Videologging (vlog) cameras. Filming cameras, Lenses and camera gears

Thursday, July 27, 2017

Most affordable camera gear

Most affordable camera gear..
Good tips from this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRcmZZS7WCo
Sweet spot between price and quality: Canon 700D / T5I
Ljud: Zoom H1
Z1 Zhiyun Gimbal
Lens: Prime Canon EF 50mm f/1.8
Zoom Canon EF-S 18-135mm IS STM

Slider
Kamerar SD-1 DSLR DV Camera Track Dolly Slider Video Stabilization System
TARION TR-SD60 60cm 24" Track Slider Dolly Stabilizer Stabilization System with Wheel for DSLR Video Camera Camcorder Canon Nikon

Monday, July 17, 2017

Found a new channel and was curios about the camera gear..

So I newly found a new channel that I like the content and video of..

Its the "Gone with the Wynns" channel.

In the video below he talks warmly about the following cameras among others.

Sony Alpha A6000 with 16-50mm lens
Sony RX100 III

They have upgraded some stuff now. Screenshot from their webpage.

Here's and older video:

Friday, June 30, 2017

Don't use music from Ahrix in your Youtube videos!

Warning for the unhonest Ahrix person (group or whatever), claiming:

► Want to use my music?
Give me credit and you're good.

I did just that but NO,... got a "Contains copyrighted material" claim in the videohandler at Youtube. So this person is just wasting your time! My tips is don't use the music. Save your precios time for someone more serios.

YES! Even though I gave Ahrix credit, links etc (according to instructions).. The music isnt even that good.. for god sake.

The result is that I had to remove the music and put another one there.. Rerender the video, change music text in Video and "description".upload again.. Gaaahhh!! Just waste of my time, hope I can save you this hassle.

For info. I used the song "Nova"..
Conclusion.. You are not aloud to have ads in your videos using this music..i.e You cannot make money on your vidoes using this music = AVOID! There are lots of free alternatives you can use instead..

Saturday, April 22, 2017

Jon Olsson pick if he had only one camera, Panasonic GH5

Jon changes his camera setup and buys a Panasonic GH5.

Resently he seems to have been using Leica Q, Sony A7S II or Sony a7R II which by the way is a 42MP full frame mirrorless camera with 5-axis image stabilization.

10:25 “Lens wise you already know that I love this super long lens. 100 to 400, 200 to 800 on like normal say Sony numbers. Love that thing, yeah you got that. Then we have the 7 to 14, light, super wide, not the radest lens but it’s cool to have wide shoots some times. We have the 42.5. These are Leica lenses that are made for the Panasonic.” – Jon Olsson

//One of his lenses is Panasonic, and the others seems to be Leicas in this video //
“And then we have the 12” //Leica //
Benji: “On this guy”, //the one they’re filming with.//

“[...] If I were to pick one camera and have one camera only it be the GH5 without even like hesitating for a second. I think this camera blows the Sony A7S2 and A7R2 out of the water.” – Jon Olsson

Videoblog Jon Olsson is saying this:

PANASONIC GH5, THE BEST CAMERA I HAVE TRIED! | VLOG 04 S.2

[UPDATE 2017-05-06]
Which computer do they use?

GAME OVER FOR MAC! PC WINS! (4K) | VLOG 12
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yHeY4A6VKk
Publicerades den 6 maj 2017
Now Jon uses a Dell Precision 5520 which is must faster than his Mac Pro.

Specs of the Dell:
Intel Core i5-7440HQ (Quad Core 2.80GHz, 3.80GHz Turbo, 6MB 45W, w/Intel HD Graphics 630)
500GB 2.5" 7mm SATA (7200 RPM) Hard Drive
8GB, DDR4-2400MHz SDRAM, 1 DIMMS
Weight: 3.93lbs (1.78kg)
3-cell (56Wh) Lithium Ion battery

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Best sturdy affordable video tripod

Finding a affordable, lightweight fluid head is not easy. I've done a lot of research and ended right back where I startet. Getting a cheap (good enough) video tripod. Right now I'm thinking about getting a Velbon videomate 638.

I've gathered some information below.

