Posts Tagged ‘Photography’
Video Review: Gerber Steady Tool
Multi tools are a dime a dozen. That is to say there’s a lot of them. Most contain the same tools – pliers, knife blades, drivers, sometimes the occasional bottle opener etc. The Gerber Steady tool has all those tools (well admittedly no bottle opener) but it also has something that the others do not. A tripod mount built it. Flip out the wings on the Steady tool and attach your camera. You’ll then be able to use the Steady Tool as a portable tripod anywhere. If you don’t have your digital camera with you fear not. The Steady Tool comes along with a suction cup mount which allows you to mount your cell phone to it instead.
Hit the jump to check out my review of the Gerber Steady Tool. Then head to this page on the company’s web site to learn more.
Video Review: Belkin LiveAction Camera Grip for iPhone
It’s hard to believe but CES 2012 is almost upon us. I know we have to get through Christmas first but the annual technology show, held in Las Vegas the second week of January, will be here before you know it. This year I’ve decided to make most of the reporting I do from CES over video. However, I know there will be times when I’ll want to take still images too. Instead of lugging around my video rig and a still camera, like my Nikon D90, I plan to rely on my iPhone 4s for the still shots. The iPhone’s camera is so good know there’s no reason not too. The Belkin LiveAction Camera Grip is meant to not only provide a more “camera-like” shutter to the iPhone but also add grip and stability as well, which if you’ve ever taken photos with the iPhone you know is super important. Check out my video review of the Camera Grip above and then head to this page on the Belkin web site to learn more.
Review: Sun-Sniper Pro Camera Strap
When it comes to photographing kids your camera is only good to you if, number one, you have it with you and number two, it’s easily accessible. I can’t tell you how many “Kodak Moments” I’ve missed over the years because my camera was buried somewhere deep in my gear bag and when I finally found it the moment had passed. In my “other life” while covering the various technology press events throughout the year I always seem to tote way too much stuff. Back up batteries, video camera, phone, paper, pens, iPad, computer and of course my DSLR. Since moving up from the Canon G11 to the Nikon D90 my photography has certainly improved. However, that has not come without a cost. The DSLR is big. It’s almost impossible to pack it in my gear bag (I like to travel light).
If I’m using my D90 I’m strapping it my neck. For whatever I’m photographing I need my camera easily accessible and I need it free from my bag. Camera neck straps are so 1970s, let alone very hard to manage. They are often too short and end up riding too high not to mention they are often very uncomfortable. The Super-Sniper Pro is a far better solution for carrying your camera on your person and one that once one my DSLR isn’t coming off any time soon.
Read on for my full review.
Timbuk2 Snoop Camera Insert Turns Messenger Bag Into Camera Bag
I’ve been a fan of Timbuk2′s bags for as long as I can remember. If I had to pick one thing I don’t like about them though it would be their large, cavernous main compartment since small items often seem to get lost inside it. However I of course realize this is the nature of a messenger style bag. Timbuk2 has launched a new add-on accessory for their bags designed with photographers in mind. The Snoop Camera Insert goes inside in any of Timbuk2′s Classic messenger bags. Once installed it simply turns the large open compartment into a divided camera bag. There are three sizes of the Snoop, small, medium and large so that you can change things up based on the amount of camera gear you want to take along. Each Snoop insert is heavily padded so that your camera gear stays protected and the interior is lined with a soft material that actually polishes your gear when it’s inside.
Prices start at $39 and you can learn more about each of the sizes here.
Photojojo Time-Lapse Camera Takes the Guess Work out of Shooting Time Lapse Videos
I’ve always been fascinated by the time-lapse videos some of my friends on YouTube make. I’ve even thought about trying to make one of my own but the logistics of it always seem to get in the way. How do I set up my camera. Do I have to sit by it and watch it the entire time? What about weather? What happens if it rains or snows? How do I go about taking the images I shot and turning them in to a movie? This new Time-Lapse camera from Photojojo answers all those questions and then some. The camera is weather resistant, so you can leave it outdoors, in the elements without fear. And what it shoots is actually HD video. Once you’re done there’s no editing of pictures required. It can record up to 200 days – at 24 hour intervals (there are 7 shooting settings from 5 seconds to 24 hours) and even includes a macro setting as well. The camera relies on an onboard 2GB flash drive for storage and runs on 4-AA batteries. If you want to mount it the Time-Lapse camera fits on any standard tripod. It’s available now for $149.
