Panasonic S5 Mode Dial

Panasonic S5: But that autofocus…

I had such high hopes. And my S5 first impressions were largely (very) positive. But in the end the Panasonic S5 is (surprisingly) not the hybrid going forward for Stark Insider photography and video projects. Shame that. It ticked so many boxes, including a special 96MP High Resolution mode for...
Panasonic S5 front

First Impressions: Panasonic S5 full-frame 4k camera, by a GH5 video shooter

96MP high resolution stills? 10-bit 4K full-frame video? Compact, weather sealed body? Color me interested...

Spotify now has 2 home screen widgets for iPhone users

Widgets were just one of many significant features introduced with iOS 14. But if you're like me it's one of the best -- and long awaited -- things to happen to the iPhone in a long time. Spotify is among the latest to roll out its own widgets. And they're...
Canon EOS RP Full-frame camera deal Amazon Prime Day

Amazon Prime Day: Camera deals to check out for video shooters

UPDATE: I've spotted more deals including models from Sony and Fujifilm. Also: Rokinon lenses are seeing discounts up to 20%. Highly recommended for shooting video (but not Vlogs). See list below. JUST ADDED NEW PRIME DAY DEAL: Panasonic G7 4K Mirrorless Camera Looking for a camera deal? Amazon Prime Day could be...
Stark Insider video editing computer build

New AMD Ryzen CPUs coming next month — Highly recommended for Premiere Pro users

This always-Intel guy has jumped onto the AMD bandwagon.
Amazon Ring Always Home drone camera

Amazon Ring Drone camera flies inside your home. Is outside the home next?

Amazon this week released a bunch of tech products, including, as we see each year, updated editions of its Echo speakers. But the headline that is grabbing the most attention about the launch is the Ring Always Home Cam (see requisite cheesy video ad below). It's essentially an indoor drone....
IFTTT applets

Tech Marketing: IFTTT offers limited time ‘set your price’ for upgraded Pro service

An interesting marketing promotion worth checking out for fans of the cloud automation service.
workouts created by top fitness trainers on your iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV

Trendspotting: Apple Fitness+ home-based workout classes target Peloton, Fitbit

At Apple Fall event home fitness gets top billing with new streaming workouts for $9.99/month.
Panasonic S5 vs GH5 - price and kit lens

Stark Insider: Panasonic Lumix S5 with kit lens is better deal than GH5

Shopping for a video-centric hybrid? Panasonic's new S5 full-frame camera is worth a close look.
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mirrorless Digital Camera

Camera News: Panasonic Lumix S5 takes full-frame mirrorless crown for video shooters

Under $2,000 for a video-centric 4K full-frame mirrorless. You're going to like this.