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Wanted: The perfect camera/camcorder backpack
Mon, Apr 30, 2012
For years I have been trying to find the perfect camera backpack. Here's what I reckon makes one.
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- Interview re: Canon XF300 with ABC's 4 Corners Wayne Harley
- Kaiser Baas Car Camera
- Becoming an Accredited Sports Video Journo
- Emotions $ Memories
- A Day in the Life of a News Reporter
- Video Review: Canon XA10
- Video Review: Panasonic G2
- Cameras in the history of movies
- Panasonic G3
- Canon XA10
- Canon HF10
- Video Clip Prior to Mercali stabilisation
- Video Clip After Mercali stabilisation
- Sample footage from Sony HDR-PJ760 Handicam
- Automatic beer machine
- RØDE Blimp field test
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Review: Tamron 18~200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC E-Mount Lens
Wed, Apr 25, 2012
When nailed onto a Sony NEX 7, this lens is the duck's guts says David Hague. None too shabby on an FS100 neither!
Avid Offers Unprecedented Symphony 6 Crossgrade
Thu, Apr 12, 2012
Media Composer and Final Cut Pro users can save over 80% on Symphony, enabling accelerated storytelling with a suite of professional editing, colour correction, and mastering tools
Sony introduces smallest and lightest XDCAM camcorder
Tue, Apr 03, 2012
Equipped with a newly developed 1/2.9-inch “Exmor” CMOS sensor, it delivers excellent picture perfor-mance and also ......
Tutorial: how to shoot an airshow
Thu, Mar 29, 2012
With less than a year to the Southern hemisphere’s largest airshow, we asked resident aviation freak and uber camera operator Ben Longden for a few tips.
Review: WLX-PRO Radio Mic - Excellent value for money
Tue, Mar 27, 2012
Chez Auscam has just taken possession of an Azden WLX-Pro radio mic setup and this retails for less than $250
Review: Corel VideoStudio Pro X5
Mon, Mar 26, 2012
Bang for buck wise, at AUD$99, Corel VideoStudio Pro X5 is hard to beat. That is not a typo, yes Ninety Nine Australian dollars. The ultimate version is even better value at AUD$129.
MediaWatch, the ABC and Apple. Oh and IT journalism
Mon, Mar 26, 2012
Now I am not a noted Apple fan; I don’t dislike the products, they are in the main very good ....
Review: RØDE Stereo Video Mic
Sun, Mar 25, 2012
There are some nice touches too such as a level attenuation boost switch with settings of ...
Review: Grass Valley EDIUS6
Sun, Mar 25, 2012
I did like the implementation of being able to trim clips in the bin (and you can add any number of folders underneath the Root Bin Folder so that associated clips and ...
Director Ridley Scott is back!
Wed, Mar 21, 2012
The 'prequel' to Alien has become bigger than well 'Alien'! See the official trailer here
Review: WD Sentinel DX4400 NAS / Backup System
Wed, Mar 14, 2012
4TB should be enough backup / storage storage for the average small business, but be prepared for some serious setup time finds David Hague
Review: Seagate BlackArmor 440 NAS Backup System
Tue, Mar 13, 2012
In the first of a 2 part series, we look at the Seagate BlackArmor 440 NAS (backup system). Tomorrow it's the WD Sentinel DX4000
Choosing a "Run'n'Gun" Camcorder: Part du trois
Sun, Mar 11, 2012
In the third and final in our series, here is the Canon XA10
Grey Marketing: Explained and why it's NOT good. for all concerned
Wed, Mar 07, 2012
Grey market prices may seem cheap. But read the rest of the story and no, we don't harp on warranties and scary stuff.
Choosing a "Run'n'Gun" Camcorder: Pas des deux. The Sony HXR-NX5
Tue, Mar 06, 2012
In part 2 of this series, we investigate the Sony HXR-NX5 and its suitability as a run'n'gun camcorder
Sherlock. The TV Show: A Tutorial
Mon, Mar 05, 2012
Sherlock the TV show has been well received and has broken some new ground in effects and shooting. Here's my take on one of them!
Choosing a "Run'n'Gun" camcorder: Part the First
Sun, Mar 04, 2012
This is the first in a three part series looking at camcorders suitable for "run'n'gun" / ENG use.
Review: Mercalli Easy Video Stabilisation
Fri, Mar 02, 2012
Video stabilisation software for a mere USD$14.95. You'd better believe it!
Elegant solution to sloppy problem
Wed, Feb 29, 2012
Does your mic shake, rattle and roll? Here is an elegant and inexpensive solution.
