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Tascam DR-60D Takes HDSLR Dual System Audio to Next Level

April 17, 2013 By Eric Reagan

Tascam DR-60D

One of the very interesting announcements at NAB 2013 was the new Tascam DR-60D. It is a XLR audio recorder designed specifically to work with the HDSLR form factor. [Read more…]

Filed Under: hdslr Tagged With: audio, DR-60D, hdslr, Tascam, XLR, zoom h4n

 

Rode VideoMic HD Brings Serious Audio to HDSLRs

January 20, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Rode VideoMic HD

The thing about shooting video with HDSLRs is the necessity of using a dual system for audio.  I’ve tried several mics that plug-in to the 5D’s mic port and there are many good ones; however, none replace the quality you get from an external recorder and a shotgun mic (my favorite being the Rode NTG-3).

Even if you’re rolling with something small like a Zoom H4n, you need a couple of mounting points for the recorder and mic, which needs to be in a shock mount to avoid noise from camera handling or cords tapping against your gear.  Now, that simple little HDSLR run-and-gun kit looks like your TV’s cable box vomited on top of your camera.  And, you’d better not forget to hit record twice (camera and H4n) before you call ‘action’ (*raises hand). [Read more…]

Filed Under: hdslr Tagged With: audio, hdslr, ntg-3, rode, shotgun mic, video, VideoMic HD, XLR, zoom h4n

HDSLR Gear That Saves the Day

April 6, 2011 By Eric Reagan

I’ve been working on a short film project recently with my church (along with our in-house video director/my very good friend Nick, and some very talented volunteers). The short film is something we plan to use as part of our Easter morning service later this month.  We’re shooting it entirely on the Canon 5D Mark II and Canon 7D. We shot most of the scenes in one day at two locations (around 25 total set ups for a 16+ hour shooting day).  Yesterday, we wrapped up with the intro scene, which calls for the lead character in a vehicle talking on a cell phone.

I thought I would share some of the random little tools that really saved the day and helped us get the shots (and audio) that were critical to this production. [Read more…]

Filed Under: hdslr Tagged With: 5d mark ii, 7d, cinematography, gorillapod, guerilla filmmaking, hdslr, joby, Mafrotto 241V, Rode NTG-3, Shock Mount, short film, shotgun mic, suction cup, zoom h4n

Firmware Friday: Nikon Compacts, Pentax K-5, Panasonic G2 & Zoom H4n

November 19, 2010 By Eric Reagan

Camera   Firmware Update

Below you will find this week’s firmware updates.  Hit the manufacturer website links for more details and download instructions for the firmware.

Nikon Coolpix S6000 version 1.1 – “When the self-timer, flash mode or macro mode setting was accessed but then closed without adjusting the setting after applying exposure compensation, the exposure compensation setting was reset to 0.0. This issue has been resolved.” [Nikon Website]

Nikon Coolpix S8000 version 1.1 – “When the self-timer, flash mode or macro mode setting was accessed but then closed without adjusting the setting after applying exposure compensation, the exposure compensation setting was reset to 0.0. This issue has been resolved.” [Nikon Website]

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 version 1.1 – “added a function for recording 3D pictures. added a function for playing back 3D pictures. Improved operability of AE lock by maintaining the setting even when touch shutter function is used.” [Panasonic Website]

Pentax K-5 version 1.01 – “Increases the number of continuous shot at RAW format and High sensitivity shooting. # Improved stability for general performance such as exposure range on HyP mode.” [Pentax Website]

Zoom H4n Handy Recorder version 1.70 – “Added the function that recording level of INPUT1 and 2 can be set individually.” [Zoom Website]

Filed Under: Gear Tagged With: digital cameras, dslr, firmware, firmware friday, h4n, pentax k-5, photography, zoom, zoom h4n

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