The Zhiyun Smooth 5 is the next addition in smart phone gimbals in the Zhiyun collection. It is fresh and new and can be purchased by itself for roughly $170 or in a combo pack for $220. It is significantly more expensive than its previous builds so should you take the leap into purchasing this product? Unboxing this piece of equipment was a treat! The box is nice and the carrying case that the combo offers houses the Smooth 5 beautifully. The case itself perfectly holds the gimbal and...
The world of cinema has evolved over the past 10 years with the introduction of the smartphone as a viable and effective storytelling device. No longer are we restricted to the extremely pricey cinema cameras of Hollywood. The rest of us now have the power to film high-quality indies sitting right in our pockets. There have been entire productions shot entirely on iPhones and Androids. The quality of these cameras provides the wanna-be Spielbergs and Tarantinos with a foot in Hollywood’s door and a chance to showcase their talent....
In this day and age, car dashboard cams are becoming a worthwhile investment for businesses and individuals everywhere. Not only must a dashboard camera be top-notch in the video quality, but it needs stand-out features that make it worth the price by being more accessible and easy to use than ever. Recently, I was able to try out the BlackVue DR900S-2CH and see how it compares to current market competitors in terms of general quality and extra bonus features that can make life easier for the user, whether they’re...
The Poly Studio P5 Webcam combines sharp HD visuals and clear audio with mechanical privacy and streamlined, light design. This is the webcam that you've been waiting for.
Few companies around the world have actually succeeded at creating something truly brand new. The well known ZHIYUN-Tech is one of those exceptional companies. ZHIYUN believes in the power of photos and videos to capture the most important moments in our lives in the most efficient and beautiful way possible. They have engineered some of the best professional gimbals for full frame cameras like the Crane 2S and Crane 3S. They have also designed a smaller, consumer size camera gimbal, the Crane-M2, which features an easy-to-use quick setup system...
The GoPro HERO9 Black keeps the hi-definition video world turning at break-neck speed and we love everything about it.
The phrase “security camera” is generally a two-edged sword in the IoT (Internet of Things) world. While the intended purpose of such a product is to secure the surroundings within a camera’s view, quite the opposite can happen in the background. The smallest vulnerability in the camera’s software can be exploited by hackers, compromising the integrity of the video feed being captured, as well as exposing other devices on the network. These concerns prevent many from enjoying the security that such a device can provide. Eve Cam claims to...
DJI has been the leader in camera stabilizing tech for the past 14 years. They won the Technology & Engineering Emmy Award in 2017 for their camera drone technology which was used in different television shows like Game of Thrones and American Ninja. DJI has created some of the most advanced camera gimbal setups that other companies are envious of and do their best to imitate. Let’s take a closer look into the all new DJI RS2 Professional Camera Stabilizer, what many (including us) are calling “The Perfect Camera...
Navman have been at the pinnacle of GPS navigation for over thirty years. Their latest offering takes the best of both worlds and combines them into a powerful digital co-pilot for every journey.
Unfortunately, we live in a world where we can no longer leave our doors unlocked. Crime is a problem that we all have to consider. You could string tin cans around your Property and cars, but I am sure that your neighbors would complain. There is an old proverb that says an ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure. What this means is a small investment now is worth many times more than what you could potentially lose. That is why investing in a quality...
When it comes to amazing gimbals, DJI has been the front runner for years. Each iteration of the Osmo Mobile has made the experience of connecting your smartphone to the gimbal easier, faster and smarter. In each model, DJI has extended the possibilities with so many new features to explore. The new DJI OM 4 is outstanding! It has the same sleek design as DJI’s previous model, however, they have adopted a new function that will make you want to upgrade.
These days, compact cameras have become fairly popular not only among photography enthusiasts, but also with the general users. While smartphones can do a good job in most situations, a real camera’s functions and controls can give superior images your phone will never manage to capture. Canon’s PowerShot G7 X is easily one of the most attractive cameras for vlogging. Its excellent autofocus (AF) system, coupled with image stabilization, a 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 lens, and handy flip screen are all useful features for creating digital content. Its latest member, the...
It seems like everyone has a drone these days. Years ago, flying a drone was as complicated as flying a small aircraft. Controls were complicated, took a whole lot of getting used to, and acquiring your personal drone was nearly impossible. But now? Drone fever is raging harder than ever before. Drones have entered the general consumer market, with aspiring ‘vloggers’ flying their drones everywhere in an attempt to create content. In 2016, DJI released the game-changing Mavic Pro, which was marketed as a portable drone that was easy...
DJI, the company behind some of the worlds best drones and gimbals are back with something new, the DJI Osmo Action, an all-in action cam for life’s most extreme thrill-seekers. With the Osmo Action, DJI is taking the GoPro Hero 7 Black, GoPro’s best offering, head-on with like for like features, specs, design and build quality. But what makes the Osmo Action unique compared to the Hero 7 Black is the inclusion of a secondary front-facing LCD display as well the regular backside display and a significantly lower price...
These days, almost anyone can become a vlogger. YouTube has taken the internet by storm and the term vlogging isn’t a new concept anymore. Self-made vloggers like Casey Neistat and Logan Paul have created digital communities where they show off their everyday lives — the plus side? They get paid to do it. From long distance couples to families with a dozen kids, there are a million things one could vlog about. With that competition, more and more people are swapping their smartphones for DSLRs in the pursuit of...