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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...

I've had this recording on my work drive for many years at this point. I went to a beautiful Japanese garden, used these lenses, and took some photos. The video is about the lenses, but also about the type of photography and the ways that I use the lenses.  Watch the video on YouTube here. First off, we have the 7Artisans 18mm f/6.3. This lens has a fixed aperture and is very compact. It's a really nice combination with the M6 Mark II or any small camera. This APS-C only lens will not cover a full-frame imaging circle besides the fact it's EF-M mount which never had larger than APS-C sensors.  Check out this equipment on my Amazon storefront . A view of the Japanese Garden with the Canon EOS M6 Mark II, ready to shoot. The 7Artisans 18mm F6.3 lens, very compact. It's basically a body cap lens. The main consideration, and actually the main downside of this lens, is its fixed focus, with what they'd probably call "acceptable focus" at 0.35 meters (13.77 inch...

  A screenshot from their website. https://www.acdsee.com/en/spotlight-contest/ Acdsee is running a contest called the "Photographer Spotlight" until April 9th 2025. The winner gets a 5-day trip to Vancouver Island, BC in Canada. Travel and accommodations for 2 are covered along with $1,500 spending money. You will be featured on their website and get a copy of the video produced for your own marketing.  See my latest YouTube video on their software.   

I'm always looking for ways to upgrade my camera gear without the hassle of selling it myself. Recently, I decided to try something different: swapping my old equipment for new gear with MPB and getting some cash at the same time. Check out the full video going into the trade with MPB in detail. I've used them to purchase equipment in the past, but this was my first time trading in. In the video I explain how it went, and I'll walk you through the entire process, from getting a quote to unboxing the new-to-me equipment.  It's a simple concept: you send them gear, and they send you stuff back. In this particular case, I even got some money in addition to the equipment because my trade-ins were valued higher than what I wanted at the time.  Why go this route instead of selling equipment directly? For me, it all comes down to time and convenience. The entire process, from shipping my gear to receiving the new equipment, took 11 days. They received it, assessed everything...