DSLR

From Camcorders to DSLRs and Back Again

Greg Olson - October 15th, 2012

The small DSLR form factor, and lack of motorized zoom limited my shooting options, and I found myself sticking with pans, tilts, and static shots, rather than going handheld.

Edelkrone Pocket Rig DSLR Support Mini-Review

Mike Wilhelm - September 26th, 2012

As you may have seen on Videomaker.com, we recently got our hands on the Pocket Rig by Edelkrone. At Videomaker, we're strong believers that if you're shooting on a DSLR, support is essential. Since the bodies are so small, these are cameras where the center of gravity is often in the lens. Combine that with the fact that the grip is vertical rather than horizontal, and you have yourself a recipe for wobbly video if you choose to shoot hand-held. We put the Pocket Rig on a Canon 5D Mark III and took it for a spin.

Canon Debuts the EOS 6D Full Frame DSLR

Mike Wilhelm - September 17th, 2012

'Tis the season for camera announcements! Follow along if you can. Canon debuted the EOS 6D at Photokina today, and for video shooters, this may or may not be terribly exciting news. The good news is the EOS 6D is Canon's smallest, and most affordable full frame camera yet. It appears to have most of the video features found in the 5D Mark III, including 1080p at 30fps h.264 footage, all for $1,400 less money. While you can attach an external microphone, it appears to be lacking the option to connect headphones for live audio monitoring.

Nikon Announces D600 Full-Frame DSLR

Mike Wilhelm - September 13th, 2012

A new contender enters the arena! Nikon announced the D600 DSLR last night, featuring a full-frame FX sensor. This camera appears to be a viable alternative to the D800 for those looking to save a few hundred dollars. The D600 will shoot up to 30p AVC footage at 1920 x 1080 resolution. The camera's audio capabilities are equally impressive.

Anonymous (not verified)

Forums: Sound

I run an educational program that teaches beginning video production among other things, and we'd like to get an external microphone for our Canon DSLR. Something incredibly versatile would benecessary. We record bands as well as interviews, indoor and outdoor.

Here's a link to a concert we did. I was pleased with the actual footage, I'd like to upgrade the sound quality. Usually a feed out of the sound system isn't an option.

http://youtu.be/dYvvcbXT550?hd=1

Anonymous (not verified)

Forums: Production Gear

We are seaking DSLR video cameraman who are active on this forum to test ALZO special DSLR rig HDMI and stereo audio short cords. Please respond to drew@alzovideo.com if you are interested in testing and reporting results.

Canon Announces the EOS M Digital Camera

Greg Olson - July 23rd, 2012

Panasonic Announces Six New Lumix Cameras

Mike Wilhelm - July 18th, 2012

Panasonic has announced six additions to it's Lumix line of cameras today, including the LZ20, FZ200, SZ5, FZ60, LX7, and G5. Let's take a look at the details we video nuts really care about.

Samsung EX2F Means Extra Features and DSLR Competition

Jackson Wong - July 17th, 2012

Samsung bolsters it camera offerings with the EX2F, a great go-between for those looking for professional creativity with photos and video.

Inexpensive Wireless Video Monitoring for your Camcorder or DSLR

Mike Wilhelm - July 06th, 2012

A recent documentary and wedding shoot thrusted me front, dead center on one of the important issues confronting a serious videographer- video monitoring away from the camcorder. We are all used to looking at the viewfinder or LCD monitor up close, but Im referring to monitoring what the camera is seeing- AWAY from from the camcorder- the way the professionals do it. In my documentary shoot I was using a new product from CoolJib that allows you to extend your camcorder or DSLR as much as 6 feet away from your body, and control the camera with true jib tilting/panning mode. A provided 5-in HD monitor was tethered to the camcorder by way of the HDMI cable. While the HD monitor was good for showing me what the cameramy HD camcorder was shooting at, I wished it had been slightly larger, like 7-in diagonal. And I only got about one hour of monitor on-time using brand new AA alkaline batteries! Luckily, I had spare batteries, but it was just too inconvenient to exchange them that frequently. There must be a better solution, I thought!