Author Archive for Erik Naso
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.
Aputure COB 120d Hands On Review
Here it is! My hands on review! I cover a lot in the video review but below are a few key parts of the review I wanted to share. Please watch the video review for all the details. The Aputure COB 120d is very nice light with great color and output. The Bowens mount is […]
My GoPro Karma Grip Is Dead PLUS Hero5 Firmware 1.55 Disables 3rd Party Batteries
This post is a GoPro twofer! Lets start with my Karma Grip. I like these small handheld gimbals. They produce amazing steady shots with smaller cameras. When GoPro announced that the Karma Grip was now available I checked out the site and bought one. Early Christmas present for Erik! I added a HERO4 mounting hardware too. […]
Something Good Comes from GoPro’s Failed Drone. The Karma Grip Stabilizer
With the bad Karma going on with their drone release something that looks positive is the introduction of a non-flying GoPro stabilizer. The Karma Grip. The Karma Grip is basically the Karma Drone’s stabilizer kit but since we doubtfully will see the Karma Drone re-released at least they have something to show for it. At […]
Blackmagic Video Assist 2.3 Update Adds Some Nice Features Including LUT’s
Blackmagic Video Assist 2.3 update adds some nice features. Adds LUT monitoring for both the Blackmagic Video Assist and Blackmagic Video Assist 4K Adds MXF wrapper to DNxHD for the Blackmagic Video Assist Adds DNx different bit-rates – DNxHD 220,145 and 45 for the Blackmagic Video Assist Adds False Color monitoring to the Blackmagic Video […]
Sony FS7 II Gets Usability Upgrades & Variable ND PLUS Stronger locking E-Mount
Does this camera look familiar? Well it should but it’s the FS7 II and it comes with a several nice upgrades but don’t worry if you have the original FS7 I don’t think you will need to upgrade. The FS7 II sensor, codec options, audio inputs and autofocus are all the same as the original but […]
GoPo “Karma” Drone Recalled Due To Power Loss During Operation
“The recall was announced after we discovered that in a small number of cases, Karma units lost power during operation. We are investigating the issue and working in close coordination with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Federal Aviation Administration.” Wow! Thats really bad news for GoPro to have to recall 2500 of […]
Testing the Benro BV4 Fluid Head
I need a small fluid head for mirrorless cameras with cage and accessories. I have the $145 Manfrotto MVH500AH and it’s really not good enough for more than the a7rii and a lens. No counterbalance settings or drag control just pan and tilt locking knobs. I decided to give another Benro a try since I have […]
Canon’s New Flagship C700 Used in Short Film “The Calling”
Canon released a nice piece that was captured with the new flagship C700 cinema camera. Cinematographer Russell Carpenter ASC and Canon Explorer Of Light Tyler Stableford push the camera in a lot of tough lighting scenarios from morning to night and lowlight interiors. I think the C700 looks really great. Check out the short below […]
New Sony a6500 Videos in 4K and High Frame Rates
A couple of new videos showing the Sony a6500 in 4K and at 120fps. I don’t know what’s more impressive. The camera or the guys holding those firework torches! That has got to burn! The new Sony E PZ 18-110mm f/4 G OSS Lens also is used in several shots. [Background Information of the movie] This […]
Rode i-XLR with Rode NT1-A Microphone makes Great Sounding Voiceovers Anywhere
@rodemic NT1-A kit is loaded! #audio #videoproduction #studio #recordingstudio A photo posted by Erik Naso (@eriknaso) on Oct 27, 2016 at 8:30am PDT I just picked up this Rode NT1-A for voiceovers and podcasts. RODE NT1-A HIGHLIGHTS Cardioid Polar Pattern 1″ Diaphragm Transformerless Output Stage 48V Phantom Power It’s a very nice sounding microphone plus […]
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