cameras

GoPro Hero3+

I liked that video so much, I had to watch it twice. I kept looking for time lapse footage. Was it there or did I miss it again? In any case it was all shot with the GoPro Hero3+. The GoPro HERO3+ Black Edition primary improvements include: 20% smaller in the...

Sony 4K Prosumer Camcorder FDR-AX1E

Sony 4K Prosumer Camcorder FDR-AX1E

Sony representative Bill Drumond gives an overview of new Sony 4K cameras including the prosumer 4K camera. The 4K format refers to 3840 x 2160 pixels resolution which has 4 times the resolution of full HD. The camera uses HDMI 2.0 which is a new industry standard....

Canon 70D Review By a Wedding Videographer

By Bill Grant Canon 70D Review In my wedding video business, my primary cameras have been the Canon 5D Mark III and the Canon 6D. I have used the Canon 60D just for close up shots during wedding ceremonies. I also use a Panasonic HMC-150 as my full time wide shot....

Sony EA 50UH – A Hybrid Camcorder – DSLR

I finally pulled the trigger on the new camera Sony NEX EA 50UH. This is a preliminary review since I am still learning the camera. First, the camera has a 16 megapixel APS-C sensor very similar to Sony's mirrorless line of still cameras, nearly as big as the Super...

Miniature, Hackable Quadcopter

Miniature, Hackable Quadcopter

Now Available As Pre-Order This one is very maneuverable so you don't need the skills of a fighter pilot, and it is not nearly as dangerous as the larger quads. Open source software makes it friendly for developers. One developer has added a keychain camera to it. It...

Panasonic GH3

$1,299.00 w/o lens The Panasonic GH2 just got a new brother. The Panasonic GH3. This is a Digital Single Lens Mirrorless (DSLM) camera. Here are the differences between it and the GH2. The first thing you will notice is that is it bulkier than the GH2. Most early...

DSLR – Choosing A Prime Lens or a Zoom

The focal length of a lens is one of the first decisions the camera operator makes when considering lens choices. The focal length of a lens is expressed in millimeters. This focal length determines its angle of view (how wide a shot) and how much the subject is...