I’ve been using some of this gear from 4 DSLR for a while now, thought I’d share it with you. They make 2 great accessories for the H4n and Manfrotto tripod heads.
Check them out at 4DSLR.com.
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For only $10 you can get macro shots with almost any lens using these macro tubes (you can find the Nikon version here).
I found it didn’t work well with my wider primes but I got good results using a 50mm prime and my 28-70mm zoom.
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I don’t consume a lot of photography training, or at least I didn’t until I had the opportunity to watch this Headshot tutorial DVD. I had always assumed photography was a completely different world with little crossover. And I think a lot of us foolishly believe that filmmaking/video is a superior medium that evolved from photography. Especially with all the hubbub of the DSLR video movement.
Patrick from FStoppers.com contacted me and asked me if I would be interested in checking out their recent DVD release “Peter Hurley: The Art Behind The Headshot” I snap off a few stills on a lot of my projects so if anything I thought I might walk away a better stills shooter.
But upon watching this extensive 4 hour DVD, I realized how valuable this course is. Even to video folk like us. Here are 5 reasons you should check it out too:
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Friction monitor arms for a top handle, who knew? Check out this simple yet efficient rig.
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I have a small box I keep in my pelican case with all sorts of screws, mounts, and other grip gear. I am always amazed how often those tools come in handy. And Recently I’ve added these 3 little accessory mounts from J-Rod and I have really found them useful.
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DSLRs are fantastic. Great image, small, and have a close to film aesthetic. Aside from dynamic range, the main difference between an HDSLR’s image and film’s is grain. Grain carries such a warm organic feel to it. It kind of smooths over the whole image. Thanks to the folks over at CineGrain.com we can now bring that look and feel to our digital projects. With their indie collection its now very affordable to get a pack with tons of different film scans and effects.
I also love how simple it is to apply these scans. Simply drop them in your NLE set their composition mode to “Overlay” and boom. You’re in business
Check out their video above to learn more. Also watch the two videos I shot using their 8mm and 35mm scans.
Read the full article →
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Monopods are one of the greatest tools a shooter can have. If you do any kind of event or heavy b-roll shooting, you should be seriously considering investing in a monopod. In this episode I take a look at 5 monopod solutions from $30-$300.
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There are many great tools out there, but every now and then you come across one that changes how you shoot. Well, today I am sharing a review of one of those tools. Xume Adapters have changed the way I use filtration on my projects. What use to be a hassle when working with filters and multiple lenses, is now an effortless task.
Ethics Statement: I did not pay for this review unit. I am not being paid for this review.
UPDATE:
The guys from Xume contacted me and shared a solution to the lens cap issue:
We’ve already solved the lens cap issue: Pop your lens cap into a holder and it works great. We’re offering additional holders at discount with our kits so you can dedicate a holder or two to your lens cap(s).
Xume Team
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I had a chance to review the cute little Micro Muff from www.Micromuff.com. Its a great idea for those using the built in microphone on the AGC enabled DSLRs outdoors. Its totally worth the price and can actually make the on camera microphone somewhat useable again.
if you don’t shoot outdoors much, or use an external microphone this obviously isn’t a necessary buy.
Do they work? Yes but they aren’t invincible. I tested it in front of a fan blasting the camera set on high. You can hear there is still some flutter noise, but this was an extreme test. Watch the video below after the podcast to see a more realistic world test.
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I had the pleasure of using the ALZO Transformer DSLR rig over the past few weeks and am really impressed. I was also fortunate enough to be able to film Betty White for a documentary she has been involved with recently. I have taken a Redrock rig, and my tripod, but ended up using the Transformer for the entire day. The schedule for the shoot got scrapped and completely changed. The Alzo transformer saved my bacon, its so light and was perfect for moving quickly and still giving me stability.
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Keep those cards safe! In this podcast we take a look at the Sandisk SD and CF card case.
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