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Should I upgrade to a Canon EOS 80D or should I switch to a Sony mirrorless camera (a6500)?
Should I stay or should I go? One of the big questions I get when shooting out and about town is whether or not it’s…
Add camcorder zoom to your Canon DSLR (PZ-E1 hands-on video)
For only $149, a convenient way to give your Canon EOS 80D, 70D, Rebel or other Canon DSLR smooth, camcorder zooms.
Nintendo Switch differentiaties from PS4, Xbox One with innovative, hybrid video game console design
Nintendo dropped a surprise today. And even for those not interested in gaming or the video game industry might want to take a look. As…
Pebble 2 Review – The smartwatch perfected
The Pebble 2 represents a philosophy that eschews bling in favor of a delightful customer experience. And it works tremendously well.
Sony a6500 Flagship APS-C Camera Revealed – Touchscreen, 5-axis IBIS (Hint: You want it)
It might be time to replace my Canon EOS 80D.
Google refreshes smartphone brand, launches “Pixel” phones starting from $649
Consumers are accustomed to paying a premium for an iPhone, but will it work for a Google phone?
Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera – a compact winner for capturing filmic footage
Since I started shooting videos for Stark Insider in 2006 I’ve tried as hard as possible to make our stuff look like film. I haven’t…
“Wasps & Lavender” – Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera or Canon C100 II? (Video)
Shooting wasps is an exercise in patience. That’s the first thing I learned. It’s also an exercise in liberal sunscreen. Squinting. And, waiting some more.…
Test Shots: Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 telephoto lens on Canon EOS 80D DSLR
I’ve heard about the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 telephoto zoom lens for ages. Widely regarded as a legendary lens, it’s been on my lust list for as…