May 2011
1 post
March 2011
1 post
5D/7D Native ISO Argument
I just stumbled across an interesting article that argues that the native ISOs for the 5D and 7D are not in multiples of 160 (ISO 160, 320, 520, etc) like a lot of people say, but instead multiples of 100 (ISO 100, 200, 300, etc) as you find on the Rebels and the rest of Canon’s lower level cameras. It argues that the “cleaner” ISOs are cleaner because they are digitally pulled from the native...
July 2010
3 posts
My DSLR Video Kit
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I’m asked a lot about equipment, so I decided to do a post on the gear I’m currently using specifically with my DSLR Video kit, so here you go:
Canon 7D
Besides the obvious reasons that it is a DSLR that shoots video, I went with this for a few reasons. The biggest is that it has variable frame rates, including 24 fps. I can also over-crank footage to...
Intervalometer find!
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Just a quick post about a good find. I’ve been really wanting (and dreading) spending the money for the Canon TC-80N3 Intervalometer, so I could start shooting and experimenting with timelapse. They run an average of about $170 and I have plenty of other things I’d like to put that money towards.
After doing a little bit of research, I found this little beauty by...
DSLR Lomography? Meh.
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I’m a big fan of lomography. When I saw that they made interchangeable lenses for the Diana camera, I was super excited to get my hands on a kit. But then when I stumbled across that they sold a EF to F+ adapter so I could put lomo lenses on my DLSR I couldn’t wait to buy it, so I did.
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Luckily I did notice the crop factor...
June 2010
1 post
A GREAT article about DSLRs and RED's claim that...
A GREAT article about DSLRs and RED’s claim that DSLR users should be embarrased: http://bit.ly/c54wXu
April 2010
1 post
Animation virtual Studio - Aniboom online →
Quick Diversion from the normal stuff. My wife made an animation for a contest that would allow her to animate for Sesame Street, a life long goal of hers. So please check it out, vote for it, and share it and make someone’s dream come true!
Thanks!
John N. Miller
January 2010
1 post
Reviews & Posts
I’m looking for something to blog about. If you have a piece of video or photography equipment that you’d like me to review, or if there is a certain topic you’d like me to blog about, feel free to contact me.
November 2009
2 posts
Fixing My 7D's Dead Pixel
First of all, I have to say that shooting with the 7D has brought back the love and excitement I have with shooting video. I’ve been shooting a lot with it, and when I was reviewing my footage and photos, I found a dead pixel on the sensor of the camera. I know I’m not the first person for this to happen to on a DSLR, but I figured I’d document my progress in getting this fixed so that I can...
The 7D Ordeal...
Sorry it has been a while since my last post, but I’ve been busy dealing with LOTS of stuff concerning my 7D. I had it out with Best Buy to the point where I’m NEVER going to shop there again and last week, finding a dead pixel on the 7D. Needless to say, the camera is on its way back to Canon, so we’ll see how it all pans out. Before the week is up, I’ll try and put...
September 2009
1 post
7D Ordered.
So after the announcement, I ordered my 7D with the 28-135 kit lens. Looking forward to doing an in-depth review of the camera.
August 2009
3 posts
7D Announcement Tomorrow?
For months, there has been Canon 7D rumors flying all around the internet, but never have they been as strong as they have been lately. In honor of a Canon announcement tomorrow, which many believe the 7D will be on the list, I’ve decided to compile the likely rumors into one blog-post. Obviously, I’ve focused more on the video aspects.
Cropped sensor
ISO 100-6400
63 metering zones
Fixed 3”...
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Canon VIXIA HF-S10 Review
I was really excited when I first saw the Canon VIXIA HF S10. I had wanted a non-HDV ‘kick around’ camcorder for blog posts and such that had lots of functionality without the bulk of my HVX200 setup.
I really like tapeless workflow and with the built in 32GB memory, I can record approximately 2 hours and 55 minutes at the highest setting of AVCHD (24 Mbps). This camera also features an SD...
Panasonic E-Series P2 Cards
All I can say is that I LOVE these cards. I know some people look down on the E-series because they have a limited read/write cycle. They say that if you fill up a card 100% every day, they will last for 5 years. For me, I don’t shoot EVERY single day, and I don’t use my HVX for every single shoot that I shoot. Besides, if I can’t afford to replace these cards (less than...
June 2009
1 post
Video Vendor / Client Relationship
This has been flying around the internet for a while, but I love this. For those who are looking to get into video production, this is how it is. I just hope clients get a chance to see this and see how ridiculous their requests and demands can be.
And here is the link to the article I read, which featured this video.
Glidetrack SD Review
Today, I’m reviewing the Glidetrack SD, a portable dolly/slider system. While this product has been out on the market for a while, this was the first time I had to get my hands on one. So, with that, I need to thank Ryan Koral of Epic Motion for letting me borrow his.
I’m not going to go into great detail as to what this product is suppose to do, I think one can figure that out by going to...