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Camera equipment in the USA could get noticeably more expensive. At least 10% higher for literally everything imported, both finished products and materials... https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/04/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-declares-national-emergency-to-increase-our-competitive-edge-protect-our-sovereignty-and-strengthen-our-national-and-economic-security/ Looks like cameras are not excluded, but they do rely on semiconductors. The tariff list on Wikipedia. Or more importantly it could be 24% for Japanese products (Nikon, Canon, Sony, etc), 25% for Korean products (Samyang, Rokinon), and 34% for Chinese products (7Artisans, Viltrox, Yongnuo, Godox, etc).  Chinese made lenses have been stepping up their quality a lot while keeping prices lower, so they might not have a huge issue with everything else rising in cost too. Though I did see on Reddit that the 34% number might not be including an existing 20% or so, which would mean over 50%. That would put a big damp...

I recently picked up a Polaroid Go 2 instant camera kit and wanted to share my thoughts and experiences with it.  Take a look at the related YouTube video this article is based on for a lot more examples and information on the camera:  First, a quick note about this specific kit. I found this one locally at a heavy discount (you can see the sticker in the video if you are curious how much I paid), which probably means this particular bundle with the photo album and wrist strap might be discontinued or harder to find online. I did see other kits that come with the camera and film, but maybe not these exact accessories as a bundle. If you really like the little photo album featured in the video, I did see that available as a separate purchase in black instead of red. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this look at the camera itself! It was a fun video to make.  Look for the Polaroid Go 2 camera and various accessories through my links:  Moment: https://partner.shopmoment.com/GK...

I've been working a bit on my hands-on video recording setup again. It's a simple mod, but every little change helps refine how well it works in practice. Let's take a look!  Check out the video on YouTube : The 3-pack of USB 2.0 extension cables:  https://amzn.to/3XNWDzP   The powered microphone:  https://amzn.to/4iGnGFe   Atomos Ninja V recorders:  https://bhpho.to/3R5FH48 https://amzn.to/4bLJlcS As an affiliate of these shops, I earn from qualifying purchases!  The packaging for three USB extension cables. The package included five hook-and-loop straps, which is always handy for cable management. There are three cables in total. You'd think 3 or 6 ties would make more sense than 5, but whatever. The hook-and-loop straps. I've been using a shorter USB extension cable to power a AA to USB battery power adapter for a microphone that I use with my camera setup.  My camera setup with a microphone, monitor, and various accessories. The connector on m...

Lately, I've been shifting more towards Sony equipment for my video work, and there are a few key reasons behind that decision. Check out the video on YouTube going into more detail and with more visuals than the website article:  F1TP NP-FW50 DC Coupler AC Adapter Kit:  https://amzn.to/41vIyYR    The Sony ZV-E10 Camera:  https://bhpho.to/3DinRYz   Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN for Sony:  B&H: https://bhpho.to/4cv83gk   Amazon: https://amzn.to/46Y5en1   As an affiliate of these shops, I earn from qualifying purchases! What I link isn't important, but rather the time from click, which tends to be 24 hours with shops like Amazon.  A close up of the video rig. I initially tried using the Nikon Z30 as a replacement for my Canon EF-M equipment I sold a while back. While I knew of users saying the Z30 can overheat, I wanted to test that for myself so I gave the camera a chance.  Unfortunately, it consistently overheated after about 25 min...

This year I attended Anime Magic 2024 on Saturday. I'll be going over my experience there, the photography aspect and interacting with people. Usually, I talk about the technical aspects of photography first, but I wanted to switch things up. Check out the related YouTube video for a lot more photos and such. Nikon Z5 Digital Camera: B&H: https://bhpho.to/39tFgdr ebay: https://ebay.us/bKxFRk Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 Lens:  B&H: https://bhpho.to/44vC6lK   Amazon: https://amzn.to/3JRxcWP   ebay: https://ebay.us/Z0U1fW   As an affiliate of these shops, I earn from qualifying purchases! Keep in mind it doesn't matter what I link but rather time from the click, which is usually 24 hours.  Anime Magic: A Growing Convention with a Unique Vibe Anime Magic is a relatively new convention, and while it's growing, it still maintains a smaller convention atmosphere. I've found that it fills a void left by larger conventions like Anime Central (ACEN), which have moved...