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Sony RX100 IV Review

Sony RX100 IV Review

Sep 14, 20155 min read

Sony's RX100 IV packs incredible stills and 4K capabilities in a pocketable form-factor. Get The Best Price On A Sony RX100 IV With the introduction of the smartphone camera, the point and shoot camera market has declined as modern smartphones often surpass the image quality found in the cheaper end of the P&S market. This is all while offering the added convenience of only requiring a few clicks…

9 Canon EF Lenses Recommended For Real Estate Photography

9 Canon EF Lenses Recommended For Real Estate Photography

Aug 12, 20158 min read

Real Estate photography can be a fun and lucrative business to get involved with as proper photos of a house can be an essential element to attracting the right buyer. Whether you are a photographer looking to jump into the business or a realtor who just picked up their Canon DSLR to shoot your listings, the following article should help you decide which lens to invest in to improve your real estate or architectural photography.…

Syrp Genie Review – Motion Timelapse & Video Controller

Syrp Genie Review – Motion Timelapse & Video Controller

May 31, 201514 min read

Syrp's Genie is a time-lapse and video controller capable of pre-programmed single axis movement. Get A Syrp Genie For The Best Price There are many different products for producing motion control within timelapse and real-time video though no one can match the simplicity and portability of the former KickStarter backed Genie by Syrp. With a $789 MSRP, this product can add a whole new perspective for your time-lapse…

UPLIFT 900 Sit/Stand Ergonomic Desk Review

UPLIFT 900 Sit/Stand Ergonomic Desk Review

May 19, 201514 min read

The UPLIFT 900 is an affordable sit/stand desk option with competitive features. Get The Best Price On An Uplift 900 Sit/Stand Desk I'm a firm believer that it is just important to invest in your workstation's furniture as it is to invest in the technology that is used while at it. When you spend so much time at a single location for work purposes, adding comfort and versatility…

BenQ XL2730Z 27″ WQHD Gaming Monitor Review

BenQ XL2730Z 27″ WQHD Gaming Monitor Review

Apr 30, 201512 min read

BenQ's XL2730Z is a feature-packed, gamer-centric WQHD monitor. Get The Best Price On Ben Q's XL2730Z Monitor BenQ has been the official sponsor of MLG's displays for the past few years, and the brand is a popular choice among gamers for both console and PC displays. At this year's Consumer Electronics Show 2015, I stumbled upon BenQ's new XL2730Z, a 27″ model designed for gamers with impressive specs like…

Q&A: Can I Map APS-C Crop Mode To An a7S Button?

Q&A: Can I Map APS-C Crop Mode To An a7S Button?

Apr 22, 20152 min read

Earlier this week, I received this email from a reader who has a camera-related question: Hi Colt, I saw you sometimes use your a7S with crop-sensor lenses. Have you figured out how to designate a physical button to switch between crop modes? I have tried everything and can't figure it out.  – Gerry  Gerry, I appreciate you reaching out with this question and this is a common problem that many a7S owners have struggled with,…

AudioBlocks Review – Royalty Free Music Service

AudioBlocks Review – Royalty Free Music Service

Apr 13, 201510 min read

AudioBlocks offers unlimited access to royalty-free music and sounds.cogFeaturesDownload an unlimited amount of music and sound effects with royalty-free licensing. Song SelectionOver 100,000 tracks, loops and sound effects to match most moods.dollarPriceA flat annual fee of $149 per year or monthly payments of $79 per month.Ideal ForFilmmakers, multimedia professionals and creative freelancers who need stock audio or music for their projects.ProsAffordable pricing for yearly subscriptionUnlimited downloads and uses per subscription termsMore tracks than most subscription competitionOffers…

How To Safely Remove A Stuck ND Or Polarizing Lens Filter

How To Safely Remove A Stuck ND Or Polarizing Lens Filter

Apr 10, 20153 min read

In the world of photo and video, the lens acts as the “eyes” of a camera and in many instances you'll need to make adjustments this element in order to achieve the proper look. Most often this is done using a neutral density or circular polarizing filter which each have their own respective purposes and both will manipulate the resulting image to a certain degree. Recently, I got myself into a bit of situation when…