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Category Archives: Equipment
DIY Custom Camera Rig for $200
I built a custom camera rig for my DSLM using various parts I found on Amazon. It costs just $200 and fixes the main problems I find with many DLSR/DSLM style cameras. My custom rig turns any DSLR / DSLM camera into a proper video production tool. Continue reading DIY Custom Camera Rig for $200
Professional underwater camera rig for less than $300
I love swimming and diving and I love shooting video while I do it. There are many great little action cameras for casual underwater shooting but I also needed something better than a GoPro. Continue reading Professional underwater camera rig for less than $300
Fosicam makes exciting entry in the 3-axis camera gimbal world
Today I have another camera gimbal review, but I’m happy to say it’s not just another gimbal. A company called Fosicam, a newcomer in the market, has created a pistol-grip gimbal that improves, I think, on what other companies have done so far. Continue reading Fosicam makes exciting entry in the 3-axis camera gimbal world
Battle of Telephoto Zooms: Canon, Tamron, Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8
The last two weeks, I’ve been testing what are probably the most popular long zoom lenses. Here is my review. Continue reading Battle of Telephoto Zooms: Canon, Tamron, Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8
Gimbal Shootout: Moza Air – Feiyu-Tech a2000 – Zhiyun-Tech Crane v2
The last few weeks I’ve been busy testing out different gimbals. These are all gimbals that are small, light, pistol grip-style that you can operate with one hand. They are very similar in some ways, yet different in others. The three gimbals I compare are Continue reading Gimbal Shootout: Moza Air – Feiyu-Tech a2000 – Zhiyun-Tech Crane v2
The successor to the most popular on-camera mic ready for orders
For the last few years, the Rode VideoMic Pro has been the most popular on-camera mic. For example, you can often see it as part of camera set-ups used by vloggers. Continue reading The successor to the most popular on-camera mic ready for orders
4K Camera Shootout of 2017 (Part I)
Last year we picked 4K cameras that we thought presented the most value, and then we compared them in our 4K Camera Shootout of 2016. This year, we’re back with the 2017 edition. Continue reading 4K Camera Shootout of 2017 (Part I)
Wearable EVF/Monitor for the Sony a65000, GoPro, DJI Drones, etc.
After a suggestion from fellow filmmaker, I decided to test out the Vufine+ Wearable Display. I wanted to see whether it would be not just fun, but also practical for filmmakers. Continue reading Wearable EVF/Monitor for the Sony a65000, GoPro, DJI Drones, etc.
My Custom GH5 settings and LUT
I’ve been promising to share my custom settings for the Panasonic GH5. I finally have the video ready for you. Plus, I’ve created a LUT that you can download. Continue reading My Custom GH5 settings and LUT