Ambassador Chronicles

Why #NoFilter is Overrated

Why #NoFilter is Overrated

#NoFilter is no fun. While modern technological advances have allowed for a larger range of color shifts and correction in post, filters remain a wonderful and effective option for practically enhancing the... Read More
What's in the Box: RED V-Raptor

What's in the Box: RED V-Raptor

Our RED V-Raptor has finally arrived at our studio! We’re joined by Camera Ambassador Lead Technician, Eric Silver, for the Unboxing!   First thing’s first, the RED V-Raptor is the latest... Read More
Four Chicago Latino Filmmakers You Should Know

Four Chicago Latino Filmmakers You Should Know

About 1.4 million Latinos reside in the Metropolitan Chicago area, comprising 17.4 percent of area residents. Of the vast and multi-cultural Latino population in Chicago, there exists a wide-ranging collection of... Read More
October Newsletter

October Newsletter

How the Chicago Latino Film Festival Thrives Through Humble Beginnings and COVID-19

How the Chicago Latino Film Festival Thrives Through Humble Beginnings and COVID-19

In 1985, the Hispanic Film Festival (which would later, under the guidance of current Executive Director Pepe Vargas, change its name to “the Chicago Latino Film Festival” in 1987) was founded.... Read More
Adenike Thomas Builds Community with The Red Line

Adenike Thomas Builds Community with The Red Line

A rising tide lifts all boats... and Adenike Thomas (AT) is the wave of change we need right now. As a prolific producer, actor, writer, director, and overall multi-hyphenate, Adenike... Read More
Empowering Women Coffee Producers with On the Go Jo

Empowering Women Coffee Producers with On the Go Jo

Women perform 70% of the labor on coffee farms worldwide, yet very few get the recognition they so rightfully deserve. On the Go Jo was created between three girlfriends as... Read More
September Newsletter

September Newsletter

Restoring the Mamiya Sekor-C's with Duclos Lenses

Restoring the Mamiya Sekor-C's with Duclos Lenses

In celebration of Camera Ambassador's new Cine-Mod™ Mamiya Sekor-C lenses, we’re doing a deeper dive on this beautiful glass. With the help of Matthew Duclos of Duclos Lenses, the industry leader and trademark-owner... Read More
We Deliver Productions Flies High with Camera Ambassador's 3D Printing

We Deliver Productions Flies High with Camera Ambassador's 3D Printing

In June 2021, a Hawk Vintage´74 Front Anamorphic Zoom 45-90mm/T 2.9 and Camera Ambassador’s very own Atlas Orion EF/PL 40mm T2.0 Anamorphic Lens flew up in a Shotover F1 - the... Read More