Learn more here.
Video Review: Coverjam Pro for iOS
Simply listening to your music is so “old-school.” Step into the future with Coverjam.
This iOS app creates of photographic slide show for each song you listen to and displays the pictures as you listen. Once you load the app onto your iOS device of choice you can opt to start playing music directly from within the app or from the built in iPod instead. Once a track begins Coverjam quickly searches popular internet photo sharing sites likes Instagram and Flickr and pulls out 10 relevant images. It then starts showing the images in a slide show as the song continues to play. Coverjam shows you the most recent images first, so if your favorite band is currently on tour you might catch a glimpse of them in concert. If you don’t like the pictures the app chose you can get some more by simply shaking your device. If you do like one you can opt to share it with friends via Facebook or Twitter or open it up in Safari to learn more about it.
Coverjam comes as a free, ad supported version or a ad free version for 99 cents.
Check out our full, video review after the break.
SmallHD’s Newest Monitor-The DP4
SmallHD makes monitor’s which are designed to be attached to DSLR cameras and digital video cameras. The monitors gives the users a much clearer view of what they are filming or photographing than a normal viewfinder or video screen would. But their latest model called the DP4 has an added feature of being both an electronic viewfinder and a stand alone field monitor. And it is larger than the standard 5 inch field monitor with its 16:9 image. You can choose to purchase the monitor called the DP4 or you can buy the DP4-EVF which includes viewfinder.
Some other noteworthy features are its impressive features are its Component (YPbPr) and Composite (CVBS) HDMI inputs. It also has an HDMI pass-through allowing for a a second monitor via the DP4′s HDMI’s passthrough output. And what’s amazing about all SmallHd products is the updatable firmware delivered through a USB thumbdrive.
EAch DP4 monitor comes with an LP-E6 battery plate, a ball mount, a sunhood, a screen protector, and a US power supply. The DP4 cost $549. The DP4-EVF cost $749. An exact release date has not been released but the company is target release date is mid July.
Click here to learn more about this product.
Canon Sells the T3 in Various Colors
According to Engadget, Canon has made a colorful move. Canon has started selling its T3 model in traditional black, red, brown, and metallic gray colors. The Canon T3 is a beginner friendly camera that Canon is obviously trying to make more appealing by giving consumers the choice of different colors. And the colors are not silly looking either. They are nice accent on a piece of equipment that usually comes in the standard black color. The model just came out in the spring where it started selling for $599 dollars. But has already dropped to $549. And the camera comes in a kit which includes an EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom II lens. The camera body has a 12.2 megapixel sensor that records 720p video and a nine-point autofocus system. The ISO ranges from 100 to 6,400, and has a 63-zone dual-metering system. These are impressive specs for an entry level model. If you are just starting out in photography and want a powerful camera that comes in a variety of fun (yet not flashy) colors you can purchase one on Canon’s website by clicking here.
Via Engadget.
First Look: Bower SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light
I do a majority of my photo taking, at least for Run Around Tech, indoors. With that comes struggle for proper lighting. I recently decided it was time to add a flash to my camera gear bag. Not wanting to spend a ton of money and needing a good recommendation I hit up my go to source for camera gear – B&H Photo. The company, which is located in NYC, also has a great web site which includes live chat support. After explaining exactly what sorts of pictures I’d be taking my representative recommended the Bower SDF 52N Dual Intelligent Speed Light.
This particular model is actually two flashes for the price of one. You get a tradition hot-shoe mounted flash for the top of your camera and a lens mounted ring flash for macro shots. In addition to the flashes they also include 2 lens adapters for fitting the macro flash onto different size lenses.
Read on for more.
Review: OWLE Bubo for iPhone 4
With each new iPhone released, the hardware behind the camera has steadily improved. From the iPhone 3G’s 2-megapixel, to the iPhone 3Gs 3-megapixel and finally the iPhone 4′s 5-megapixel camera, the resulting photos have been getting better and better. Factor in the 3Gs and 4′s “tap to focus” feature, and things get even better. But, no matter how you look at it, these are still cell phone cameras. The image quality usually pales in comparison to a point-and-shoot camera, let alone SLR models. OWLE’s Bubo accessory hopes to bridge that gap. Read on for the review.
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