Videographer & Filmmaker Dream: GH5 firmware update makes Panasonic’s flagship mirrorless even more impressive
The GH5 is quickly becoming the tool of choice for videographers and filmmakers everywhere.
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Amazon adds whole home audio to Echo speakers, gives Sonos the ultimate death stare
It's called Multi-Room Music and the new feature enables several Echo smart speakers to stream music in sync across the home.
Fitbit tests premium wearable pricing with $300 Ionic smartwatch
Apple charges premium prices for its smartwatches. Can Fitbit?
FilmConvert Now Available for Canon EOS 80D DSLR: Embrace the grain!
Here's how to use the FilmConvert plug-in with your Canon DSLR (70D, 80D) to five your footage that big screen look.
Camera Gear Test: How good is the Panasonic Lumix G 12-35mm f/2.8 lens?
A look at the Panasonic 12-35mm and GH5 for videography and filmmaking. How good is the native MFT lens? I shot a video at SFMOMA…
Smart Home Dimmer Switch Buying Guide: Which is best?
Stark Insider’s buying guide for smart home dimmer switches. If you’re on the hunt for dimmer switches for your current or planned smart home, there’s…
Panasonic GH5: Shooting handheld video without stabilization rigs
For all the features the GH5 brings to the table, I’m starting to believe that its dual IBIS stabilization may be my favorite, not to…
Smart Home News: Spotify Free accounts now works on Google Home
Good news. Today, free Spotify accounts are now supported by the Google Home hub. That means even if you don’t pay for a Spotify subscription…
Is the SmartThings smart home hub a good deal? And is it better than Wink 2, Apple HomeKit, WeMo, Insteon?
Short answers: yes, and, well, it depends.
Smart Home: Top 10 tips for getting started with Insteon
Already own or considering buying a smart home hub? Clinton Stark shares 10 tips for the Insteon Hub that might help you get the most…