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Balance a Glidecam HD-4000 with this $25 Stand!

February 5, 2018 by Justin Varuzzo Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Long-term Review of the Rode SmartLav+ Lavalier Microphone for iPhone and Smartphones

January 31, 2018 by Justin Varuzzo Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Sony A6300 Experience Review – Coming from a Canon 5D Mark II

May 22, 2016 by Justin Varuzzo 2 Comments

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 […]

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A Review of the Yongnuo YN-E3-RT Radio Transmitter

February 20, 2016 by Justin Varuzzo 10 Comments

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.

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Limostudio vs. Westcott Umbrella Kit

February 20, 2016 by Justin Varuzzo Leave a Comment

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 […]

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The Best Canon Walk Around Lens

December 17, 2015 by Justin Varuzzo Leave a Comment

[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 […]

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