Category: Reviews

Having a blog means having an opinion. This category groups reviews of technology, concerts, books, food – essentially all things consumable.

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Playing with old Canon Lenses

I found a two Canon FD lenses that I bought on ebay a while ago. I wondered if they would work with my Sony E-mount cameras, so I ordered an adapter ring and started playing around.

The lenses:

  • Canon FD 50MM 1.8
  • Canon FD 35MM 2.8

I took pictures indoors and out, and did some talking head video indoors.

My general conclusion is – while it is nice to play with old lenses, the new technology is far superior and makes life so much easier. You can not self-film/vlog with old manual lenses. I also really needed a ND filter outside.

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Genaray LED-6800 Light Review

I purchased the Genaray LED 6800 light via a B&H daily sale last week and wanted to do a review since there isn’t much information online about it.

It gets the job done, but there are some cheaper elements to the design and connection points that need additional consideration.

I also used this video as an opportunity to test out different shots within my house to film videos.

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Lens Review: Sony 18-105MM F4 Zoom

I recently purchased a used Sony 18-105MM F4 zoom lens for APS-C cameras on Ebay and decided to do a proper review.

I test both video and pictures as well as compared the performance to a 35MM F1.8.

It is a well-built lens and a decent performer, but it has some issues in the corners, it isn’t next level crispy, but what do you want for an 8-year-old zoom lens?

Bonus – Right Out of the Box Impressions:

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Last Minute Holiday Gift Suggestions

I did a little year-end holiday gift guide because why the heck not? I came up with options that are both budget and baller. I specifically sought out practical gifts as well as a few fun ones.

I am posting this on Sunday 12/20/2020 – you might already be too late (pray that Amazon has that next day shipping option).

Links to items discussed in this video…
Lee Performance Pants:
https://amzn.to/2KlvrWM

Pocket Knife:
https://amzn.to/2J6wXvf

Chromecast Review:

Previous Peak Design Bag Review:

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Comica BoomX-D Wireless Mic Review

A B&H Holiday gift guide turned me on to Comica’s BoomX-D wireless mic set.

The BoomX-D comes with one receiver, two wireless mics, 2 lav mic attachments, two dead-cats for outdoor wind reduction, and all the cables you need.

Once I figured out the settings, the sound was pretty good… actually better than good. The wireless option also had great range and I was able to move away from the receiver (and go to a different floor) without losing a connection or audio quality.

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Chromecast with Google TV Review

As promised, here is a review of Google’s newest Chromecast device which (finally) comes with a dedicated remote control.

If you don’t want to watch the video, I highly recommend it at the $50 price point (and I am sure it will come down in price a little bit over the coming months).

This is a perfect holiday gift.