Gear In Review

In this episode of Gear In Review, we talk about audio recording devices that might be used to record a podcast. From using your iPhone, a Tascam, or even a video camera; there are so many options to choose from when trying to record audio. Join us as we talk about audio gadets and podcast workflows.   Here are links to the items we discussed: Tascam DR 40 Tascam DR 60D How to record a phone interview for a podcast (without using a phone) Zencaster: Record your remote interviews in studio quality

Thanks so much for your feedback and questions, so this episode is dedicated to one of our dedicated listeners. Jim Samuel is the director of digital marketing for Crozer-Keystone Health System and he need some clarification from our review of the DJI Ronin-S combined with the Canon M50. We hope you listen to this episode. Here are links to the items we discussed: Canon M50 - BHPhotoVideo.com Canon EF-M Lens Adapter Kit for Canon EF / EF-S Lenses - BHPhotoVideo.com Rode VideoMic - BHPhotoVideo.com

In this episode, we will provide a first review of the new Wiral LITE by Wiralcam. We were able to gain access to this new zipline gadget by backing their Kickstarter campaign. This ultraportable cable camera unit is super fun to use and small enough for a backpack. We hope you listen to the first review after we un-boxed this new content creation tool!   Here are links to the items we discussed: WiralCam.com How to use Wiral LITE Wiral LITE - Kickstarter  

If you like gadgets, gear, and toys for your hobby or your job, LensRentals.com is the place for you. In this episode, we interview the founder of LensRentals.com Roger Cicala who started this business literally in his closet. Now he helps photography and video professionals, hobbyist, content creators, vacationers, NASA and so many others with the right camera for their needs. We hope you enjoy!   Here are links to the items we discussed: LensRentals.com LensAuthority.com Photo District News Article about LensRentals.com (Image Credit)

If you remember, Episodes 17 and 18 compared the new DJI Ronin S to the DJI Ronin MX and Osmo. Now we have used the Ronin S on numerous productions, we are finding what truly separates this stabilizer from others we have used. Please listen as we talk about the Ronin S and the many production situations that show it is clearly a must have for professional videographer teams and content collectors.   Here are links to the items we discussed: DJI Website: https://www.dji.com/ronin-s B&H Photo Video:  https://bhpho.to/2CXqxdB Twitter Hashtag #RoninS: https://twitter.com/hashtag/ronins

In this episode we address the question…. “When should you call a pro?”. If you are a marketing coordinator or a public relations professional, you have probably asked when to use your iPhone or when to get the professionals to help you with your video or content project. We help define the line between doing it yourself and bringing in a specialized pro.   

Tripods, monopods, and stabilization...what do you do to make sure your shot is rock solid no matter the situation. In this episode, we discuss the differences between monopods and tripods and where we use this tools everyday in our world of production and content collection. Join us for a fun episode!   Here are links to the items we discussed: Oben ACM-2400L Self-Standing Monopod with Mini-Legs Oben AC-1451 4-Section Aluminum Tripod

If you have been listening to this podcast, you will remember the first full episode (GIR1 - What’s in your tool bag) where we talk about what is in the tool bag. As productions change and the year moves along, that tool bag evolves. This episode we are reviewing how I have changed this tool bag and some of the new gadgets I have that are integral for our content creation workflows.   Here are links to the items we discussed: Think Tank Photo TurnStyle 20 Sling Camera Bag V2.0 Ruggard Nylon Protective Pouch for Memory Cards

In these next few episodes, we are focusing on professional photography, videography, and content collection gear. This week’s podcast is focusing on the newly released Canon EOS R  versus the Canon M50; both full frame, mirrorless cameras. Join us as we take a deeper dive into the user experience, work flows, and what we found using these camera on both professional videography and photography sessions. Here are links to the items we discussed: Side-by-side options and specification comparison (Camera Decision) Canon EOS R (BH Photo Video) Canon M50 (BH Photo Video)

In these next few episodes, we are focusing on professional photography, videography, and content collection gear. This week’s podcast is focusing on the newly released Canon EOS R versus the Canon 5Dmkiv, both full frame cameras. Join us as we take a deeper dive into the user experience, work flows, and what we found using these camera on both professional videography and photography sessions.   Here are links to the items we discussed: Side-by-side options and specification comparison (Photography Life) Canon EOS R (BH Photo Video) Canon 5D mkiv (BH Photo Video)

In these next few episodes, we are focusing on professional photography, videography, and content collection gear. This week’s podcast is focusing on the newly released Canon EOS R full frame mirrorless camera. Join us as we take a deeper dive into the user experience, work flows, and what we found using this camera on both professional videography and photography sessions.   Here are links to the items we discussed: Canon EOS R (BH Photo Video) Canon EOS R (Canon Website) Canon EOS R Rental (LensRentals.com)

