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Tether Tools StrapMoore Neoprene Straps. Great for strapping batteries and power bricks to stands
I found these inexpensive Tether Tools StrapMoore neoprene straps for getting the power brick off the floor and on the light stand. They work great and cost only $19. I use one for my Aputure Light Storm and another on my tripod to hold a large battery to power my a7rii. It works really well […]
Aputure DEC Vari-ND in action
For newsshooter.com I did a hands on review of the new DEC Vari-ND and a full review too. Please check it out as this is only a small piece. Video of the review is also on the site. I decided to take Aputure’s DEC VARI-ND with my Sony a6500 and two lenses. The Sigma 18-35 and […]
Sony Breaking The Speed Limit With New SF-G Series SD Cards
If the fastest SD cards are your game then look no further than the new fastest SD Cards available by Sony. These SF-G Series as of this moment the fasts on the planet. Yes the write speed of 300 MB/s is faster than any stills camera can utilize but us video folks can grow into […]
New Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSS Takes Bokeh to the Next Level.
Sony’s new 100mm STF GM lens is a bokeh lovers dream come true. PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format Aperture Range: f/2.8 to 20 | T5.6 to 22 Apodization Element for Smooth Bokeh One Aspherical Element, One ED Element Nano AR Coating Direct Drive SSM Focus System Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization Ring-Switch to Change […]
Firmware 1.01 Update Available For Sony a6500
Not a big update but worth staying current. You can download it HERE. I’ve had a quirk when using the EVF. Sometimes it just doesn’t turn on when looking into it. The update seems to have fixed that from what I can tell. The main fix is for when the camera will not power-on after making certain […]
Sony PXW-FS7 Firmware Update V4.10 Fixes Over Exposure Issue When Using CineEI Mode
Sony firmware update for the PXW-FS7 includes a fix for a strange issue that can happen in some rare situations causing the footage to be over exposed when shooting in CineEI mode after a camera re-start. The new firmware update has been released to prevent this from happening. Highly recommended that you update to the new 4.1 version to avoid […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sony Alpha Cameras: Go from Video to Stills Mode with Your Favorite Settings Faster
Have you ever noticed with hybrid cameras that switching from stills mode to video can be a multi setting nightmare? You have to remember to change a lot of settings before you start video recording or you could really have problems. The best way to always have the important settings right in both stills and […]
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