cammackey
Photographer and filmmaker born and raised in Southern California, with more than a decade of experience in image creation and film. His interest in cinematography led him to teach himself in 2012, the year he acquired his first DSLR camera. His profile is characterized by a very personal aesthetic that he himself describes as influenced by "old fashions and blues", focusing on developing his own artistic "eye" and the process of searching for unique visual styles. Through his YouTube channel and website, he shares his transition from filmmaker to content creator, offering resources such as Film Sims and LUTs that reflect his nostalgic style. Cam stands out for an unconventional shooting philosophy, championing the use of harsh shadows and unusual angles, prioritizing artistic expression and individuality over the industry's traditional technical rules.
Previous videos
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Using An Action Camera like A PRO Camera | Insta360 Ace Pro 2
Published: Feb 16, 2026 · Duration: 10 min 14 sec · 8K views
📷 Grab your Insta360 Ace Pro 2 with 15% off: ⚡️Use code “Cammacky” — first 10 orders get a FREE Mic Air ($49.99)! The Insta360 Ace Pro 2 with the new accessories turns the action camera into a fun photography experience. Is it as good as a pro camera?
Blazar Viper 1.5X Anamorphic | Finally The Perfect Balance
Published: Feb 13, 2026 · Duration: 17 min 45 sec · 19K views
The Blazar Remus shook up the anamorphic market. The Blazar Mantis brought new innovation. Now the Blazar VIPERS bring the best of both worlds.
Why I Love Anamorphic Filmmaking | Laowa Proteus Zooms
Published: Jan 31, 2026 · Duration: 16 min 49 sec · 7.4K views
The Laowa Proteus zooms were a shocker to me. Especially the 45-85mm. These 2X anamorphic zooms and nice mix of versatility with a subtle anamorphic look.
The First Ever Leica 35mm Noctilux
Published: Jan 29, 2026 · Duration: 19 min 20 sec · 32K views
Learn more about the Leica Noctilux 35mm here ↠ The new Leica Noctilux 35mm is a timestamp for Leica, the perfect balance of heritage and modern image quality. After the first photoshoot it became one of my all time favorite lenses. The way the focus point pops off the image, the subtle timeless bokeh character, and just the crazy separation you get wide open at F1.2.
FUJIFILM ETERNA | It's All About The Color
Published: Jan 22, 2026 · Duration: 16 min 39 sec · 25K views
The Fujifilm GFX Eterna. Was shocked at how well this camera performed. Love the colors that the camera produces and the though the camera can be large for some, it's still oddly versatile especially with the way they designed the body and the use of internal NDs.
360 Drones, More Useful Than I Expected | AntiGravity A1
Published: Jan 2, 2026 · Duration: 11 min 18 sec · 36K views
Checkout the new AntiGravity A1 Drone here ⚡️ Get a free landing pad.. Shoutout to AntiGravity for sponsoring this video where I try out their new AntiGravity A1 360 Drone. At first I had mixed feelings about 360 drones, but after trying it I now see their use case.
Blazar TALON Full Frame 1.5X Autofocus Anamorphic FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Published: Dec 31, 2025 · Duration: 14 min 21 sec · 30K views
THIS Blazar Talon 1.5X Anamorphic IS A PRE PRODUCTION LENS. SIMPLY FIRST IMPRESSIONS. For those with underdeveloped amygdala that creates volatile emotional regulations over inanimate objects, reserve your emotions for the final production version.
Blazar Mantis 135mm | The Best Budget Telephoto Anamorphic?
Published: Dec 26, 2025 · Duration: 9 min 20 sec · 7.9K views
Learn more about the Blazar Mantis 135mm ⚡️ A simple video but a necessity to show another addition to the Blazar Mantis 1.33X Full Frame Anamorphic line. The Mantis have become one of the most popular anamorphic line ups on the market. The oval iris trick creates 2X bokeh with a 1.33X destretch, making them the most versatile affordable anamorphics on the market in my opinion.
Why I Prefer Action Cameras for Vlogging | DJI OSMO Action 6
Published: Dec 19, 2025 · Duration: 13 min 18 sec · 381K views
The new DJI Action 6 and the DJI Macro Lens has become my most used vlogging camera moving into 2026. Shoutout to DJI for supporting me in making this video, i've been wanting to talk about how i utilize action cameras for vlogging. A lot of it comes down to treating the settings like a regular camera and also the post production.
