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29Mar Tascam DR-40 Firmware upgrade adds independent volume control
The Tascam DR-40 just got a little bit better. With the release of the new Tascam DR-40 1.10 firmware you now have the ability to independently control either audio input. This brings the DR-40 a little bit closer to the Zoom h4n. If you’re interested in upgrading the firmware on your DR-40 here’s the link […]
28Feb PRETEC SDXC 64GB V.S. Sandisk Extreme SDHC 32GB Speed test
The PRETEC SDXC 64GB class 16 card clocks in at $75, while the Sandisk Extreme SDHC 32GB 45MB/s card will set you back about $64. On one hand the Sandisk Extreme SDHC cards are well respected and considered to be well worth the money, while PRETEC made its name as one of the first companies […]
28Feb PRETEC 64GB SDXC card reader issues
The Pretec 64GB SDXC cards I ordered last week showed up today. Packaging looks pretty standard, though the card itself feels a little bit thicker then a standard SDHC card. I plan to put this through some speed tests and stack it up against the Sandisk Extreme 32GB 45m/s cards I have. The problem I’m having […]
12Sep Another 3d printer for cheap.
3d printers keep getting cheaper and cheaper. If you keep your eye out you can sometimes find half finished printer projects on ebay. These open source printers aren’t for the faint of heart, it can be hours of frustration before you finally get things working correctly. But if you’re willing to give up your time […]
06Sep DualEyes and Pluraleyes 2.0 Multiprocessor support
If you’re a Canon 7d owner like myself, you’ve probably learned to deal with dual system sound. The cheapest way to go is to keep notes on your footage and manually sync audio in post. This is usually fine for 3 or 4 min shorts, but when you start getting into bigger projects with hundreds of clips, […]
22Aug The SanDisk memory cards came in.
Those SanDisk prices were so good that I went ahead and ordered 2 32GB cards and 2 16GB cards. I’ve been testing out Qscale setting that are available with the magic lantern firmware updates to the Canon t2i. My Transcend Class 10 cards don’t seem to keep up with higher Qscale settings, at about -11 I start […]
17Aug What’s under the hood of my editing computer?
I get e-mails now and again asking about the computer I edit on. These stats aren’t a requirement by any means. In fact most people don’t need 24GB of ram for editing. If i’m working on editing with little to now effects, 6 or 8GB of ram work just fine. I only really notice the […]
28Jul Native support for previewing Canon RAW files in Windows 7 and Vista.
This originated from Canon Rumers. Microsoft has quietly released a native codec for Vista and Windows 7 that supports preview of most Canon RAW files. In the past I’ve relied on Canon’s Digital Photo Professional application if I needed to quickly rummage through photos and Adobe Lightroom if I really want to dig in and mess around […]
24Jun Technicolor CineStyle For Canon Cameras
FXguide put together a very handy overview of the Technicolor CineStyle and the advantages it gives you when using green screen. They also have an interview with one of the developers that worked on the project. If you’re interested in color correction and getting the most out of green screen work with your Canon DSLR […]
25May PTP Camera controller for your DSLR.
I was trying to hunt down CHDK info on the Canon 7d when I came across this strange looking device. Basically it’s an all in one camera controller that can be run from a 9 volt battery. When I say “all in one” I mean this thing can actually control video and photography on just about […]
