» Archive for the ‘Canon 7d’ Category
14Aug Nexus 7 tablet mount option for your DSLR RIG video overview
Here’s a quick video covering the adapter setup I posted yesterday. The case provides quit a bit of protection with the over sized lip along the front and around the sides, the clamp seems very secure. The Tab-Tite Quick Release Tablet Holder works well but it’s still a pricey option. Yiannis pointed out this tripod TelePrompter mount (above) that might […]
08Aug Canon 7d firmware 2.0 update, test, and Review Video
Canon finally released the new 7D firmware 2.0 update this week which adds new features like improved burst mode and audio input level controls. The Canon 7d now has most of the same features out of the box that are included in cameras like the 60d and t4i. In the past the main reason to […]
06Aug Canon 7d firmware version 2.0 is out.
New Canon 7d firmware version 2.0 is now up on Canon’s site. More on the update once I have a chance to download, install, and test. I’ll keep you posted.
05Aug Nexus 7 used as a monitor and usb controller with DSLR Controller
HDMI monitors can run anywhere from $160 to $1000 depending on what you need and what you have for a budget. The Nexus 7 tablet comes in at $200 for the 8 GB model and $250 for the 16 GB model. Add to that the $8.99 DSLR Controller app, and a $3 USB OTG cable and you can use […]
03Aug Battery Management on your film project.
I see people spend a bunch of money on camera gear, but the batteries needed to run that camera gear are often overlooked. If you’re just working as a photographer, having only 2 batteries would probably be fine, but if you’re using your camera for film making don’t expect much more then an hour and […]
10Jul Canon 24mm f1.4 II vs the Sigma 24mm f1.8 lens Review
I often correspond with Dave Dugdale from learningdslrvideo.com about camera equipment and gear in general. Dave’s questions usually get me thinking about different ways to take advantage of items in my kit. After a discussion about my choice of prime lenses over zooms, we thought it might be interesting to combine forces for this head to head lens […]
04Jul Google Nexus 7 tablet, your next DSLR monitor?
I’ve been using a Nook Color for the past few years as a useful place to store manuals, books, and other random PDF style information. It’s also been handy as a web browser and simple gaming device, but I’ve been wanting to replace it with something that could handle the DSLR controller app. Sure I […]
02Jul Crop sensor EF-S lens on a full frame body, Vignetting with the Sigma 30mm f1.4
More from the new DSLR FILM NOOB Channel. The labeling of a crop sensor lens can be confusing. The Sigma 30mm f1.4 for example is labeled as a 30mm lens, but since it’s really only designed to work on a crop sensor camera, it has an equivelent focal length of 48mm (1.6 times 30). So […]
28Jun Canon 7d Firmware v2 makes it the top of the Crop sensor lineup.
With the official announcement of the firmware update, the Canon 7d will finally move back into the top position in Canon’s crop sensor lineup. Sure there are a few new features that the 7d is missing compared to the new t4i body, like the touch screen interface, continues live view auto focus in video mode, and the […]
28Jun Canon 40mm f2.8 lens has very strong vignetting (light fall off)
I had a little bit of time last night to capture a few test shots with the Canon 40mm f2.8 lens. Corner and center sharpness look very good for a lens in this price range, however the Vignetting is very strong wide open and doesn’t completely clear up until about f5.6. The focusing speed of […]
