» Archive for the ‘4k monitor’ Category
28Apr Aputure DEC LensRegain, M43 speedbooster and follow focus
Want a focal reducer (a.k.a speed booster) for your Panasonic GH4 as well as a wireless follow focus and camera control system? Meet the Aputure DEC LensRegain which is basically an upgraded version of the original Aputure DEC with a Metabones speed booster style .75x focal reducer built in. Image quality of the a Aputure DEC LensRegain looks top notch […]
01Apr Panasonic LX100 Wide angle adapter AG-LW4307, old but it works.
In the days of DV cameras, if you wanted a shoot with an angle any wider than the built in lens offered by the camera you had to use a Conversion Lens. With the advent of interchangeable lens cameras, this type of adapter has basically been forgotten. However, that doesn’t mean something like this isn’t […]
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 […]
15Mar Robocam Review, multi-cam control of Panasonic cameras
Want to control multiple Panasonic GH4 cameras from a laptop via wifi? If the answer is yes, then you might be interested in checking out Robocam. Basically, this $40 program allows you to scan a wifi network for Panasonic cameras, then remote control them the same way you would when using Panasonic’s image app on […]
12Mar 4k for $469 Panasonic G7 is on sale again
If you are looking to start shooting 4k on a budget, the Panasonic G7 is now selling for just $469 through seller thepixelhub. While the G7 is missing things like clean HDMI out (while recording) and a headphone jack, the option to shoot 4k for $469 is pretty attractive and of course, it is also a formidable stills […]
24Feb Panasonic G7 for under $500 – Used Gear watch
If you are looking for a very affordable second camera as a backup to the Panasonic Gh4 or are just looking to start shooting 4k on a budget, the Panasonic G7 has dropped bellow $500 on both Amazon and Ebay. That’s a pretty tempting price (even if it is used), and a very affordable option for first […]
20Feb Z camera E1 is finally getting better.
I’ve had the Z-camera E1 for well over 8 months and most of that time it has been a paper weight. While the included GH4 M43 sensor in the Z-camera is capable of a lot, firmware implementation has been a major limiting factor. At the time the kickstarter campaign started shipping, the Z-camera E1 came with firmware version […]
17Nov Z-cam E1 M43 camera firmware .21 working AF lens list
For those of you who own the Z-cam E1 camera or are interested in buying one, Z-cam has just released version .21 of the camera’s firmware. You can download it via the Z-cam app. I had a lot of complaints about the first iteration of the Z-cam E1, but with this update Z-cam is finally starting […]
