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I'm a broadcast DP In San Diego. I enjoy sharing what I'm working on and testing new equipment. This blog is also part of giving back. I've learned so much from so many people.

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Tokina AT-X Pro 28-70mm f/2.6-2.8

July 18, 20110 Comments

The Journey to Find “The” Tokina AT-X Pro 28-70mm f/2.6-2.8 This one caught my attention while I was acquiring lenses for my new Panasonic AF-100.  I needed glass and my primary HD camera was a Canon XHA1 fixed lens camcorder.  I have a first generation Canon 5D with a few Canon lenses, 17-40 f4, 70-200 […]

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New LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm / F1.4 ASPH

New LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm / F1.4 ASPH

June 15, 20110 Comments

Panasonic LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm / F1.4 ASPH Looks like we have a new lens for the Micro Four Thirds cameras coming to market soon. A fast F1.4 25mm (50mm equivalent in 35mm terms) Leica. Not much info is available yet but here is what can be found out about it on Panasonics website. Price […]

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Lens Adapters For Micro 4/3 AF-100

Lens Adapters For Micro 4/3 AF-100

June 7, 20110 Comments

MFT Adapters If your buying or just purchased a Panasonic GH2 or AF-100 and have a few Nikon or Canon lenses you will need to get a lens adapter to use them with the Micro Four Thirds system. I have tried several different models and have found that for the most part you get what […]

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Genus Quick Release GAP Adaptor for AF-100 and Sony VCT-14 base plate.

Genus Quick Release GAP Adaptor for AF-100 and Sony VCT-14 base plate.

May 29, 20110 Comments

Genus GL GAP Adaptor Plate for VCT-14 Tripod Plate I have been looking for this product for a long time.  I work with broadcast cameras and tripods that use a Sony V mount plate most of the time, and when I use my AF-100 I have to change the tripod mount to a Manfrotto 577 Rapid […]

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The Disappearing Set Top DVD Recorder

The Disappearing Set Top DVD Recorder

May 10, 20112 Comments

What Happened to the Home DVD Recorder? I went shopping for a set top DVD recorder for my edit bay and noticed that only Toshiba made one. I couldn’t believe that the DVD was completely dead. I did a little research and found a great article on about.com. from about.com article: “The real reason that […]

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It has Arrived!

It has Arrived!

May 6, 20110 Comments

Voigtlander NOKTON 25mm F0.95 MFT It has arrived! I cant wait to get this on my Panasonic GH2 and Panasonic AF-100 camera. I’m super busy today but hopefully I can sneak out and take some shots with this amazing and very popular new lens.   UPDATE: Had a very good opportunity to use the Voigtlander […]

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Novoflex MFT/NIK Nikon To Micro 4/3 Adapter

Novoflex MFT/NIK Nikon To Micro 4/3 Adapter

May 3, 20114 Comments

My Favorite Nikon Adapter I received my Nikon to Micro 4/3 Novoflex Adapter MFT/NIK today, and wow what a difference when you use a quality adapter that fits. I’ve tried Fotodiox and Kipon adapters and they just don’t fit right. They’re loose and when focusing or changing f-stop the lens wobbles a bit, and if […]

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Cosina looking at producing video lenses

April 27, 20110 Comments

The Voigtlander Nokton 25mm 0.95 M4/3 lens This video on YouTube shows how the Voigtlander Nokton M4/3 lens is made. Interesting video if you like manufacturing which I do. About six minutes in they mention that Cosina is interested in making video lenses. That is great news from a company that makes really nice glass. […]

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B&H Deal Zone. Save On Great Products And Help Support My Blog!

B&H Deal Zone. Save On Great Products And Help Support My Blog!

January 27, 20110 Comments

B&H has a new promotion going. Deal Zone. Everyday one new item will go up and expire either when it sells out or at 11:59 PM EST. Two goods things here. By using this link you help support my blog and you get a great deal on awesome electronic items. Please bookmark this post and […]

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