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15Aug Giottos MH-2000 Dual Ballhead – First impressions
I’ve been testing out the SIRUI N1004 Tripod and wanted a simple ball head for portability. Sure fluid heads provide smoother motion (with practice), but the size of something like the Manfrotto 503HDV turns the ultra portable SIRUI N1004 into a bobble head looking thing that requires two bags to travel. I decided to go with the Giottos MH 2000 Ball […]
14Aug Canon LP-E8 battery charger Clone
Steven asked: Do you have any tips on a good battery charger for the LP-E8 batteries? This is what I’ve been using (above). On the left is a generic clone Canon LP-E8 battery charger and on the right is the official LP-E8 battery charger from Canon. If you look really close you can see that the insert […]
14Aug Nexus 7 tablet mount option for your DSLR RIG video overview
Here’s a quick video covering the adapter setup I posted yesterday. The case provides quit a bit of protection with the over sized lip along the front and around the sides, the clamp seems very secure. The Tab-Tite Quick Release Tablet Holder works well but it’s still a pricey option. Yiannis pointed out this tripod TelePrompter mount (above) that might […]
08Aug Canon 7d firmware 2.0 update, test, and Review Video
Canon finally released the new 7D firmware 2.0 update this week which adds new features like improved burst mode and audio input level controls. The Canon 7d now has most of the same features out of the box that are included in cameras like the 60d and t4i. In the past the main reason to […]
07Aug Catleap 2560×1440 IPS display – First impressions
The Catleap 2560×1440 IPS display finally made it out of customs and onto my front porch. The box looks like it’s seen better days, but thankfully the monitor was packed well enough to make the trip. Some how my order ended up in Africa for a week thanks to a mistake from DHL, but the […]
05Aug Nexus 7 used as a monitor and usb controller with DSLR Controller
HDMI monitors can run anywhere from $160 to $1000 depending on what you need and what you have for a budget. The Nexus 7 tablet comes in at $200 for the 8 GB model and $250 for the 16 GB model. Add to that the $8.99 DSLR Controller app, and a $3 USB OTG cable and you can use […]
25Jul Nexus 7 with the DSLR controller app
A number of you asked if the Nexus 7 tablet would work with the dslr controller app and the answer is yes. The adapter cable showed up and I had just enough time for a quick test this morning. I can confirm that the image displayed is 30fps, video looks good, and controls work pretty well. The […]
23Jul SIRUI N1004 Tripod – First impressions
I have a number of heavy duty tripods designed to support 20 to 40 pounds, but those aren’t always the best choice when you’re trying to travel light. So I’ve been looking for a lightweight compact tripod that I could carry with me. I still wanted a decent maximum load capacity and if possible the ability to be […]
20Jul Filming with CFL lighting, should you spend a the extra on better bulbs?
So the question here is which one is not like the others? I’ve had decent results with the Cowboy studio 45 watt CFL bulbs ($21.44 = four pack), but I was trying to figure out why the ALZO 45 watt CFL bulbs are ruffly twice the price ($40.50 = four pack). So I went ahead and […]
14Jul 4 socket CFL Soft box head – First impressions
The 4 Socket CFL Soft box head showed up yesterday and I had just enough time to dig it out of the package and test it out. Build quality seems decent, light sockets are made out of ceramic and the casing feels pretty solid. The mounting base is made out of thick plastic and has a […]
