About Maarten
BTS Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K
October 8, 2020 | MaartenMy 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)
July 27, 2020 | Maarten | 2 CommentsWhile 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?
July 17, 2020 | Maarten | 2 CommentsIt’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.
Secrets of the ATEM mini BTS
July 13, 2020 | MaartenA 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
June 29, 2020 | Maarten | 4 CommentsA 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
June 17, 2020 | MaartenThe 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
May 29, 2020 | Maarten | 4 CommentsHey 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
June 5, 2019 | MaartenHey 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
May 31, 2019 | MaartenThe 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
May 30, 2019 | MaartenOctober 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