Generally speaking, 5-7 frames per second is a minimum for having a nice strong chance of getting the right timing. Newer DSLRs and mirrorless cameras often have 8 fps or faster capabilities. A faster frame rate would have less gaps … Continue reading →

Nikon says their D700 shutter is rated to 150,000 actuations, but it could certainly crap out early or be some magnificent specimen that lasts far longer. What is the lifespan of a Nikon camera? Pretty much any DSLR on the … Continue reading →

The Nikon D3S can shoot HD-quality video, though it is limited to the 720p format, instead of the larger 1080p format. In this mode, the Nikon D3S can shoot 5 minutes of video. Is Nikon D3 still relevant? Nikon D3 … Continue reading →

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM – Technically, the behemoth that is the 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM is the sharpest Canon lens ever made according to DXOMARK. What brand makes the sharpest lenses? Sony Alpha A couple of … Continue reading →

2003. 2003 was the beginning of consumer DSLR cameras as we know them with the introduction of the first Digital Rebel, also known as the EOS-300D and Kiss Digital. If you’ve wondered how Canon captured the lion’s share of the … Continue reading →

Megapixel cameras can offer image resolutions higher than broadcast HD resolution, and I think an explanation is in order. One could consider HD a subset of megapixel. HD is defined by specific resolutions at specific frame rates with a specific … Continue reading →

For the most part, you will want to choose a shutter speed on your camera that is twice the frame rate (technically, it’s the denominator that is twice. So if you’re shooting at 24 fps, ideally you want to shoot … Continue reading →

It is 2021, and nearly every new consumer and professional camera has the ability to film in 4K (even action cameras and phones!). So, this poses a question, “Should anybody be filming in 1080p anymore?” The short answer is—absolutely. Is … Continue reading →

iPhone people are professionals and business people; they over-weight +38% for professional/managerial and +31% for operations/sales. Many Android people are techies: they over-weight 50% for computer/technical/medical and only slightly for the two preceding categories. Who uses iPhones the most? China … Continue reading →

The ZV-1 is the first Sony camera that is built just for vloggers. It features a video-friendly design that includes a best-in-class 3-capsule internal microphone and a flip-out 3.0″ touchscreen for walk-and-talk recording. It will also do a great job … Continue reading →

Most YouTubers upload videos 3 times per week or even every single day. When you switch from 1080p to 4k, everything slows down and the files take up four times as much disk space. I found that filming and uploading … Continue reading →

The Best Japanese Bicycle Brands Fuji Bikes. Nagasawa. Panasonic Cycle Technology Co., Ltd. Bridgestone Cycle Co Ltd. Tokyo Bike. Asahi Cycle. Araya. Maruishi. Are any bikes made in Japan? Founded in Japan as Nichibei Fuji, the company starts importing American … Continue reading →

There are a whole host of resolutions filmmakers need to keep track of, and it’s only going to keep growing. With the newest camera from Blackmagic, the URSA Mini Pro 12K, you can shoot up to 12K files (that’s files … Continue reading →

Thick, chunky and with a massive tog rating, These heated socks are made from a specially developed heavy bulk yarn which has extreme thermal qualities. With long pile cushioning, these thermal socks will help keep feet fully comfortable and supported. … Continue reading →

For a picture to be pinpoint sharp on a Full HD screen, its definition should be at least 1920 x 1080 pixels, or around 2.07 MP. Breaking this rule, the quality of a 1.3 MP resolution image displayed on a … Continue reading →