REVIEW – When someone mentions Manfrotto, what comes to mind are photo and video camera tripods and monopods. To me, Manfrotto was synonymous with them. So, when I heard that Manfrotto had camera gimbals I knew I wanted to try one out and see just how well it performed. If their gimbals are as solid in …
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REVIEW – In a world that is increasingly connected via video, everyone is looking for a way to step up their game, to be noticed by more and to produce higher quality product. Selfie sticks have been with us as close to forever as we can imagine, but in all that time they have hardly …
Obsbot ME AI selfie mount review – it’s a cameraman you don’t have to pay! Read More
REVIEW – Photography and videography work best with light to brighten your subject or scene, and having a decent amount of illumination helps when shooting to get that perfect exposure. However, there are times when you can’t get an adequate amount of light, so just a little bit of fill light will have to do. …
REVIEW – If you enjoy capturing video with your phone, then you should consider buying a gimbal. Gimbals help keep the footage stable when you’re walking around while filming. Some phones like the iPhone and Samsung Galaxy phones already have stabilization built-in, so maybe you think that a gimbal isn’t a necessary accessory for your …
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NEWS – When I think of Pelican, I immediately think of their heavy-duty plastic cases that are used to protect expensive gear. But that’s not the only type of protective storage product that Pelican makes. They also make “softer” gear like these new rugged camera lens covers that have been designed to protect 67mm to …
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REVIEW – The best camera is the one that you have with you. We’ve all heard that saying a thousand times and it’s true. But sometimes the camera that you have with you is your phone and even though many of today’s phones have excellent optics, they can always be improved. That’s where 3rd party …
REVIEW – Content creators are everywhere these days. Photos are great, but video still rules for compelling content. Nothing destroys a clip more quickly than jerky video. It can make the content borderline unwatchable. Zhiyun has released their new Zhiyun Smooth Q3 smartphone gimbal. Let’s check it out and see if this can smooth the …
REVIEW – Ring lights are easy to use camera accessories that vloggers can use to improve their content. We’ve done a handful of ring light reviews here on The Gadgeteer and today I want to add another review to that list. It’s the Kodak Ring Light 10″. Coming from the Kodak brand, you would expect …
NEWS – If you are an artist, like to sell things online or review products for the-gadgeteer taking good quality photographs of your product is essential. Often the hardest thing to do is to get the lighting just right. Enter the FlashBooth 2.0. FlashBooth is a portable studio that allows you to take perfectly lit …
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REVIEW – The Lensball is a crystal sphere that I reviewed several years ago. No, it’s not a tool to read people’s fortunes, it’s an accessory for your camera – you shoot photos through the ball. Yes, it’s as cool as it sounds and you need to go check out my Lensball review to learn …
REVIEW – Cameraready Lighting is a company whose name very clearly explains the products they make; lights that make things camera ready. Their Deluxe LiteBar Kit includes everything you’ll need to elevate your video conferencing game and can handle photo shoots as well. Does it meet the need? Read on. What is it? The Deluxe …
REVIEW – It’s been said that the best camera is the one that you have with you. And since our smartphones are usually within arms reach then this may end up being true. However, it doesn’t hurt to have a little help to make your smartphone camera better, especially if you are shooting video with …
REVIEW – The iPhone is known for having a great camera, but there’s always room for improvement and that’s where Sandmarc comes in with their specially designed smartphone lenses. Sandmarc sent me their anamorphic lens and specially designed iPhone 12 Pro Max cases. Let’s take a closer look. What is it? Sandmarc’s anamorphic lens can …
REVIEW – Part of being a writer for the Gadgeteer is also being a photographer. We have to take all our own pictures of the products that we review. I don’t know about the other writers, but I am not a professional photographer, so I’m always looking for ways to improve the quality of the …
REVIEW – Cell phones have revolutionized photography. You used to have to schlep heave photo gear to be able to capture great photos. With the latest editions of iPhones, Galaxys, Pixels, and others, cell phone photography has reached the point that for a lot of people, that’s the only camera they ever use. Another big …
Atumtek 51″ selfie-stick tripod review – A selfie-stick for giants Read More