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by David Adler · Posted
Coinciding with the so-called “DSLR Revolution,” SmallHD has since been supporting camera assistants (ACs) assigned the daunting task of pulling perfect focus, Directors of Photography (DPs) light and compose their shots, and Directors (no fancy acronyms for this one) realize their vision, with affordable, high-quality, and durable monitoring solutions. I became familiar with SmallHD’s products when I was working in a video equipment rental house. As DSLRs and other popular video cameras would go out on rental, any SmallHD DP4, DP6, and DP7
by Morgan Lyle · Posted
As everyone knows, there’s plenty to do in New York City: dining, shopping, sightseeing, concerts, museums, sporting events—and camping.
That’s right—real camping in a tent, with a campfire, in a wooded area off a former airport runway in Brooklyn.
The public campground at Floyd Bennett Field, part of Gateway National Recreation Area, is just one of the unexpected delights to be found in New York City’s national parks. As the National Park Service gets set to celebrate its centennial in 2016, New York metro area residents can say “happy
by Justin Dise · Posted
As a Sony a7R II shooter, I was thrilled when Veydra announced that select lenses from its line of Mini Primes would be made available with Sony E mounts. Originally designed for MFT cameras, the Mini Primes are purpose-built from the ground up for cinema applications, rather than being re-housed DSLR lenses. Featuring matching sizes, front diameter, 0.8 mod (cine-style) gears on the focus/iris rings, and T2.2 maximum apertures, the Mini
by Ronald Francis · Posted
If you shoot with up to 50 lb of weight, including with entry-level weights, you might find the new video-head lineup from Cartoni a very realistic match for your needs and investment considerations.
While the 80-year old Italian brand is most famed for its high-end tripod systems, over the past decade Cartoni has also been supporting reduced camera sizes with several entry- and mid-level heads. These options are distinguished for their counterbalance and smooth drag, light weight and solid builds, and long-term consistency.
by Joseph Albanese · Posted
For some, there is nothing better than cooking directly over an open fire. Fire can be mesmerizing—I challenge you to look away from the campfire when there’s one near. You can’t, and no one else in your party will be able to either. The way the flames dance seems to transfix all those whose gaze happens to fall upon it. There is certainly is something about the crackling roar wood gives off as it succumbs to the flames surrounding it, transforming into embers. And wood smoke definitely has a certain appeal to it, as well; the way it cloaks
by Joseph Albanese · Posted
Java. Joe. Go Juice. Morning Jolt. Cupped Lightning. However you refer to coffee, the odds are pretty good it’s an integral part of your morning routine. Maybe even lunch, too. And let’s not forget the afternoon. Out on the trail or in the woods, you can’t just rely on your local barista to provide you with your favorite brew. All is not lost though, because there are many ways to prepare your favorite beverage in the great outdoors so you can get your fix—no matter how far from civilization you are.
Cowboy Coffee
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by Peter Ward_1 · Posted
Equip yourself for FPV flying or stabilized shooting a little closer to the ground with KumbaCam’s range of aerial-imaging accessories and gimbal stabilizers. The company’s offerings include all-inclusive FPV monitor kits, FPV goggles for a more immersive flying experience, 3-axis gimbal stabilizers for your GoPro on land, and accessories for all of the above.
For first-person view flying (FPV), KumbaCam has two kits to choose from. Both options work with the video
by Justin Dise & Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
Just a few years ago, when DSLRs were the king in low-budget indie productions, it was easy to see the difference between the video quality of these hybrid stills/video cameras and a professional filmmaking tool. Currently, when talking about pure image quality, the differences aren’t always so obvious, and sometimes they’re practically nonexistent. With Sony’s latest and greatest mirrorless releases of the a7R II and
by Peter Ward_1 · Posted
Grandview is likely to have the screen you need in the size you want, whether it’s for mobile use, in the office, or at home. Grandview's comprehensive line of projection screens includes options from just about every projection genre—fixed-frame screens great for home theater or fixed installation setups; manual and motorized pull-down screens that keep politely out of
by Christopher Witt · Posted
The vast open expanse of our country has inarguably bred a culture that craves the open road. From our first expansion west over the Appalachians, to breaking out across the plains and prairies, then the final push over the Rockies, we yearn for the wind in our faces that harks back to galloping on a trusted steed over a boundless sea of grass. That’s our culture—our heritage—and our mythology.
For many of us, from New York to Los Angeles, we end up sitting in traffic trying to avoid texting jerks drifting into our lanes, potholes, or
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In this quick look at the X-Rite Colorchecker Passport Video, Allan Weitz, of B&H Photo, details its uses and features, explaining the advantages of adding a color chart to your video workflow. In exploring this versatile-multipurpose tool, Weitz highlights the ease of use and specific advantages of each of the targets that make up the Color Passport Video, while pointing out their benefits to you in crafting your final image
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
Leveraging the power of your iPhone as part of the hardware and software of a wireless lens-control system, the ikan PD Movie Air Pro can control lens motors wirelessly from up to three hundred feet away. The unit includes three interchangeable clamps for securing your iPhone 6/6S, 6 Plus/6S Plus, or 6th generation iPod Touch to the hand wheel, making it a single unit no bigger than many
by Peter Ward_1 · Posted
YUNEEC has just released two exciting new contributions to the world of 4K filmmaking. A new six-rotor UAS with integrated gimbal and camera system, the Typhoon H and a ground-based, gimbal-stabilized camera that is ready to go wherever your adventures take you, the
by Joseph Albanese · Posted
Muggles. You have probably heard that term before, in reference to J.K. Rowling’s now iconic Harry Potter series. In those books, and subsequent films, “Muggles” refers to people who aren’t magical; those who are not in the know about such fantastical things. Another group of people has taken to using this term, although they do not use it to allude to any mystical powers. They do, however, use an invisible force to guide them in their quest.
In the Skies above Us
"Suddenly, people almost anywhere in the world could pinpoint their position to
by Christopher Witt · Posted
When you’re ready to take your astrophotography to new dimensions, you’re likely going to need optical tubes and mounts specifically designed for what you want to accomplish. While other brands, such as Celestron, are household names in the industry, there is a lesser-known brand that specializes in purpose-built gear for astronomers and imagers who require precision equipment: Sky-Watcher.
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Star Adventurer
Since Sky Watcher is primarily geared toward astrophotographers, it should come as no surprise that the company offers a photo