The website Mobile01 has leaked what appears to be 17 pictures of the yet to be realsed Panasonic GX1 m4/3 camera. Shown above are two. From what I can see, in the images the GX1 has on a 14-42mm lens (3.5-5.6) with a power zoom switch. The backside looks basic and has most of the [...]
This ultra lightweight tripod went with me everywhere on my last trip to Mexico. Toting it around was a cake walk considering the fact that this photo tripod is a feather weight. I especially liked how quick and easy it was to position and lock the head in place with the pistol style grip. The [...]
In the video above, GoPro’s HD HERO2 and HERO are compared for low light capabilities and overall image quality. A sample of the 120fps and an internal/external mic sound test are also shown. At 120fps, only the 170 degree wide angle view is available to shoot at in WVGA. The optional Wi-Fi BacPac and Wi-Fi [...]
The Rosco LitePad HO+ (high output) is an LED light panel that projects light inward to give a soft and more evenly filled light source rather than projecting light directly out for the more common directional throw that LEDs typically give. The lights are a thin acrylic panel, which makes them extremely light weight, super [...]
The HD HERO2 ups the GoPro benchmark with a redesign that results in strikingly enhanced image quality and ease-of-use. Here is a list of HD HERO2 Feature Enhancements: • Professional 11MP Sensor • 2x Faster Image Processor • 2X Sharper Glass Lens • Professional Low Light Performance • Full 170º, Medium 127º, Narrow 90º FOV [...]
Do you think the Auto Focus in your camera is perfect? The truth of the matter is, it may not be even if your camera or lenses are brand new. In manual focus, the lens elements can be properly aligned for very sharp images, but the Auto Focus in the camera, in the lens, or [...]
B&H is offering the Manfrotto 501HDV Fluid Head & 055XPROB Tripod Kit for a low price with a rebate until December 15 of 2012. The sticks will carry a payload of 15 lbs. and the fluid head can support up to 13 lbs. This isn’t a heavy duty tripod and it’s made out of aluminium. [...]
I’ve been getting asked about field monitors recently and cost is always an issue. As we all know, videographers end up spending all of their milk money on gear and when deals come around, we’d all love to be the first to know. SmallHD is a favorite company of mine. I reviewed their DP4 HERE [...]
Vimeo user Benjamin Dowie shot this incredibly impressive video on his Apple iPhone 4S. I had to watch this a few times to really believe what I was seeing with my own eyes. The detail, the sharpness, the freakin depth of field (from a phone!) the overall look of this video and quality of the [...]
I’m in Mexico right now trekking around the Yucatan. My tripod has been a best friend of mine, especially in low lighting conditions. Traveling with gear and maintaining a light load can be challenging and no one wants to be bogged down with equipment while they’re in another country. In trying to lighten up, I [...]