Comparing Magnus VT-4000 towards Manfrotto head 701 HDV
Best Budget Video Tripod: Magnus VT-4000 Review

"Best budget tripod that I've ever used"

"Very similiar to the Manfrotto 702 HD"

Alternative:
JIEYANG JY0508 (looks pretty much the same, and head has gotten good Reviews)
Price: ~120 US dollar.
60 mm bowl
Weight (g): 4.17 kg
Folded Length (mm): 850
Max Extened Length (mm): 1610

The jy0606 has a bigger 75mm bowl.

The head jy0506 has flat base.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjqXxRVGUnw&t=3s
THE best £55 Fluid Head - Smooth & Great For Holding Sliders (Jie Yang JY0506)

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Also sell under the name Fancier

Weifeng WF717, really hard to get a grip of these, seems to be Selling with diffrent size of bowl even though the same name.

Seems to break according to reviews..

only get the A versions... the other one has nasty legs.

Made in China by Ningbo Weifeng Image Equipment Group Co

Weifeng (E-Image) WF-717 tripod (ball mount)

It has a machined 75mm aluminium bown / half ball

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QJwL31bWxk

Some random notes:

717 with fluid head
WF-717 or IE-717 – both the same

1330mm

quick release plate comes with ¼ and a 3/8 inch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGq2CkcrIMI

The best fluid head tripod for £130 - Fancier 717 (E-Image / Weifeng)

not really a choice for drag control (paning) but you can lock it.

but for tilt there is.

Extra tripod head (for slider)
IE-717AH or IE-717A or WF-717A – All the same)

Fancier FC-270A has the same legs as this but with a better head.

E-Image GH03F might be newer and better version. Original Manufacturer of Fancier 717 (E-Image / Weifeng) AKA Varavon 815FH

“Consider the Varavon 815FH, that has a flat base. You can then use it with bowl adapters if needed.”- Nitsan Simantov

Smaller bowl

WF-717H diameter 55mm (bearing 6kg)

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Magnus VT-300 Video Tripod with Fluid Head

Looks pretty much like Kingjoy VT-1500

which looks pretty much like the...

Velbon videomate 638, (see video further down)

Cost about 80 US dollar.

"The Velbon Videomate 638/F Aluminum Tripod is a 4.37 lbs camera support with a fluid pan-and-tilt head. It can reach a maximum height of 5.61ft with the geared center column fully extended and it has a minimum working height of 4.54ft. This portable tripod folds down to 26.38". The Videomate 638 will support a maximum of 8.82 lbs. This is an ideal tripod for today's lightweight video cameras."

Which looks pretty much like the... Velbon videomate 638

More Velbon Review:

Other recommeded tripods

Velbon DV-7000 (has mostly good reviews, but Nitsan does not think the head works for heavier cameras (DSLR), he likes the legs though. He suggest using another head. Legs open wide = more stable.)

95% of the parts are metal.

Cheap plastic leg-fasteners will break off with heavy-use

Max 4,5 kg

Best cheap fluid head video tripod (£80) - Velbon DV-7000 review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69xPTsaE-XU

Velbon DV-7000

Velbon DV-7000 has PH-368 head.

photo 1-1

photo 1-2

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BENRO A250FBH00, US $67.99

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Fancier FC-270A

Size of bowl: 75mm

FC-02H head (75mm Bowl Mount). Although these heads may provide smooth movements, keep in mind that bowl mounts are not the ones that make it easy for you to remove and use on Sliders.

Here's what I'd go with to do that on a budget:

Velbon dv7000 tripod and head

Konova stability arm

Jie Yang jy0506 head

Fancier, Weifeng and E-image are the same company.

Other companies buy from them and sometimes add their own names to it. like cowboystudio or varavon.

Smaller tripod

Varavon Baby T1 (hihat tripod)

Flat head

Varavon 815fh head (same as this but confirmed by varavon that it's now made with the better oil) (flat mount = you can use on slider)

Libec TH-X Head and Tripod System
A little more expensive but seams like a smart base, with 65 mm bown and still mountable on a slider.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFTbYcIoM38&t=0s
New LIbec TH-X Video Fluid Head Tripod System - Drop In Manfrotto 501PL Plate Compatible

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