Equipment Reviews

Zacuto C-Shooter Hands On Review

Zacuto C-Shooter Hands On Review

The Canon Cinema EOS cameras are the most ergonomic camera I have used. So why use a rig for them? Well for a couple of reasons. If your trying to shoot ENG style then holding a camera with no rig can get fatiguing really fast. Try interviewing someone for over five minutes holding the C100 [...]

June 9, 20137 Comments
Kessler Kwik Release System Review

Kessler Kwik Release System Review

Stills photographers have had the Arca-Swiss quick release systems for years. Many different companies offer their version of this proven way to mount a camera on a tripod. My favorite is Really Right Stuff. High quality and expert craftsmanship. For use video guys we pretty much were stuck with Manfrotto quick release systems. A much [...]

May 28, 20130 Comments
Manfrotto 502HD Pro Video Head Review MVH502AH

Manfrotto 502HD Pro Video Head Review MVH502AH

Lately I’ve been a little obsessed over finding a very affordable, and I mean practically cheap fluid video head for a slider and jib. I hate it when this happens to me but my insanity might benefit the readers of this blog. See what I do for you! My first try was the Fancier FC-270A [...]

May 14, 20134 Comments
Zacuto Z-Finder Pro For The GH3 Now Available

Zacuto Z-Finder Pro For The GH3 Now Available

I’ve been waiting for GH3 Z-Finder Frame Kit to be available and when I was at NAB Zacuto surprised me. I asked them when it would be available and she pulled one out. Done. Just like the ones they make for other popular cameras the GH3 version fits nice and tight. The resolution of the OLED [...]

May 1, 20134 Comments
A Fluid Head Video Tripod For Only $149. Fancier FC-270A

A Fluid Head Video Tripod For Only $149. Fancier FC-270A

That’s right. This Fancier 270A cost only $149 and gets a 4.1 out of 5 stars on Amazon.com. I bought this mainly for the head. I want to put it on a slider since the 75mm ball can be removed leaving a flat base. perfect!  I found this deal combing the web for an alternative [...]

April 29, 20137 Comments
Manfrotto Fig Rig With the Canon C300

Manfrotto Fig Rig With the Canon C300

It’s promo time again! The last couple of days I’ve been shooting a new image spot for the morning show. The style is handheld so out comes the Fig Rig. I did a review of the Fig Rig a while back and wanted to show you how it worked with the C300. I was pretty [...]

April 4, 20130 Comments

Lens Talk

Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 1.4/55 lens: Is It The Best Ever Made?

Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 1.4/55 lens: Is It The Best Ever Made?

Dr. Hubert Nasse, Staff Scientist at Carl Zeiss talks about a new dimension in photography. The new Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 1.4/55 is touted by Dr. Nasse in the video as the “the best 55mm ever made” Thats a bold statement to make but coming from Zeiss it just may well be. I’ve always liked Zeiss [...]

February 19, 20131 Comment
Save $2000 On Canon C300 EF And PL Mount

Save $2000 On Canon C300 EF And PL Mount

Canon EOS C300 Cinema EOS Camcorder Body (EF Lens Mount) This is a big one so if your interested in the C300 the discount is substantial and isn’t a rebate so the price is $2K lower when you buy it. Also check out the 0% lease deal for 24 months with $1 buy out.

February 19, 20130 Comments
Which Lenses Should I Buy For My C100, C300?

Which Lenses Should I Buy For My C100, C300?

When I got the Canon C300 EF at work and recently bought a C100 for myself I had the same question we all have. What lenses to buy? I got lucky when I rented the C100 for seven days to shoot a series of news image spots. I already owned a few Canon lenses that [...]

February 18, 20130 Comments
Converting The Zeiss CP.2 85mm to EF Mount From PL. Or Buy The Rokinon

Converting The Zeiss CP.2 85mm to EF Mount From PL. Or Buy The Rokinon

I’m going through my gear trying to adapt to the C300 with the equipment that I already have and one big piece of kit I own is lenses. I need to figure out how I can get some use out of my PL glass with the C300. Unfortunately I dont see a solution for two [...]

January 12, 20139 Comments
Testing Out The Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO 12-35mm

Testing Out The Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO 12-35mm

I spent two hours at The Mission San Diego to get a few test shots with the new Lumix 12-35. I just reviewed some of the footage and I’m pleased with the performance so far. I had a couple issues with shooting indoors so I wanted to try it outside in different  lighting conditions. The [...]

August 27, 20126 Comments
Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO 12-35mm F2.8 ASPH. Finally!

Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO 12-35mm F2.8 ASPH. Finally!

Yes finally! This Is A Big Deal. MFT is a great format, but native lenses are lacking and finally Panasonic has created a fast and very popular focal length (24-70 equivalent in 35mm) lens for the Mico Four Thirds format. This lens is going to be a game changer for the Lumix line. No other [...]

July 15, 20129 Comments

Featured Posts

Zacuto C-Shooter Hands On Review

Zacuto C-Shooter Hands On Review

The Canon Cinema EOS cameras are the most ergonomic camera I have used. So why use a rig for them? Well for a couple of reasons. If your trying to shoot ENG style then holding a camera with no rig can get fatiguing really fast. Try interviewing someone for over five minutes holding the C100 [...]

June 9, 20137 Comments
Manfrotto 502HD Pro Video Head Review MVH502AH

Manfrotto 502HD Pro Video Head Review MVH502AH

Lately I’ve been a little obsessed over finding a very affordable, and I mean practically cheap fluid video head for a slider and jib. I hate it when this happens to me but my insanity might benefit the readers of this blog. See what I do for you! My first try was the Fancier FC-270A [...]

May 14, 20134 Comments
Zacuto Z-Finder Pro For The GH3 Now Available

Zacuto Z-Finder Pro For The GH3 Now Available

I’ve been waiting for GH3 Z-Finder Frame Kit to be available and when I was at NAB Zacuto surprised me. I asked them when it would be available and she pulled one out. Done. Just like the ones they make for other popular cameras the GH3 version fits nice and tight. The resolution of the OLED [...]

May 1, 20134 Comments
Shooting And Editing Canon Log With The C300 And C100

Shooting And Editing Canon Log With The C300 And C100

I recently finished up shooting and editing two news image spots for the May sweep. I now use a Canon C300 for my broadcast work and I’m really liking the images coming out of the camera. Below is the first full C300 spot I have done. I shot this in Canon Log gamma and used [...]

April 25, 20135 Comments
Visual Storytelling Tour With Alex Buono

Visual Storytelling Tour With Alex Buono

I’m thrilled that Alex Buono is bringing the Visual Storytelling Tour to San Diego. We don’t get filmmaking seminars here very often and I’m defiantly going to attend. The tour will be in San Diego on July 16th. Here are all the the locations and dates. This is going to be a great seminar. Alex [...]

April 24, 20132 Comments
D-Pro Xtender Articulating Arms and Camera Accessories NAB 2013

D-Pro Xtender Articulating Arms and Camera Accessories NAB 2013

The Xtender Articulating Arms was the first product for D-Pro. The light weight arm gets your on-camera light off the top handle and up and over a little to give a much more pleasing look to your subjects. D-Pro now has several new products to show off at NAB. Rod clamps with cold shoes and [...]

April 17, 20130 Comments

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