Category: REVIEWS

Pluraleyes for Final Cut Pro

  Note: PluralEyes was purchased by Red Giant Software since this article was written so many of the links to singular software no longer work. One of the challenges that faces us from time to time is working with either multiple cameras or with footage where the sound has been...

Manfrotto 394 quick release review

Video review of the Manfrotto 394 quick release plate system. The Manfrotto 394 quick release plate system uses Low Profile 410PL plates which I've found to be more reliable and easier to use than the smaller 323/200PL RC2 system that comes as standard with smaller Manfrotto tripods and heads. For...

GoPro HD Hero – First test

Something special happened today that I look forward to every year, it was the day when my bike came out to play for the first time after spending the winter in hibernation. Apart from the usual pampering that the bike normally gets before it’s first outing of the year I...

NEXTO DI Video Storage Pro NVS2500

The NEXTO DI NVS 2500 is a stand alone backup / archiving system for digital media cards. At it’s heart lies a 500GB 2.5 inch drive which has been wrapped in card readers, a rechargeable battery, a colour display and a whole host of communication ports. It’s all packaged up...

LCDVF Review

After reviewing the Zacuto Z-Finder V2 I enquired about getting hold of an LCDVF to do a comparison review with. Alastair Brown is now selling the LCDVF on his Glidetrack website and arranged for a review sample to be sent to me from the manufacturer in Estonia. The LCDVF arrived...

Zacuto Zip Gear Review

I decided to invest in a set of ‘Zip Gears’ from Zacuto because they offer a low profile solution that are easy to fit and remove. A lot of lens gears involve fitting giant plastic wheels to your lenses which can be impractical for storage and for removal of the...