Nerd Facts on Step-Up Rings, PolarPro, ND/PL Filters, & Knurling
Comparison of filter step-up rings from PolarPro, Breakthrough & Fotodiox; a review of PolarPro’s ND/PL Filters & a closer look at knurling usage in design.
Cameras Gear Reviews & Comparisons
Speed Boosters Compared // Metabones BMPCC4K vs Viltrox EF-M2 II
Comparing the new Metabones Speed Booster for the Pocket 4K to the original Micro Four Thirds model & the Viltrox EF-M2 II for image quality and autofocus.
The BEST 35mm Lens for SONY… (Sony 35mm f/1.8 vs Sigma 35mm f/1.2)
Comparing recent 35mm lens releases for Sony E-mount. Sigma 35mm f/1.2, Sony 35mm f/1.8, & firmware upgrade for the 35mm f/1.4 Art for sharpness, autofocus, & build quality.
Blackmagic Pocket 6K vs 4K: What’s Different & What’s the Same
Comparing the Blackmagic Pocket 6K to the BMPCC4K to highlight differences in workflow & image output like SSD recording, color grading, low light, crop factor, & 6K resolution.
Bebob & Fxlion’s Outstanding V-Mount Batteries (Design Done Right – Ep. 2)
Review and comparison of v-mount batteries from Bebob & Fxlion. Two of the most innovative battery brands out there with modern features & excellent ergos.
Panasonic S1H: The Nerdy Stuff & Working with 6K
First impressions review of the Panasonic Lumix S1H focusing on the more technical details, as well as 6K editing performance and photographic capabilities.
Panasonic 10-25mm f/1.7 Lens Review (vs Sigma 18-35 + Speed Booster)
Review of the Panasonic 10-25mm f/1.7 lens with comparison to the Sigma 18-35mm with Metabones Speed Booster for image quality, focusing, features, & value.
BMPCC4K Rig Building – My SIX Favourite Accessories
Rig building guide for the Blackmagic Pocket 4K with my picks for power, focus, monitoring, cage add-ons, storage media, and adapting lenses.
Panasonic S1 AF Firmware & V-Log Tests / Does It Now Beat Sony?
Update on the Panasonic S1 with v1.2 firmware & DMW-SFU2 V-Log upgrade. Comparing autofocus performance, image quality, & video quality to the Sony a7 III.
Is This the PERFECT Camera Backpack?! // TENBA DNA 15 REVIEW
Review of the Tenba DNA 15 Backpack–my favourite & most comfortable camera backpack I’ve ever used. Great design & good value with rugged functionality.
The Best Sigma Art Lens (24mm vs 35mm vs 18-35mm vs 24-35mm)
Review of the wide Sigma Art Lenses for video and photo, both adapted and speed boosted. Comparing the 24mm f/1.4, 35mm f/1.4, 18-35mm f/1.8, & 24-35 f/2.
ND Filters for Canon, Sony, & Nikon Mount Adapters (MC-11, FTZ, etc.)
Aurora Aperture’s neutral density filters for mount adapters like the Sigma MC-11/MC-21, Canon RF adapter, & Nikon FTZ. Plus a review of their variable NDs.
iFootage Tripod Roundup & Comparison // Gazelle Uprise & Fastbowl
Comparison and overview of the various tripods from iFootage including both sizes of carbon fiber Gazelle Uprise (TC5 & TC6) and the Gazelle Fastbowl (TC7).
Video Rig to Photo Camera in Less Than 10 Seconds
Video rig building guide to add quick releases to the camera cage to allow for quick mounting on a gimbal or switching to photography mode.
The Six Essential Camera Movements Everyone Should Know
Video covering the six essential camera movements, their correct names, & ways to achieve them as a solo shooter. Plus a look at edelkrone motion control gear.