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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 […]
22May DSLR Smartphone Hot Shoe Mount – First impressions
I know a number of you are using the DSLR Controller app and the TP-Link wireless hack I posted awhile back to control and monitor your camera. The problem is that there aren’t a lot of cheap simple ways to mount the TP-link or your phone (unless you count velcro). I try to keep an eye out for […]
17May Panasonic 25mm f1.4 lens, a pretty affordable prime.
Even though I picked up the coveted Voigtlander 25mm f0.95 lens I still like to have auto focus when possible. With that in mind I just grabbed the child size Panasonic 25mm f1.4 lens. The Voigtlander will still be my shallow depth of field monster for the Panasonic GH4 but at a price of around $450 used the 25mm […]
16May Radeon R9 290x used prices down to $300
If you haven’t already, you might want to check out my rendering tests with the R9 290x. While the 290x doesn’t support CUDA, openCL has come along way in terms of rendering performance in Adobe CC and the used prices make it a very attractive option. Right now the used prices for the R9 290x are […]
16May Sony A7s $2498 official pricing announced.
At 12:00 A.M. this morning Sony officially announced pricing and a release date for the new A7s. When I first heard about this camera I was very disappointed at the lack of internal 4k recording, but after getting my hands on it at NAB it completely changed my mind. While I’m disappointed that Sony chose […]
15May Samsung U28D590D 28 inch 4k monitor at $599 again
Quick heads up, the Samsung 28 inch 4k monitor is back down to $599 on amazon right now. If you want one you might want to move fast as the price seems to be bouncing all over the place.
