» Archive for March, 2011
19Mar So I ordered a new Laptop.
After Looking over a number of great recommendations (thanks Al), I finally pulled the trigger on a Dell XPS 15 laptop. The main reason for this is price. When I got home from my last trip, there was a Dell catalog sitting on my door step with a 1 week %25 discount code on XPS […]
18Mar Okii USB Follow focus + the Sigma 30mm f1.4.
Carlos Calika wrote in: I’m a Portuguese filmmaker, and I’m very interested in the Okii usb Follow focus. Does the Sigma 30mm f1.4 perform well with the Okii follow focus? I’ve been meaning to test every lens in my collection with the Okii follow focus so this was a good excuse to put another lens […]
18Mar Haier 7″ HLT71 LCD monitor out in the wild.
George Marsh picked up the Haier 7″ HLT71 LCD monitor and was kind enough to send in a couple of pictures of the Haier monitor in action. He has the monitor mounted on top of his Canon 5d Mark II with a Juicedlink DIY107 bracket. The Haier monitor is mounted to one of those Very […]
17Mar Discount adjustable friction Arm 5 pack.
If you’re trying to put together a DIY rig this adjustable friction arm set might be something handy. It’s a 5 pack of friction arms for $129.50 plus $20 shipping. $30 a peace is a pretty good deal, but what’s the catch? Well the catch is that one side is 1/4, but the other side is 5/16. […]
17Mar Budget cold shoe bracket from Dzone2
Sometimes it’s nice to add two or three items to the top of your camera. For $36 Juicedlink sells the VideoMic accessory bracket or for $35 you can buy the Cool-lux Light & Sound Bracket. But what if you want something a little bit cheaper? Well you’re in luck, at $12.50 the Dzone2 Hot Shoe Extension bracket will […]
17Mar Haier 7″ HLT71 Video review.
So after spending a few days with the Haier 7″ monitor I had a chance to run all the tests I could think of. I also spent some time going through all the settings in the menu. The color and contrast aren’t amazing out of this monitor, and the screen isn’t extremely bright. But It will […]
16Mar Lavalier Windscreen with Adhesive Mount.
The picture makes it look like some kind of retro heart monitor, but in practice it can be a very handy little device. The Rycote Undercover Lavalier windscreen works with most Lavalier microphones and provides both windscreen protection and an adhesive back so you aren’t forced to fold up a shirt for a clip on. […]
15Mar Haier 7 Inch monitor, $44 and it works.
A number of you sent e-mails requesting a full review of the Haier 7″ HLT71 monitor. So I went ahead and picked one up. As you can see it showed up today and I must say I’m pleasantly surprised. First thing to note is that it’s actually lighter and thinner (1/4″ thinner) then my Lilliput […]
15Mar Odd ball Cold shoe adapter.
I had to blink a few times before I realized what I was looking at. The Frio cold shoe adapter is an interesting refresh on what would otherwise be a plan Jane item and it isn’t very often you see something new develop in this department. Frio has taken away the tightening knob and replaced it […]
14Mar Low price Matte box for your DSLR.
I will start off with a little rant. I think matte boxes are a waste of money. A matte box performs 2 tasks, first it prevents lens flares by keeping the lens in the shade, and second it gives you a place to mount your filters. Most DSLR lenses come with a lens hood which prevents […]
