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04Jun Komputerbay 128GB SDXC card
This Komputerbay 128GB SDXC card showed up on monday and I’ve been giving it a few tests on the Panasonic GH4. At $64 it’s one of the most affordable 128GB SDXC cards on the market and if the advertised “60MB/s Write 90MB/s Read” are accurate, it could be an attractive option. As of right now I’ve […]
03Jun Panasonic GH4 support in Adobe camera raw 8.5 release candidate for CC
If you’ve been using the Panasonic GH4 for stills as well as video you’ll be happy to know that Adobe’s latest Camera raw 8.5 release candidate now supports the GH4 as well as a number of other cameras. While the release candidate is only prerelease software it will at least provide an alternative to the bundled SILKYPIX software […]
29May Canon 55mm f1.2 FD on the Panasonic GH4 raw files
A few of you were asking about the Canon 55mm FD f1.2 lens and what I meant when I said the lens is “slightly softer” and that the lens “lacks a few lens coatings”. So I thought I would give a few examples and post a few raw images from the GH4 so you can get […]
29May ASUS 28″ 3840×2160 4k 60hz monitor coming june 10th
If you are in the market for a 4k (UHD 3840×2160) 60hz panel and you weren’t happy with the build quality of the Samsung U28D590D 4k monitor you might want to take a look at the Asus PB287Q 28″ monitor. It’s basically the exact same screen crammed into a much better stand and case combination […]
27May Panasonic GH4 on a 1/4 20 Mic stand mounting adapter
I know the Panasonic GH4 is a lightweight compact camera, but this really shows how little it takes to support it. I wanted to position the GH4 above a table for some quick 4k hands on product shots, but none of my tripods really allow me to get the camera into the right position. Normally I […]
24May Chargercity DSLR Smartphone Hot Shoe Mount Review
As you can see from the video, the DSLR Smartphone Hot Shoe Mount adapter has a pretty strong grip for a spring loaded clamp. I wouldn’t have any problem trusting this as an attachment point for a smartphone or the TP-Link wireless router on a rig. If you are looking for a car or motorcycle mounting option you might want […]
23May Swivl pan and tilt Multipurpose robotic platform – First impressions
Short rant about Kickstarter Before I dive into the Swivl, first a little note about kickstarter. You might have noticed that I no longer post much about new camera related kickstarter projects. That’s because out of the 9 or so projects I’ve backed so far only three projects went off without a hitch. Four had major delays (like […]
22May Samsung 4k monitor U28D590D $597!
The price of the Samsung U28D590D 4k monitor has been all over the place and today is no exception. Right now on ebay you can find the Samsung U28D590D 4k panel for just $597 with free shipping. The price is great but keep in mind this is shipping direct from Korea, so you’ll have to […]
22May Canon 5d mark III body $2599
I’ve been happily shooting on a pair Canon 5d mark III’s since the camera was released and despite the improvements in image quality other cameras might offer I still find it an enjoyable experience. If you bought the 5d mark III when I did you would have paid around $3200, but the price for a […]
