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Aputure VS-2 FineHD Kit 7″ Monitor First Look. This Kit Is Loaded!
Aputure sent me a VS-2 FineHD to test out and my first impressions are this is a pretty nice HDMI 7″ monitor, and it only cost $279. I believe this might be the least expensive feature rich monitor in it’s class and it comes with some goodies. Taking pictures of a monitor never really works very […]
DaVinci Resolve 12.2 Released Plus $499 Studio Version Available From The Apple App Store
DaVinci Resolve 12.2 is out today and comes with a few updates. The full list is below. A standout is H.265 support but it’s listed as Studio only on OS X. Not sure if that is a typo or it is just available with the paid version. If it isn’t we might be seeing more […]
Sony FS5 Firmware Update Fix For Output Plus Face Detection AF in 4K
The issue with the FS5 is it has limitations on outputting simultaneously when using HDMI out and recording internally plus using the on board LCD/EVF. Boy that’s complicated! Here is the updated info that is in the new manual. Check out this interview by newsshooter.com with Atoms for the full description of the limitation. A […]
Upgrade Your Sony Alpha with a Miller & Schneider A-Cup eyecup for Sony mirrorless cameras
They’re at it again! Miller & Schneider made their first upgrade Eye cup for the C100 and it desperately needed one. Followed with the G-Cup for the Panasonic GH4. I never understood why they didn’t name that one the P-Cup 😀 Now the Sony Alpha cameras get the A-Cup eyecup. The Sony a7s II and a7r […]
Sony “Clear Image Zoom” Gets 2X Zoom With No Image Quality Loss.
A lesser-known function of the new alpha cameras is called Clear Image Zoom. It’s a digital zoom feature that gives you a maximum of 2 times zoom. This is great, but just how good is it? Well, it’s pretty dang good! I can’t see any image quality loss from my testing when using Clear Image Zoom on […]
a7s II and a7r II Firmware Update boost “Improved Video Quality”
A little Pre-Holiday gift for Sony a7s II and a7r II owners but what is this gift? The only one that stands out is “Improves picture quality” That is a big deal however Sony doesn’t define what that is. Improved color? Less noise? More dynamic Range? I suppose we have to install and see. I’m […]
ErikNaso.com HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY 2! Enter to WIN a RODE VideoMicro
Here is the 2nd GIVEAWAY and it’s a great one! WIN a FREE RODE VodeoMicro. ($59. value) This is a very cool little shotgun mic for your hybrid video camera or any video camera that has an input. a Rafflecopter giveaway Increase your chances to WIN by using all 6 entry options! Good Luck! and thanks for participating! […]
SmallHD Sidefinder Gets Upgrade to Prevent EVF from Opening When in Use
SmallHD Sidefinder Update Keeps the EVF Closed from Erik Naso on Vimeo. Installing is super easy. Just take the metal 1/4 20 out and replace them with the plastic spring loaded clips. Done. Now that was easy and yes it works great! SmallHD does listen to their customers and I’m happy to see them fix […]
B&H Audio Recorder SALE. Save on top brand models
If you’re in need of a new audio recorder now is the time to pick one up! B&H has several very good ones on sale from Zoom, Tascam, Sony and Roland. Even a few kits if you need everything. I’m thinking about getting this Tascam DR-40 4-Track Handheld Digital Audio Recorder. I sold my old Zoom […]
Adding a ARRI Dovetail System to Sony FS7. Is it Worth it?
I’ve been using Kessler Quick Release System for some time now. All my camera have some iteration of the Arcs Swiss camera plates that are compatible wit the Kessler clamp. It works great but….. I hate the way the camera tips over when it’s put down on a flat surface. The issue is more with […]
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