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by Steven Gladstone · Posted
Cameras continue to get smaller and lighter, without necessarily being designed with better ergonomics. Media costs drop, resulting in increased improvisation and on-the-fly filmmaking and, of course, you are always balancing quality with getting as much done as possible. So, unless you are making yet another Blair Witch Project, or reviving the shooting style of the TV series Hill Street Blues, smooth is the word when it comes to camera movement. In this article, I'm going to go over many of the available choices for stabilizing your camera
by Joseph Albanese · Posted
Everyone has their favorite piece of equipment; the one item that they won’t leave home without. Sometimes that item invokes some nostalgia, other times it’s just because of how utilitarian it is, or maybe even just a tiny piece of creature comfort. Recently, I took a moment to chat with a number of professionals who make their living out-of-doors. Through years of experience, they all have come to certain conclusions about what they absolutely need. They shared with me their favorites, and the reasons why their particular item has been at
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
After only a few minutes of shooting with one of Panasonic's recently introduced Twin Camera line of consumer camcorders, I found it hard to put down the camcorder, because I was just having so much fun. What's Twin Camera, you may be wondering? It's a new feature found in select Panasonic consumer camcorders that lets you record two independent camera
by Joseph Albanese · Posted
I was traversing the alder thicket, to try to get to one of the many Bald Eagle nests we were monitoring. Despite having hacked a trail a few days earlier, visibility was exceptionally limited. If I could see more than a few feet ahead of me, it was a lot. As I turned a corner, my nose was overwhelmed by an unfamiliar scent.
It was then that I noticed the patch of black fur barely visible through the bramble. It would seem that I had stumbled upon a sleeping bruin that somehow managed to remain unconscious despite the ruckus I created by
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In the following video, John McQuiston, from KelbyOne Media, showcases the VDO360 VPTZH-03 Beacon Camera and how it can take your video conferences beyond the conference room. He discusses the camera’s main features, which include 30 fps video streams at SD, 720p, and 1080p resolutions, and PTZ functionality that offers 300 degrees of pan, 180 degrees of tilt, and 10x optical zoom. McQuiston also highlights the camera’s mounting options,
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
With its removable center column that converts into a monopod more than five feet tall, the Magnus PV-7451M is built with flexibility in mind. Able to quickly change from tripod to monopod, while leaving your camera mounted on the three-way head, it allows you to handle rapidly changing situations while
by Joseph Albanese · Posted
Hollywood seems delighted to scare us with the doom and gloom of far-fetched disaster films. And we seem to enjoy them, if box office numbers are any indication. Films like Armageddon, which pitted Earth against a possible asteroid strike, Dante’s Peak, which dealt with a fictional volcano eruption, Twister, which detailed the misadventures of some made-up storm chasers in Tornado Alley, and San Andreas, which provided an imaginary account of a massive earthquake in California, have terrified and delighted millions of viewers all over the
by Justin Dise · Posted
While the latest cameras, lenses, and 4K recorders catch most of the headlines, any video shooter knows that the greatest camera rig in the universe won't do you any good if you can't keep it powered. With each electronic component you add, the more batteries and chargers you'll need in your gear bag and the harder it is to keep all your gear powered during a long day of shooting. Wouldn't it be great if you could power your camera, monitor/recorder, and even charge your smartphone all from the same power source? Well, now you can, thanks to
by Christopher Witt · Posted
The most frequent response many people gave me when I told them I was going to learn to make fire was, “Why?” Followed closely with, “We have matches, and lighters, and ovens, and a hundred other ways to make fire quickly and easily.” And while it’s true that there are dozens of ways to make fire in our 21st-Century society, there are also dozens of reasons why one would want to know alternative methods. In my case, it was a practical decision: I typically go camping a few times a year, but it’s at a national park, with rudimentary cooking
by Joseph Albanese · Posted
Take only pictures, leave only footprints.” Over time, the origins of that quote have become muddy. Some attribute it to the Baltimore Grotto, a caving club whose members feared their activities would mar the landscapes they so enjoyed. Whatever the origins, it has come to stand for an ethos encouraged by many outdoor organizations that promote responsible recreational uses of our outdoor spaces. One activity that does not alter the scenery is photography. All you are doing is capturing the essence of an area—the blues, greens, reds, and
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In the following video, Mia McCormick, from KelbyOne Media, offers us a quick look at the SmallHD 502 Monitor. About the size of a smartphone, the monitor features a 5" screen with Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution and weighs just 8 oz, making it a perfect pairing for a DSLR or handheld gimbal stabilizer. With SDI and HDMI connectivity and 3D LUT support, the monitor is ready for use with virtually any camera, and on productions of all
by Mike Wilkinson · Posted
As prices continue to plummet and resolution continues to rise, it is becoming commonplace for amateur and hobbyist photographers to purchase a high-quality digital stills camera—mirrorless or DSLR. Even a photographer with a $500 camera can capture amazing clarity with just about no training whatsoever. Almost every one of these cameras now has the option to shoot video, usually in an HD resolution (or even 4K video, on some models). Lots of photographers, even the professional ones, are clueless when it comes to picking the best settings,
by Justin Dise · Posted
Just when I thought I was going to have a relaxing weekend at home watching Netflix and catching up on some reading, one of the hottest new items in town was dropped onto my desk: the Sony a7RII. Ever since it was first announced, the a7RII is a camera that I couldn't wait to get my hands on, as it is the first in the a7 family to record 4K (UHD) video internally; a feature that many a7S owners—myself included—would love to have. The camera seemed almost too good to be true, offering internal 4K (3840 x 2160) recording in full-frame and Super
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
by BH Online Videos · Posted
In the following video, Mia McCormick, from Kelby One Media, takes a quick look at two new battery chargers from Anton Bauer: the Performance Dual V-Mount Charger and LP4 Quad Gold-Mount Charger. Both chargers are multi-chemistry compatible and designed to charge batteries simultaneously, quickly, and efficiently.