Tag: Canon

Sony has the mirrorless world abuzz these days. It seems when it comes to camera innovation in recent years, and especially in 2015, all roads point to Sony. I've been testing Sony's latest version of its compact point-and-shoot camera, the RX100 IV. Per the name it's in its fourth incarnation....

This little thing continues to impress me to no end. Against all expectations, the new Sony RX100 IV delivers wonderful image quality in a remarkably tiny, and well engineered, body. I wouldn't trade in my Canon 70D quite yet, though it's getting a little long in the tooth. I'd miss...

Sony is on a roll. Canon? Nikon? When it comes to innovation in cameras -- stills, videos, full frame sensors... you name it -- Sony seems to be leading the pack. Case in point: this new compact Sony RX100 IV shooter. Looks can be deceiving. This is not a simple point-and-shoot camera....

At Vidcon yesterday Canon revealed special "Video Creator Kits." The bundles are aimed at vloggers, and those venturing into video for the first time, with an emphasis on publishing to YouTube. Each kit include a camera, a lens, a microphone and a memory card. YouTube stars iJustine and DevinSuperTramp have been...

I've had a chance to shoot a few more videos this month with the Canon EOS 70D DSLR. It's a workhorse of a camera. And below I've included some video samples. Particularly useful, especially for us run-n-gun types, is the sweet dual-pixel auto-focus. With that feature, you can touch the LCD...

People often ask me what accessory they should first buy after venturing into DSLR (and mirrorless) videography. My answer is always the same: A shotgun microphone. Audio quality is paramount. There really is little wiggle room for messing up the sound on your videos. If you don't take care, pay attention and...

Looking for an all-round zoom lens for shooting video? Clint makes the case for the Canon 18-135mm STM zoom lens. Being able to carry multiple lenses and switch them out at will is a nice luxury to have. But it just isn't always possible. Time and weight typically conspire to...

Thinking of picking up a new camera to shoot video? I heartily recommend you consider the Canon EOS 70D DSLR camera. Released about two years ago, the 70D is still a through-and-through top flight performer for shooting video. More on that in a moment. I've shot professionally for Stark Insider since 2009, and...

Alert: potential spoilers ahead. If you haven't seen The Wolfpack I recommend you see it first, before reading this or any other review. The less you know, the better! If you ever wanted a 90-minute, constant reminder of your receding hairline, The Wolfpack is your ticket. There will be hair. By...

Buying a DSLR (or mirrorless) camera is just the first step in your video journey. Part of the fun is kitting out, gradually adding an accessory here and there over the years, and learning the ins and outs of video production along the way. Baby steps, as they say. Whether...