Reviews

    DIYP reviews the Manfrotto Befree Live Twist travel tripod – A great travel companion for video
    Sep 3, 2018 John Aldred

    I’m going to save you all a lot of time and tell you from the start that I really like the Manfrotto Befree Live Twist…

    The best iPhone vlogging microphone under $80 – DIYP reviews the RODE ME-L vlogging mic
    Aug 30, 2018 Udi Tirosh

    When it comes to vlogging with just your phone, the first thing you should buy is a microphone. The native audio from the iPhone is not…

    The best motorised mini slider we’ve tried – DIYP reviews the Smartta SliderMini
    Aug 29, 2018 John Aldred

    Of all the tools and devices on which we can place cameras, sliders have always been the one that intrigued me the most. I’ve used…

    DJI Mavic 2 Pro review shows a substantial upgrade over the original Mavic Pro
    Aug 27, 2018 John Aldred

    Announced only a few days ago, the Mavic 2 drones already have their first reviews appearing. This one’s from the folks at We Talk UAV….

    Are control consoles the future of photo editing? DIYP reviews the Loupedeck+
    Aug 19, 2018 John Aldred

    Since Adobe switched from perpetual licenses to a subscription model, I’ve been trying to make my photo and video workflow as Adobe-free as possible. As…

    First impressions review of the Sigma 105mm f/1.4 Art lens – The “Bokeh Master”
    Aug 7, 2018 John Aldred

    There’s no way around it, the new Sigma 105mm f/1.4 Art lens is freakishly huge. Compared to the Nikon 105mm f/1.4E lens released a couple…

    Fujinon MK series lens review
    Jul 31, 2018 Lee Herbet

    Fujinon released their $7,800 MK series of lenses last year to much fanfare. I’ve had the 18-55mm for almost a year now and so thought it…

    Promise Pegasus3 R8 Bay RAID review
    Jul 28, 2018 Lee Herbet

    With more and more of us shooting 4K footage, fast, large storage is becoming a must-have for those of us editing this footage. For the…

    DIYP reviews the Novoo AC power bank – A location shooter’s best friend
    Jul 23, 2018 John Aldred

    I’ve been keeping an eye on portable power options for probably about a decade now. Most of my work is on location, I’m often away…

    The Panasonic Lumix TS7 is a tough high tech camera for hobbyists
    Jul 19, 2018 TJ Hansen

    The Panasonic Lumix TS7 is the newest waterproof and shockproof compact camera in the Lumix lineup and it is all about being in water, sand…