Tagged: DSLR

Tascam DR-100 mkII vs Zoom H4n Review

I’ve been using the Zoom H4n audio recorder since early 2009 and for the most part I’ve been very happy with the results. Anyone that’s been shooting with DSLR’s over the last couple of years will be well aware of the audio limitations of these cameras and the need to...

The Canon 5D mark III is announced

The long awaited Canon 5D mkIII has been revealed today . The camera’s most notable new features for use in video production are as follows: • Digic 5+ processor (supposedly reduces moire, rolling shutter and aliasing) • Dedicated video / still switch like that on the 7D • HDMI stays...

Vello DSLR battery grip review

Battery grips as their name suggests allow you to install two batteries instead of one and extend the grip area of your DSLR. I’m old enough to remember film based SLR’s using this additional grip space to house a motor drive to wind on the film but these days we...

Christmas shootout with Philip Bloom

On a cold day earlier in December I Joined Philip Bloom, Suresh Kara, Joel Conder and Sarah Estela for Philips Christmas mini shootout .  The main aim of the shootout was to compare a bunch of large sensor cameras under typical shooting conditions. We did a range of tests including resolution, skew, skin...

Glidetrack Hybrid SD

Back at the beginning of 2011 I reviewed Glidetrack’s new Hybrid HD slider which I’ve been using ever since along with my trusty Shooter SD which I take with me on overseas trips or anytime when travelling alone and I need my kit to be portable. The Hybrid HD has...

Final Cut Pro to Premiere Pro – six months in

I switched from Final Cut Pro to Premiere Pro CS5 about six months ago and have been using it as my main NLE ever since. Due to Apples recent launch of the not so pro FCPX there’s a lot of FCP users considering the jump to Premiere Pro so I...