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Any ideas on mounting an umbrella to the aputure 120 or 300v2? I could mount hardware between the stand and light however this would put the umbrella rather low especially when using small umbrellas. (I like to use translucent small umbrellas) Wondering if anyone has a recommendations for...

This was my hike today, climbing a ladder: While I wouldn't of wanted to pull up a motion control unit I had set up a 6300 shooting a time-lapse on the roof and it would of been nice to have it performing some type of move instead of stationary. I did pull up a camera and tripod with a fluid...

Hi all, I’m looking for a new motion control system and am hoping to hear other’s opinion. I’ve had the dynamic perception’s nmx for a couple of years, it just always seemed like I was trouble shooting a problem. I am looking for either a system that is more stable or more turnkey but I need...

Newbie here questioning media management software? I am looking at either KeyFlow Pro or Kyno, I realize both have a 30day trial but figured I would ask for some expert thoughts before taking the plunge. First I will be the only one using the software (inputted info) - it’s not like I’m using...

I have a Vello wireless shutterboss and I'm wondering if there is a way to get it to remotely trigger an A6300 to start and stop video recording? If I set the camera in movie mode and fire the shutter boss I get a dialog window telling me still shooting is not allowed in this mode. I looked...

Trying to update my zhiyun crane's firmware with a mac but having trouble with the downloaded software. I've turned off the apple security measures. I keep getting a unmountable disk error with the Zhiyum dmg software. I've tried downloading the software using both Safari and Chrome. Any...

The Copyright Office is looking to increase their registration price up to $100. My feelings this is a tax to deter artists(USA) from protecting their hard work. While the internet has spurred the free sharing culture, we artists/photographers, should be able to protect our work and this...

Wondering what others are using to accept payment via a credit card? This option is only going to be used sparingly so I'm not looking to hire a credit card service (like the ones that keep calling me). Right now I'm looking at PayPal and Square. I always require a 50% upfront payment before...

I realize this has been discussed before, instead of pulling up an old thread I'm starting a new one as I must not understand how to read batteries. I am trying to power an Aputure 120d with a Watson High load(vm-93-hle) 14.8V v-mount battery as soon as I go over 80% the light quickly cuts out...

Anyone have any suggestions for keeping gnats or flying insects away from the lens while shooting? I realize DEET is bad for the lens/camera (plastic) so I'm hoping to a better option. thanks, jeff

Looking for a tablet or 2 n 1 that has a HDMI Input so I can connect to a camera? Cost is a concern as I don't see using this a lot verses a monitor but it is what I want in a tablet. Any suggestions? Thanks, Jeff

Studied film in college but have mainly been working with stills since then so I'm excited to go in this direction again. I look forward to learning from you guys/gals. jeff