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V-Mount batteries are very common in the industry; powering cameras, lights, monitors and more. Traditionally, they were big and heavy. But with the influx of smaller cameras and a larger variety of uses, mini V-Mount batteries are increasingly useful and convenient. I've used mini (or micro) V-Mount batteries from a few companies like Bebob and [...]
A microphone is a microphone, right? Wrong- this microphone is TWO microphones! The Deity D4 Duo is a tiny and light on camera microphone that not only gives you then option of having clear and balanced audio from both in front of and behind the camera, but also opens up the possibility of having a [...]
The tiny but mighty Sony ZV-1 has a few drawbacks that almost any user will immediately notice. A plastic build, a tiny grip and a battery/SD card door that doesn't open if you have ANYTHING attached to the 1/4" screw thread on the bottom. While it is just a compact camera, the Smallrig cage can [...]
Ok, I'll admit, I'm a bit of a camera bag addict. I've reviewed a LOT of camera bags on my channel, and of course there are a lot of great options for different budgets, different styles and different gear. But, over the years there are a few bags that have just stuck around as the [...]
I originally reviewed the Portkeys Keygrip in comparison with the RVLVR Clutch, and pointed out that it had a lot of potential, but a handful of frustrating flaws. Well, they updated at least a few of those things, so here's a second look. Check out the video and let me know what you think! https://youtu.be/Vkbme88lvXM [...]
While the title really says it all, the Comica BoomX-D D2 kit is a compact and lightweight dual mic wireless system that is incredibly convenient when packing small, working with a gimbal or whenever you want decent audio with as little hassle as possible. It's not the most high quality product - either in build [...]
In all the video monitor reviews I (or others) have done, I (we)'ve talked about a handful of features that make one great or another one better; waveforms, LUTs, focus peaking, zebras and so on. But what does that all mean? If you're new to monitors or just picked up your first one - or [...]
While it's not for everyone or every type of video, a teleprompter can be a huge time saver for YouTube reviewers or anyone trying to speak to camera while trying to remember everything they wanted to say. They can be expensive though, and large. But the Desview (BestView?) T2 is just over $100, small, lightweight [...]
Portkeys is probably most well known for their BM5 monitor, a high brightness, full featured monitor with camera control options. Well the LH5H takes all that and puts it in a cheaper, HDMI only but light weight body with 1700 nits (vs. 2200 on the BM5). 1700 is plenty for most outdoor use, if you're [...]
The Hollyland prosumer Mars wireless video kit lineup is already pretty full- running from the $179 Mars X (a single HDMI transmitter that works with their mobile app) up to the $649 mars 400S (a solidly built kit with both HDMI and SDI interface plus mobile app compatibility). Well, now the last piece of the [...]
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