Canon
Investigates. Canon C300 Log Gamma, Sigma 18-35 & A GH3
This spot was fun to work on. The producer had a vision and we talked about the best way to make it happen. The goal was simple. Create a spot for our fairly new investigative unit. I wanted to stay away from the news promo look of using news footage in the spot. I didn’t […]
Canon Unveils New Cinema EOS Firmware Update Page
Get all the firmware info and the link for the downloading the updates from Canon on a special new page dedicated for just the updates. Looking forward to the crazy 80,000 ISO and Push Auto Iris/One-Shot AF and so much more little goodies! Check it out and bookmark it! UPDATE 12/28/2013 Thanksgiving day Canon re-released the firmware […]
New Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 Lens Has Finally Arrived! Unboxing & Preview
I’ve been waiting for over a month for the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 Lens to arrive and yes it’s finally here! Shot a quick unboxing and preview literally in one take first thing this morning. First impressions is that it has a great build. A little heavy but not surprising for a 1.8 zoom lens. I never […]
Zacuto Z-Drive and Tornado. A Powerful Combo For Pulling Focus
UPDATE Feb 10th 2014. Check out my full review on Zacuto.com. I have a full Recoil rig coming in by next week, and yes the Z-Drive and Tornado will be included. I’m also getting the Axis EVF system for my Zacuto EVF Pro, and the Grip Relocator with a short rail to bring it lower, […]
San Diego Filmmakers - September 10, 2013: GETTING THE SHOT: Experiences of a Former Newsman, Now a DP from San Diego Filmmakers on Vimeo.
From Photojournalist to DP. It’s Always About The Story
I don’t do very much public speaking, but I like to interact with people and share, so when The San Diego Filmmakers Group asked me to present at their monthly meeting I asked them what they wanted me to talk about. They said your choice. Okay then! Lets talk about getting the shot and telling […]
Lean And Mean. Shooting Video With A Monopod.
Mayor Special Election – C300 With A Monopod from Erik Naso on Vimeo. Maybe you heard San Diego has had some issues with our mayor, or should I say former mayor. He’s out now and a special election is coming up soon to replace him. The station wanted to do a spot that shows viewers […]
How Well Does Your Lens Kit Match?
Your Lenses are a very important part of your kit yet so many people go cheap when it’s time to buy them. I understand that not everybody can afford the best, but in order to get the best out of the camera that we just spent several thousands of dollars on we have to have […]
New Firmware Features & Release Schedule For Canon Cinema EOS Cameras.
Canon announced that they will have new firmware updates to be released in October a few months ago. This new press release reveals some new features have been added and a time table on when the updates are expected to be ready. A big update is a huge ISO jump from 20,00 to 80,000. This […]
New Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Canon has a new APS-C IS lens out today. This one has a long range at very inexpensive price $350. Overview From Canon For photographers and videographers looking to add versatility and range to their lens collection, the new EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM telephoto zoom lens is a dream come true. Compact and lightweight […]
Think Tank Photo’s New TurnStyle Bag. Lightweight & Holds A Lot Of Gear, Plus A Tablet
I have several bags from Think Tank Photo. My new favorite is the Retrospective 7 that I bought for my GH3 kit. Here is a picture of me with my GH3 on vacation in Seattle. Now Think Tank Photo has a new line of bags designed for the fast moving photographer. I can see using […]
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