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by Steven Gladstone · Posted
As tempting as it is to create fanfare about getting my hands on a pre-release version of Sony's 4K professional camcorder, the reality was very much like the camera itself: quiet, and to all appearances, unassuming. There is quite a bit that I liked about the PXW-Z150, things that most people who shoot for a living are going to find both exciting and, yet, very familiar. But first, a brief look at the tech aspects, before I get to the really
by David Adler · Posted
New for 2016, DJI announces their next evolution in UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems), updating it with new hardware, a new look, and new functionality. The Phantom 4 continues the heritage of the Phantom line, and improves it in many ways. The newest generation is built around a magnesium core for rigidity
by Justin Dise · Posted
Sony’s latest addition to their professional XDCAM lineup, the PXW-Z150, is a compact and versatile camcorder that merges usability and built-in advanced networking capabilities with broadcast-quality 4K and Full HD video. Most notably, it features a large 1.0” type Exmor RS CMOS sensor, making it the first professional camcorder to utilize
by Joseph Albanese · Posted
Who doesn’t love a road trip—the thrill of the open road, the siren song of what may be hiding just around the next bend? It’s the kind of freedom that can only come from chewing up the asphalt on some well-worn two-lane or freshly paved Interstate. The way the wind from a cracked window caresses your hair, the allure of the world’s largest ball of string at a roadside pull-off. This is the lure that created our nation’s fleet of flatbed cowboys, pulling steel or grain from one end of this great nation to the other. You may not feel the need
by Joseph Albanese · Posted
Leica knows that serious outdoorsmen demand more from their optics. When you’re out in the bush, miles from the nearest road, the ounces in your pack add up fast. Things happen quickly. The game you have been pursuing over the last three ridgelines isn’t going to sit still for long, and you don’t have time to switch between your binoculars and your rangefinder. You have one chance at the trophy you have worked so hard for.
Built to last with an aluminum chassis and rugged rubber armoring
by Peter Ward_1 · Posted
With a 1080p camera, FPV capability, and GPS, what more could you ask for? The new H501S X4 quadcopter from Hubsan may style itself “for beginners,” but it has features will make the pros go green with envy.
GPS is an essential component of most autonomous flight control systems. For one thing, it allows Automatic Return
by Peter Ward_1 · Posted
by Peter Ward_1 · Posted
Vlogging, or intertwining video content with blog posts, looks like it might become the new blogging. If you are thinking about starting a vlog, or already have one, you might want to know what tools are best to use. In this part of Explora’s vlogging how-to series, we will consider sound; in particular, how to capture and record great sound.
With vlogging, as with other types of audio acquisition, the basic challenge is the same
by Ronald Francis · Posted
Keep an all-encompassing eye on your home right from your phone! Featuring two 8MP image sensors with two back-to-back super-fisheye lenses, the ALLie 360° Spherical Camera allows you to pan, tilt, and zoom from floor to ceiling, corner to corner without any blind spots, without missing a thing! The 188° fields of view of the two lenses are combined overlapping one another 8°,
by Morgan Lyle · Posted
A sleeping bag is a pretty simple piece of gear, but there are several factors you should keep in mind when selecting one. After all, a bag that might be perfectly adequate for a summertime backyard slumber party could be completely inadequate for camping in sub-freezing temperatures. By the same token, spending a summer night in a cold-weather bag can make you feel like a burrito fresh from the microwave.
Comfort Ratings
Sleeping bags almost always come with a comfort rating. Most three-season bags, for example, will have a comfort rating
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In this head-to-head comparison, it's the a7R II and a7S II mirrorless still cameras up against the cinema-ready FS7 video camera. With 4K recording in all three cameras, how do still cameras compare to a dedicated video camera in quality, ergonomics
by David Adler · Posted
by Joseph Albanese · Posted
There are few things as beautiful as the natural world. Throughout the animal kingdom, there are amazing colors and patterns to be seen. Unfortunately, these wild creatures are often very wary of people, making it hard to get a good look. Because of this, binoculars are essential equipment when it comes to viewing animals outside of a zoological setting. Fortunately, Hawke
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
In the world of film production, a Digital Imaging Technician (DIT) can be many things. Depending on the scope of the production, the scope of their job is constantly evolving. Taking advantage of the wonders of email, I checked in with a few working DITs to get a better understanding of their complex and ever-changing job. What became apparent quickly was that although most people in the industry start off as beginners, taking on the role of DIT requires a healthy balance of experience, people skills, technical knowledge, and an almost
by Christopher Witt · Posted
In the comments for one of my other binocular articles, a reader pointed out that I had neglected to suggest binoculars for children. In response, we’re publishing this piece that is devoted strictly to kids, and will deal with the different types of optics we offer here at B&H: binoculars, spotting scopes, and microscopes. Buying for children presents a complicated set of contradictory ideas. You don’t want to spend too much on them because they tend to