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Best DSLR under $1000

You may be aware from my earlier post Nikon D5100 vs Canon T3i and 60D that the Canon 60D is my favorite camera under $1000 followed closely by the new Nikon D5100 and Canon T3i.

I have just found out that B&H Photo Video (a highly reputable Camera and Video store in New York) are giving away a free gift with these DSLR cameras. The gift is a software package from Red Giant that is worth $494.95. This is a special software bundle exclusive to B&H.

The Red Giant B&H Video Production Software Bundle includes all these awesome tools: Read More »

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June 9, 2011 by PhotoKen

Best SD cards

I used to use Sandisk Extreme memory cards exclusively but I have started using Transcend SD cards more often.

What I’m finding is they work great.

I have used a Transcend 16GB Class 10 SDHC a lot in the last few months and they have worked perfectly. I take a lot of RAW image files and jpgs without problems.

I would recommend you go with the Class 10 version especially if you take a lot of video. I have captured a lot of HD video on my Canon 60D onto these cards with zero dropped frames. Not bad at all for a fairly budget option.

In my upcoming DSLR training course I mention the importance of extra memory cards for a number of scenarios.

Amazon.com just lowered the price of the Transcend 16GB Class 10 SDHC to $27.20. At that price it’s a no-brainer to have Read More »

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May 15, 2011 by PhotoKen

Canon 60D HD Video test on Custom Slider – UPDATED

Still loving my Canon 60D – the video quality is impressive.
I did some HD video test shots with 720P@60fps on a custom slider.
Adding smooth movement definitely adds a professional look to your DSLR video.
You can pay upwards of $1000 for good camera sliders but you can get fairly good movement with cheaper and DIY versions.
I created my custom slider using rails from a storage rack and some rollerblade bearings but after wards found some better options on amazon.com.

UPDATE: NOT HAPPY WITH CHEAP NON-BEARING SLIDERS Read More »

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April 28, 2011 by PhotoKen

Canon Teleconverter or Extender test

Is it worth getting a teleconverter?

Non-scientific test of the Canon EF 2X II extender (teleconverter) on a Canon 60D with Canon 70-200mm f2.8 L IS lens. This lens is a Canon classic so in this test I have a quick look at what kind of image degradation we might experience if we add a teleconverter and are we gaining more image detail than without the extender. Read More »