» Archive for March, 2012
10Mar Magic Lantern Key feature overview, Noob guide part 1
Behold the majestic Canon t2i sporting the Sigma 30mm f1.4 lens, basking itself in the late afternoon sunshine. But seriously as of right now the Canon t2i combined with Magic Lantern is the best bang for your buck out of any DSLR video option on the market. A used t2i body sells for well under $500, add […]
10Mar Yet another USB Follow focus controller
I’ve slowly warmed up to the Okii USB follow focus as a remote camera controller though the follow focus function still isn’t amazing. When I purchased mine the Okii was $300, now it looks like the price is $400, but at least now it has labels on all of the buttons. Another option is the clunky square shaped Light Craft Helmsmen USB […]
08Mar Micover Windscreen for the Rode VideoMic Pro
As soon as I heard the results of the Rode Deadcat windscreen test, I returned it and ordered the Micover windscreen designed for the VideoMic pro. As you can see the windscreen is made of the exact same material as the one used on the Rode VideoMic in the video. It looks a lot nicer, […]
07Mar Used Gear Watch: BeachTek DXA-SLR XLR Adapter
The Beachtek DXA-SLR XLR adapter, isn’t quit as good as the Juicedlink DT454 but if you can get it for half the price, it starts looking a whole lot better, especially if you’re a Canon 7d user. The Retail price of the Beachtek DXA-SLR is around $390 + shipping on Amazon, current auction price on ebay is $225 with […]
07Mar Lower price alternative to the Sescom Microphone Attenuation Cable
The Sescom Microphone Attenuation Cable does what it’s supposed to do. It reduces the headphone output of the Zoom h1 to a level that the Camera’s microphone input can handle, but the price has always seemed somewhat unreasonable at $27. That’s a quarter of the price of a new Zoom h1 itself. Many of you have asked […]
06Mar Is it safe to use an XLR Y cable with phantom power on your field recorder?
I often get the question “Is it safe to use and XLR Y cable with phantom power?”. The short answer is yes, but there is sometimes confusion when it comes to phantom power, so I thought it might be helpful to answer the question in a little more detail. Phantom power consists of a DC voltage supplied […]
06Mar Noob 5d Mark III yard sale: Tascam DR-05
I’ve been holding on to this one longer then I really needed to but now it’s time to let her go. The Tascam DR-05 sounds just as good as the Zoom h1, has a longer battery life and better build quality, but in the end the Zoom h1’s size is why it will remain in […]
05Mar NOOB Shock Mount DIY boom pole adapter
I always like to see people find new uses for the Noob shock mount. Chris over at cfphotovideo took 2 of my shock mounts and turned them into a nice homemade boom pole. Proving once again, that you can accomplish a lot with some PVC and some spare time. Check out his site for more info on the build, […]
04Mar Jangus Stereo Wireless Wi Zoom h4n prototype mounting adapter
I’ve been working on a practical setup that combines the Zoom h4n with the Jangus Stereo Wireless adapter. This would allow you to mount your Zoom h4n to the base of your boom pole, monitor your audio, and send a stereo audio back to the camera. This would mean no cables and no syncing issues, […]
04Mar Used Gear Watch: Jag35 DSLR camera Cage
Although the Jag35 DSLR cage isn’t one of my favorite products, it does protect most of your camera. It also gives you a stable platform to mount audio gear and monitors. Retail price $190 + shipping, current auction price on ebay is $3.75 + $12 shipping with 2 days left on the auction. If you like […]
