REVIEW – If you take a lot of videos, a gimbal can be an amazing tool to smooth out panning motions resulting in something much more pleasant to watch (content not considered). Seems fitting then that Zhiyun’s new gimbal is called Smooth X. I was able to check out this little gem over the past …
NEWS – Several years ago, I purchased my first slider for over $2000. As a Photographer/Videographer, I had grand ideas for creative projects in various locations indoors and outdoors. The slider was relatively large and heavy and required several add-ons to be functional, and it took quite a bit of effort and time to be …
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REVIEW – Joby started out offering tripods with bendy legs that you could use to hold a camera in almost any position. They’ve since branched out to offer accessories for their GorillaPod tripods and the kit I want to show you today is their Mobile Vlogging Kit. What is it? The Joby GorillaPod Mobile Vlogging …
REVIEW – Photos – we all take them, typically with our phones, since that’s the camera we all carry every day. What happens if you lose your phone? If you use cloud services like Amazon, iCloud, or Google, probably nothing as the cloud will protect your precious photo memories. But, what if you don’t use …
NEWS – JOBY, who is well known for its bendable and rugged GorillaPod tripods has just announced 9 new products for video enthusiasts and content creators that include microphones, lighting, smartphone cases with built-in tripods and more. Their new GorillaPod Mobile Vlogging Kit is an all-in-one kit includes a GorillaPod Mobile Rig, Beamo Mini LED …
REVIEW – Bitplay is at it again with a serious update to their SNAP! Case line for the new iPhone models. I reviewed their iPhone X kit back in 2018 and came away seriously impressed. So much so that it was the first case I seriously missed when I upgraded to the iPhone 11 Pro. …
REVIEW – These days, no matter where we go, it is hard not to see someone taking photos with their smartphone. Whether it is while on the go, or in a park or on the beach, smartphones allow anyone to capture the moments they want to remember. The Kodak Smartphone Photography kit provides any smartphone …
REVIEW – Every photographer that I know loves new camera gear and loves to try any gear that will help to produce the best photos. Flashes are an integral and very important part of photography for many reasons ranging from the simple need for light to fulfilling the art of creativity. A compact, efficient and …
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Recently, I have been working more with time-lapse photography and videography and researching devices that will manipulate the position of my camera or phone so that it can record at the positions and intervals necessary to create nice footage. Let’s see that this pre-production copy of the Circle Motorized Pan Head which …
NEWS – Your selfies are only as good as the camera that you take them with and the lighting where you take the shots. Sure, being photogenic is important, but the lighting makes a huge difference. That’s why the MOON UltraLight for your smartphone will make sure you look your best. MOON is a rechargeable …
REVIEW – I have been a Photographer/Videographer for many years, and I have been fortunate to be able to shoot either in controlled environments or at chosen times of the day. However, I have still encountered several instances when I either wanted to introduce creative lighting into my shot, or I wanted to effectively combat …
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Cameras. Does anyone use them anymore? Well, I do, specifically for nature and long-range photography, but for nearly everything else, I just use my phone. The cameras on phones these days are pretty amazing. Their one shortcoming is that phones just are not easy to hold steady in a lot of shooting …
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REVIEW – I’ve dabbled with recording video from time to time, but I’ve never used a gimbal. The FUNSNAP Capture 2 smartphone gimbal offer came along so I thought I would give it a try. What is it? The FUNSNAP Capture 2 is a 3-axis handheld stabilizing gimbal specifically designed for smartphones and action cameras. …
REVIEW – As a photographer, having convenient harnesses and belts to easily and safely carry a camera and related gear has been at the top of my priority list when out on a shoot. It is important to be able to have access to multiple lenses and even a second camera without having to stop …
REVIEW – Selfie Sticks are a universally polarizing thing. Folks either adore them or detest them. But if you add in a shutter remote and a tripod that folds up into the handle, is it still a selfie stick? This is the question brought to mind by the new BlitzWolf Selfie Stick model BW-BS10, which …