Recent content by Rob Neidig

Up for sale is this fantastic Sony FS7 camera, (original model) along with many extras. The FS7 has been the dominant camera used to shoot documentaries for many years. This very camera has also been used for numerous segments on national TV magazine shows and news shows as well as for a great...

Paul, Congrats on living well in retirement. How are you able to receive $60k in Social Security income but only have to report $17k?. I don't understand that one. THANKS!

Hi "Imamacuser"! (I'm a proud Mac user for audio and video also, though I do a lot of "office" work on PCs.) When I first got the SmallRig carbon fiber legs, I used them as the secondary tripod with a Manfrotto head as mentioned above. I very quickly switched over to using them as the legs for...

Trying to log in today and I get a message that I have to turn on 2 step verification to continue. This is, frankly, a royal pain in the rear. If this is some sort of hack, please let me know. Otherwise I request that you allow us to log in as always without having to put in an additional code...

Hi, all! Anyone care to jump into the wayback machine and talk about bags or cases for the Sony Z150? I just picked one up for a backup cam but it did not include a case. I can look at B&H and see which cases they say are compatible with the Z150 but I'm looking for personal experience. For...

An update... I decided to take a chance on them when B&H had a special at $175. So far have only used them a couple of times, so of course I have no experience with their longevity. They do seem reasonably well built, though. They certainly are nice and light. One thing I hadn't thought about...

Hi! I recently came across the Small Rig Tripods. I'm really just in the market for the legs and of course would prefer carbon fiber. The Small Rig looks to be a reasonable price and their other products work well. Anyone with personal experience with their tripods? THANKS! Rob

Yes, the FS5 is S35 but has autofocus (not as good as the FX6) and the FX6 is full frame. My intention is to have lenses that can be used now but be valuable when I eventually move to the FX6, or whatever full frame option is available when I am able to move up. The only lens I currently have...

So far I have only done limited shooting with the Sigma. I've just shot some landscapes and building shots around our neighborhood, so it's hard to really tell how good any tracking might be. It seemed to be holding focus fine but of course I was shooting pretty wide so it was an easy test for...

Thanks for your input, everybody. I answered my own question when I got the chance to buy a used Sigma 14-24mm DG DN Art lens for a great price. So I'm set for a little while.

Hi! I'm looking for thoughts on which should be the next lens I buy. Anybody wanna play? Thanks! Just prior to COVID I was "semi-retired", taking the occasional freelance gig. After COVID that turned into "mostly retired"... until the last year. Starting in about May I was receiving calls from...

Hi, folks! I have a friend I'm trying to help out in buying a new camera for his projects. He is currently using a couple of old Sony HVR-HD1000 camcorders. They are HDV format and shoot to tape. He has a VERY LOW budget, so my early recommendations to him for the Z150, FS5 (which I use) or...

I'm asking about lights here in the audio forum because I want to hear audio people's experiences with the fans in some of the lights on the market these days. Most of the reviews mention fan noise but I am not sure of the experience of the people doing the reviews. I would like to hear what...

Hi! I will be renting a Sony 100-400mm G master lens soon to use with my FS5. I know that long term it would be good to have rails and lens support but could I get away with shooting for a day without lens support for this lens? I've shot with the 70-300mm and it is light enough to not be a...

Here we have 3 never used Maxell S-VHS video tapes. Somebody must still use these, right? $6 plus $10 shipping. US Sales Only. PayPal Only. THANKS!