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In this video, our resident audio expert, Rob Rives, shows us the new Zoom iQ6 stereo microphone, which turns your iOS device with Lightning connector into a fully functional field recorder. Great for capturing the sounds of concerts, interviews, meetings, lectures and more, the iQ6 records high-quality audio at up to 16-bit/48kHz resolution. The microphone uses the same two unidirectional condenser mics found in the popular H4n recorder,
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It's that time of year again, when the days become shorter, the shadows become longer, and students all over our world prepare to go back to school for another year of learning, growing, and intellectual exploring. There was a time when that meant shopping for notebooks, Number 2 pencils, pencil cases, rulers, sharpeners, and rubber erasers. These days, students still shop for notebooks, but the modern student is looking for notebooks of a different stripe—computer laptop notebooks, to help them organize notes and research, write term
by Cris Silvestri · Posted
If you haven’t gotten on the bandwagon lately and looked into NAS, you may be missing out on one of the most exciting technological advancements for the home since the advent of wireless routers. Network attached storage (NAS) is becoming increasingly popular among home entertainment enthusiasts, archivists, and small, work-at-home entrepreneurs.
The reason? Network attached storage allows you the freedom to store large volumes of digital data and access that data from within your network. You can put every baby picture, every video, every
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
If the words “Studio Lights” conjure images of large, heavy fixtures permanently installed in a grid and pumping out enough heat to melt your talent, then ikan's ID508-v2 and IB508-v2 Studio Lights might just change that picture. These portable lights are at home in a studio, as well as part of a location light kit, and produce little to no heat while being powered by the included batteries or AC adapter. While the light units are similar to many on-camera lights, weighing about three pounds each, they may be a bit heavy for most
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Watch Allan Weitz, of B&H Photo, as he takes a quick look at the Luna Folding Beauty Dish. The Luna opens up to a full 27.5" dish that provides the soft, even lighting portrait and beauty photographers expect from a beauty dish, but it folds up into a compact package that is eminently transportable and takes up a tiny amount of space. Whether you use it in the studio or take it on location, the Luna Folding Beauty Dish offers the right
by Yulia Dykman · Posted
Buying a compact mirrorless camera is one thing. Finding the right bag in which to carry it is another. The Mirrorless Mover series from Think Tank Photo has created just that—intelligently designed and easily accessible camera bags that provide a made-to-measure fit for your mirrorless kit.
Durable and water resistant, these Mirrorless Movers feature a magnetic flip-top lid, which covers a zippered closure that secures the main compartment. For extra
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Larry Becker, of Kelby Media, introduces the family of Bolt VS-560 TTL-compatible hot-shoe flashes for Nikon, Canon, and Sony cameras. He discusses power settings, guide numbers, speeds, and the group flash functions of these portable lighting units, which are available exclusively at the B&H SuperStore. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide selection of other
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
If you only shoot outside, using the sun and reflectors for light sources, it is highly unlikely that you will encounter flicker problems. However, for the rest of us, flickering light sources can become a daily headache when shooting video. What is important to remember is that most electrically generated light sources flicker in some manner, but what matters is how perceivable that flicker is when we are shooting. I can hear you thinking: “Wait, that’s not true—tungsten lights don’t flicker and neither do LED lights, because they are DC
by Sara Lovelace · Posted
Pelican is ready to take you on an adventure—any adventure you may have in mind. After protecting sensitive technologies for the military, police, and firefighters for decades, Pelican is now ready to deliver its fantastic hardside luggage cases to you—watertight, crushproof, and guaranteed for life.
Extremely durable for any weather or any situation, yet decidedly lightweight, Pelican Elite cases provide everything you need in luggage. There are three sizes: the 22" Elite
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In the following video, Larry Becker, from Kelby One, takes a look at the iUSBportCAMERA2 from Hyper++Drive, a compact device that adds or expands the Wi-Fi remote control functions of your Nikon or Canon DSLR camera. The video explores the controls and features of the device, including its compact size, LCD screen, and dual USB 2.0 ports. Becker guides you through the set-up processes and how to connect to and
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mirrorless Camera has been out for a year now, but I have just been given the opportunity to review the camera, from the perspective of a long-time SLR/DSLR shooter. I have never used a mirrorless camera extensively, aside from experimenting with a friend’s and handling a couple in the B
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In the following video, Mia McCormick, from Kelby Media, discusses how to increase the quality of your videos using the pocket-sized Ninja Star from Atomos. The video highlights the edit-ready 10-bit 4:2:2 ProRes recording formats, including ProRes HQ, 422, and LT, and the CFast generation 1.0-compatible media card slot. McCormick also showcases the recorder’s lightweight, 3.5 oz design and intuitive controls with large
by Sam Mallery · Posted
Award-winning professional photographer Michael Grecco is a big proponent of storing your working archive on local hard drives. We spoke to Grecco earlier this year about inspiration, creativity, and gear in our Finding a New Road article. His latest initiative is a new resource dedicated to sharing helpful information on the topic of archiving your work.
The workflow that Grecco prefers involves the careful storage of
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In the following video, Rob Rives, with guest Prentiss Thompson, demonstrate the Moog Sub 37 Analog Synthesizer, the most recent synthesizer available from the company. The video explores the synth's capabilities, including its monophonic and paraphonic modes, its arpeggiator, and sequencer. Rives also delves into the 37-key keyboard and how it can be used as a MIDI controller for other synths or software. We showcase its ladder filter and
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In the following video, Larry Becker presents the Profoto AirTTL-N remote for Nikon DSLRs, first explaining the exciting features of the battery-powered Profoto B1 500 AirTTL off-camera flash that is meant to be used with the remote. Next, he moves on to summarize the results of his tests with the flash and the remote noting that his first shot was TTL metered perfectly. Finally, Becker details the capabilities of the AirTTL-N remote