Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Adorama has the Tascam DR-100mkII for $249.99 (reg. $299.99) through March 5. This is a solid XLR audio recorder the provides phantom power to shotgun mics and other condenser mics. Check it out here at Adorama.
You can also read my earlier comparison review among the DR-100, the Zoom H4n and the Olympus LS100.
B&H has the ikan VL7e 7″ On-Camera HDMI monitor for $199 (reg. $299). It includes a battery plate for the popular Canon LP-E6 battery type that in found in Canon DSLRs. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
Tascam has had a solid range of XLR audio recorders that we’ve come to love for HDSLR video work. The latest Tascam DR-701D retains the functional design of the DR-70D and adds the very useful HDMI input and output. [Read more…]
Following the successful launch of the Sharkcage for the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera, Fotodiox has released new Sharkcage models for the Panasonic GH4, Samsung NX1 and Sony A7 series. [Read more…]
Rokinon has announced a trio of new cinema lenses for a variety of camera mounts. The new lenses include: [Read more…]
The recently-announced RØDE VideoMic Pro with updated features is now available for pre-order for $249 with shipping set to begin on June 15. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
RØDE has updated the extremely popular VideoMic Pro with a Rycote Lyre suspension system and an upgraded microphone capsule. [Read more…]
When DJI said its new Ronin-M 3-axis gimbal would be under $2000 back at NAB 2015 earlier this month, I expected it to be pretty close to that number. I am pleasantly surprised to report, however, that the Ronin-M will retail well south of that number at just $1399. [Read more…]
Here at NAB 2015, DJI has unveiled the new Ronin-M electronic gimbal that weighs about half of what the original Ronin weighs. The weight reduction is thanks in part to a magnesium construction. [Read more…]
If you want to get more out of your DSLR or mirrorless camera’s video shooting capabilities, you need to learn how to edit that video. Making the transition from photo editing to video editing can be a jarring move.
Video is whole other can of worms but it can be very rewarding. Even if you are not pushing out videos to a client, being able to do behind-the-scenes videos of your work, or just having polished family videos from today’s digital media devices.
If you don’t know where to start, this tutorial from Terry White is a great place to start. He gives you enough info to get started editing in Premiere Pro CC and cut a sequence from start to finish.
There may be better and more efficient methods to use some of the things he shows, but it is a good starting point. If you talk to 10 different editors, you’ll get 10 different opinions on editing techniques and workflow.