BTS Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K

My review of the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K was challenging. At times fun, at others frustrating. In the review I wanted to provide a sense of the capability and quality this camera provides, but also the complications that … Read More

Sony ZV-1 review (BTS)

While there are many cameras that can be used for vlogging, there are not many that are designed specifically for the purpose. Sony’s ZV-1 is.

As the camera is in demand, Sony Canada provided me a shorter than usual loan … Read More

Do you care where a camera was made?

It’s a question that viewers like you often ask. I’ve got two possible motivations. 

Nice day for a canoe ride on the Humber, so Kim and I packed up some camera gear and rented a two-seater from Toronto Adventures. 

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Secrets of the ATEM mini BTS

A few weeks ago I purchased the ATEM mini to use for live broadcasts. I was astounded by its capabilities, and thought I share a few of the operational secrets I’ve picked up. 

https://youtu.be/4eI5HYPcjfM

I found the ATEM mini easy … Read More

Earning Money as a Photographer BTS

A viewer with expert technical skills wondered what more was needed to become a financially successful photographer. Hint – it’s not more equipment.

It seemed the perfect opportunity to get in a canoe – now that my neighbourhood canoe rental … Read More

Nikon Z Advanced Settings BTS

The results of my last YouTube community poll indicated that you would like to see posts that give you behind-the-scenes information. Please use the comments to let me know if this is meets your needs and is interesting and … Read More

Be Prepared

Hey photographers … and videographers. To you, this is a video. To me, as I record this, it’s the culmination of several hours of work. And today, I’m going to talk to you as the producer of this video – not the … Read More

Nikon Z6 Review

Hey photographers … if you’ve already seen or read my review of the mirrorless Nikon Z7, this is going to be a little bit of déjà vu.  The mirrorless Nikon Z6 is a nearly identical camera. But if you winced at … Read More

Nikon Z7 Mirrorless Camera

The first thing that impressed me about the Nikon Z7 was the viewfinder – it’s bright, crisp and clear, the view feels larger than I expected and the colours are pure and true. And if there’s one initial impression … Read More

Fujifilm X-T3

October 2018 (revised May 2019)

I’m not sure if the Fujifilm X-T3 is an upgrade to the X-T2, or the X-H1 – it has features that will make owners of both of those models envious.

Physically, the … Read More