» Archive for March, 2016
29Mar DSLR FILM NOOB Podcast Episode 93
Episode 93 of DSLR FILM NOOB podcast is up. Mitch from planet5D.com joins me to discuss the new Ninja Flame and Shogun Flame, Free Nik plugins, Canon XC10 frimware update, and more. You can find the show notes here. You can find the show on itunes here, Soundcloud, or under the podcast tab above. You can also […]
29Mar Sony FE 50mm f1.8 anounced
Meet the Sony 50mm f1.8 full frame lens, one of the first affordable full frame primes for the E-mount lineup. Priced at $248, the 50mm f1.8 is still substantially more expensive than the competition from Canon’s 50mm f1.8. Still, I’m glad to see Sony has finally started to address the lack of mid range lenses in it’s full […]
29Mar Blatantly miss labeled Generic DOT-01 Sony NP-FW50 batteries
First of all, I’d like to point out that most generic battery claims are dubious at best. If you look at the labeling for any type of generic battery out there, the Watt-hour (Wh) and milliamp hour (mAh) ratings are almost always higher than their name brand counterparts. It is easy to assume that a larger mAh […]
26Mar DSLR FILM NOOB Podcast Episode 92
Episode 92 of DSLR FILM NOOB podcast is up. Devin from Devocut.com joins me to discuss the Irix 15mm f2.4 lens, Gear ties, GH4 Firmware and more. You can find the show notes here. You can find the show on itunes here, Soundcloud, or under the podcast tab above. You can also leave questions on reddit at […]
25Mar Minolta 85mm f1.4 Sony a7s II lens review
If you are looking to save a little bit of money on glass for your Sony a7s or a7s II body, you always have the option of buying older A-mount or Minolta glass. After all, Sony’s A-mount was purchased from Minolta years ago, which means all you really need is the proper adapter. In this […]
23Mar Traded in my 5d mark III for a Sony A7s II
I’ve been shooting on the Canon 5d mark III for about 4 years now and Canon bodies in general for almost seven years. During that time, I’ve stuck with the Canon 5d mark III even as I began to shoot more and more on the Panasonic GH4. Even though many have complained about the lack of resolution […]
23Mar DSLR FILM NOOB Podcast Episode 91
Episode 91 of DSLR FILM NOOB podcast is up. Mitch from planet5D.com joins me to discuss the New Ursa Mini 4.6k Release, Revl Arc stablized action camera with no gimble, Sony price drops, Robocam over view, and more. You can find the show notes here. You can find the show on itunes here, Soundcloud, or under the […]
21Mar Silicon Power S55 960GB SSD $199
While it is probably not the fastest or most powerful SSD on the market, or a brand I’ve even heard of for that matter, the Silicon Power S55 is priced to move at $199. Reviews seem mixed, but more positive than negative. At this kind of price, I’d say buyer be where. Still, I’m glad to see […]
20Mar Gear Tie, a nice cable management option
As a filmmaker, you know that cables end up on everything and the more cables you add to your rig the more of a rat’s nest it becomes. You can try to twist cables around the frame or use tie wraps, but maybe there is a better way, which is where Gear Tie comes in. […]
19Mar Feeding two Lav mics into a 3.5mm Audio port on the cheap
There are tons of very expensive audio adapters out there that allow you to mix XLR and 3.5 mm audio sources into your camera, sometimes you just need to feed two lav mics into your camera on the cheap. That’s where the $4.50 Hosa stereo breakout cable comes in handy. After all, most Lav mic kits […]
