Digital Cinema Pocket Guides
From Prosumer to Professional.
Whether the camera you're working with cost $5,000 or $50,000, our library of 30 pocket guides will help you be ready to shoot with whatever digital cinema camera your production chooses.
Get all 30 pocket guides for only $9.99 – the lowest price ever!
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“The guides are really fantastic, and the best part about them — in my opinion — is that they aren’t written by an engineer, but by someone who spends most of his working hours on a set where speed and accuracy are critical.”
Joe Marine of NoFilmSchool.com
“There are so many cameras and options out there these days, it’s very difficult to commit all this info to memory. These guides are a great way to stay up to date on what each camera system is capable of and common best practices"
Matt Jeppsen of FreshDV.com
“These are little guides that you can stick in your pocket or view on your device, like your phone or tablet. Really convenient when you are on set and need to quickly figure out something about your camera."
Brent Pierce of Cineblur.com
“These guides are ideal for any pro shooter...when you’re on-set the format of these guides is perfect. Charts, graphics and diagrams make it easy to get the camera info you need quickly."
Danny Greer of Premiumbeat.com
“What an awesome gift to crew and AC's everywhere" – @SteadicamJD
“Now this is helpful" – @Ryanewaltcine
“If you work in film/video production this is a no brainer" – @DanAlmasy
Designed for Life On Set and Behind the Lens
Made by a camera assistant with established experience who understands life on set, each pocket guide is full of charts, text, graphics and simple diagrams that take complicated camera systems and make them easy to understand.
Easy Reference in the Chaos of a Shoot
Too many camera manuals are filled with warnings and instructions you only read once. The pocket guides, however, contain info that you'll always want close by so you can find what you need without wasting time getting lost in a manual.
Printable. Portable. Pocketable.
The pocket guides are designed to fold from a full sheet of paper into a small "book" that fits inside your jeans, your toolbag, your frontbox, or your pouch. All you need is a printer and a piece of paper.
Compatible with Tablets and Smartphones
Prefer digital to analog? The pocket guides are PDF files with tablet and mobile formats for use on many platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, or OS X devices – you can even put them on a Kindle.
Go Beyond the Camera Manual
Significant research went into the pocket guides, often from multiple sources such as manuals, white papers, brochures, and third-party data. In many cases, the pocket guides themselves go beyond the basic info offered in the camera's operation manual.
Firmware Updates? No Problem.
If a camera's firmware is updated, its pocket guide will get updated, too. From the moment you download them, you'll receive emails whenever a pocket guide gets updated so you always have the most up-to-date information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the pocket guides work with my device?
If your device reads PDF files, then yes. Both the regular and mobile formatted pocket guides come as PDF files. PDF files are extremely versatile and cross-platform and can be easily read by most phones (including iOS and Android devices), tablets, and computers. If your device doesn't already support PDF files, there's a good chance you can find an app that will allow it to and we'd be happy to provide recommendations.
How many pocket guides are there?
There are 30 pocket guides and we continually work to add more. Currently the list includes:
RED Epic, RED One, ARRI Alexa, ARRI Alexa XT, Sony F5, Sony F55, Panasonic GH2, Blackmagic Design Cinema Camera, RED Scarlet, Canon C100, Canon C300, Canon C500, Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 5D Mark III, Canon 6D, Canon 7D, Nikon D600, Nikon D800, Sony F65, Phantom Miro M/LC110, Phantom Miro M/LC120, Phantom Miro M/LC310, Phantom Miro M/LC320s, Ikonoskop A-Cam dII, Sony PMW-F3, Sony FS100, Sony FS700, Panasonic AF-100, GoPro Hero3 Black, GoPro Hero3 Silver
Do you have a pocket guide for (insert camera here)?
All of the pocket guides currently available are listed on this page. If you don’t see a camera listed that you think should have a pocket guide, please let us know – we are continually adding new cameras.
With that said, while the feedback is welcome, it won’t guarantee a pocket guide gets made!
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover) as well as payments via PayPal and Amazon Payments.
Is my payment information secured and encrypted?
Yes, absolutely. We use a 2048-bit encrypted Extended Validation SSL certificate with a $1,000,000 warranty that covers our customers to secure the entire checkout process. Our payment gateways, Stripe, PayPal, and Amazon – who process the transactions – also use strong SSL encryption.
We do not store your credit card nor other financially sensitive information on our website.
What about refunds? How does your money back guarantee work?
We're happy to offer the pocket guides with a 60-day money back guarantee. If, for whatever reason, you decide the money paid for your download(s) wasn't worth it, let us know within 60-days of your purchase and you'll receive a full refund – no hassle, no questions asked. Read our return policy.
When will I receive my pocket guides?
As soon as we receive your payment which, in most cases, is instantaneous. Once a purchase is complete, you will receive an email containing download links to your pocket guides immediately.
Will I receive updates when the pocket guides are updated?
Yes. As soon as you make your purchase, you are enrolled in updates for the pocket guides you purchased. If you purchase the complete library bundle, you will receive updates to all of the guides in the bundle when you purchased.
Can I opt-out of receiving pocket guide updates?
Yes. At the bottom of each update email, you will be given the opportunity to unsubscribe from future updates.
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