Video Review: GoPro Hero II Review
Mon, Feb 27, 2012
David Smith reviews GoPro's Hero II camera, emphasizing its underwater capabilities. See large stingrays up close under Flinders Pier near Melbourne Australia. See why the Hero II is an underwater videographer's dream!
Australian Exclusive - Sony HDR-PJ760 Camcorder
Wed, Feb 22, 2012
Auscam managed to be the first in Australia to get our hands on the new Sony HDR-PJ760 and we like it very much.
ABCinema SPECIAL PRICE- Save $50 - normally $99.95
Wed, Feb 15, 2012
In ABCinema there are over 80 hours of tutorials..... this is the bargain of the year for video making enthusiasts! Read on!
I"m in Japan at present. Here is why ...
Thu, Feb 09, 2012
Camera and Imaging Products Show 2012 (Yokohama Japan Thursday 9th Feb 2012)
WIN A Kaiser Baas Car Camera
Sun, Jan 29, 2012
We reviewed the Kaiser Baas Car Camera last year and now we have three to give away!
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Mon, Jan 23, 2012
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Keyboard Shootout; Logitech v Kaiser-Baas
Sun, Jan 22, 2012
We test two contenders as partners for your Android tablet
Is Apple being greedy?
Thu, Jan 19, 2012
Apparently, what's yours is also ours says Apple. Subtitle: ALWAYS read the EULA!
New Canon Camcorder models at CES 2012
Mon, Jan 09, 2012
Wifi is the new black it camcorders it seems ...
Review: Sony PMW-F3
Tue, Jan 03, 2012
Are you wanting to get full 35mm capability and true High Definition at HALF the price of RED ONE? Check out the Sony PMW-F3 recommends Ben Longden
Review: V-Gear VG-005 & VG-007
Tue, Jan 03, 2012
Both the VG-005 inch and VG-007 7 inch HD monitors can display from 1920 x 1080p high definition
Shine goes wireless for Ten's 'The Renovators'
Tue, Jan 03, 2012
Shine Australia has installed five Boxx Meridian Zero-delay Wireless Camera Links supplied by G.D.B. International for use in Network Ten’s latest series of “The Renovators”, “The Biggest Loser” and “MasterChef”.
Video Shooting Tips for Christmas and New Year
Wed, Dec 21, 2011
A photo is a snapshot; video is time a capsule. How to get the best of your camcorder this Christmas and New Year.
We all make mistakes - don't we?
Wed, Dec 21, 2011
Forgive me for I have sinned ... a techie confessional....
2011 in Retrospect-a-Vision (but not 3D)
Tue, Dec 20, 2011
2011 was a busy year for camcorders, dSLR and accessories with an occasional turkey. Let's look back and see what happened.
Review: Sony NEX VG 20 Interchangeable Lens Camcorder
Fri, Dec 16, 2011
Every once in a while a camcorder turns up and I go “wow”
Using the Kymera Wand. A video!
Tue, Nov 15, 2011
The Kymera Wand is truly wonderful and really, really magical. See here!
Didn't see THAT coming - New Canon EOS Cinema
Fri, Nov 04, 2011
Canon EOS Cinema and lenses shakes up the motion picture world (now with added video - a short film shot with the camera by Laforet)
Now this is a bit confusing!
Wed, Oct 26, 2011
I had to do some video editing today from some old tapes. My application of choice is Sony Vegas Pro... so WTF!
Classic Scene
Mon, Oct 24, 2011
Horror make-ups effects so impressive they invented an Oscar for it – Drew Turney remembers how An American Werewolf came to London.
Review: Kaiser Baas Sports Camera
Thu, Oct 13, 2011
Action sports video is all the rage. David Hague looks at the history and the latest from Kaiser Baas in the genre.
Review: Sony MoviEZ HD
Wed, Oct 12, 2011
Sony MoviEZ takes video editing to possibly the simplest level yet, but still gives great results says David Hague
Review: BENQ M23
Thu, Oct 06, 2011
Benq seems to have decided the bottom end of the camcorder market is all its own. The new Benq M23 is small, light and said to have excellent low light capability. David Hague set out to see if this was true.
A new special RØDE mic - it's a classic!
Wed, Oct 05, 2011
RØDE has announced a custom edition of its Classic II, exclusively limited to an edition of 500 worldwide
Live Webcam of Mt Everest is simply stunning
Mon, Oct 03, 2011
Technology has taken another step, with a live Mobotix webcam keeping an eye on lofty Mount Everest
Business (as usual)
Tue, Sep 27, 2011
Is business doing the very best to get our custom - and keep it? Auscam publisher David Hague is starting to wonder...
Budweiser dog is a bit poorly
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
Regular Auscam family members are aware of BudweiserDog, the successor to VBtheDog ...
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