Review: Lupo “KickAss” RGB LED panel
A review of Lupo’s “KickAss” compact RGB LED light panel.
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A review of Lupo’s “KickAss” compact RGB LED light panel.
Continue readingAn overview and review of the IK Multimedia iRig Pre 2, the updated version of their iRig Pre preamplifier.
Continue readingA demonstration and review of the Glide Gear TMP100 teleprompter, using an iPad Mini as the display device, with Sony NX80 and ZV-1 camcorders.
Continue readingFalcon Eyes sent me this F7 Mini, a tiny colour LED on-camera light to review; controllable via app over Bluetooth you can set it to any RGB colour. I put it through its paces.
Continue readingThis is an entirely unscientific comparison of tiny micro shotgun microphones for camcorders and the like. Featuring the Rode VideoMicro, the Joby Wavo Mobile, the Deity D4 Duo and the MCOPlus VM-D02.
Continue readingThe Deity V-Mic D4 Duo is, at time of writing, a unique proposition that combines two ultra-short mono shotgun mics into a “back to back” configuration seemingly designed for vloggers. The design means people can both record themselves (a commentary perhaps or interview questions) while they film as well as well as audio from in front of the camera such as natural sound or an interviewee.
Continue readingI’ve had a Sony ZV-1 “vlogging” camera for a few weeks now and have tested it at home and out
Continue readingSony has unveiled a cut-down version of its top consumer-grade camcorder (the AX53) called the AX43. Essentially an AX53 minus
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