The Perfect Solution to Balance a Glidecam I purchased a Glidecam HD-4000 stabilizer because I was looking to get some smooth shots at weddings and events. However, it’s a heavy setup and once setup with your camera, lens, and microphone it becomes tiring quickly. One of the most difficult and frustrating processes for a new […]
Long-term Review of the Rode SmartLav+ Lavalier Microphone for iPhone and Smartphones
The Rode SmartLav+ Lavalier Microphone: This is a my long-term review of the Rode SmartLav+ Microphone after about a year of use. It’s a portable microphone designed to be used with a smartphone (either Apple or Android). The reason I purchased this microphone was I was seeking a solution to use to capture clean audio when […]
Sony A6300 Experience Review – Coming from a Canon 5D Mark II
Coming from a Canon 5D Mark II to a Sony Alpha a6300 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 16-50mm Lens A week with the Sony A6300 INTRODUCTION [pullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]With the Canon 5D Mark IV on the horizon it was a great time to get top-dollar for my Canon 5D Mark II. 4K […]
A Review of the Yongnuo YN-E3-RT Radio Transmitter
Admittedly, I typically don’t trust non-OEM products and accessories. So what led me to purchase the Yongnuo YN-E3-RT? I would never use aftermarket batteries, flashes, grips, etc. Perhaps I’m a fool for spending top dollar for genuine Canon equipment.
Limostudio vs. Westcott Umbrella Kit
Limostudio vs. Westcott In this post I’m going to share my experience with two inexpensive umbrellas, stands, and flash holders, in other words the complete umbrella kit. I don’t often use umbrellas, as I generally prefer natural light photography and photograph primarily documentary style at weddings and events. However, there are some instances where I […]
The Best Canon Walk Around Lens
[pullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]Unfortunately, trying to find the perfect lens that will address all typical situations defeats the purpose of a DSLR camera with interchangeable lenses.[/pullquote] Starting out in photography, the first thing many people search for is ‘the best Canon walkaround lens?’. What you are really asking is “if I am […]