In these next few episodes, we are focusing on professional photography, videography, and content collection gear. This week’s podcast is focusing on professional media storage, hard drives, and workflows to manage your media. We reviewed portable hard drives in Episode 7, and now we are diving further into content management for HD, 4K, and large RAW image files. Join us as we take a deeper dive into the user experience, work flows, and some hard lessons we have learned that allowed us to create our culture to storing and managing media.   Here are links to items we discussed: G-Technology Storage Solutions G-DRIVE Mobile with Thunderbolt G-DRIVE with Thunderbolt

In these next few episodes, we are focusing on professional photography, videography, and content collection gear. This week’s podcast is focusing on the Canon EOS M50 (4K video). We reviewed this camera in Episode 13, right after it was released. Now we have taken more time to get to know this little camera and found many professional use cases in our daily production shoots and personal lives. We do a slight comparison between this camera and two other DSLRs, specifically the Canon EOS 5D mkiii (HD video) and the Canon EOS 5D mkiv (4k video). All three are great video capture tools tools great for any production and content collection teams, but we take a deeper dive into the user experience and where we find one is more useful than the other.   Here are links to items we discussed: Link to review the Canon EOS M50 Link to review the Canon EOS 5D mkiii Link to review the Canon EOS 5D mkiv

In these next few episodes, we are focusing on professional photography, videography, and content collection gear. This week’s podcast is focusing on the Canon EOS c100 (HD video) and compares this video camera to two DSLRs, specifically the Canon EOS 5D mkiii (HD video) and the Canon EOS 5D mkiv (4k video). All three are great video capture tools tools great for any production and content collection teams, but we take a deeper dive into the user experience and where we find one is more useful than the other.   Here are links to items we discussed: Link to review the Canon EOS c100 Link to review the Canon EOS 5D mkiii Link to review the Canon EOS 5D mkiv

In these next few episodes, we are focusing on professional photography, videography, and content collection gear. This week’s podcast is focusing on comparisons between two professional grade DSLR’s specifically the Canon EOS 5D mkiii (HD video) and the Canon EOS 5D mkiv (4k video). Both DSLR’s are photo and video capture tools great for any production and content collection teams, but we take a deeper dive into the user experience and where we find one is more useful than the other.   Here are links to items we discussed: Link to review the Canon EOS 5D mkiii Link to review the Canon EOS 5D mkiv

In these next few episodes, we are focusing on professional photography, videography, and content collection gear. This week’s podcast is focusing on comparisons of handheld stabilizers, specifically the Ronin S versus the Osmo. Both stabilizers are great tools for any production and content collection teams, but we take a deeper dive into the user experience and where we find one is more useful than the other. Here are links to items we discussed: Link to review the Ronin S Link to review the Osmo

In these next few episodes, we are focusing on professional photography, videography, and content collection gear. This week’s podcast is focusing on comparisons of stabilizers, specifically the Ronin MX versus the Ronin S. Both stabilizers are great tools for any production and content collection teams, but we take a deeper dive into the user experience and where we find one is more useful than the other. Here are links to items we discussed: Link to review the Ronin MX Link to review the Ronin S Link to see a comparison side-by-side

In the last episode we explored livestream options inside your organization; in this episode we are talking about situations you can use your iPhone with supporting gear and gadgets to improve you video. If you are a content creator, healthcare communicator, or a videographer; here are some great options and considerations for the physician/clinician interview, the in-patient room experience, and the live event like a press conference. Here are links to items we discussed: Small Pocket Tripod with Flexible Legs iPhone or Mobile Phone Mount for Tripod Shure MV88 iPhone Microphone Small Portable Viltrox LED Light Portable iPhone Stabilizer Gimbal - DJI OSMO Mobile 2 Medium Size Tripod

In the last episode we explored portable lights for video and photography; in this episode we are talking about livestream options inside your organization. If you are a content creator, healthcare communicator, or a videographer; here are some great options and considerations for live streaming. We will be talking about options from Facebook Live from your iPhone or Android device and more professional options using a camera and laptop at an event.   Here are links to portable hard drives we discuss: Facebook Live YouTube Live List of Professional Equipment for Live-streaming and Event

In the last episode we explored the Canon EOS M50 mirrorless camera; in this episode we are talking about portable lights for video and photography. If you are a content creator, healthcare communicator, or a videographer; here are some great options for portable, inexpensive lights for you! We get questions all the time about what portable lights would work great, put in your small bag, and use for a short interview with an iPhone or DSLR. Please listen to this episode, we will explore some cost effective, portable options!   Here are links to portable hard drives we discuss: VILTROX L116T RA CRI95 Super Slim LED Video Light - $32.00 VILTROX L132B Super Slim LED Video Light - $36.00 Digital Juice Miniburst 256 LED Video Light - $140.00 Dracast Silkray 400 Bi-Color LED Video Light - $204.00