OpenGate: Why Working Professionals Disagree with YouTubers
Published: Dec 11, 2025 · Duration: 12 min 15 sec · 21K views
Opengate will be a standard feature across the board in the near future. I don't understand why this is even a debate. This whole video was filmed on the DJI OSMO ACTION 6 ↠ +==------------------------------==+ Everything was edited with my Roadrunner Film Emulation Presets 🪶 RAMBLER Capture One Presets!
H265 & RAW Battle | Nikon ZR, LUMIX S1II, Sony A7V
Published: Dec 10, 2025 · Duration: 12 min 58 sec · 24K views
⚡️ Try out Artlist and all their new A.I. tools ↠ +==------------------------------==+ So what do you guys think? It's complicated right??
Can This Action Camera Compete with A $6,000 100MP Camera?
Published: Dec 4, 2025 · Duration: 12 min 45 sec · 34K views
⚡️Insta360 is doing a rare giant SALE, get your Insta360 Ace Pro 2 Xplorer Pro Bundle: First 10 orders score $100+ OFF + a FREE Mic Air ⚡️ This was shockingly fun to use. The Insta360 Ace Pro 2 with the new accessories turns the action camera into a fun photography experience. But yall already know I had to buckle down on the XPan comparison to the Fujifilm GFX100RF.
Great Lenses, Bleh Anamorphics | Sirui Astra Full Frame 1.33X Anamorphics
Published: Nov 30, 2025 · Duration: 10 min 47 sec · 14K views
What do you guys think, are these Sirui Astra 1.33X Full Frame Ananmorphics, anamorphic enough for you? Order Here ↠ +==------------------------------==+ Check out my Roadrunner Film Emulation Presets 🪶 RAMBLER Capture One Presets! ↠ 🪶 Lightroom Film Presets ↠ 🪶 And my Rambler LUTs ↠ +==------------------------------==+ ⚡️ Try out Artlist ↠ +==------------------------------==+ 🎥 Gear I Used In This Video (…
Character Over Sharpness.. Thypoch 21mm & 75mm
Published: Nov 27, 2025 · Duration: 10 min 46 sec · 13K views
Take advantage of the black friday deal! I am obsessed with these lenses. The Thypoch Simera 21mm F1.4 and Thypoch Simera 75mm 1.4 are truly magical for the price.
The Leica Q3 Monochrom, This Made Me Love Black & White
Published: Nov 20, 2025 · Duration: 17 min 23 sec · 19K views
The Leica Q3 Monochrom shocked me. I've never been super interested in a monochrom sensor, but after using this.. It was so refreshing to my creative brain.
Nikon ZR | It's Needs Some Work..
Published: Nov 20, 2025 · Duration: 14 min 51 sec · 46K views
The Nikon ZR, is easy to love.. but it needs some help haha. Kinda crazy that this little affordable camera can squeeze out crazy image quality, now we just need it to get a firmware update so it can keep up with actual cinema cameras.
A New Era for Action Camera | DJI Osmo Action 6
Published: Nov 18, 2025 · Duration: 14 min 15 sec · 614K views
I've been using the DJI Osmo Action 5 nonstop and now the new Osmo Action 6 takes it up another notch. The new variable aperture and larger sensor will make this action camera even more versatile as we start to utilize action cameras for more than just action. Order the DJI OSMO ACTION 6 here ↠ If you live out of the states want to order the Action 6 directly from the DJI Website ↠…
Turn Your 360 Camera into A Cinema Camera | DJI Osmo 360
Published: Nov 7, 2025 · Duration: 15 min 11 sec · 1.4M views
Excited to share how i utilize the DJI Osmo 360 camera to get more cinematic shots than what you typically see from 360 cameras. Forgot to mention in the video that this was in partnership with DJI, in reality this was a great excuse to talk more about how I USE 360 cameras. Order the DJI OSMO 360 here ↠ +==------------------------------==+ 🪶 My Rambler Film LUTs ↠ ⚡️ Music from Artlist!
Leica EV1 VS Fujifilm XE5 | EVF Rangefinders
Published: Nov 5, 2025 · Duration: 17 min 47 sec · 48K views
I was super interested in comparing my Leica M EV1 and Fujifilm XE5. At the end of the day, I like the M11 the most haha. But when it comes to these two cameras, I wish i could combine the two.
