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07Mar StarTech Universal USB 3.0 4K Laptop Docking Station Review
I’ve been using the MSI GS60 for the last 4 or 5 months as a high powered editing laptop. Lately I’ve been wondering if it could end up being a desktop replacement, so I started searching for some kind of docking station. After a bit of research I came across the Startech Universal 4k docking […]
06Mar Smallrig EVF arm slips under pressure, here’s a quick fix
I’ve been testing out the Smallrig 1422 EVF Nato mount arm a little more this week and I ran into a bit of a problem. The setup above (MustHD 5.6 inch panel on the Smallrig EVF mount) seems to be a dangerous combination. I’ll admit that the MustHD is one of the heaviest monitors in this form factor with […]
05Mar DSLR FILM NOOB Podcast Episode 13
Episode 13 of the DFN podcast, Jonathan fills in for Devin this week to discuss the Nikon D7200, new Panasonic lenses, wide angle lens filters, CCD sensors, Sony a7s smallrig layout, Litro, and more. You can find the show notes here. You can find the show on itunes here, Soundcloud, or under the podcast tab above. You can […]
05Mar Aputure VS-3 IPS monitor Firmware update
If you are an Aputure VS-3 monitor owner, there’s a new firmware update out. Version 1.3 corrects the menu system when using the monitor flip mode. If you are running a firmware version prior to 1.1 it will also correct the focus peaking issue that basically made the menu unreadable while enabled. I’ve been using the Aputure […]
04Mar Smallrig Sony a7s custom camera cage
I’ve been looking for a small mounting frame for the Sony a7s and a few of you recommended I check out Smallrig’s offering. Smallrig sells a lot of bits and pieces so it can be a little confusing when you are trying to figure out what parts you need/want for a rig. It took me a little […]
02Mar Canon 5d mark III price drop, 5d mark IV on the way?
Canon announced official $300 price cuts on retail 5d mark III and Canon 6d bodies over the weekend and it seems to fall in line with the extremely low 5d mark III ebay prices we’ve been seeing over the last few weeks. There were a lot of grumblings about the Canon 5ds possibly being the only new 5d branded […]
27Feb DSLR FILM NOOB Podcast Episode 12
Episode 12 of the DFN podcast, Mitch from planet5D joins me to discuss Azden’s 330LT wireless audio system, Saramonic audio adapters, Transcend memory cards, Canon 5d mark IV rumors and more. You can find the show notes here. You can find the show on itunes here, Soundcloud, or under the podcast tab above. You can also […]
26Feb Aspen Lav and JK MIC-J 044 lav are basically the same
On the left we have the JK MIC-J lav mic and on the right we have the Aspen lav mic. They both look very similar and from a distance it’s hard to tell them apart. The included foam filters are the same for both, as are the tie clips, but there are slight physical differences between the two. […]
25Feb Transcend 128GB SDXC card speed test
Right now the Transcend 128GB UHS-3 SDXC cards are down to $69. That makes them a pretty decent price for that capacity and claimed speed. The prominently displayed “ULTIMATE” logo on the package proclaims greatness and the “UHS-3” label is supposed to guarantee a minimum continuous speed of 30MB/s. While Sandisk has taught me to distrust […]
25Feb Saramonic SR-AX107 XLR DSLR audio inteface
It’s been awhile since I’ve seen a new audio interface on the market so the Saramonic SR-AX107 is a refreshing site. The built in +20dB of gain is a little more than Beachtek’s DXA-SLR and a bit less than the gain provided by the Riggy RM333. It’s interesting that they’ve included an isolation transformer into the design and […]
