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by BH Online Videos · Posted
Join Mia McCormick, of Kelby Media, as she discusses the Canon Vixia Mini Compact Personal Camcorder, and why it may be the video-blogging tool for you. This video explores the specifications of the camcorder, including the 12.8MP sensor that captures stills and Full HD video, DIGIC DV 4 image processor, and f/2.8 lens with ultra-wide-angle and close-up recording options. McCormick showcases the camcorder’s articulating screen and tilting stand for
by BH Online Videos · Posted
Mia McCormick, from Kelby Media, shares her impressions of working with the Panasonic HC-X920. The video highlights the camera’s technical specs and capabilities, as well as where it fits within the Panasonic camcorder lineup. Reviewing the camera’s strengths, the video touches on the camera’s lens, manual controls, and image stabilization as well as the pro features that set this camera apart from other consumer
by John Harris · Posted
Rokinon has rolled out nine mounts for their new 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS lens and I was able to give the Nikon mount a test over the course of a summer weekend. As these lenses are all designed for APS-C or Micro Four Thirds cameras, their focal-length equivalencies must be taken into account. On the APS-C mounts, the 35mm equivalent is 24mm
by BH Online Videos · Posted
Join Mia McCormick, from Kelby Media, as she discusses the new Canon XA25 Professional HD Camcorder and what makes it a good choice for news gatherers and documentarians. This video covers the camera’s 8-blade, 20x optical zoom lens, constant and variable zoom speeds, professional menu features like pre-record buffer, relay recording capability, and the options available for simultaneously recording in two codecs at two different
by BH Online Videos · Posted
In the following video, Mia McCormick, of Kelby Media, shares her experience working with the Teradek Bolt Pro Wireless HD video transmitting system. The video explores the possible uses for this system, as well as its strengths and limitations. McCormick discusses topics ranging from the formats it can transmit to its flexibility in input and output options, and whether or not there are signal processing delay issues. McCormick also puts it to the test to see just
by John Harris · Posted
Most photographers love getting gifts. (Well, who doesn’t?) But with the wealth of equipment available and accessories for that equipment and accessories for those accessories, there is always a new “toy” that can expand a photographer’s creativity or speed their workflow. In this article, we’re going to showcase a handful of stocking stuffers: budget-friendly gifts that will make your favorite shooter smile. If you think, however, that the pro or advancing photographer on your gift list might be interested in upgrading their
by Sam Mallery · Posted
Shotgun microphones are used to capture sounds such as dialog in film and video productions, for “spot” miking specific areas on sets, stages and installations, and for creating Foley and sound effects. These microphones feature a distinctive long and vented “interference tube,” which helps reject sound from the sides and rear and focus on the sounds directly in front of them. They are very sensitive and detailed sounding, and because of their
by Allan Weitz · Posted
Click here to view our newly updated Film Scanners Roundup article.
If you began your love affair with photography back in the days of film, raise your hand. OK. Now raise your hand if you still have a darkroom in which you still print your slides and negatives. I thought so.*
*For those reading this at home you’ll have to take my word… not too many hands went up for the second request.
If you’ve long since decommissioned
by Allan Weitz · Posted
On the surface, it’s sometimes hard to tell the differences between entry-level and mid-level DSLRs. Though some mid-level DSLRs are physically larger than entry-level models, they’re not always larger—and even when they are it’s often not by much. Not until you pick them up, peer through the finder and fire off a few frames do you begin to appreciate the heftier, more solid feel of the camera, and inevitably the camera’s quicker AF and shutter-response times. In addition to feeling beefier in the hand, mid-level DSLRs are also sealed more