» Archive for January, 2015
20Jan Logitech C930e webcam
The few times i’ve actually needed a webcam, i’ve ended up using my laptop. So the Logitech C930e is kind of a first for me. I own a lot of cameras, but a professional webcam was not one of them. In my hunt for the C930e I wandered around the internet, looked at a few reviews and […]
17Jan Used Gear Watch: Audio Technica 4073 boom mic $270
I’ve been a fan of the Audio-technica 4073 boom mic for years and it’s often overlooked by filmmakers. The 4073 has a very strong signal, a lot of reach, and a very crisp clear sound. It’s popularity in ENG work has made it so common that you can usually get the mic for a good price […]
15Jan Matin Neoprene Soft Lens Bags
While M4/3 lenses are generally very small, most of them aren’t very tough. With large lenses I tend to use a camera bag with a large storage area and I separate lenses with multiple compartments velcroed together inside the bag. Instead of attempting to use the same method for M4/3 lenses I use these very affordable […]
14Jan DSLR FILM NOOB Podcast Episode 1
I ran out decimal places so i’m going to call this Episode 1. I’m still getting a few more things into place and hope to go live with video and a standard 2 day a week formate by the end of the month. This episode is pretty long (2 hours) so no bonus ending. Jon […]
13Jan Senal SHM-1000 headphones on sale $49
I have a couple of pairs of the SMH-1000 headphones and I think I paid $75 or $80 a piece for them (review here). Looks like B&H has them on sale for the next 7 hours for $49 with free shipping. If you are looking for a decent pair of headphones at a really good […]
12Jan Canon 5d mark III new $2279
Despite what people say, the Canon 5d mark III is still a very good camera for filmmakers and photographers alike. Originally released at a price of $3400, the 5d mark III has bounced up and down in price since it’s release thanks in large part to the Magic lantern hack. Right now it’s as low as […]
12Jan DSLR FILM NOOB Podcast Episode 0.9
New episode of DSLR FILM NOOB podcast is up. Devin joins me to discuss Samyang lenses, raid drives, Dell’s Ultrasharp 27 inch monitors, the Mitakon 50mm f0.95 full frame lens, the Nikon D5500 release, and more. You can find the show notes here. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/185573247″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]
11Jan Sony a7s LA-EA4 A-mount adapter
You might have heard on the podcast that I’ve been hitting the pawn shops and playing around with older AF Minolta glass on the Sony a7s. The thing that makes it possible is the Sony LA-EA4 E-mount to A-mount adapter. Sony A99 owners have been enjoying older Minolta glass for a while now and with this […]
10Jan Panasonic 25mm f1.4 Lens
The Panasonic 25mm f1.4 lens is a somewhat affordable addition to my Panasonic GH4 kit. At a price of about $460 it’s roughly $100 more than it’s nearest competitor, the Olympus 25mm f1.8. I never actually had a chance to play around with the Olympus so I can’t really compare build or image quality, but my guess […]
09Jan DSLR FILM NOOB Podcast Episode 0.8
Just about done with the Podcast Co-host marathon. This time planetMitch from planet5D joins me for an interesting talk about his experience with the Sony a7s and some of the new HD and 4k televisions that are killing the look of our films in the living room. Stay tuned after the show for some behind the […]
