Here is an honest review of the new Sony A7S II camera. Unlike most people who just test out a camera in store before forming an opinion, I actually use the gear that I review in real world production settings. Continue reading Sony A7S II Review After Real World Use
Category Archives: Equipment
Portable Solar Charger and USB Battery
Any modern filmmaker who uses the latest video follow-focus systems or cameras (for example, the Sony A7Rii) will need a portable USB battery and a way to charger it on the go. Continue reading Portable Solar Charger and USB Battery
Sony a7R II Review & Overheating Fix
Recently, I got to put the Sony a7R II to work and here’s my review of the camera. Continue reading Sony a7R II Review & Overheating Fix
New Rokinon lenses
Rokinon is releasing two really cool lenses for mirrorless cameras: 21mm f/ 1.4 and 50mm f/1.2. You can pre-order them now at Adorama. Continue reading New Rokinon lenses
GH4 Firmware 2.3 with V-Log available now for FREE!
Panasonic announced months ago that they were working on a brand new custom profile for the GH4 camera. Continue reading GH4 Firmware 2.3 with V-Log available now for FREE!
Sony’s new cameras surpass the competition yet again!
Last year Sony blew away the competiion and made every camera manufacturer work extra hard when they released the Sony FS7 camcorder along with the low-light king, the Sony a7S DSLM. Today, they have done it again – and at an amazing price point to boot – with the release of the a7S II and PXW-FS5 cameras. Continue reading Sony’s new cameras surpass the competition yet again!
Best Wireless Lavalier Microphone Systems – Rode vs Sennheiser vs Azden
Today, I will test out three different wireless microphone systems from three different price categories – from the expensive to the affordable. See which one will win. Continue reading Best Wireless Lavalier Microphone Systems – Rode vs Sennheiser vs Azden
Ultimate Headphone Showdown – which sound the best!
Today, I test out nine of the most popular and requested headphones under $200. I test them out with different people so I can tell you which ones sound the best for casual music listening PLUS which pair I would chose for professional sound/music production. Continue reading Ultimate Headphone Showdown – which sound the best!
DIY & Pro Light Diffusion Frame
Today I wanted to talk about a very simple but useful filmmaking tool – a large frame to which you can attach a silk screen (for example, a soft, white fabric). This is a great way to either soften direct light (ex. the sunlight), or to bounce light back at your subject. You can also put a black screen on and use it as a negative fill, or a black background. Continue reading DIY & Pro Light Diffusion Frame
Aputure Light Storm LS 1 – High CRI LED Light
Previously, I reviewed a couple of great field monitors from Aputure. Today, I am going to talk about the Light Storm LS 1 – their high-CRI LED light. Continue reading Aputure Light Storm LS 1 – High CRI LED Light