow-mo results blew my mind (fire dancing at night 🔥 and sledgehammers in glorious slow-mo)!

The Pixboom Spark is a brand-new cinema camera capable of shooting 4K at up to 1,000fps or 2K at up to 1,800fps—all with a back-illuminated Super 35 sensor a...

12/09/2025

Alright, you've gotta see how pretty the pacific northwest is in today's video!

We're taking a look at the new SmallRig x Renan Ozturk X99 v-mount battery and it is TOUGH. I'm talking about accidentally dropping it 12 feet off a boulder onto rocks and yeeting it through gravel tough. You can pour a bottle of water on it to clean it tough.

It's a huge durability upgrade as a v-mount battery and it's lowkey an incredible and indestructible power bank! 😂

The SmallRig X99 is a rugged, over-engineered 99Wh V-mount battery co-designed with filmmaker Renan Ozturk, built for powering cameras and lights on location...

28/08/2025

Hot take: Taking photos on an action camera is underrated. How I got here? This accessory transformed my video-centric Insta360 Ace Pro 2 into a well-rounded everyday camera. Capturing everything from skiing in August in the Swiss Alps to every day moments with friends and family... all while being rugged and waterproof 🤯

Watch the full video here 👇🏼

The Insta360 Xplorer Grip Kit turns the Ace Pro 2 from a traditional action cam into a compact vlogging and everyday photography camera. In this video, we lo...

23/08/2025

$5,100 for a point and shoot camera is craaaazyyy... but like... 👀

The Sony RX1R III is here—a $5,100 full-frame point-and-shoot with a 61MP sensor and a fixed Zeiss 35mm f/2 lens. In this video, I share my first impressions...

14/08/2025

A new era is coming 😮

There's finally a new drone company on the market: AntiGravity. A sibling company, incubated by Insta360, and it's launching the first commercially available...

26/07/2025

I tested 8 travel tripods and compared 29 data points to crown the BEST one for 2025. The results surprised me—and might surprise you too. Which tripod made it into my bag for Europe? 👀

In just a few days, Annette and I are off to Poland and Switzerland—and I need to decide which travel tripod earns a spot in my bag. So I put 8 tripods head-...

21/07/2025

The Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM I/II has long been the E mount gold standard for dreamy portraits—but what if you could get 95% of that look for a third of the price? Enter the Viltrox 85mm f/1.4 PRO. Over several weeks, I put this lens to the test across sharpness, bokeh, autofocus, build quality, and video performance. I think the results will shock you!

The Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM I/II has long been the E mount gold standard for dreamy portraits—but what if you could get 95% of that look for a third of the price?...

15/07/2025

Hot take: if you’re upset about this launch from Sony, you’re not the target audience. Also, is $5,000 for this camera a lot? Yeah. But, have you seen the prices of the rest of the tech industry skyrocketing because of the hostile trade environment? Also, yeah.

08/07/2025

📦 PRIME DAY DEALS ARE HERE! I just made a video on my favorite finds and I'd love to see what everyone else finds that are must-see deals! Heck, share your affiliate links if you've got them and drop them in the comment section!

Watch the full video here! 👉🏼 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZB1tURgROog

01/07/2025

Lighting can make or break a cinematic scene—but what if you only had one light? In today's video, we challenged ourselves to create five cinematic lighting setups using just a single compact 100W RGB video light: the Zhiyun Molus X100 RGB, made in collaboration with Cam Mackey. Moody interiors, dramatic exteriors, car shots, to noir-style interrogation scenes, we’ll see how much is possible with limited gear and some creativity. We also break down what makes this little light special, what’s in the pro kit, and who this light is perfect for. Whether you're just starting your filmmaking journey or looking for a compact tool to add to your arsenal, this is one light you’ll want to see in action.

Lighting can make or break a cinematic scene—but what if you only had one light? In today's video, we challenged ourselves to create five cinematic lighting ...

25/06/2025

After years of relying solely on natural light for portrait photography, I finally decided to challenge myself by trying off-camera flash for the first time—using Neewer’s new Q4 and Q6 wireless strobes during a week-long trip to New York City. From locations like Central Park and East Village to an impromptu shoot at Fire Island. I also visited the B&H BILD Expo to see what Neewer’s working on next, making this video part tutorial, part travel vlog, and part behind-the-scenes look at learning a new skill on the fly!

Watch the full video here! 👇🏼

After years of relying solely on natural light for portrait photography, I finally decided to challenge myself by trying off-camera flash for the first time—...

18/06/2025

Today, we’re taking a look at the Sirui 20mm T1.8 anamorphic autofocus lens—image quality, build quality, and tons of sample footage! I was surprised by the image…

Today, we’re diving into the new Sirui 20mm T1.8 1.33x Anamorphic Autofocus Lens. I tested the Sirui 40mm autofocus anamorphic lens a few months back—with mi...