Photography Dream Job -USAF Photographer
If wedding or landscape photography gets too boring for you, we now have the solution. This story about a USAF Thunderbirds photographer, Sergeant Larry Reid Jr. will definitely wake you up, inspire you, and give you something to dream about. This has got to be one of the most amazing photography jobs around.
Sony A7s Low Light Test
This isn't your typical low light ramp up test. We take a look a properly exposed image at various ISO values to determine how the A7s looks at each ISO. Spoiler....it's pretty freaking awesome!
Sony A7s Hands On First Look
We go hands on with the Sony A7s, show you some sample video, and compare it with the Canon 5D Mark III. Check out the video past the break for some first impressions, tests, and thoughts.
Sony A7s Dual Video Mode - What is it and how does it work
One of Sony's new features in the A7s is the Dual Video Mode which allows separate recording of multiple files. What is it and how does it work? Head past the break for the full information.
Getting out of Auto - Videography Guide 1: Shutter Speed
Getting out of auto isn't always easy, but it is very important for videographers. While auto modes have improved, it is impossible for any camera to know the look you want or the situation you are in. In complicated lighting, shooting manual is often the only option for high quality video. In this lesson, we will be looking at shutter speed, how it affects image quality, how it affects exposure, and how cameras like the Canon 70D, Sony A7s, Panasonic GH4, and Nikon D7100 use the shutter to better control exposure and bring a smooth look to your video quality. This guide is to help you shoot better video and become a better videographer.
Tascam DR-60D On Sale $199
The DR-60 is my recorder of choice and what I use for almost all of my productions. It has tons of features, every input and output you could ever need, and works extremely well with DSLRs or mirrorless cameras. It is also on a great sale today for $199 down from the $349 list price.
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Canon 7D sale $999
The Canon 7D is now price competitive with the new sale price of $999! If you need a camera built like a tank that still takes amazing images, the 7D is the camera to get. With a great AF system and stunning 8fps shooting, The Canon 7D is still a top rated camera. While the Canon 70D does offer new features like dual pixel AF and wifi, it does not offer the robust body of the 7D.
B&H Photo - Canon 7D $999 w/free extra battery & Sandisk Extreme 16GB CF Card
Panasonic GH4 Back in stock
The awesome GH4 is now back in stock at B&H after being impossible to find for weeks. Hopefully it means that mine will be shipping soon! Better pick it up while you can.
Is Canon losing the Videography Market to the GH4 & A7s
Canon has long been a favorite in the video market, especially for wedding videographers and budget filmmakers but in the absence of better quality from Canon, the Panasonic GH4 and Sony A7s are now looking to claim the market that Canon first created. Is Canon now going to lose the market it created?
Sony A7s now in stock
The awesome Sony A7s is now available for purchase. Promising unprecedented low light abilities, a full frame sensor, 4k output, and 1080p internal recording at up to 60fps, the Sony A7s has set itself up to be one of the best video cameras on the market today. For under $2500, you get a full frame camera as well as video camera for a fraction of the cost of the competition.
Purchase: B&H
Nikon D810 Announced
Well that didn't take long. In a simalar move to what we saw with the Nikon D4s, Nikon has released an upgrade to the D800, this time with the new Expeed 4 processer as well as some extra items. Take a look past the break for the information, what's new, and some impressions.
The D810 is available for purchase at: