Recent content by Scott Bastedo

I'm looking to purchase two rigs for the C100 MK II. These would be for educational use. Both cameras would mostly be used in a studio environment and on sticks in the field, but we would like at least one to be able to use handheld or for ENG purposes. Both rigs need a matte box, follow focus...

I would like to trade my 2013 iMac for an equivalent 4k laptop or Windows PC. Apple protection Estimated Expiration Date: February 23, 2017 Specs: Intel i7 4770 3.5GHz - 3.9GHz Turbo NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M 4GB 256 GB PCI-SSD 32GB RAM (original provided for Apple Care purposes) Money for...

I need to build a DSLR shoulder rig for an upcoming ultra low-budget shoot. The rig needs to hold a Canon 70D, Tascam recorder, 7" monitor, and some sort of battery solution. I was thinking of going with the canon battery grip. I would prefer a cage that would accomidate the battery grip...

Selling my barely used Canon 70D. Purchased September 2013. Comes with extra 3rd party batteries and extra charger. $775 shipped continental US. Local pickup Grand Forks or Fargo, ND offers discount.

I'm looking to build a rig for my new DSLR. I'm used to shooting cinema, but due to a recent career shift (I'm teaching college full-time), I need a versatile rig. I plan on getting into weddings and doing local commercials on weekends and then full-time during the summer months. I am also...

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I'm selling my Libec RS 450 Tripod. It holds 26.5 pounds. It has 4 levels of individually controlled pan and tilt tension plus a weight tension spring. I'm selling it with both floor and mid-level spreaders. It is in excellent, like new condition. This is a steller tripod. You can view it...

I'm selling my Panasonic GH3. It has a 3-year transferable accidental damage warranty purchased from Samy's. It will also come with an Olympus 14-54 1:28-3.5 lens and Lumix 43 to m43 mount. Selling for $1350 for entire package. I prefer local pick up in DC, but will ship continental US for $25.

I've uploaded some test footage from the new Panasonic GH3. The first portion of the video contains fairly even lighting with tests from f2.8/ISO 200 - f16/ISO 6400. The second portion introduces a hot spot via a desk lamp. Test are from f4.0/ISO 200 - f22/ISO 6400. Gradation looks very...

Hi. I'm Scott. I'm a freelancer based out of D.C.

I'm picking up a GH3 in a week or so, and I need to grab a lens suitable for interviews. I only have the cash for 1 decent lens, so I am deciding between the Panny 12-35 f2.8 and the 35 - 100 f2.8. I was initially leaning toward the 12 - 35, but I've been considering otherwise, as I occasionally...